RSA(R)-enabled Security Integrated with Market-leading EMC(R) Symmetrix(R)
DMX-3 Storage System; EMC Adds New High-End Performance Optimization,
Scalability and Resiliency Features
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the
world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today unveiled new
security features that distinguish its market-leading EMC(R) Symmetrix(R)
DMX- 3 enterprise storage platform as the most secure high-end storage
array in the industry. Integrating advanced technology from its RSA
Security division, EMC is introducing stronger authentication,
authorization and audit capabilities to its enterprise storage portfolio to
further secure the overall foundation of customers' information
infrastructures. Additionally, EMC is introducing new features for
optimizing performance, flexibility and resiliency for Symmetrix DMX-3
systems, including 4 gigabit-per-second (Gb/s) connectivity and support for
RAID 6.
"Information security is one of the top challenges that customers are
facing today," said David Donatelli, EMC Executive Vice President, Storage
Product Operations. "This integration is the first demonstration of the
value that combined EMC and RSA(R) technologies provide to customers by
helping them prevent the misuse or loss of critical information. Customers
want security capabilities built in, not bolted on and this is the first of
many integrated capabilities that will enable customers to secure their
information at every point in its lifecycle. When it comes to helping
customers preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their
information, no one can match the capabilities and experience of EMC."
Among the security features being introduced today:
-- Symmetrix Service Credential - Secured by RSA - This feature secures
the actions of service personnel on Symmetrix DMX-3 systems, in order
to protect and preserve the integrity of the information it stores.
This new feature requires authentication of users accessing the
Symmetrix service processor using encrypted credentials and individual
passwords then authorizes their actions and prevents unauthorized
actions.
-- Tamper-proof Audit Log - With this feature, data center managers and
administrators can securely record and track all service or management
activities on a Symmetrix DMX-3 system, including those that could
impact the integrity of the information stored within. The new
enhancements to Symmetrix Audit Log and Solutions Enabler software
ensure that service and host-initiated actions are recorded in a
tamper-proof log.
-- EMC Certified Data Erasure - EMC has enhanced its disk erasure
technology with the new Certified Data Erasure capabilities for
Symmetrix DMX-3 systems. By ensuring that all information on failed
drives is securely erased before they are removed from the system,
customers minimize the risk of sensitive data leaving the premises.
Adhering to Department of Defense (DOD) specification 5220.22-M, data
on failed disk drives is erased within the system and an auditable
record of data erasure is provided to the customer. Additionally, EMC
Global Services today is unveiling the Certified Disk Erasure Service
for disk drives that are removed from EMC storage systems, ensuring
comparable security across EMC's portfolio of storage systems.
"The integration of these security measures with the Symmetrix platform
affirms EMC's commitment to the security of information, demonstrates the
value of the company's investment in RSA, and signals that EMC intends to
leverage its dominance in information management to achieve dominance in
data security," said Scott Crawford, Senior Analyst and Security and Risk
Management Practice Manager, Enterprise Management Associates. "EMC
continues to move quickly to facilitate the convergence of security and
storage technology to meet customers' evolving data protection imperatives.
With these enhancements to the Symmetrix DMX-3 platform, customers are
afforded significant new levels of protection for their information
assets."
EMC is also introducing new capabilities designed to optimize Symmetrix
DMX-3 system performance, flexibility and resiliency. They include:
-- Support for 4 GB/s Fibre Channel and FICON Connectivity - Available
for new and existing Symmetrix DMX-3 systems, customers can now choose
4GB/s connectivity, or mix and match 2 GB/s and 4GB/s channel
directors to gain additional connectivity options.
-- Support for RAID 6 -EMC now offers RAID 6 protection for Symmetrix
DMX-3, providing a wider selection of data protection choices for
customers.
-- Dynamic Cache Partitioning - This feature enables users to segregate
memory resource allocation on a Symmetrix system into as many as eight
dynamic partitions for different applications. Easy to deploy and
manage, partitions can be expanded or contracted according to policies
in order to maximize performance during peak workloads while providing
isolation between applications.
-- Symmetrix Priority Controls - Users can manage multiple application
workloads and priority levels for device groups, assigning priority
levels based on service level requirements to assure faster response
times for higher-priority applications.
-- SRDF(R)/A Reserve Capacity - With this enhancement, SRDF/A software
safeguards continuous remote replication operations by buffering
in-transit data to disk during temporary outages and/or network
congestion.
Availability
All of the capabilities announced today will be available in Q1 2007.
The Symmetrix Service Credential, Audit Log, RAID 6 and enhanced SRDF/A
replication capabilities are included with Enginuity(R) operating system
release 5772. The Enginuity 5772 operating system will be available as an
upgrade from the Enginuity 5771 operating system for existing Symmetrix
DMX-3 customers enrolled in a maintenance plan, and is available with new
Symmetrix DMX-3 purchases. EMC Certified Data Erasure, 4 Gb/s support,
Dynamic Cache Partitioning and Symmetrix Priority Controls are available as
standalone offerings. The Certified Disk Erasure Service is available today
through EMC Global Services.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and
provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable
organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create
value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services
can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, Symmetrix, SRDF and Enginuity are registered trademarks of EMC
Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the
Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk
factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general
economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information
technology spending; (iii) risks associated with acquisitions and
investments, including the challenges and costs of integration,
restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (iv) competitive
factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product
introductions; (v) the relative and varying rates of product price and
component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services
revenues; (vi) component and product quality and availability; (vii) the
transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new
product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii)
insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (ix) war or acts of terrorism;
(x) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xi)
fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xii) other one-time events and
other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any
obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of
this release.
Contact: Colin Boroski
508-293-6321
boroski_colin@emc.com
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