Data Migration Made Easy
Introducing the SGI Virtualized Storage Migration Solution

When Tad Martin began weighing his options for migrating the contents of his company's data warehouse to a larger, faster storage platform, he quickly learned that traditional storage migration paths can be costly and inconvenient. Martin, the UNIX® systems administrator at mobile satellite services leader Iridium Satellite LLC, knew Iridium needed to move its data from an aging EMC CX 500 array. But as an enterprise that services customers 24 hours a day, every day, Iridium couldn't afford the lengthy downtime that most migration solutions would impose on its business-critical applications.
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SGI® Altix®: Engineered to Save Energy
The Inside Story on SGI's Newest Green Servers

SGI Altix ICE servers couldn't be more aptly named. Designed to optimize power and cooling efficiency in the data center, they feature a variety of energy-saving innovations, including SGI's new third-generation water-cooled door design.

The SGI Altix ICE platform is the newest in the SGI Altix server line, which has consistently ranked among the industry's most energy-efficient server systems that minimize environmental impact. SGI Altix servers enable greener data center environments for SGI customers-and save customers money on power and cooling costs in the process.
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SGI Remarketed Products—Environmental Friendly

Since 1989, SGI has had an environmentally conscious Remarketed Products Program. Through this program, SGI is doing its part to minimize waste and extend the useful life of SGI products and equipment. We recycle available materials from trade-in programs, lease returns, and excess demo, and then fully refurbish the equipment into dependable, cost-effective systems for customers.
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SGI Unveils Multi-vendor Support, Outsourcing Services Via New Support Solutions Plus Program

SGI announced a new global program that provides multi-vendor support (MVS), world-class technical expertise, and logistical services to existing and new customers. The Support Solutions Plus program also offers OEMs, integrators and other partners with limited, or no, support infrastructure the ability to leverage SGI's expertise to provide services on their behalf.

Under its Support Solutions Plus program, SGI provides a single, centralized contact for technical support, secured site management, and parts logistics requirements. Through the program, SGI provides support for many other vendors' products—including platforms from IBM, HP, Sun, Solid Data Systems, Barco and others—while keeping track of service agreements, warranties, escalation procedures and service level commitments that can make data center administration complicated and time-consuming.
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SGI HPC Momentum Continues with Acquisition and Investment

SGI Acquires Assets of Linux Networx, a Leader in Clustered HPC

SGI demonstrated continued momentum in the HPC market today with the announcemen of its acquisition of the core assets of Linux Networx, Inc. and an investment in SGI by Oak Investment Partners and Lehman Brothers.

In exchange for the issuance of SGI common stock, SGI has acquired key Linux Networx software, patents, technology and expertise. Linux Networx is a recognized technology leader in the clustered HPC space and boasts a significant customer base.
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