A Fibre Channel technology roadmap, published by the FCIA
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data center cabling systems maker Data Center Systems (www.datacentersys.com) announced on Monday that its chairman and CTO Kevin Ehringer has joined the board of directors for the Fibre Channel Industry Association (www.fibrechannel.org), an international Fibre Channel industry association comprised of manufacturers, vendors and systems integrators.
According to the company’s press release, the FCIA’s core mission is broadening the market for products based on the Fibre Channel networking technology. Ehringer will help to guide that mission by aiding with market development, education, standard monitoring and the fostering of interoperability among products.
Quoted in the press release, FCIA executive director Chris Lyon said the group is excited to have Ehringer on the board, lauding his technical expertise and understanding of end user needs. Ehringer founded DCS in 2002, and has built it into a leading force in the market for fiber management systems for advanced data centers.
“I am proud to have an opportunity to serve on the FCIA board of directors, and I look forward to working with current members and with fellow new board member Rupin Mohan of HP,” said Ehringer, quoted in the press release. “The FCIA plays a vital role in the Fibre Channel industry, and the organization is supported by very active involvement of the leading organizations and thinkers in the industry. My focus will be to serve as a voice for end-users by sharing their real-world experience implementing FC products, relaying their feedback and advice to the board, and providing guidance about new ways that FCIA can support the growing Fibre Channel user base.”
Earlier this month, we reported that Chris Crosby, formerly a senior VP at Digital Realty Trust, had joined Data Center Systems as CEO, replacing Ehringer, who left the role to be CTO and chairman.
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