The response seems to indicate a growing momentum behind IP as the key mechanism for interoperability in SANs.
"This demonstration suggests that iSCSI and the IETF specs are designed to be heterogeneous, interoperable solutions," says Milan Merhar, chief scientist at Pirus Networks.
The test grew out of suggestions by SNIA's IP Storage Forum, a marketing group that aims to promote the work of the IETF. Supporters say SNIA's cheerleading could be key to the future of IP SANs.
"This kind of event is essential, both for technical and philosophical reasons," says Merhar. "The IETF won't promote a standard unless there are multiple, interoperable demos. No paper tigers become RFCs."
The test doesn't have everyone's support. Among the many missing are Brocade Communications Systems Inc. and EMC Corp.
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