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Original URL: http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2006/05/11/midrange_fc_ibm/

IBM steams into fibre channel

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By Christopher Williams

Posted in PC Builder, 11th May 2006 10:16 GMT

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In brief IBM is to launch new 4Gb/s fibre channel mid-range storage kit. The announcement comes after EMC unveiled its own 4Gb/s Clariion updates [1] on Monday.

IBM says the new DS4700 Express offers SMBs front to backend 4Gb/s fibre channel support, lowering data backup, transfer, copying, and restoration costs.

Storage VP Kristie Bell trilled: "The DS4700 Express hits the sweet spot for response time and performance by offering customers an outstanding, affordable midrange option."

The DS4700 will be available from 9 June and is listed at $19,449. ®