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| iStor Networks Announces GigaStor Version 1.4.0 iStor Networks has announced the release of GigaStor Version 1.4.0, the newest version of its storage management software suite. Accompanying iStor's flagship product, the GigaStorATX network storage controller and the iS326 iSCSI storage system, Version 1.4.0 provides robust enterprise-class diagnostic and management capabilities to the small and medium business customer environment. iStor now brings to the marketplace with 1.4 a more automated installation process for an enhanced out of box experience plus new features including; new performance for video applications, security management with encryption and diagnostic features that have been integrated to simplify storage management and administration while lowering operations costs. Version 1.4.0 offers a simple implementation experience by utilizing a step by step wizard, with setup taking only minutes via the web browser. For added security, the connection between the GigaStor and the management console is now protected by secure socket layer encryption. Version 1.4.0 also provides the capability for a mounting a read-only volume which means that customers don't have to buy expensive SAN file systems to have users share data for collaborative applications. For the unique needs of the video market, Version 1.4.0 enables Apple Macintosh users to configure each volume to no-op the SCSI sync cache command. This feature increases performance by solving the common problem of video applications dropping frames due to increased latency of I/O commands when journaling is enabled as part of an Apple file system. Version 1.4.0 also includes enhanced administration and diagnostics features. Users can generate an ICMP ping from any of the GigaStor's Ethernet data or management ports to assist in validation of connection. Additional Telnet functionality via diagnostic ports enables system testing without multiple reboots. After initial log-in, partners can reset to factory defaults or change the out-of-band port configuration. Log-in to the GigaStor via an administrative account will also be available after the system has completely booted. Version 1.4.0 also adds to the products preemptive capability by polling disk drives to determine if a S.M.A.R.T. threshold has been exceeded, in which case an event log entry is created and e-mail notification is sent and the user can take corrective action. Version 1.4.0 now supports multiple IP addresses, enabling a GigaStorATX-816 (8 port) to configure up to 9 IP addresses within the same subnet. Additionally, the personality tool kit now includes enclosure services and parameters. Customers can either configure a known chassis type or individually describe all of the parameters for an unknown chassis type based on a Vitesse 055 or Winbond 83792AD. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Networking News :: home page |