Publication: UNIX Update
Publication Date: 01-NOV-07
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
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Parascale, Cupertino, Calif., has unveiled the industry's first software-only storage solution to address the unique needs created by digital content including video, images, and audio. Known as the Parascale Virtual Storage Network (VSN) software, it aggregates disks across commodity Linux x86 servers to deliver petabyte-scale file storage. With features such as automated, transparent file replication and file migration, Parascale eliminates storage hotspots and delivers massive read/write bandwidth. Since Parascale makes it practical for a single administrator to manage hundreds of terabytes of data, companies can retain data on-line that was previously relegated to offline storage or not retained at all. The Parascale software is licensed by annual subscription and priced per disk drive.

"The Google File System (GFS) and the Parascale Virtual Storage Network (VSN) employ similar architectures," explained...



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