Infortrend Extends FC/iSCSI to Entry-Level EonStor DS Systems

Infortrend announced that hybrid host connectivity of Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI, previously debuted in its mid-range ESVA family, is now available in several new entry-level EonStor DS storage systems.

          
ESDS S16F-G2842

The EonStor DS systems enable SMBs to deploy mission-critical applications on FC SAN while configuring cost-effective remote replication via iSCSI-based data transmission over Ethernet. Combined with data service features, the new systems allow SMBs to achieve data availability and data protection at affordable price points.
 
For businesses of all sizes, remote replication is a key element of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Traditionally, protocol converters are required when users would like to replicate valuable data sets on a FC-host storage system onto another FC-host storage system at a remote site over Ethernet. With Infortrend’s new EonStor DS hybrid models, the converters are no longer necessary to deploy remote replication, as built-in iSCSI ports can be directly connected to the IP network. For users not requiring remote replication, the hybrid connectivity can also be used to support consolidated SAN tiering. A single storage system can meet service level requirements of both tier 1 applications on FC SAN and tier 2 applications on IP SAN.
 
All products in Infortrend’s EonStor DS family are designed to provide data service functionality. Storage-based snapshot and volume copy/mirror help SMBs achieve high availability for mission-critical applications. Users can create differential and full copies of critical data sets and leverage these copies to carry out quick-service restarts in the event of damage to the storage system. Snapshot and volume copy/mirror features are standard available on EonStor DS systems.
 
The new EonStor DS hybrid models come with four 8Gb/s FC and two 1GbE iSCSI ports per controller, and are available in single- or dual-controller configurations. Users can choose between 3U models accommodating 16 3.5" drives or small-form-factor 2U models accommodating 24 2.5" drives. Featuring 6Gb/s SAS drive connectivity, the systems can be scaled up to 144 drives.
 
According to Thomas Kao, director of product planning at Infortrend, " As with other types of businesses, SMBs require high storage performance combined with excellent data protection and data availability to operate successfully and efficiently. The new models in Infortrend’s EonStor DS family meet this demand with hybrid connectivity and standard available data services. The cost effectiveness of these features ensures that they are highly affordable for SMBs working with limited IT budgets."
 
Newly announced models:

• 3U/16bay, 3.5" drive models: EonStor DS S16F-R2842, EonStor DS S16F-G2842
• 2U/24bay, 2.5" drive models: EonStor DS B24F-R2842, EonStor DS B24F-G2842