NetApp Partners with Cisco Systems

March 16, 2007 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Unified storage solution provider Network Appliance (netapp.com) announced on Thursday the worldwide launch of Cisco Systems' (cisco.com) MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch for NetApp storage area network solutions.

NetApp says the Cisco MDS 9124, coupled with NetApp FAS200 and FAS3000 series systems, deliver to small and mid-sized enterprise customers cost-effective, advanced enterprise-level functionality to meet their data management demands.

The Cisco MDS 9124 paired with NetApp SAN solutions will provide end users with easy-to-use, high data available, flexible and mission-critical security, in a "pay as you grow" port pricing model, says NetApp.

NetApp and Cisco are also proven in the data center, says the company, and the Cisco MDS 9124 will extend its commitment of offering joint NetApp SAN solutions for customers looking to maximize data availability with a balance of high-performance functionality, low total cost of ownership and intelligent management operations.