Dot Hill Systems has introduced its high performance/high capacity AssuredSAN 3320 and 3330 four-port 1Gb iSCSI storage arrays which will be sold into OEM & channel markets.

The new storage arrays feature Dot Hill's newest generation of controllers delivering four ports of iSCSI over Gigabit Ethernet in each controller, for a total of eight ports. With more iSCSI ports, these arrays can improve data access for virtual server environments, as well as easily support high capacity applications such as near-line backup, database, online transaction processing, and IP-based surveillance, at an affordable price point.

These models offer reliable and affordable iSCSI storage capability, enabling data centers to keep pace with expanding bandwidth demands. They also address the need for cost- effective, fault-tolerant and flexible networked storage systems that are able to support Ethernet SAN data rates, storage capacity requirements, multiple host connections, and can fit within existing or upgraded network schemes. Available in a dual or single RAID controller configuration, the 3320 and 3330 support data rates of 1Gb/sec iSCSI, providing powerful storage for today's most common iSCSI infrastructures.  Another key feature of the AssuredSAN series is data-in-place migration, allowing customers to install any of the 3000 Series controllers into an existing Dot Hill array and immediately recognize the data sets already established on the storage arrays.

"The AssuredSAN 3320 and 3330 are ideal SAN storage options for IT managers deploying iSCSI over Ethernet, because these new systems feature performance improvements and expanded iSCSI interface connectivity, allowing more server attaches," said Jim Jonez, senior director of marketing, Dot Hill Systems. "These systems allow administrators to further leverage their Ethernet investments, take advantage of convergence opportunities, and satisfy stringent data performance and capacity demands."