d is available by contacting Xsigo directly at 408-329-5600 or www.xsigo.com.
“ The Xsigo ConnectEd program now makes it easy for these customers to get started with virtual I/O by combining the services they require with some very attractive discount... ”
Reno, Nevada November 13, 2007 -- Xsigo Systems, Inc., the technology leader in data center I/O virtualization, today announced a program that provides special pricing and services to education and research organizations. Called Xsigo ConnectEd, the program helps these organizations quickly realize the cost and efficiency benefits of virtual I/O. The program runs through February 28th, 2008 and is available by contacting Xsigo directly at 408-329-5600 or www.xsigo.com.
Virtual I/O is gaining popularity in educational institutions because it dramatically cuts operational costs associated with data center I/O (input/output) infrastructures, the necessary resources for connecting storage and networks. Xsigo offers the VP 780 I/O Director, the leading virtual I/O product available today.
"Education users need connectivity solutions that deliver fast, cost-effective, and easily managed server I/O," said Jon Toor, vice president of marketing at Xsigo. "The Xsigo ConnectEd program now makes it easy for these customers to get started with virtual I/O by combining the services they require with some very attractive discounts."
The ConnectEd program offers customers:
* Special discounts for qualified education buyers in the US,
* Free installation,
* On-site training,
* Dedicated web site with information for education users.
Xsigo's industry-first virtual I/O technology lets customers deploy and manage server connectivity in seconds by eliminating the need for physical re-cabling and server configuration. It is estimated that large data centers can lower their server-related operational expenses by up to 80%, cut capital costs by 50%, and use 70% less cabling by using Xsigo's technology.
Connectivity for high-performance computing clusters
For HPC users, the Xsigo I/O Director can also be deployed within InfiniBand clusters to provide cost-effective Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity to all attached nodes. Xsigo's virtual NICs and HBAs allow nodes to be configured with LAN and SAN connectivity without the need for additional cards or cabling.
About Xsigo
Xsigo Systems, Inc. is the technology leader in Data Center I/O Virtualization, helping organizations reduce costs and improve business agility. Xsigo's VP780 I/O Director consolidates server connectivity with a solution that provides unprecedented management simplicity and interoperability with open standards. The privately held company is based in Sunnyvale, CA and funded by Kleiner Perkins, Khosla Ventures and Greylock Partners. For more information, visit www.xsigo.com.
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