LSI Logic PCI-X Fibre Channel HBAs Certified by FalconStor
Software
- FalconStor's certification of LSI Logic's Fibre Channel HBAs provides
cost-effective solution optimized for the high-performance requirements of
FalconStor's IPStor storage networking infrastructure software
MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LSI Logic Corporation
(NYSE:LSI) announced today that the company's Fibre Channel PCI-X host bus
adapters (HBAs) have been certified for seamless interoperability by FalconStor
Software (NASDAQ:FALC) for initiator, target, and client applications including
high availability with FalconStor's IPStor storage networking infrastructure
software.
"LSI Logic's state-of-the-art HBAs are a key addition to FalconStor's matrix of
certified hardware and software solutions," said Bernie Wu, FalconStor vice
president of business development. "In addition to completing the
certification, we've worked closely with LSI Logic's engineering team to
implement new dual-mode and multi-ID features that will allow our partners to
build more compact, high-performance IPStor-powered storage appliances." The LSI Logic Fibre Channel HBAs certified by FalconStor include the
single-channel LSI7102XP-LC, the dual-channel LSI7202XP-LC, and the
quad-channel LSI7402XP-LC. These HBAs have been certified with IPStor Linux
Server Target/Initiator Mode, Windows Clients, Red Hat Linux Clients, Solaris
SPARC Clients, and NetWare Clients.
"At LSI Logic we pride ourselves on delivering Fibre Channel HBAs that lead the
industry in price and performance," said Charlie Kraus, director of product
management and marketing for the LSI Logic Storage Standard Products HBA
Division. "With FalconStor's certification, our high-performance PCI-X HBAs
can be easily integrated with IPStor, allowing end-users to build and utilize
an efficient and cost-effective storage area network." The Fibre Channel PCI-X HBAs all operate at 2 gigabit per second, and each
feature 133MHz PCI-X host connects to deliver optimal SAN performance. LSI
Logic's PCI-X Fibre Channel HBAs auto configure, install quickly and operate
with the company's MyStorage(TM) management software which provides HBA
monitoring, load balancing and path failover protection. With MyStorage, IT
managers can control and configure any LSI Logic HBA in their SAN network in
just a few mouse clicks.
IPStor Enterprise Edition is a network storage infrastructure software solution
built on open standards. It delivers an intelligent SAN/NAS infrastructure
across heterogeneous environments by providing a comprehensive set of storage
services for enterprise applications -- simplifying management, ensuring data
availability and recoverability, and maximizing performance.
LSI Logic has helped lead serial interface technology and Fibre Channel product
development for more than 10 years and has more than 50 interoperability HBA
alliances along with SANmark and Brocade Fabric Aware certifications.
Currently, LSI Logic provides both 1 and 2Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA solutions
using the GigaBlaze(R) core. LSI Logic will also offer 4Gb/s HBAs in Q4 '04.
LSI Logic supplies channel partners with kitted Fibre Channel products that
include cables.
LSI Logic is recognized worldwide as the leader in developing storage industry
technology standards, and is the only company that delivers first-to-market
storage products across all critical interface technologies. From controller
and expander ICs, from RAID storage adapters to host bus adapters and
management software, LSI Logic is shaping the future of storage at every
business level.
URLs To Extend Your Product Knowledge
LSI Logic storage solutions http://lsilogic.com/storage
Host Bus Adapters http://adapters.lsilogic.com/
IPStor http://www.falconstor.com/productsipstor.asp
MyStorage software http://lsilogic.com/mystorage About LSI Logic Corporation
LSI Logic Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of communications,
consumer and storage semiconductors for applications that access, interconnect
and store data, voice and video. In addition, the company supplies storage
network solutions for the enterprise. LSI Logic is headquartered at 1621
Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035. http://www.lsilogic.com/ .
About FalconStor FalconStor Software, Inc. is a leading developer of network storage
infrastructure software solutions designed to optimize the performance and
availability of today's complex IT infrastructures. Deployed by a wide range
of Fortune 1000 enterprises, FalconStor's flagship product, IPStor, optimizes
storage utilization, accelerates backup and recovery, maximizes I/O performance
and ensures business continuity via sophisticated data replication services.
It is available and supported through major OEMs, system integrators and
resellers worldwide.
Founded in 2000, FalconStor is headquartered in Melville, NY, with offices
throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific regions including Paris, Tokyo and
Taiwan. FalconStor is an active member of the Technical Support Alliance
Network (TSANet), Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) and Fibre
Channel Industry Association (FCIA). For more information visit
http://www.falconstor.com/ or call 1-631-777-5188.
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http://www.lsilogic.com/ .
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trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Logic Corporation.
3. FalconStor and IPStor are registered trademarks of FalconStor Software,
Inc. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered
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