Rorke Data announced the general availability of the latest model within its Galaxy storage product line -- the Galaxy HDX4 series. This new RAID storage solution is ideal for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB). It offers high performance capabilities yet is cost-effective, scalable and easy-to-use. The Galaxy HDX4 series will be available through Avnet Technology Solutions and Rorke Data authorized value-added resellers (VARs) throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The HDX4 series is the newest member of Rorke Data's award-winning Galaxy family of RAID, SAN, NAS and archive storage solutions. With more than 11,000 Galaxy systems installed globally, the HDX4 provides value-based storage for a wide range of tier two data storage needs, including Cloud infrastructure, remote replication behind existing storage infrastructure and archival storage for any enterprise.

"The Galaxy HDX4 delivers robust storage features, high-performance and scalability at a value price point," remarked Joe Rorke, vice president of marketing for Rorke Data. "The advanced HDX4 technology is based on our globally installed Galaxy product line. With the HDX4, we've added additional features that VARs and their customers expect, such as thin provisioning, remote replication and snapshot, without increasing the MSRP."

Added Rorke, "As with all Galaxy solutions, the HDX4 comes backed by a range of professional services, including installation, on-site SLA options and call center support."

With today's price points in mind, the Galaxy HDX4 storage solution provides comprehensive data protection to ensure the highest data availability for the storage area network and direct-attached storage. Coupled with advanced hardware design, modular architecture, easy and intuitive management and exceptional price-performance, Galaxy storage solutions bring price-conscious companies a competitive edge by allowing information technology efficiency to keep up with growing storage needs.

Galaxy HDX4 Features:

* Enterprise-class reliability and availability with data protection functionalities

* A variety of host connectivity and form factor options to better suit growing storage needs

* Snapshot, volume mirror/copy and more data protection functionalities

* Simple management, easy configuration, deployment and installation

* Energy-efficient design and green technologies

* Pay-as-you-grow scalability with expansion units

* Easy to deploy and use storage management suite