Integrate Tools — Studio Network Solutions

Smarter SANs

While putting your own SAN together seems tempting as hardware prices drop, savvy buyers know that it's the software manage-ment that makes it all work. It's that expertise that Studio Network Solutions (SNS) sells. At NAB 2004, the company announced new features for SANmp, its multi-platform volume management SAN app. The software enables multiple workstations with different operating systems — most users will mix Mac and Windows — to concurrently access and share information. Since SANmp doesn't require a server or Ethernet connection, it's easy to implement and maintain, says the company. Besides an updated user interface, this latest SANmp version offers performance boosts by optimizing the way the software interacts with shared disks.

Price: $17,585 (1.92TB; multi-user, includes software, licenses)
St. Louis, Mo.; (877) 537-2094;

www.studionetworksolutions.com