Overview
Unlike other Storage Area Network (SAN) "solutions" available in the marketplace, SGI® InfiniteStorage SAN Servers provide not only disk storage and a SAN fabric, but also the most robust data sharing available with SGI® InfiniteStorage Shared Filesystem CXFS™. SGI® InfiniteStorage SAN 2000, SGI® InfiniteStorage SAN 3000 and SGI® InfiniteStorage SAN Gateway models give all connected systems instant access to the same data at the same time, eliminating data access wait time, and removing the cost and complexity of managing multiple data copies.

Solutions suitable for any purpose
SGI SAN Servers offer the performance benefits of SAN and the connectivity of NAS, providing high-performance file serving to non-SAN-connected systems.

InfiniteStorage SAN 2000 is the entry-level system, offering an economical entry to a complete SAN solution CXFS

InfiniteStorage SAN 3000 offers the highest performance available, matching the highest performance storage and infrastructure components for shared data access with no limits

SGI also offers a complete line of SAN Infrastructure solutions including Switches and Switch Management

Supports mixed and legacy systems
With the SGI® Open Storage initiative, InfiniteStorage SAN Gateway delivers choice and protection of legacy storage hardware investment, with support of SGI, non-SGI or mixed storage hardware environments.

SAN management
SAN management and storage resource management (SRM) encompass three key elements:

  • Understanding what resources you have on your SAN and how they are connected to your key applications
  • Monitoring the capacity, performance, and configuration of your SAN from a central console to prevent unwanted downtime
  • Actively managing and provisioning your SAN to ensure business continuity and maximize intelligent consolidation
SGI InfiniteStorage solutions offer you a flexible platform for standards-based management of SAN, NAS, and DAS resources, helping you reduce the operational costs of storage administration and improve the performance, security, availability and utilization of your SAN-hosted applications.

Additional options
InfiniteStorage solutions can be ordered pre-configured with a variety of options for Data Lifecycle Management and Data Protection to tailor your solution to your unique requirements.

For management of your SGI SAN solutions, SGI offers SGI® InfiniteStorage Resource Manager, powered by AppIQ. For comprehensive management of your heterogeneous SAN environment, SGI offers the industry's leading storage area-management solution family, AppIQ StorageAuthority™ Suite.

Additional Information
SGI InfiniteStorage Shared Filesystem CXFS Data Sheet (PDF 192K)