PS = Peer Storage
November 16th, 2009The PS in EqualLogic PS Series Array stands for Peer Storage
The following is an excerpt from the PS Series Overview Brochure
http://www.equallogic.com/resourcecenter/assetview.aspx?id=5419
Peer Storage Architecture
The EqualLogic PS Series is based on a unique, peer storage architecture. In this context, peer describes the collaboration and equal partnership of a single, simple architecture; components and arrays function as peers, working together to share resources, evenly distribute loads, and collaborate to help optimize application performance and provide comprehensive data protection.
The result is an intelligent storage array that can deliver rapid installation, simple management, and seamless expansion. Using patented, page-based data mover technology, members in a storage area network (SAN) work together to automatically manage data, load balance across resources, and expand to meet growing storage needs. Because of this shared architecture, enterprises can use PS Series arrays as modular building blocks for simple SAN expansion.
This architecture provides the basis for numerous features and capabilities, including peer deployment, control, provisioning, protection, and integration.
end excerpt from the PS Series Overview Brochure
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The EqualLogic Architecture provides a truly Virtualized SAN that requires no downtime or forklift upgrade years in the future when you are ready to add another EqualLogic Array, ugrade to a new EqualLogic Array, or use advanced built in features such as auto load balancing and tiering.
