Byte and Switch: How big is iSCSI for Dell? Why is iSCSI an interesting technology?
Gass: It's interesting because it is a standard. It's also interesting because it capitalizes on the existing infrastructure. So it presents an opportunity to bring products to market that improve the price/performance ratio.
Byte and Switch: Do you expect to add iSCSI to your NAS products, or will you work with EMC to add iSCSI capabilities to the Clariion line?
Gass: Yes and yes. Now that iSCSI is a standard, products are being developed based on customer demand and customer needs. But I don't think there's a reason to put iSCSI in just the NAS camp or just the SAN camp. I think it has a play in both areas.
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