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StorageX/NetApp VFM Swap-Out

StorageX and VFM are being phased out

On May 1, 2009, Brocade initiated the End-Of-Life (EOL) process for its StorageX, File Lifecycle Manager (FLM), MyView and File Management Engine (FME) products, as well as resold products from NetApp, IBM, and StorageX. These products will no longer be sold as of November 2009, with annual maintenance costs increasing 10% each year until all support is discontinued in 2012.

AutoVirt's StorageX/VFM Swap-Out Program
AutoVirt has created a solution for StorageX, FME, FLM and MyView customers whose existing products are being phased out. AutoVirt's file virtualization and data management product is a software-only solution that serves as a drop-in replacement for NetApp VFM and can be installed in a matter of minutes.

  • Software that works. AutoVirt overcomes limitations of Microsoft DFS's global namespace architecture, upon which NetApp VFM was built. AutoVirt can get your stalled project moving again.
  • No budget surprises. We understand that you have commited capital and operating budget for a product that no longer exists. AutoVirt's flexible licensing models can be tailored to fit your particular needs, so you have no surprises to your budget.

In most cases, this program means that the full cost of transitioning to AutoVirt will be less expensive than your existing maintenance costs for StorageX.

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AutoVirt vs. NetApp VFM




AutoVirt serves as a direct replacement for NetApp Virtual File Manager (VFM).


"High-end file virtualization providers have nurtured the market – moving from the early adopters into the mainstream enterprise with demonstrable value, especially in file.  Unfortunately, many of these products are too expensive or complicated for smaller to mid size organizations.  AutoVirt is delivering an easy to manage, highly scalable solution that provides the value at an affordable cost."

Marc Staimer, Founder and President, Dragon Slayer Consulting