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LSI LOGIC SHOWS 1ST FULLY-INTEGRATED iSCSI MegaRAID SOLUTION

LSI Logic announced recently that it has demonstrated the first intelligent, fully-integrated iSCSI storage controller solution using MegaRAID technology connecting to an IP SAN. The iMegaRAID single- and dual-channel iSCSI RAID products will enable storage system manufacturers to deploy target subsystems with proven, intelligent functionality, storage flexibility and scalability.

The LSI Logic iSCSI solutions use an Intel IOP321 I/O processor based on Intel XScale, and products are expected to begin shipping later this year.

The single- and dual-channel iMegaRAID products will meet the growing demand for iSCSI solutions that support Serial ATA RAID and Ultra320 RAID implementations.

"Until now, the lack of a simple, intelligent iSCSI RAID target solution has created a gap and delayed the deployment of IP SANs," said Phil Bullinger, vice president and general manager of LSI Logic's RAID storage adapters division. "LSI Logic is focused on combining its proven RAID technology with industry-leading companies such as Intel to achieve the price performance advantage of iSCSI and Serial ATA, and to close that gap and enable storage OEMs to deploy target subsystems with proven RAID functionality."

"LSI Logic has a proven history in delivering robust storage applications powered by Intel I/O processors, such as the MegaRAID products," said Mike Wall, general manager for the Storage Components Division at Intel. "LSI Logic's iSCSI target solution is one more example of how the close working relationship between Intel and LSI Logic has produced high-performance, leading-edge storage solutions for the industry."

For entry-level and mid-range markets, end users who are looking to maximize their storage capacity, flexibility and scalability will be able to convert a simple JBOD into an intelligent iSCSI array, leveraging proven MegaRAID technology.

The LSI Logic Storage Components Group supplies a full spectrum of ASICs, ICs, HBA, RAID storage adapter and bus expander solutions worldwide. Channel distributors in North America include Arrow Electronics, Avnet, Bell Microproducts, EMJ, Ingram-Micro, Insight Electronics, Microland, Synnex and Tech Data.

About LSI Logic Corporation

LSI Logic Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of communications, consumer and storage semiconductors for applications that access, interconnect and store data, voice and video. In addition, the company supplies storage network solutions for the enterprise. LSI Logic is headquartered at 1621 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035. www.lsilogic.com/.