U.S. iSCSI Disk Storage for Virtualized Servers 2008 Vendor Analysis

This IDC study provides a comprehensive review of the U.S. iSCSI disk storage systems market in 2008 and the three preceding years. Throughout 2008, IDC observed a significant acceleration in the shipment of iSCSI storage systems despite signs of an overall economic slowdown in the last quarter of the year. The broader U.S. adoption of server virtualization in midsize enterprises and SMBs is the most important factor driving this surging demand. Storage systems suppliers that made an early and deep commitment to delivering a broad range of iSCSI options, from entry level to a highly virtualized level, have done the best job capitalizing on this development.

"Server virtualization is quickly becoming the primary use case for iSCSI storage systems and will ensure the survival and continued growth of iSCSI as a viable storage platform for the foreseeable future." - Richard Villars, vice president of Storage Systems and IT Executive Strategies This book may contain less than 24 pages of technical content.