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Introducing FibreShare 4.x FibreShare Version 4.x is the most mature and only world class SAN Management volume sharing package for exclusive use under OS X and the newly released OS X Intel Macs running Snow Leopard. FibreShare™ is very simple to install, reliable, powerful and extremely easy-to-use as a powerful tool to help you make the most of your SAN storage network. FibreShare is the only install and forget SAN management Software available. If you don't want the hassle of dedicating a full time employee to a cumbersome SAN Management support job then your only option is FibreShare which over and over is the critics choice for SAN Management on the Mac and with Final Cut Pro. FibreShare is the only SAN Management package for the Mac that provides all the performance pieces necessary to quickly and efficiently setup a powerful shared storage network with either FibreChannel, iSCSI or FireWire. Using FibreShare, you can and easily administer and share terabytes of high-speed serial networked storage between video, audio and graphics workstations using no secondary control channel(like ethernet). FibreShare combines the features of high-end complex network arcitecture with the incredible performance of interfaces like Fibre Channel or iSCSI over gigabit Ethernet.
Users, groups and administrators will immediately save time and money by taking advantage of the increased bandwidth found with shared serial storage technology. FibreShare is perfect for administering a network of digital video professionals, graphics and pre-press houses or for anyone seeking high speed storage network performance.  | | | FibreShare for Mac OS X takes full advantage of the OS X Dock tool allowing mounting and unmounting capabilities without the requirement of windows open on-screen. | | Administrators have complete secure control over distributed storage management, allocation and user / group access privileges. |
FibreShare™v4.X Features Create & manage efficient, intuitive, high-powered shared storage network under Mac OS X. Full support for gigabit ethernet iSCSI implementation including initiator support. FibreShare requires no additional Ethernet connections or second control structure other than the native interface like FibreChannel, iSCSI or FireWire. Multiple administrators can login and assign privileges to users and groups anywhere in the network at any workstation. FibreShare administration and use facilitates effortless workgroup collaboration utilizing a install and forget architecture heralded by the Video community for its wase of use. FibreShare works transparently in the background acting as the gatekeeper for valuable data. Share storage between video, audio and graphics workstations, or any Mac Client for that matter connected to the SAN interface Bus. Administrator can customize the privilege level for volumes that require intense I/O operations and optimize user connectivity and Easily create new network users and groups using simple keyboard shortcuts and familiar drag and drop functionality Administrators and users can login from any computer on the network Runs native with your current OS, no additional systems required, needed, or extra overhead necessary Fully scalable, dynamically add new seats and storage to an existing network, just add users and administer new storage Supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI and FireWire storage interfaces. Mac OS X and Intel version includes Anubis RAID, Charismac RAID software to add single drives or high performance disk arrays to the network Users and/or administrators can login remotely and "create" themselves Multiple seat license packs available - FibreShare v4 requires that all machines in the SAN to be running FibreShare v4.
 | | A very simple, yet typical SAN illustration. FibreShare is utilized on all workstations to allow users to access the same set of Fibre Channel hard disks. Please note that network server is not required, but is fully compatable. |
FibreShare Requirements Mac OS X Intel based Mac, Mac OS X (10.2 or later) PowerMac with PCI slots, Newer Mac with PCI or ePCI slots - FibreChannel HBA, or iSCSI HBA with all drivers installed.
Very fast and vast SAN storage for all your content. All kinds of choices, RAID arrays
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Here are a few of the companies that make FibreChannel Products:
| Here are a few of the Companies that make iSCSI products:
| Aarohi Communications
Adaptec
ADIC
ADTX
ADVA Optical Networking
AMCC
ANACAPA
AnexTEK
Apple
Aprius
ASNP
ATTO Technology
Axxana
BakBone Software
BMC Software
BiTMICRO Networks
BlueArc
Bridge Technology
Bridgeworks
Brocade
Bus-Tech
Cepoint Networks
CipherMax
Ciprico
Cisco Systems
Cloverleaf Communications
Compellent
Computer Associates
CreekPath Systems
Crossroads Systems
Curtis
Cutting Edge
Datalink
DataCore Software
DataDirect Networks
DATAllegro
Dell Computer
Dot Hill
DTS
Elipsan
EMC
Emulex
Enhance Technology
EqualLogic
European Storage Concept
ExaGrid Systems
Exavio
Excel/Meridian Data
FalconStor Software
FCIA
Fibrenetix
Fujitsu
Gateway
Gresham Computing
Hitachi Data Systems
HP
IBM
Imperial Technology
Incipient
Infortrend
Inline
Intel
IntelliPath
InterSAN
Intransa
iQstor Networks
JMR Electronics
Kazeon Systems
LeftHand Networks
Legato Systems
LightSand Communications
LiveVault
LSI
Marner Storage Technologies
Medea
MicroNet Technology
MPC Computers
MTI Technology
Mountain View Data
NEC
Network Appliance
NetConvergence
Netreon
Nexsan Technologies
Nishan Systems
NSI Software
Nortel Networks
nStor
N-TEC
Okapi Software
Onaro
ONStor
Overland Storage
Pillar Data Systems
Plasmon
PMC-Sierra
PolyServe
Procom Technology
Proware Technology
QLogic
Qualstar
Quantum
Rave Computer
Rorke Data
iStor Networks
SANavigator
SANBlaze Technology
Sanbolic
SANcastle Technologies
Sanera Systems
SANgate Systems
SANRAD
Sans Digital
SAN Solutions
SAN Valley Systems
Seagate Technology
SENCOR
SGI
SkyStorage
SNIA
Solid Access Technologies
Solid Data Systems
Spectra Logic
STEC
Storage Engine
StorageQuest
StoreAge
Storewiz
Sun Microsystems
Superior Data Solutions
Systex
Taejin Infotech
TD Systems
TechnoMages
Texas Memory Systems
Third I/O
Thomson multimedia
Tiger Technology
Tivoli
Transtec
TrelliSoft
Ultera Systems
Unisys
User Groups
Vicom Systems
VMETRO
Volicon
Wasabi Systems
Western Scientific
Winchester Systems
Xiotech
Xyratex
Zetta Systems | Aberdeen
Accusys
Adaptec
Agilent Technologies
Alacritech
AMI
ANStor64
Apcon
ApplianceWare
ArdisTech
Arena MaxTronic
Aristos Logic
Astute Networks
ATTO Technology
Axstor
BlueArc
Bridgeworks
Broadcom
Brocade
Bus-Tech
CebaTech
Cepoint Networks
Chelsio Communications
Ciprico
Cisco Systems
Cofio Software
Compellent
COPAN Systems
Crossroads Systems
Cutting Edge
Cybernetics
Database Appliances
DataCore Software
Datalink
Dell
D-Link
Dot Hill Systems
DSG Storage
Dynamic Network Factory
emBoot
EMC
Emulex
Enhance Technology
EqualLogic
European Storage Concept
Extreme Protocol Solutions
FalconStor Software
Fibrenetix
Finisar
Globalstor Data
HCL Technologies
Hifn
Hitachi Data Systems
HP
IBM
Infortrend
Intel
Intransa
iStor Networks
iVivity
JMR Electronics
Kano Technologies
LeftHand Networks
LeWiz
LightSand Communications
LSI
Lucent Technologies
M5 Data
MaXXan Systems
MicroNet Technology
Microsoft
Mountain View Data
MPC Computers
NEC
Neterion
NetEx
Network Appliance
Nexsan Technologies
Nimbus Data Systems
Novell
NSI Software
ONStor
Open-E
Overland Storage
Paralan
Pillar Data Systems
Plasmon
PMC-Sierra
Precision I/O
Proavio
QLogic
QSAN Technology
Quantum
RELDATA
Samsung Electronics
SANAT Technologies
SANRAD
Sans Digital
SAN Valley Systems
SBE
Sierra Logic
Silicom
SkyStorage
Snap Appliance
Spectra Logic
StarWind Software
StoneFly Networks
StoreAge
Storewiz
StorMagic
StraightLine
String Bean Software
Sun Microsystems
Systex
Tandberg Data
Tabernus
Tacit Networks
TechnoMages
Variel Technology
Wasabi Systems
Westek Technology
WhipTail Technologies
Wind River Systems
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