Storage Made Simple

The volume of data produced by organizations is growing at an exponential rate, driving the need for more storage and better management of stored data and storage resources.

At KOM Networks simplicity is the shortest route to efficiency. By making storage management simpler, KOM Networks is assisting organizations to efficiently manage their data and storage resources:

Consolidation
Managing different storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, Near-Line, WORM and others could be a very complex and cumbersome task. KOM Networks technologies simplify this task by creating a Single Namespace volume that spans across multiple technologies and connectivities. KOM software offers an unprecedented transparent flexibility in combining various incompatible storage resources in to this Single Namespace volume regardless of manufacturer and interconnect, with minimal impact to users and applications.

Dynamic Capacity Management
Data volumes are continuously on the rise requiring re-provisioning of storage resources to keep up with the growing demands. KOM software dynamically adds and removes storage resources, adapting to changes in storage requirements. KOM Networks' "On-The-Fly" capacity management tools allow for the addition of capacity as needed and shrinking capacity to free up underutilized, aging or inadequate storage hardware. KOM software is scalable up to 500 Petabytes per volume.

Remote Administration
The centralized KOM Management Console (KMC) provides complete administration and control of storage resources regardless of their location. Whether the storage resources are DAS, NAS or SAN, managing these resources is simple and easy using the KOM Centralized Management Console controls. Administrative functions, such as formatting and partitioning that are usually limited by the operating system to local control, are now transparently available remotely without impact to users and applications.

Cost Effective
KOM Networks simplifies the management of disparate storage resources through the use of the KOM Centralized Management Console, making management and control a simple click away. Maximizing the use of storage resources and the simple transparent management allows system administrators to dynamically cope with new technology trends with minimal impact to applications and users. KOM software reduces administration costs using the simple 'on the fly, plug and play' configuration capabilities and the automated, policy driven resource management.

Return On Investment (ROI)
KOM software maximizes ROI of existing storage resources by optimizing the utilization and enhancing performance.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
KOM software provides organizations with the freedom to effectively manage storage resources, expanding and upgrading their infrastructure as they see fit, from their vendor and technology of choice. KOM software is priced by managed capacity allowing for the incremental expansion based on needs and requirements.

Quality of Service (QoS)
KOM software enhances the Quality of Service by assisting organizations to classify storage resources based on reliability, performance and capabilities, allowing for data to be stored on the most appropriate resource, optimizing performance and security.

Business Continuity
KOM software extends application availability and enhances business continuity by providing Automated File Replication on disk-based storage resources. KOM software allows organizations to control the number of replicas needed to achieve the desired level of redundancy. Duplication of removable media allows for off-site storage, and added security.

Obsolescence Protection
KOM software allows the seamless removal and addition of storage resources protecting against technology obsolescence. The Dynamic Infrastructure Modernization feature allows on demand phase-in of new technology and the phase-out of older, aging or mal-functioning technology.