Hitachi, QLogic create storage partnership

QLogic have formed a relationship with Hitachi Data Systems which enables them to resell QLogic storage area networks to their enterprise customers.

Hitachi Data Systems will resell and support the 2Gb SANblade host bus adapters (HBAs) in multiple networking solutions and operating environments, including Windows, Solaris and Linux.

Michael Cremen, General Manager of Hitachi Data Systems in Australia and New Zealand said that Hitachi Data Systems recognises QLogic as a technology leader with established and increasing market share in storage networking infrastructure: "Together we are working to deliver certified components that provide our customers with simplified, easy-to-deploy Fibre Channel SAN environments that support open standards, interoperability and high performance."

This announcement builds on QLogic's commitment to delivering Hitachi Data Systems-qualified QLogic HBAs and switches. QLogic will also continue to deliver application-specific integrated circuit controllers for Hitachi hard disk drives.

Mr Frank Berry, Vice President of Marketing at QLogic Corp is very pleased to offer their SANblade HBAs to Hitachi Data Systems' broad range of enterprise customers:

"The open and collaborative approach of Hitachi Data Systems gives enterprises the ability to implement the best-of-breed solutions that fit their needs. Our relationship with Hitachi Data Systems allows our customers to fully leverage their storage investments."

Hitachi Data Systems currently does business in the public, government and private sectors in over 170 countries.

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