Designed specifically to handle the I/O requirements of open-systems, the controller architecture in the VS family of storage systems is now advanced into its fifth generation.

Modular “Pay-as-you-grow” scalability: All of the storage controllers in the VS family are based on the same firmware, enabling them to share a common functionality. Additionally, each controller stores configuration data on every drive. This unique design enables controller-level upgrades and drive-level reconfigurations as system requirements change. The entire system can be upgraded when a capacity or performance boost is desired. Drives can be relocated within the storage system to improve channel utilization/protection or even migrated as a complete volume group into another storage system. And in each instance, all configuration and user data remains intact on the drives.

Anytime, anywhere administration: SANtricity™ Storage Manager software lets you manage all your VS storage systems assets from a single location, including remote site using one simple GUI. No other management software delivers a greater degree of operational flexibility. With its centralized management, anytime-anywhere administration, storage consolidation, and replication features, SANtricity™ software will help you implement a storage strategy aimed at achieving your business goals.

The foundation for shared file system solutions: The robust, high-availability design of all VS storage systems and the broad range of bandwidth and I/O capabilities makes the VS family of storage systems the ideal platform for deploying Verari Systems SAN based shared file system solutions.