Feature/function matrix: Storage virtualization solutions

This is a sample version of a complete feature/function matrix. It is intended to help you quickly sort out various storage hardware and software capabilities. Please note that areas of this sample report are intentionally left blank.

You can purchase the full feature/function matrix separately from the Evaluator Group store. They are also available to the subscribers of the firm's ES/OL Web accessible database where they are regularly updated.

The Evaluator Group has identified five approaches to storage virtualization. This sample version shows a group of solutions that fit into the "symmetric" or "in-the-data-path" approach to storage virtualization. The complete version of this matrix, only available to subscribers, includes additional approaches or types of storage virtualization.

The five types of storage virtualization:

• Asymmetric -- Metadata Server


• Symmetric


• SAN Storage Manager


• Server-based


• Switch-based


• Storage-system based

Products in this matrix:

• DataCore SANsymphony


• FalconStor IPStor


• Hewlett Packard SANlink


• StorageTek SN6000


• VERITAS ServPoint Appliance for SAN


• Vicom Storage Virtualization Engine

Some of the items included:

• Copy functions


• Number of LUNs and clients supported


• Operating system support


• Storage subsystems supported


• Management functions

These sample matrix charts are available here.

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Complete definitions and examination of storage virtualization solutions are given in the Evaluator Group Storage Networking Seminar.

Advanced Education for Storage Professionals -- Data from the complete matrix chart is included in the content of some Evaluator Group Advanced Education classes. These classes are held publicly and can be tailored for and presented to private audiences. Check out the current class schedule.

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