“The big Linux storage win with Telia, the Scandinavian ISP,
has just been followed by BigStorage Inc’s announcement of what is
claimed to be the largest Linux storage deployment to date.
BigStorage Inc. says it has successfully installed 10TB of its
iRAID and nearline data storage at EMusic.com, an e-commerce music
company that specializes in the distribution of MP3 audio files
over the Web.”
“According to the BigStorage announcement, “the installation is
the largest successful Linux storage network to date and sets a
precedent for Linux’s ability to power high-volume storage in an
enterprise environment.”
“In addition to its iRAID hardware, BigStorage Inc. implemented
a backup software solution to create a comprehensive storage system
that would integrate with EMusic’s existing network. EMusic’s
complete iRAID and archiving system is backed by BigStorage’s
benchmark 24/7 LiveResponse customer support policy to guarantee
optimal storage performance, around-the-clock uptime, and failsafe
protection of their storage investment.”