Four Winchester Systems FlashDisk RAIDs

Winchester Systems Inc. announced that four new FlashDisk RAID disk arrays with Virtual Storage Services including models VX2324S, VX2328R, VX3424S and VX3428R have achieved VMware Ready status. This designation indicates that these FlashDisk RAID disk arrays have passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and are now listed on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List.

Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that these FlashDisk RAID disk arrays make best use of VMware technology and are ready for deployment in customer environments.

"We are pleased that these FlashDisk RAID disk arrays qualify for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that they have passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and are ready to run in production environments," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.

"By using FlashDisk RAID disk arrays with VMware ESX, enterprises can deploy high speed, high capacity, highly reliable data storage and enjoy the new Virtual Storage Services in the VX models including virtual data storage, snapshots and automated disk-to-disk backup," stated Mr. Jerry Namery, the company’s chief technology officer.

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1,200 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.

Winchester Systems FlashDisk can be found within the online VMware Partner Product Catalog. Hardware products can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List.