[John Parker]

Hi Chris,

For point 4, from my understanding, there are two ways of this Accusys thunderbolt share storage to work for multiple users:
1. The XSAN server you mentioned here
2. Separately access without SAN software:
Manually define volumes accessible to a specific Mac at one time

[John Parker]

Thanks again Bob.
I’m still very curious about how the product really is after reading their reply letter, so let’s find out at the show.

JP

[John Parker]

Hi Bob,
Thanks for reminding me that. I’ve checked with Accusys after reading your post. Here’s their response. So this is truly exciting then!

“Hi John,
First of all, thank you for paying attention to the upcoming A16T2-Share.
I understand your concern and that for some who are already familiar with our former PCIe storage products to think it’s another PCIe storage with a twist.
A16T2-Share is actually going to be a brand new Thunderbolt product line of Accusys ExaSAN that applies purely Thunderbolt interface. Addition to the performance of Thunderbolt 2.0, A16T2-Share is designed to change and makes sharing possible. This is why we know it’ll be a product of great potential.
You can see it as a Thunderbolt storage that combines the functionality of a Thunderbolt SAN switch, which will allow you to form an actual Thunderbolt SAN. There’ll be no C1M, nor any kinds of interface converter/adapter required. We’ll be releasing a testing video footage later this month, you’ll be informed with Accusys’ newsletter & socail media platform blast.”