WELCOME TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE PARALAN eLETTER.

The Paralan eLetter provides information on SCSI and iSCSI industry trends.

Virtualization has been moving from enterprise systems to the small to midsize systems for quite some time. SCSI has also been moving from the legacy parallel SCSI to other serialized forms of SCSI with SAS storage in the forefront. Virtualization software like VMware and others now have a new entry from Microsoft with the introduction of HyperV into their Server 2008 operating system. Its a free addition made for use in Server 2008. This is similar to what Microsoft did with iSCSI by providing a free download of their version of iSCSI initiator for all current versions of their operating systems. The bottom line is that Microsoft sees the need for virtualization as a selling point when decisions are being made as to what operating system an organization wishes to standardize on.

A problem has been introduced with Server 2008. A number organizations that have upgraded to it have run into problems using their current SCSI backup parallel storage with it. Some of these organizations have gone to iS5xx series iSCSI bridges as an inexpensive way to move their backup storage to the Windows 2008 Server operating system.

A fantastic feature in Server 2008 has the ability for multiple servers on a storage network to use the same backup storage with a somewhat new mode page (83H) feature to help control the communications. The Windows 2008 server, and the latest versions of Solaris and Linux(2.6.29 and higher) all have support for this feature.

Without becoming technical on the matter, what this means is that backup storage on a SAN has become an integral part of the virtualization framework.

Paralan is adding new items to its www.paralanstore.net ecommerce site. Along with Paralan's standard products, there are SCSI and SATA drives, Adaptec SCSI controllers, forensic equipment and much more to come in the future. If you get a chance, have a look at the site.

Please contact Paralan Corporation, email scsi@paralan.com or call toll free (800) 479-7719, with SCSI and iSCSI questions and/or opinions that you would like discussed in a future Paralan eLetter. In the next issue we will discuss the latest developments in testing storage devices for reliability and compatibility. Paralan has been using www.scsitoolbox.com equipment for testing all of its SCSI and iSCSI products for many years.

We look forward to providing interesting and hopefully valuable information to you in the future. This eLetter and earlier Paralan eLetters can be found on the www.paralan.com/news.html web site. Aug. 19, 2009

WELCOME TO THE FIRST EDITION OF THE PARALAN eLETTER.

During the last few years, SCSI has been in the process of being phased out in the storage industry. Where does this leave the systems that have and use SCSI storage? These systems still need to be maintained with replacement storage and support for the existing storage.

Paralan will continue to support SCSI storage for those who have the need to maintain SCSI based equipment. Narrow SCSI drives, Solid State SCSI drives, Replacement Storage for SCSI Floppy drives, conversions between HVD, and LVD/SE SCSI bus types, etc., all will be available from Paralan. Please contact us if you have needs in these areas.

iSCSI follows in the footsteps of high speed ethernet. A few years ago, Paralan Founder Marc Brooks, predicted in an Electronic Design article that ethernet would be at 10 gigbits, and working towards 100 gigabit communications by 2010. This has been happening, and with it, the speed of iSCSI IP storage communications is increasing. Fibre Channel is joining in on the rapidly increasing ethernet speeds with FC over Ethernet. The future of high speed storage communications is in good hands, with storage communications handled through IP storage.

Please contact Paralan Corporation, email scsi@paralan.com or call toll free (800) 479-7719, with SCSI and iSCSI questions and/or opinions that you would like discussed in a future Paralan eLetter. In the next issue we will discuss future developments in virtual storage, and how SCSI storage will be used in the coming years.

We look forward to providing interesting and hopefully valuable information to you in the future. July 15, 2009

Paralan Corporation Announces the iS500 Family of iSCSI Bridges™

San Diego, CA - October 2005 - Paralan Corporation, a leader in SCSI innovation, announced today the release of its iS500 Family of iSCSI to parallel SCSI Bridges.

For organizations using or considering an IP SAN (Internet Protocol Storage Area Network), Paralan’s iS500 Family of iSCSI Bridges™ will easily connect parallel SCSI devices to an IP SAN and merge "Direct Attached Storage" (DAS) systems and devices into networked iSCSI storage environments.

For organizations not using a SAN, Paralan’s iS500 Family of iSCSI Bridges™ will easily and inexpensively locate storage and backup SCSI devices anywhere for disaster recovery or remote backup.

Paralan's iS500 Bridges are available in enclosed box, rack mount and board versions, and offer many unique features including:

• Fast and reliable wire speed iSCSI throughput.

• Easy installation including an initial IP address and the capability to be used in DHCP over TCP/IP environments.

• Automatically detects every parallel SCSI device connected to the 68-pin SCSI interface upon power up.

• Field upgradeable to adapt to future expansions of the iSCSI specifications, and compliant with iSCSI and SCSI interface standards.

• Built-in Graphical Interface addressable by any web browser through the Gigabit Ethernet port.

• At-a-Glance status LEDs for SCSI Bus Activity, Self Diagnostics, Power, Gigabit Ethernet Link Status and Gigabit Ethernet Activity.

In addition, the iS500 Bridges are transparent to S/W, H/W and Operator, are available in Ultra160 LVD/MSE and HVD Models, offer Plug-and-Go installation, support all SCSI device types, and are FCC, UL, cUL, and CE compliant.

Quantity pricing is available as low as $995.

About Paralan Corporation

As pioneers in developing SCSI technology, San Diego-based Paralan is the most trusted name in SCSI Bus Enhancement. The company's high-quality, reliable product lines include iSCSI Bridges™, SCSI Extenders, RegeneratorRs™, and Converters, as well as premium cables, testers, and switches. Founded in 1988, Paralan provides both off-the-shelf and custom products that are embedded in computer installations worldwide, making SCSI work. With less than a 0.1% product return rate, Paralan has developed a reputation for superior reliability and unparalleled quality.

Contact: Paralan Corporation
info@paralan.com
Phone: (866) 447-6293 or (858) 560-7266