Infortrend Got vSphere 5 Compatibility

Infortrend Technology Inc. announced that its VMware Ready EonStor DS solutions featuring 8Gb/s FC host connectivity are compatible with VMware vSphere 5.

This indicates that EonStor DS systems have passed an evaluation and testing process managed by VMware.
 
“We are pleased that Infortrend’s EonStor DS systems are VMware Ready for VMware vSphere 5, signifying to customers that they have passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and are ready to run in production environments,” said Sheryl Sage, Director, Alliance Programs, VMware.
 
Thomas Kao, director of product planning at Infortrend, noted: “Infortrend’s FC and iSCSI storage solutions are VMware Ready. To ensure our customers can take advantage of the latest trends in datacentre virtualisation, we have moved quickly to certify our EonStor DS systems for the recently released VMware vSphere 5, being among the first storage array vendors to do so.”
 
EonStor DS systems are certified solutions with 8Gb/s FC-host connectivity, including models featuring dual-redundant controllers and models featuring single controllers. These systems provide drive connectivity of 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s SAS and cover form factors ranging from 1U to 4U. They also include small-form-factor models supporting 2.5-inch disk drives and hybrid models offering FC and iSCSI connectivity in a single device.
 
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 2,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with 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.
 
Infortrend’s EonStor DS systems can be found within the online VMware Partner Product Catalogue. Hardware products can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List.