NT-based Open Storage
NT-based Open Storage
Mission: Network Disk™, Inc. provides for provides incremental storage upgrades of legacy systems without disrupting data center operations. We develop storage software for integrators to build a PC-based storage system that can be installed between a server and a legacy storage system. The PC uses SCSI channels to intercept server I/O requests and uses Ethernet to send storage control commands such as Snapshot, Mirroring or Backup. Target customer is a midrange-sized company or a government agency that needs an incremental storage upgrade in hundreds of gigabytes without disruptive and expensive system upgrades. In addition to the core storage software and low-level drivers as part of the DoD funded research program we develop Java and XML programming tools for integrating legacy DoD applications.
DoD Funded Research Program: Develop a scalable, reliable, and secure storage architecture for integrating diverse storage systems in DoD, specifically designed for Joint Battlespace Infosphere (JBI). One outcome of this research is LITE- Legacy Integration Tools for Enterprises- a programming toolset that automates integration of legacy systems into a modern, Web-enabled software environment. LITE extends legacy and existing systems with translation and security components that allow for the creation and secure communication of generic objects – objects independent of the system that created them.
Storage Product: Storage Management Software for integrating legacy SCSI into a modern SAN/NAS network. It an also be used for incremental storage upgrades using high-capacity inexpensive IDE disks insteads of SCSI disks. Advanced functions including concurrent/snapshot copy, remote dual copy, incremental backup and data sharing are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,549,988.
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