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Serial Attached SCSI set to take off
LSI Logic's SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage technology will enable more than 100 new server models, all based on the recently announced high-performance dual-core Intel Xeon platform.
LSI Logic's SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage technology will enable more than 100 new server models, all based on the recently announced high-performance dual-core Intel Xeon platform Customers offering server products that incorporate LSI SAS technology include HP, IBM, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Lenovo, NEC, Acer and others
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The new dual core Intel Xeon-based platforms balance enhanced CPU performance, improved memory capability with fully buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) and great I/O with PCI Express, thus delivering a whole new generation of faster, more capable servers and workstations", said Lorie Wigle, Marketing Director, Server Software, Technologies and Initiatives, Intel Corporation.
"The availability of SAS solutions from LSI fully utilise the capabilities of the platform; customers can experience the benefits of overall enhanced system and network performance".
The LSI SAS portfolio uniquely addresses the full spectrum of server, workstation and enterprise storage architecture requirements for implementing complete SAS solutions.
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"Delivery of fully functional, thoroughly tested interoperable SAS silicon and boards helps HP gain the time to market advantage consistent with our customer satisfaction strategy, and enables us to continue driving the industry transition to SAS storage technology", said Paul Perez, Vice President, Storage, Networking and Infrastructure, Industry Standard Servers, HP.
"Companies such as LSI enable us to deliver a comprehensive SAS product line with the performance and flexibility customers require".
IDC estimates the worldwide server market will grow from 7.7 million units in 2006 to 9.6 million units in 2008.1 By 2008, IDC estimates that Serial Attached SCSI HDD shipments will achieve 25% market share in enterprise storage and server applications.
"As IT managers look to leverage the cost benefits of SAS, the technology is rapidly moving into the mainstream as server OEMs bring server platforms to market", said Vernon Turner, group VP and General Manager, Enterprise Computing, IDC.
"To that degree, companies such as LSI that have aligned and can deliver SAS solutions to top tier server manufacturers such as HP and IBM, and regional OEMs such as FSC, Lenovo and NEC, are in prime position to capitalise as SAS volumes ramp".
"LSI is recognised worldwide as the leading SAS technology provider and has shipped more than 500,000 SAS storage components to the server OEM market", said Bill Wuertz, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Storage Components Group, LSI Logic.
"We have the scale, proven interoperability and end-to-end solutions that provide the lowest risk path to market".
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