F5 is making file virtualization more cloud friendly with the introduction of software that translates storage protocols. The ARX Cloud Extender software runs on servers that sit between F5’s ARX and storage networks. The software can handle any NSF or CIFS implementations as well as Iron Mountain VFS and NetApp StorageGrid. F5 also opens up an application programming interface to its ARX appliance, which will enable customers to get new functionality from the devices. The company won’t say how much it costs, but it’s expected to be available by the end of the year.”]
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