ADIC ANNOUNCES FIRST DLT AUTOMATED LIBRARY WITH NEW DLT2000XT DRIVE; INCREASES CAPACITY BY 50% AND COMPLETES INDUSTRY'S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE DLT STORAGE PRODUCT LINE.

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 1995--ADIC today announced the introduction of the VLS DLT--a new series of DLT (Digital Linear Tape) automated tape libraries that are the first on the market to offer the new Quantum DLT2000XT drive. The VLS DLT provides a compact solution for the single most critical problem facing network managers--maintaining data integrity in the face of explosive data growth and shrinking backup windows.

The VLS DLT's drive technology provides sustained transfer rates of up to 180 MB/minute--three times faster than existing 8mm tape technology. And, its seven-cartridge magazine holds up to 280GB of data in near on-line storage--an increase of more than 80% over ADIC's highest capacity existing desktop library. The VLS DLT can be used as a compact desktop unit, and it also fits into any standard 19-inch rack. With the addition of the VLS DLT to its existing line of DS9000 DLT single-drive systems and Scalar series of multiple-drive DLT tape libraries, ADIC becomes the first to offer a single source for a complete line of DLT storage products.

The VLS DLT is available in two versions: the model 300, which uses the DLT2000XT drive, and the model 400, with the DLT4000 drive. The DLT2000XT is an upgrade of Quantum's DLT2000 drive, increasing the per-cartridge storage capacity by 50% to 15GB native/30GB compressed. With the XT drive, the VLS DLT300 provides up to 210GB of total storage and an average sustained data transfer rate of 150MB/minute. This rate is 2-1/2 times faster than existing 8mm (60MB/minute) technologies. The VLS DLT400 provides a total storage of 280GB and transfer speeds of up to 180MB/minute.

In addition to its high capacity and speed, the tape technology in both VLS DLT models provides the industry's highest reliability and data integrity. The tape media is rated for 500,000 head passes, an undetected error rate of 1 in 1027 bits read, and a minimum life of 10 years. This combination is making DLT the preferred choice for critical backup and archival tasks. The recording system uses a 128-track linear serpentine methodology and a simplified tape path that reduces wear during all backup operations, even for the kinds of shorter read/write cycles typical of Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) applications.

The VLS DLT library uses an automated robotic cartridge changing mechanism to provide completely unattended backup operations that reduce both labor overhead and the operator errors common with manual backup procedures. Its patented, single action robotics is a 4th generation design that has proven its reliability in millions of field hours, and is rated for more than 100,000 cartridge changes. ADIC's VLS libraries are unique in the compact tape library industry in the way that they make the drives both visible and directly accessible to the operator. This means that operating status is immediately available, and that the library drives may be used for manual tape insertion and removal.

The VLS DLT features a 7-cartridge magazine that virtually eliminates manual tape handling, automates media rotation, and makes it easy to remove media to off-site storage as part of a disaster preparedness plan. The magazine is enclosed behind a locking transparent door which protects the data and prevents accidental interruptions of the backup. A control panel and LCD readout allow direct operator control and provide intuitive, menu-based configuration.

The VLS DLT's 4th generation firmware is immediately compatible with applications software from all the leading suppliers of backup and HSM products, including Cheyenne, Arcada, Palindrome, Legato, Avail, Dantz, and others. Its support includes environments using NetWare, Windows/NT, OS/2, Macintosh and most varieties of UNIX operating systems.

With the introduction of the VLS DLT, ADIC becomes the first company to offer a complete family of DLT data storage products from a single source. Its DLT line includes the DS9000 series single drive systems (up to 40GB storage), the VLS DLT compact automated tape libraries (up to 280GB storage), and the Scalar series of multiple drive, higher capacity libraries (up to 1.92TB). All models are now available with either the DLT2000XT or the DLT4000 series drives.

ADIC supports the VLS DLT with a full 2-year warranty, a 24-hour support hot-line, and on-site service options. Suggested list price for the VLS DLT300 is $12,995 or just over 6 cents per megabyte; for the VLS DLT400, $14,995--about 5-1/2 cents per megabyte. Both products are available September 1, 1995.

ADIC has been providing storage solutions since its founding in 1983. It is the leading drive-independent supplier of automated tape storage libraries for client-server networks with over 10,000 units in the field. ADIC products are available with 4mm (DAT), 8mm, and DLT drive technology, and are supported by every leading supplier of backup and HSM software products in all leading operating systems. ADIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interpoint Corporation (NASDAQ:INTP) with headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

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