NearEdge™ 924e Storage Controller

Crossroads' NearEdge 924e storage controller brings intelligent storage networking capabilities to enterprise tape libraries and JBOD systems, converting direct-connect resources into network-aware storage for sharable, scalable and secure storage for multiple host resources. The controller converts Fibre channel (FC) tape drives to "networked drives", offering enhanced functionality to data backups such as tape streaming, system reporting and troubleshooting, as well as providing security for tape storage resources that are shared in a multi-host environment.

Crossroads' NearEdge 924e storage controller

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enhanced Security - Storage devices can be dynamically allocated to host systems at the lowest element level. This guarantees that only the hosts with appropriate authorization can see the storage device and therefore is the only one that can access the data.
   
• Optional Library Partitioning - Through a simple upgrade, the 924e storage controller will logically partition tape library assets for multi-host usage so they can be securely shared across the enterprise.
   
• Enhanced Management - Status information and management settings is accessed using intuitive Crossroads Visual Manager (CVM) "point and click" user interface. Storage can be managed as an integrated system rather than a collection of stand alone devices.
   
• Enhanced Performance - Tape device latency can be removed and data path write performance can be improved using configurable, buffered tape writes. Slow application responses are eliminated with inquiry caching.
   
• Port Aggregation - Up to five target devices can aggregated to one FC switch port, maximizing the use of the SAN environment.

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