Contrary?

I know this is a predictable Oracle move given they are not in to the 3rd party partnering thing, but doesn't this run contrary to their bid for high end domination?

Quite an odd move

OK they are focussing on the 7000 series which is fine for entry and midrange but is not a credible enterprise/mission critical offering in so many ways. Guess I'm more surprised they havent jettisoned the re-badged LSI stuff as that really overlaps with their own tech.

Or could it be a sign that Pillar are ready to prop up the Storage biz?

Bizarre!

I like the HDS gear a lot...

but this seems consistent for Oracle. If the 7000 gear is not up to the job, then make it be up to the job. Lord knows that the DS8000 is no better and IBM seems able to sell that shite. I would expect that Oracle will put the effort into making the CMT chips up to snuff to not have to resell Fujitsu next.

Expected

I'm just waiting for the LSI and Dot Hill crap to get the chop.