Xyratex and Nimbus Data Systems Enter Into OEM Agreement

Nimbus Data Systems Uses Xyratex Products in Unified IP Storage Solutions Featuring 10 Gigabit Ethernet and SAS/SATA Support 


HAVANT, United Kingdom, April 19  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xyratex Ltd. (NASDAQ:XRTX), a leading provider of storage systems for OEMs and Solution Integrators, announced today that it has signed an OEM agreement with Nimbus Data Systems.

Under the agreement, Xyratex supplies Nimbus Data Systems with the HS-1235 Application Platform and the RS-1603-E3 SAS extended bunch of disks (EBOD) storage subsystems.  Nimbus integrates their HALO(TM) storage software and advanced SAS and IP coprocessor hardware into these solutions to create the Breeze MX4 and 10G multi-service storage systems that offer users both iSCSI SAN and NAS capabilities in one solution.

"After considerable due diligence, we selected Xyratex based on their business, technology and support capabilities," said Thomas Isakovich, President and CEO of Nimbus Data Systems.  "From a business perspective, we required an OEM partner that offered a range of proven storage solutions with superior design, quality, and price metrics.  We needed a vendor that would be able to supply both a customizable platform and SAS EBOD along with world- class logistics and local support capabilities -- Xyratex delivered on all accounts."

The goal behind the Nimbus Unified IP Storage vision is to simplify storage operations and save money for small and midsize businesses by enabling greater storage consolidation with fewer storage hardware/software products to buy and manage.  The MX4 and 10G, utilizing a modern SAS-based architecture and multiple RAID options, offer both primary and nearline storage capabilities using both SAS and SATA hard drives in one system.  This combination results in a very compelling price/performance advantage when compared against alternative iSCSI storage systems.

"Xyratex is very pleased to be working with Nimbus Data Systems," added Todd Gresham, Executive Vice President of Storage and Network Systems at Xyratex.  "Our storage systems are engineered to provide our OEMs with building blocks that offer best-in-class features and functionality.  Nimbus has harnessed the product advantages and added significant value by integrating their HALO software and high-performance hardware.  The Nimbus MX4 and 10G solutions offer a clear value proposition to midsize companies looking to consolidate SAN, NAS, primary, and nearline storage on one affordable storage infrastructure."

About Xyratex

Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and network technology.  The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 20 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols. Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia.  For more information, please visit http://www.xyratex.com/.

About Nimbus Data Systems

Nimbus Data Systems, Inc. develops Unified IP Storage systems, software, and controllers for today's rapidly-growing businesses and data-intensive applications.  Our solutions help enterprises simplify, optimize, and protect their information storage with versatile storage systems and software that combine iSCSI SAN and NAS, Primary and Nearline storage, and SAS and 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in one solution that can be set up in minutes. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Nimbus products are available through a worldwide network of system integrators, distributors, and OEMs.  For more information, please visit http://www.nimbusdata.com/. 

DATASOURCE: Xyratex Ltd.



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Data Systems, Inc., [phone], 



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