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Table of Contents
Symmetrix is Enginuity, which delivers advanced functionality in areas such as performance management; data integrity; system availability; security; and
information protection, replication and sharing within the Symmetrix environment.
Since the introduction of the first Symmetrix model in 1991, we have continued to enhance and increase the capabilities of the Symmetrix family of
systems, including increasing server and switch connectivity capabilities, improving performance, increasing capacity and adding advanced software
functionality. In February 2003, we introduced a complete new line of Symmetrix systems, the Symmetrix DMX series. The new Symmetrix series is based
upon our Direct Matrix Architecture that enables us to significantly and cost-effectively increase performance, availability and functionality of our Symmetrix
systems. We believe that this architecture will enable us to continue to significantly increase the capabilities of our Symmetrix systems.
In addition to large-scale integrated systems, the Symmetrix DMX series also includes a modular high-end storage model, the Symmetrix DMX800.
With the Symmetrix DMX800, customers are able to purchase Symmetrix storage capabilities in smaller increments and are able to deploy the systems
outside data centers, thereby reducing acquisition costs, environmental costs and total cost of ownership. All of our Symmetrix DMX systems operate in
conjunction with our open software products.
We intend to continue to enhance the Symmetrix family of systems with additional features and capabilities.
CLARiiON Systems
We believe that our CLARiiON family of networked storage systems, which is based on a modular design, delivers the highest levels of functionality,
performance and availability in systems designed for the mid-tier market. Our operating software for CLARiiON is FLARE, which provides capabilities for
managing, protecting and replicating information while improving total system availability within the CLARiiON environment.
Since our acquisition of Data General Corporation ("Data General") and its CLARiiON products in 1999, we have continued to enhance and increase
the capabilities of the CLARiiON family of systems, including increasing the server and switch connectivity capabilities, improving performance, increasing
capacity and adding advanced software functionality. In 2002, we introduced a complete new series of CLARiiON systems, which includes the CLARiiON
CX200, CX400 and CX600. With the CLARiiON CX series, we improved the speed, capacity and connectivity of our CLARiiON systems. This new series of
CLARiiON systems allows us to address the requirements of a broader segment of the information storage market.
We intend to continue to enhance the CLARiiON family of systems with additional features and capabilities.
Celerra Systems
We believe that our Celerra family of NAS products offers the highest levels of performance and functionality in the NAS market. Our Celerra products
allow users of an internet protocol (IP) network to store, access and update files. Our operating software for Celerra is Data Access in Real Time (DART),
designed exclusively for high performance network files access.
Our Celerra products can either serve as a front end NAS connection for an externally attached Symmetrix or CLARiiON storage system, referred to as
a Celerra CNS (Clustered Network Server), or can be integrated in a single enclosure with a CLARiiON storage system, referred to as a Celerra NS (Network
Server). In 2002, we introduced the first Celerra NS model, the Celerra NS600.
We intend to continue to enhance the Celerra family of systems with additional features and capabilities.
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