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Raritan adds to KVM product line

2008-09-04 18:00:54

Raritan India has revealed it has increased its keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) product line to support businesses by adding the MasterConsole CAT switch.

The rack power management supplier has expanded its range in order to help firms implement a cost-effective way of simplifying server maintenance in small and medium-sized server rooms and data centres.

According to Raritan, the new switch supports two simultaneous and independent user sessions as well as providing administrators with lots of flexibility on how and where they work on servers.

One advantage of this is that they can troubleshoot target servers from two different workstations without having to run from rack to rack.

Sanjay Motwani, country manager at Raritan India and MEA, said the KVM technology is useful equipment for administrators.

"The MasterConsole CAT offers flexible and efficient server management at a great price," he stated.

Raritan was established in 1985 and provides Cat5, KVM-over- internet protocol, server and network monitoring.

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Unified storage system launched by EMC

2008-08-27 17:45:56

Information infrastructure solutions provider EMC has unveiled a new unified storage system which it claims is "the most cost-effective entry-level platform available on the market".

The Celerra NX4 can be deployed in network attached storage, internet small computer system interface and fibre channel storage area network environments.

Designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) use, the system allows users to consolidate file servers and storage onto one platform.

EMC, whose products include network switches, said this simplifies storage management and improves efficiency, which is what many SMBs are looking for.

"The Celerra NX4 enables us to address the unified storage requirements of SMBs and remote offices with a flexible, easy-to-use platform and gives us an opportunity to extend our value-add services to these customers," said John Palley, general manager of ISC.

Data storage and networking firm Hifn has also unveiled a new unified storage platform that can support multiple storage applications.

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New KVM solutions from ATEN

2008-08-27 17:41:51

ATEN, a global manufacturer of KVM switches, has unveiled a new range of KVM solutions for the high-end market in India, IT Backbones reports.

Included in the line-up is an LCD KVM switch which ATEN claims is the first in the world to offer fingerprint recognition technology for enhanced data centre security.

Also launched is a combo KVM switch, a two-console Cat 5 KVM switch and several over-IP solutions, as well as new HDMI video switches and video splitters.

ATEN hopes the new products will enable it to tap into the Indian networking market and meet growing demand for IP-based KVM.

"The IP-based solutions are the driving force for KVM industry and ATEN is committed on advancing Altusen over the net solutions in this direction," said the company's associate vice president Jerry Liu.

ATEN also added to its range of video products recently with the introduction of new two and four-port HDMI splitters.

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LG launches NAS device with built-in Blu-ray drive

2008-08-26 16:43:55

Electronics manufacturer LG is to launch what it claims is the first network attached storage device featuring a built-in Blu-ray drive.

The company said the N4B1, designed for small businesses and home users, has up to four terabytes of storage capacity and allows users to burn data on to Blu-ray discs.

Featuring three USB 2.0 ports and one e-SATA port, the device is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

According to Product Reviews, the N4B1 "works on a streamlined web-based graphic user interface meant to make managing the storage easy without depending on any one operating system".

LG will unveil the new network attached storage device at the IFA 2008, which will take place in Berlin from August 29th to September 3rd.

IFA is the world's largest consumer electronics trade fair and this year's exhibitors will include Netgear, the global manufacturer of networking equipment such as routers and switches.

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NAS sales 'to reach 13 million by 2012'

2008-08-05 17:33:48

Sales of network attached storage (NAS) in the United States are likely to reach 13 million over the next four years, according to research from Parks Associates.

Its report, titled Home Servers and Consumer Storage: Analysis and Forecasts, predicts strong growth in digital content libraries between now and 2012.

Existing storage solutions are ill-equipped to handle large amounts of music, video and digital images and consumers will demand increasingly powerful devices, it claims.

Jane Shields, research analyst at Parks Associates, said: "Soon the average broadband household will need close to a terabyte of storage for their media collections on PCs, portable devices and DVRs."

Network attached storage sales are therefore expected to increase in line with digital content growth, she added.

However, Ms Shields warned that storage capacity is not the only thing consumers will be looking for in network attached storage devices.

Capabilities such as file allocation, searching and media sharing will all be in demand and the network industry will have to adapt their offerings accordingly.

Meanwhile, D-Link, whose products include switches and other networking equipment, has launched a new network storage enclosure. The DNS-343 allows users to store, share, and safeguard documents, music, videos and photos.

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Network attached storage market to see continued growth

2008-07-21 17:27:35

The network attached storage market is expected to see continued growth in the coming years as home network users demand extra storage space.

According to ABI Research, network storage will be the fastest growing core home networking category over the next five years.

The organisation predicts that the global network storage market will be worth just over $1.4 billion (�700 million) by 2012, up from around $400 million (�200 million) today.

"We think overall adoption of consumer network storage will grow significantly from the ten per cent of home network owners today who use network attached storage," said ABI's research director Michael Wolf.

He pointed out that increasing numbers of consumers are likely to need more backup and central storage for digital files in the future and the network attached storage market will be there to meet the demand.

According to Digital Arts Online, network attached storage is essential for small to medium-sized businesses as it allows them to share projects and files in one centrally-accessed place.

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Adder launches new KVM solution

2008-07-15 15:04:17

KVM switch manufacturer Adder has launched a new KVM solution which it claims is the first extender in the world to send both USB and DVI signals over one CAT6 cable.

The AdderLink X-DVI is designed for use in industries where superior video resolutions are required, such as broadcast and medical. Graphic designers and animators will also benefit from the new solution.

Nigel Dickens, chief technical officer at Adder, explained that up until now manufacturers have only offered consumers two KVM solutions for extenders with DVI.

These either used fibre optic cables which were expensive, or used cheaper copper which compromised video quality.

"The X-DVI offers a no compromise DVI solution at a low price, showcasing Adder's engineering expertise in a product that will be ideally suited for applications that require faultless digital video performance," he remarked.

Earlier this year, connectivity solutions manufacturer ATEN International showcased the world'sfirst LCD KVM switch with fingerprint recognition.

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Network attached storage market booming

2008-07-15 08:14:59

Businesses around the world are continuing to purchase network attached storage to store vast amounts of data and the market is booming.

This is the view of business journalist Daniel Sorid, who points out that while network attached storage has long been attractive to businesses it is now taking off in the home.

Writing in the New York Times he says external hard drives are becoming more user-friendly, allowing non-commercial customers to enjoy their benefits as well.

He points out that several manufacturers of network attached storage are bringing forward a "new generation" of external hard drives that connect to home networks.

They allow users to store data such as text documents and spreadsheets as well as pictures, videos and music files from multiple computers around the home on a single device.

Mike Wolf, director of ABI Research, told Teleclick.ca that home networking is no longer an "early adopter technology" and more households are setting up networks that include PCs, laptops, games consoles and Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones.

Demand for network attached storage among non-business consumers is therefore expected to grow considerably.

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LW&C launches new plates, panels and assemblies guide

2008-07-11 17:00:00

Liberty Wire & Cable, a wire and cable products supplier, has launched its new book Product Guide for Plates, Panels & Assemblies.

The company supplies to the audio/video trade and has revealed its updated and expanded book which will now be available at the INFOCOMM International 2008 convention for the first time.

It is 128 pages of guidance on rack panels, wall plates, floor box inserts and assemblies and showcases more than 2,500 products in full colour.

The guide also now includes an expanded section on fibre-optic solutions, HDMI solutions and active plate solutions.

Ed Jancowski, vice president of manufacturing operations at the company, said: "Every A/V installation uses a variety of plates, panels, and custom and molded assemblies.

"The products in Liberty�s new guide represent the tip of the sword. Often when A/V professionals get to bid on these products, the necessary bulk wire, connectors and other related items usually come along as well. With its solution-oriented text, our pocket-size desk reference can have a big impact on an A/V professional�s bottom line."

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Gillaspy Associates showcases new products

2008-06-30 17:57:31

Network connectivity provider Gillaspy Associates has presented its newest range of products from Curtiss Wright, Gigamon Systems and Raritan.

Showcasing its latest products at the ITRoadmap Conference & Expo in Boston including showing its new electronic patch panels, data aggregation switches and remote access KVM-over-IP solutions.

It also revealed the Curtiss-Wright LinkExchange Physical Layer Switch, as well as Gigamon System's GigaVUE 420 Data Access Switch.

The Curtiss Wright LinkXchange GLX4000 uses a chassis and blade architecture which brings about easy and cost-saving ways to expand the switch as its needs change.

The GigaVue platform continues to grow in technological capabilities and will still provide innovative products for future networks.

Commenting on the showcase Joe Gillaspy, president of Gillaspy Associates, said: "We are looking forward to showing off some exciting technology at the Boston IT Expo. Curtiss-Wright, Gigamon and Raritan are all great companies with amazing new products."

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