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Xyratex expands Asian customer base

Xyratex Ltd., a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, today announced an OEM agreement with Chinese storage technology provider StorSky, expanding Xyratex’s growing foothold in the Asian market.

StorSky will leverage Xyratex RAID technology to offer its customers cost-effective, high-availability storage systems that can be deployed across a variety of environments. The Xyratex F5402E RAID storage subsystem will specifically support StorSky’s range of storage software solutions, including its clustered file systems, virtualization and utilities computing, and its multi-media data storage and processing software.

“StorSky chose to work with Xyratex because of its OEM-oriented business model and its proven RAID technology,” said Mr. Ku, TBC, StorSky. “We have been impressed with the reliability and versatility offered by the Xyratex F5402E RAID system. Based on the success we have seen so far, we are evaluating both the high-density Xyratex F5404E RAID and SAS EBOD products for future integration.”

“StorSky’s large customer base represents a significant expansion of our reach into the Chinese market. In addition, StorSky’s leadership in storage software brings added value to our hardware systems,” said Todd Gresham, executive vice president, Networked Storage Solutions, Xyratex. “We will continue to partner with leading OEMs like StorSky to provide technology solutions to answer the growing storage needs of markets worldwide."

Xyratex offers a comprehensive range of enterprise class RAID subsystems that maximize system reliability and data availability. Designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, the 2U 12 drive F5402E RAID subsystem provides end-users with high performance, system flexibility and simplified management and integration. With more than 21,000 systems shipped and eight years of field experience, Xyratex RAID expertise enables seamless integration with StorSky software and ensures successful delivery to market as each product is engineered to suit the unique requirements of individual applications.-Xyratex

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