Agilent Technologies to Demonstrate IP SAN — iSCSI — Technology With HP at Networld+Interop

Business Wire, Sept 25, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NetWorld Interop Atlanta 2000

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2000

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that it will jointly demonstrate Internet Protocol (IP) Storage Area Network (SAN) technology with Hewlett-Packard Company. IP SAN provides a technology that permits SANs to operate over high-speed Ethernet -- thus taking advantage of both the existing Ethernet infrastructure and newer, faster Ethernet speeds as they become available.

IP SAN, also known as iSCSI (Internet protocol small computer system interface), uses the IP networking infrastructure to quickly transport large amounts of block storage (SCSI) data over existing local area and wide area networks. With the potential to support all major networking protocols, IP SAN can unify network architecture across an entire enterprise, reducing the overall network cost and complexity. To ensure reliability, IP SAN can use known network management tools and utilities that have been developed for IP networks.

Agilent and HP's demonstration will transport data across an IP network that uses HP UX servers, Ethernet switches and enterprise storage systems. Agilent will contribute IP SAN technology, host adapter boards and software.

"This proof-of-concept demonstration is intended to show the viability of IP SAN technology," said Bob Whitson, worldwide marketing manager for Agilent's Storage Networking Division. "We plan to develop products that enable our customers to quickly implement interoperable, high-performance networks that deliver on the promise of IP SAN technology."

Agilent and Hewlett-Packard will hold the demonstration here at NetWorld Interop from Sept. 26 to 29 in HP's booth (No. 4322). Agilent will also demonstrate IP SAN technology and IP SAN interoperability in its booth (No. 7523) in West Hall G.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company with approximately 46,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal year 1999, Agilent had net revenue of more than $8.3 billion. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare.

Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com.