Fujitsu Siemens Computers brings Information Lifecycle Management to SMEs

FibreCAT SX special offer makes ILM an attractive option for small and medium-sized enterprises

Munich, February 29, 2008 —

With its “ILM made simple” offer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides an easy entry path into efficient and affordable information lifecycle management (ILM) for small and medium-sized enterprises. FibreCAT SX systems is a simple solution that enables customers to combine different hard drive types (fast, reliable SAS and slower, cheaper SATA) to protect their business data in line with service level requirements and also to reduce costs. Under the terms of the offer, businesses buying a FibreCAT SX60 or SX80 will receive a free 500 gigabyte SATA hard drive, and those buying a FibreCAT SX88 will receive two 300 gigabyte SAS drives – a saving of 18.5 to 43 percent. The offer begins on March 3 and continues until August 31.

Managing the business data explosion with ILM

Even in small and medium-sized enterprises, data volumes are growing constantly. To control this growth, Fujitsu Siemens Computers recommends that SMEs deploy information lifecycle management solutions. With ILM, information is classified according to its business importance or time-sensitive nature, and is assigned an optimum storage medium as appropriate. From an SME perspective, it is generally sufficient to divide storage media into three classes. Class 1 media is fast and offers the highest reliability and availability. Here, SAS hard drives are often the best choice. Class 2 media offers high storage capacities for a lower capital outlay. Here, SATA hard drives are the perfect fit. In the third class, automatic tape storage solutions are still the simplest and most-affordable media for backing-up and archiving data.

FibreCAT systems to suit every data class

Because each data class in ILM is stored in a format that exactly matches its service level requirements for availability, performance, access speed and service life, a well-designed ILM strategy can help businesses save money. However, mainstream enterprise ILM products are not designed to meet SMEs’ needs and are often too costly or oversized for the tasks at hand. With its FibreCAT SX storage systems, Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers an optimum solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. FibreCAT SX systems allow SAS and SATA drives to operate together in one system – even on the same shelf. This flexibility means a business utilizes drives that are in line with its specific requirements and can reassign applications to other storage mediums easily and inexpensively when the need arises. The “ILM made simple” offer gives customers three configurations to choose from. If they opt for a FibreCAT SX60, they will receive a third 500GB SATA drive in addition to the two 500GB SATA drives fitted as standard. If they purchase a FibreCAT SX80, they will receive a 500GB SATA drive in addition to the two 300GB SAS drives already fitted to the basic version. And FibreCAT SX88 buyers will get two 300GB SAS drives in addition to the six SAS drives already shipping as standard.

FibreCAT TX tape storage systems are the perfect addition to FibreCAT SX online storage solutions. Based on the industry-standard LTO format, these tape systems are the ideal medium for data backups and long-term data archiving. FibreCATTX models are designed specifically with the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises in mind, while also being exceptionally power efficient and supporting simple, automated operation.

“FibreCAT-supported ILM enables businesses to fine-tune their entire storage environment to optimize speed, access times, capacity, availability, cost and data management,” says Helmut Beck, Vice President Storage, Fujitsu Siemens Computers. “With its ‘ILM made simple’ offer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers all these benefits to small and midsize enterprises, providing an ideal range of solutions for deploying structured information lifecycle management, inexpensively and without major effort.”

For more information on the “ILM made simple” offer, visit www.ilm-made-simple.com

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FibreCAT SX models

FibreCAT SX60, FibreCAT SX80 and FibreCAT SX88 online storage systems offer the very latest in storage technology, and include redundant components, fast 4Gbps Fibre Channel connections, and snapshot capabilities as standard. RAID controllers, fans and power supplies can all be replaced on the fly during live operation. The systems also come equipped with FibreCap and FibreCache, two technologies pioneered by Fujitsu Siemens Computers to ensure higher availability and faster access to data. In the event of a power outage, FibreCAT systems write their cache contents to a built-in Compact Flash (CF) card. The power for this backup operation comes from a FibreCap capacitor, which, unlike the batteries commonly used in storage systems, recharges instantly. This ensures that the system is protected against power failures and can resume full operation once power has been restored. FibreCache keeps RAID controllers’ caches synchronized over a direct, high-speed connection, allowing controller performance to be utilized more effectively.

FibreCAT TX models

The FibreCAT TX08, TX24 and TX48, all of which use LTO technology, are designed specifically to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. They automatically switch tape cartridges, eliminating the error-prone process of changing tapes manually and reducing the amount of time required to complete backup operations. The systems are also easy to manage, featuring a web-based graphical user interface that supports remote operation, easing administration, system configuration and troubleshooting.

About Fujitsu Siemens Computers

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT Infrastructure Provider with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and DynamicDataCenter products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from notebooks through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with Infrastructure Services extending coverage approximately 170 countries worldwide. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. The company is a pioneer in providing environmentally conscious technology and processes, throughout the lifecycle of each product, and is a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative and Green Grid organizations. To meet stringent international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.

For more information on Fujitsu Siemens Computers, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com, for Corporate Social Responsibility please see www.fujitsu-siemens.com/aboutus/sor/index.html.

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