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RAID Inc. Accepted Into QLogic HPCtrack Program
RAID and QLogic Will Certify Interoperability With a Variety of Products in the InfiniBand Ecosystem and Collaborate on Optimizing the Performance of Multi-Vendor Solutions
| Source: Raid Incorporated
METHUEN, MA--(Marketwire - August 26, 2008) - RAID today announced that it has been accepted
into the QLogic® HPCtrack™ program. QLogic is an industry leader in
networking for storage, high performance computing and InfiniBand®
technology. Through the HPCtrack program, RAID and QLogic will provide
faster access to new InfiniBand technology, certify interoperability with a
variety of products in the InfiniBand ecosystem and provide a basis for
closer collaboration on performance optimization of multi-vendor solutions.
"RAID is honored to provide QLogic InfiniBand solutions to our existing and
future customers as we continue to deliver more turnkey products to the
high performance computing marketplace," stated Marc DiZoglio, executive
vice president of RAID. "We have been working with InfiniBand for many
years now and are excited about QLogic's roadmap and the breadth of
products that they offer, which is why they were our first selection when
looking for an InfiniBand partner. DDR has provided major benefits in
improving cluster performance and QDR products will soon be entering the
market, which will further enable improvement in overall compute cluster
performance."
RAID, who already offers direct connect InfiniBand compute nodes, is
currently working on the development of a native interface InfiniBand-based
storage system, which is scheduled for release in early 2009. Currently,
RAID's flagship product, Xanadu, is fully qualified with all QLogic
InfiniBand and Fibre Channel switch offerings.
"Storage is a critical component to a high performance cluster, and with
RAID's ability to deliver both storage products and integration services
they are a valuable partner to have in the HPCtrack program," said Joe
Kimpler, director of business alliances, QLogic Corp. "We also look forward
to working with RAID as an HPCtrack partner as they bring their native
interface InfiniBand-based storage to market."
RAID intends to better leverage QLogic and other open InfiniBand resources
and compatibility for the growing high performance computing market. By
being accepted into the QLogic HPCtrack program, RAID can now strengthen
product development to ensure compatibility and provide improved support
for clients making deployment decisions.
About RAID Incorporated
Since 1994, RAID Inc. has provided true 100% customized storage solutions
that best meet the unique requirements of HPC centers, corporations,
government entities and educational institutions worldwide. From grid
computing to supercomputing to the cockpit of a fighter jet, RAID Inc.
ensures the availability of critical digital content in real-time, all the
time. The company guarantees this with the "RAID Approach" the industry's
only concierge service and support model that assures the highest level of
personalized support and resolution to any issue. StorageWatch®, the
industry's only real-time monitoring and managed storage service offering
which lowers total cost of ownership while increasing data availability,
was developed as part of the "RAID Approach" to better serve its customers.
RAID Inc.'s guaranteed "customer first" approach has made them an industry
leader in true 100% customized storage and the best service and support.
For more information about RAID Inc., visit www.raidinc.com or call
800-330-7335.