Cleversafe introduces Cleversafe 2.1

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[June 29, 2010]

Cleversafe introduces Cleversafe 2.1

Jun 29, 2010 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Resilient storage solutions provider Cleversafe Inc announced on Tuesday the latest release of Cleversafe software version 2.1.

The company said the latest release delivers on the key requirements necessary for service providers to manage cloud storage as part of their overall service offerings, while providing new flexible deployment options for customers.

The solution offers the following new features: integration with existing service provider systems through enhanced API, enabling billing systems, CRM solutions and management consoles to integrate with Cleversafe Dispersed Storage; Active Directory authentication with service providers' systems; and Cleversafe's ObjectOMeter to tests performance related to the client SDK.

With the new release, the company also offers customers more flexible deployment options, including bundled Cleversafe Dispersed Storage hardware and Cleversafe 2.1 software.

Cleversafe software is java-based and accessible through standard interfaces, making it suitable for customers that need a secure, portable solution for their storage needs. The solution also leverages standard components such as Intel x86 processors and Seagate SATA drives for easy integration with existing data centre infrastructures.

The company now offers three separate software licenses: Accesser 2.1 - dispersed storage router, per CPU socket, USD4,200; Slicestor 2.1 - storage nodes, per spindle pricing, 4 spindle license priced at USD3,800 and 12 spindle license priced at USD10,200; and Manager 2.1 - management system, per CPU socket, USD7,000.

Starting price for a configuration for 64TB raw capacity (based on using 2TB drives) is USD43,400 for software licenses only and USD73,000 for bundled hardware and software. Pricing includes a Manager appliance, two Accesser routers and eight Slicestor storage nodes.

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