PMC-Sierra and Hitachi Achieve 6Gb/s SAS Interoperability
April 30 2008 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
PMC-Sierra (NASDAQ: PMCS) and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
(Hitachi GST) today announced the companies successfully achieved
interoperability between PMC-Sierra�s end-to-end 6Gb/s SAS chipsets
and Hitachi 6Gb/s SAS prototype hard disk drives (HDDs).
PMC-Sierra�s 6Gb/s SAS chipsets include the Tachyon� SPC 8x6G SAS
protocol controller, the SRC 8x6G RAID-on-Chip controller and
maxSAS� SXP 36/24x6GSec expander switches. The increased
performance offered by 6Gb/s SAS HDDs enables SAS-2 systems to
deliver higher levels of scalability, availability and reliability.
Demonstrating successful 6Gb/s SAS interoperability between
PMC-Sierra chipsets and Hitachi hard drives allows server and
storage system equipment manufacturers to design a SAS-2
architecture operating end-to-end at 6Gb/s line rate with
confidence. 6Gb/s SAS hard drives and other infrastructure
components will be fully backward compatible with existing 3Gb/s
devices. This provides enterprise customers with exceptional
configuration flexibility and investment protection. �PMC-Sierra is
committed to ensuring full interoperability with 6Gb/s components
to reduce the time to market and transition seamlessly to 6Gb/s
SAS/SATA systems,� said Travis Karr, vice president of marketing
for PMC-Sierra�s Enterprise Storage Division. �PMC-Sierra has been
very impressed by the quality and maturity of Hitachi�s 6Gb/s SAS
technology, which translated directly into successful
interoperability between PMC-Sierra�s end-to-end 6Gb/s SAS chipset
and Hitachi 6Gb/s SAS HDDs.� �The increased transfer rate of the
new 6Gb/s SAS interface is critical to satisfying our enterprise
customers� continuing appetite for performance enhancements,� said
Currie Munce, vice president, Enterprise HDD Business Group,
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. �Hitachi is pleased to have
collaborated with PMC-Sierra and demonstrated interoperability with
our respective 6Gb/s SAS products. These collaborations will help
pave the way for a seamless industry transition to the new
interface standard.� Hitachi and PMC-Sierra will participate in the
SCSI Trade Association�s SAS Solutions Open House being held at the
Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA on May 6. The event is designed to
provide a broad SAS learning experience and will include a 6Gb/s
SAS technology demonstration. About PMC-Sierra�s Storage Products
PMC-Sierra is a leading provider of enterprise storage system
solutions for networked (SAN/NAS) and server storage applications,
with a broad portfolio of Fibre Channel and SAS/SATA protocol
controllers, encryption protocol controllers, RAID controllers and
disk interconnect products. PMC-Sierra�s Tachyon protocol
controllers, Fibre Channel loop switches, enclosure management
controllers and maxSAS� expander switches and multiplexers provide
the most comprehensive solution for enterprise-class storage
systems. Together, these products are providing end-to-end
semiconductor and software solutions to the industry�s leading
storage OEMs and ODMs. For more information, visit
http://www.pmc-sierra.com/storage. About PMC-Sierra PMC-SierraTM is
a leading provider of broadband communications and storage
semiconductors for metro, access, fiber to the home, wireless
infrastructure, storage, laser printers, and fiber access gateway
equipment. PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support,
including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe,
Israel and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock
Market under the PMCS symbol. For more information, visit
www.pmc-sierra.com. About Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies develops advanced hard disk
drives to store and preserve the world�s valued data. Founded by
the pioneers of hard drives, Hitachi GST enables users to fully
engage in the digital lifestyle by providing high-value,
high-capacity storage in formats suitable for the office, in the
home or on the road. With vertically integrated research, design
and manufacturing capabilities, Hitachi GST delivers leadership
technology and quality to its global customer base. With
approximately 33,000 employees worldwide, Hitachi GST offers a
comprehensive range of hard drive products for desktop computers,
high-performance storage systems and servers, notebooks and
consumer devices. For more information, please visit the company�s
website at www.hitachigst.com. Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
trademarks are authorized for use in countries and jurisdictions in
which Hitachi Global Storage Technologies has the right to use,
market and advertise the brands. The Travelstar trademark is
authorized for use in the Americas, EMEA, and in the Asia-Pacific
region in the following countries: Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New
Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo,
Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately
384,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2006 (ended March 31, 2007)
consolidated revenues totaled 10,247 billion yen ($86.8 billion).
The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services
in market sectors including information systems, electronic
devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials
and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please
visit the company�s website at http://www.hitachi.com. � Copyright
PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved. PMC, PMC-Sierra and
Tachyon are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. PMCS, maxSAS and �Enabling
connectivity. Empowering people.� are trademarks of PMC-Sierra,
Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
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