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A discussion of Sun's storage products from the initial offerings in 1982 through the evolution of SCSI, RAID, and Fibre Channel.
Tom Gardner, a volunteer at the Silicon Valley Technology History Committee and the Computer History Museum, hosts an interview with Sun Microsystems alumni. It explores the early history of storage at Sun Microsystems through the experiences of Andy Bechtolsheim, a founder of Sun; Mitch Bradley, Sun Senior Staff Engineer; Rich Clewett, Sun Director of Storage Systems; and Tom Lyon, Sun Distinguished Engineer. Hear the stories and challenges behind Sun's storage products from the initial offerings in 1982 through the evolution of SCSI, RAID, and Fibre Channel.
Gain insights into Sun's innovative culture, the technical struggles, and the market strategies that defined their path to success in the storage industry.
- 00:00 Opening Remarks
- 02:10 Andy Bechtolsheim
- 05:55 Tom Lyon
- 08:04 Mitch Bradley
- 11:27 Rich Clewett
- 19:19 Sun 1
- 21:55 Sun 2 and SCSI
- 34:05 IPI vs SCSI
- 40:42 Embedded SCSI
- 48:55 Lucasflim
- 51:20 Tape and backup
- 55:35 CD-ROM
- 57:03 IPI
- 01:00:01 RAID & Fibre Channel
- 01:04:53 Missed opportunities
A discussion of Sun's storage products from the initial offerings in 1982 through the evolution of SCSI, RAID, and Fibre Channel.
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