SAN DIEGO, CA, Jan 18, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Overland Storage (NASDAQ: OVRL), the trusted global provider of effortless data management and data protection solutions across the data lifecycle, today announced that its SnapSAN S1000 has achieved VMware Ready(TM) status. This designation indicates that the SnapSAN S1000 has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List.
Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that the SnapSAN S1000 makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.
"We are pleased that the SnapSAN S1000 qualifies for the VMware Ready(TM) logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.
"The SnapSAN S1000 offers businesses trusted, reliable and seamless interoperability with virtual infrastructures," said Joe Disher, product marketing manager, Overland Storage.
The SnapSAN S1000 modular storage array is an ideal platform for providing non-stop storage services to the most demanding applications. Designed for high availability, the S1000 combines advanced data protection features and proven reliability with flexible host connectivity to ensure that it will integrate into any storage environment, right out of the box. Installation and management are simple and straightforward with a choice of single or dual controllers; iSCSI, Fibre Channel, or SAS connectivity, and the ability to scale to 120TB.
The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1700 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.
For more information, please visit the VMware Partner Product Catalog at http://www.vmware.com/partners/alliances.
About Overland Storage Overland Storage is the trusted global provider of effortless data management and data protection solutions across the data lifecycle. By providing an integrated range of technologies and services for primary, nearline, offline, archival, and cloud data storage, Overland makes it easy and cost effective to manage different tiers of information over time. Whether distributed data is across the hall or across the globe, Overland enables companies to focus on building their business instead of worrying about data growth. Overland SnapServer(R), SnapSAN(R), NEO(R), and REO(R) solutions are available through a select network of value added resellers and system integrators. For more information, visit www.overlandstorage.com.
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Media Contact: Elizabeth Zaborowska Bhava Communications overland@bhavacom.com 510-219-8127
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