Xyratex Joins the OpenSFS Board of Directors

This week Xyratex announced that it has joined OpenSFS as a formal member at the Promoter level. OpenSFS is a nonprofit, technical corporation that promotes collaboration among institutions using open source scalable file systems including Lustre for HPC. OpenSFS and its members will champion the prioritization of the critical requirements through its structure and interactions with primary HPC stakeholders in the industry.

Xyratex is a leader in the Lustre community and we are pleased to have Xyratex join OpenSFS as a Promoter and Board Member,” said Norman Morse, President/CEO of OpenSFS.  “OpenSFS is committed to the support and development of open source scalable file systems for Linux HPC environments.  We are currently focused on the Lustre file system for the HPC community and are happy to have Xyratex as part of this community. We look forward to working with Xyratex on open source enhancements to the Lustre environment.”

Xyratex’s decision to join OpenSFS as a Promoter, the highest and most influential level of membership, aligns with its long-term commitment and support of the HPC and Lustre communities. Read the Full Story or come see Xyratex at SC11 booth #104.