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management challenges of high-end computing systems, mid-sized organizations requiring high-performance storage and stringent data protection, and data
centers with constrained space, power and cooling resources. Introduced in 2006, the newest Symmetrix DMX-3 model 950 delivers capacity, performance
and functionality in a compact package and is ideal for increasingly space- and power-constrained data centers and as a key element of a business continuity
strategy.
EMC CLARiiON Systems
Our EMC CLARiiON family of mid-tier networked storage systems is based on a modular design and provides flexible levels of functionality,
performance, scalability and availability for small- and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs"), mid-size enterprises and branch offices. In 2006, we introduced
EMC CLARiiON CX3 UltraScale systems, based on the new EMC-developed CLARiiON UltraScale architecture, which doubled the performance and
capacity of its predecessor. These are the first storage systems in the industry to feature full end-to-end 4 gigabit-per-second ("Gb/s") Fibre Channel
technology for improved performance, scalability and economics. Additionally, we introduced the EMC CLARiiON AX150 and AX150i networked storage
systems for SMBs and distributed enterprises. These new architectures provide new advances in performance, ease-of-use, and data protection and are
available in a compact and cost-effective system. We also introduced enhancements to our industry-leading EMC Disk Library family of easy-to-use disk-
based backup and recovery solutions. The new EMC Disk Library models are based on the CLARiiON UltraScale architecture and feature new capabilities,
improved performance and scalability.
EMC Celerra IP Storage Systems
Our EMC Celerra family of IP (internet protocol) storage systems range from the midrange to the high-end of the network attached storage ("NAS")
market and deliver advanced scalability and functionality, unmatched availability and simplified management for customers that would like to access storage
via ubiquitous IP networks as part of an overall ILM strategy. In 2006, we introduced new EMC Celerra NS series systems, which utilize the new UltraScale
architecture, and a series of software products to monitor the performance of and improve application performance over IP networks.
EMC Centera Content Addressed Storage ("CAS") Systems
Our EMC Centera CAS systems provide fast, secure online access to archived fixed content – data that cannot be modified or will not change over time,
such as digital x-ray images, movies, check images, medical records, e-mail correspondence and other similar types of digital "objects." Centera systems help
customers worldwide comply with complex governance and regulatory requirements for digital record retention, archiving and access. In 2006, we enhanced
the storage capabilities of the Centera systems, including new retention management features to give customers more security, flexibility and control over
their archived information for regulatory and legal purposes.
EMC Connectrix directors and switches
Our EMC Connectrix family includes high-end directors and departmental switches to help customers of all sizes increase the connectivity between
servers and storage systems in a SAN, consolidate their networked storage systems, improve total cost of ownership and tier their storage environments to
support an ILM strategy. In 2006, EMC introduced the EMC Connectrix ED-10000M backbone director and EMC Connectrix MDS 9513 Director, which
deliver high levels of flexibility and scalability to enable massive SAN consolidation and tiering.
We intend to continue to enhance our storage systems with additional features and capabilities.
Storage Software
Our storage software offering includes both platform and multi-platform software.
Our platform-based software generally controls and enables functions that take place within the EMC networked storage system, such as replication,
optimization and data movement. We are the leading supplier of platform-based software for local and remote replication with products such as EMC SRDF
(Symmetrix Remote Data Facility), EMC MirrorView, EMC TimeFinder and EMC SnapView, which customers use to copy, protect and share data across
varied distances.
EMC's multi-platform software includes products to help customers better store, protect, optimize and leverage their rapidly increasing volumes of
information in complex IT environments. Among others, this line-up of products includes our EMC ControlCenter and EMC Visual families of storage
resource management software; PowerPath automated, non-disruptive path management software, the EMC Smarts family of intelligent, automated IT
management solutions; EMC's recovery management solutions including EMC NetWorker, EMC Retrospect and EMC RecoverPoint; EMC Invista network
storage virtualization for mixed Fibre Channel SANs; and Rainfinity Global File Virtualization for seamless management of multi-vendor, IP-based NAS,
CAS and file servers.
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