ADIC Delivers Scalable AIT Library; Scalar 100 AIT Offers Dense Design, Integrated SAN Connectivity.Business Editors/Technology Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2001 Advanced Digital Information Corporation (ADIC)(R)(Nasdaq:ADIC) today announced the availability of its new Scalar scalar, quantity or number possessing only sign and magnitude, e.g., the real numbers (see number), in contrast to vectors and tensors; scalars obey the rules of elementary algebra. Many physical quantities have scalar values, e.g. (R) 100 AIT automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. tape library, a high performance, high density, rack-mountable solution for data protection and high capacity digital storage. The Scalar 100 is the ideal storage solution for rapidly growing data environments. Its advanced design allows users to grow their system from 24 to 96 tape cartridge See cartridge. positions in minutes without adding any external library expansion hardware, and its integrated connectivity options allow it to attach directly to storage networks. "We think the Scalar 100 AIT offers the industry's smartest solution for this entire product class," said Bill Britts Bill Britt is one of the most successful Independent Business Owners (IBOs) in the Amway/Quixtar business. In 2002, together with his wife Peggy Britt, qualified for the corporations highest award; Founders Crown Ambassador. , ADIC senior vice president of Global Marketing. "It lets users start small -- only 24 tapes and 2 drives -- but it lets them grow easily and quickly up to a 8-drive system that can store 12.5 TB. With the Scalar 100, users install new drives and capacity themselves in less than 10 minutes -- so they avoid all the mess of 'stackable' libraries that force users to disassemble dis·as·sem·ble v. dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling, dis·as·sem·bles v.tr. To take apart: disassemble a toaster. v.intr. 1. rack systems, install complex and unreliable pass-through mechanisms, and pay for extra robotics robotics, science and technology of general purpose, programmable machine systems. Contrary to the popular fiction image of robots as ambulatory machines of human appearance capable of performing almost any task, most robotic systems are anchored to fixed positions . This new library is the clear choice for users who want to combine the advanced technology of AIT drives with the proven performance and reliability of an integrated, scalable library platform." The Scalar 100 AIT offers from 2 to 8 AIT drives and from 24 to 96 cartridge (1) See phono cartridge. (2) A removable storage module that contains magnetic disks, optical discs, magnetic tape or memory chips. Cartridges are inserted into slots in the drive, printer or computer. positions in a chassis that takes up only 14 vertical units in standard 19-inch rack mount systems. Its AIT drive technology provides up to 6MB/second (native) data transfer per drive and average file access times of approximately 30 seconds, the fastest in the industry among mid-range tape drives. The Scalar 100 AIT supports AIT2 technology at launch, and is designed to integrate AIT3 technology later this year. The Scalar 100 offers features that make it easy to manage. An optional mailbox A simulated mailbox in the computer that holds e-mail messages. Mailboxes are stored on disk as a file of messages, a database of messages or as an individual file for each message. The standard mailboxes are usually In, Out, Trash and Junk (Spam). provides bulk loading for up to 16 tapes at once (in removable magazines). Remote management is provided through a web server integrated into the library. And an integrated SAN connectivity option allows it to connect directly into storage networks. "The ability to scale from small to large in a single non-stacked enclosure will offer advantages to a broad market," said Steve Duplessie, senior analyst for The Enterprise Storage Group. "ADIC has responded well to the form-factor and density requirements of the market." The Scalar 100 AIT is available immediately through ADIC resellers and distributors with a list price starting at $23,910. About ADIC Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC) is a leading device-independent storage solutions provider to the open systems marketplace offering a broad range of products designed to enhance organizations' abilities to store, protect, manage and use their rapidly growing network data. ADIC solutions include automated storage libraries, storage management software, and storage networking (SAN/NAS) connectivity tools. ADIC storage products are available through a worldwide sales force and a global network of resellers and OEMs, including Dell, Fujitsu Siemens (Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Inc. (USA), Milpitas, CA, www.fujitsu-siemens.com) Fujitsu Siemens Computers USA is a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . On January 30, the Company announced that it had entered into a merger agreement with storage networking pioneer Pathlight Technology, Inc. for total consideration of 10.3 million ADIC shares. The merger is expected to close during May. The merged companies will offer a broad range of Intelligent Storage(TM) products including SAN management, connectivity and virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. products that complement ADIC's existing storage hardware and software solutions. Further information about ADIC is available at www.adic.com. ADIC and Scalar are registered trademarks of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. All other product or service marks mentioned in this release should be considered the property of their respective owners. |
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