EMC raises the bar for intelligent storage platforms

Continuing to address the demand for powerful, automated networked storage systems with advanced software functionality at mid-tier price points, EMC has announced the first of its next-generation, full 2Gb CLARiiON storage systems, the CLARiiON CX600.

The CLARiiON CX600 delivers twice the cached bandwidth (1 300MBps) and a 15% price advantage over the closest competitor. Bandwidth breakthroughs are achieved through 8GHz of processing power and performance enhancements to the sixth generation FLARE operating environment, as well as twice the cache (8GB) and twice the external Fibre Channel connectivity (8 two-gigabit ports) compared with the closest competitor.

The first of the next-generation CLARiiON family, the CX600 carries forward the CLARiiON Intel-based processor design. Thus, EMC is able to leverage the value of Intel`s R&D spend, passing along to customers the efficiencies of industry-standard components and the benefit of rapid product development cycles. EMC further extends customer value through the CLARiiON modular design and reusable components.

EMC also continues to deliver software compatibility across CLARiiON hardware generations and adds to the extensive list of common software (PowerPath, Database Tuner, StorageScope, ESN Manager, EMC Data Manager) for both CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems. As a result, the CX600 features a rich set of software functionality of any mid-tier storage system, while maintaining CLARiiON`s reputation for ease of set-up, use and management.

Alex Robertson, country systems engineer and professional services manager at EMC SA, says: "CLARiiON CX600 runs all CLARiiON functional software from day one, maintains consistent management through EMC Navisphere and integration with EMC ControlCenter/Open Edition, and features new high-end functionality with unmatched price/performance.

"EMC designed the CLARiiON CX600 to address the requirements of networked storage, business continuity and simplicity of management. Through today`s software announcements, the CLARiiON family applies networked storage value across more of our customers` enterprise, while delivering on EMC`s clear growth path to advanced functionality."

Leveraging EMC`s global distribution model, CLARiiON CX600 is available from EMC and its broad network of channel partners.