STORAGE AREA NETWORK / ENTERPRISE STORAGE NETWORK WORLDWIDE MARKET STRATEGIES, FORECASTS 2000 TO 2005
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Storage area network and enterprise storage network markets are emerging as a significant aspect of Internet transport of information. As the Internet is used to carry information from one location to another, central storage becomes feasible. Networks rely on broadband communications to achieve storage network implementation. The study documents trends and opportunities in the markets worldwide. The study looks at cross platform and cross application integration initiatives, including applications integration market opportunities. It provides segment market forecasts.
Storage area network trends are documented. The advantage that enterprise IT gains from savings through consolidating storage is discussed. Tape and disk consolidation are discussed. Storage spending by host interface is discussed. SAN time line is offered. Emerging protocols and storage networks are driving development of a new class of storage moving device. Use of campus wide and wide area shadowing and mirroring technology is discussed.
Picture by Susie Eustis
Storage Area Networks
and Data Centers:
Strategic
Positions
Market
Analysis
Video
/ Internet / Storage
Cross
Platform/ Application
ESN Functions / Positioning
Partnership Initiatives
Market Strategies:
Worldwide
Storage Network Markets:
Fibre
Channel / Backup and Restore
Web
Hosting / Director / Gateways
System
Management Tools
The
Study Addresses These Issues:
Ø
High growth
storage area network market segments
Ø
Enterprise
network storage market growth segments
Ø
Driving
forces in data center markets
Ø
Trends
in storage network and data center markets
Ø
Role
of applications services providers
Ø
E-commerce
and e-services as market driving forces
Ø
How
suppliers are positioning
Ø
How
storage networks are used by industry
COMPANIES PROFILED
ADIC
Adaptec
Agilent
Ark Research
Amdahl / Fujitsu
Ancor
Berkshire Computer
BMC Software
Brocade / Cambex
Ciprico / Compaq
Crossroads
CTSinc.net
DATADIRECT
DBS International
Dothill
EMC / Data General
Emulex
Gadzoox Networks
Heroix Corporation
IBM / Intel
Interactive Effects
JNI / Legato / Vinca
McDATA / Netmarks
Microsoft / NEC / Prisa
Silicon Graphics
SAN Valley Systems
SmartSAN Systems
Storage Dimensions
Sun MicroSystems
Veritas / Xiotech
1 STORAGE NETWORK MARKET DESCRIPTION
Internet Driving Market
E-Services Imperatives
Independent Function
Intelligent Storage Networks
Availability of Information
Storage Area Networks
SAN Solutions
IT Infrastructure
Quality of service (QoS)
Application Availability
Enterprise Storage Networks
Incremental Value
Enterprise Storage Networks
Dynamic Enterprise Storage
ESN Functions / Positioning
ESN Integrated Suites
Partnership Initiatives
2
STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) AND DATA CENTER MARKET
FORECASTS
Dynamics / Driving Forces
Market Forecasts / Shares
Storage Area Network Market Constraints
Host SAN / Directors
Server Proliferation
Desktop Multimedia
Redundant Array Information Devices (Raid)
Host Adapters
SCSI Hardware and Software
CD-R/Rw Software
Combined Hub And Switch Port Shipments
Use Methodology
System Management
Storage Management
EAI Market
3
SAN AND ESN PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Storage Area Networks
SAN Switches
Enterprise Storage Networks
Fibre Channel
Directors / Gateways
Storage Servers
File Servers
Middleware
Consulting Services
Fibre Channel
Storage Solutions
Storage Resource Security
SANs Adapters
Management Systems
Business Process Systems
SAN Services / Methodology
Service Level Management
4
STORAGE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
Standards / Interoperablity
DMTF and SNIA Join Forces
Fibre Alliance
Specialized Networks
Distributed Systems
Fibre Channel
SCSI-to-Fibre Channel Bridge
Host Bus Adapters / Drivers
Benchmark / Classes / Metrics / QoC / Methodology / CPU
5
SAN AND ESN COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS
6
SAN AND ESN MARKET STRATEGIES
Partnership Programs
PRISA / Silicon Graphics
Channel Strategy
Datadirect Networks E-
Channel Partners
LEGATO Continuum
EMC Logo For Web Sites
Agilent / Adaptec
7
STORAGE NETWORK APPLICATIONS
Web hosting / PSINet
Value added Application Service Provider Systems
Application Service Providers
NASDAQ / AMEX
Bell Atlantic Mobile
Commerce Bank
CBIS Telecommunicaitons
Snap-on Tool Solutions
barnesandnoble.com
Polk City Directories
Market Shares /
Forecasts, 2000-2005
Storage Area Networks / Data Centers
Classic
Network Elements
Comprehensive
San Solutions
Information
Storage Systems Changing Balance
Information
Storage Component Groups
Types
Of Modules / Quality Of Service
SAN Application
Availability Continuum
SAN Data
Availability Ranges
ESN Functions
/ Elements / Positioning
ESN Infrastructure
/ Integrated Suites
Benefits
Of Partnership Initiatives
Storage
Solution Positioning
Market Dynamics / Host SAN / Directors
Server Proliferation / Desktop Multimedia
Redundant Array Information Devices (Raid)
Host Adapters / SCSI Hardware and Software
CD-R/Rw Software
Combined Hub And Switch Port Shipments
Storage
Server Market Growth
Servers
Targeted
Companies
With Fibre Channel Technology
Companies
With Storage Network Technology
Worldwide
Fibre Channel Markets
Storage
Systems Market Opportunities
Storage
Area Network Market Constraints
Primary
Computing Platforms
Enterprise
Storage Network Functions
EAI Market Shares
Cross Platform Messaging Market Shares
SAN
Middleware Mission Critical Functionality
Limitations
Of SANs
Advantages
Of Cross Platform SANs
Benefits
Of Enterprise Storage Networks
Enterprise
Storage Network Architecture
ESN
Business Continuity Functions
McDATA
ED-5000 Specifications
Mcdata
Fabricgate Features
Mcdata
Fabricgate Eb-1200 Features
Mcdata
Eb-1200 Specifications
SCSI Bus
Features
Enterprise
Storage Network Server Functions
Enterprise
Storage Software Positioning
EMC Enterprise
Storage Software Functions
Distributed
Transaction Middleware Functions
EMC ESN System
Positioning
ESN
Consulting Functions
Enterprise
(ESN) System Functions
Enterprise
Storage Networking (ESN) Systems
Prisa
Storage Area Network Adapter Features
Datadirect
SAN Appliances Features
Levels
Of Storage Secutiry
Role
Of Service Level Management
Legato
Continuum Building Blocks
Legato
Systems Storage Product Types
Features
Of The Adaptec Raid Product Family
Adaptec
CD ROM Software Features
Enterprise
Networking (ESN) Requirements
Enterprise
Storage Network Architecture
Storage
Networking Industry Association
SAN QoC Class
5 Architecture
Ancor
Strategic Positioning
Datadirect
Target Markets / Platforms
Datadirect
Applications
EMC Computer
Companies Resellers
EMC Alliances
With Integrators
EMC Notes
Of Interest Third Quarter Of 1999.
Legato
Systems OEM Partners
Legato
Systems Positioning.
Mcdata
Professional Services Organization
Mcdata
Data Center Positioning
Partnership
Programs
Legato
Positioning For Network Storage
EMC Web
Site Brand Program
REPORT METHODOLOGY
This is the thirty eighth in a series of market forecasts of communications, telecommunications, Internet, and computer and telephone equipment. Storage area networks are poised to reduce the cost of computing. Independent opinion leaders discussed the market variables with the study authors, giving direction about the advantages of separating the storage systems from processing systems. A look at SAN and ESN functionality relates to product directions with respect to cross platform and cross application functions The project leaders have significant experience preparing industry studies, having written over 300. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. In-depth interviews are conducted with key vendor, users, and opinion leaders. Market directions provide focus.
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about
the principal authors
Ellen T. Curtiss, Technical
Director, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, conducts strategic and market
assessments in technology-based industries.
Previously she was a member of the staff of Arthur D. Little, Inc., for
23 years, most recently as Vice President of Arthur D. Little Decision
Resources, specializing in strategic planning and market development services.
She is a graduate of Boston University and the Program for Management
Development at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
She is the author of recent studies on worldwide telecommunications
markets and the Top Ten Telecommunications market analysis and forecasts.
Susan Eustis, President,
co-founder of WinterGreen Research, has done research in communications and
computer markets and applications.
She holds several patents in microcomputing and parallel processing.
She is the author of recent studies of the Regional Bell Operating
Companies' marketing strategies, Internet equipment, and of a study of Internet
and Intranet markets.
Ms. Eustis is a graduate of Barnard College.
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