ACADEMIA

Includes New Third Generation Module That Provides Disaster Recovery From Power Failures in RAID Systems

Netlist today announced it has reached a milestone with the shipment of more than one million units of the NetVault-Battery-Backed (BB) module since inception. This milestone includes its recently announced third-generation RAID cache transportable battery-backed module shipping in production to Dell Inc.

"Netlist was able to offer a tailored solution for our PowerEdge servers that ensures system disaster recovery in the event of a power failure," said Brian Payne, PowerEdge Product Planning Manager, Dell Inc. "The NetVault-BB leverages our OEM relationship offering customers a compelling feature set that reduces downtime in our RAID servers."

NetVault-BB retains memory data during system power failures when connected to a Li-Ion Battery Pack. The module features interfaces that support smart battery compliant fuel gauge temperature indicators, and provides a system management bus (SMB) interface. Additionally, auto and self-refresh capabilities are supported.

"NetVault-BB provides a cost effective memory solution with high availability features that reduce system downtime," said Steve McClure, Vice President of Marketing for Netlist. "The module delivers a reliable disaster recovery solution. Offered with a standard RAID cache module, NetVault-BB has been customized to fit Dell's requirements to ensure lowest total cost of ownership in datacenters."