ADIC Launches New iSCSI Library Options; Provides Easy Path to Consolidated Backup for Workgroup, Departmental Sites.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2004 Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC), leader in intelligent storage solutions for the open system, announced today the introduction of iSCSI connectivity options for 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) family tape libraries, starting with Scalar 24 and Scalar 100 models. The new connectivity option gives workgroups, branch offices, and smaller enterprises an easy path to more effective backup by allowing users to connect the libraries directly to their Ethernet networks. The iSCSI library option enables the use of standard Ethernet networks to back up multiple servers to a single, networked tape library providing the benefits of central administration and higher performance. The result is an easy-to-implement path to consolidated data protection using ordinary networking components that are readily available, simple to install and manage, and economical to maintain. The iSCSI option brings peace of mind to IT managers responsible for providing the highest level of data protection with the lowest ongoing TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. . "IT managers in workgroups, branch offices, and smaller businesses are having a hard time protecting their fast-growing data without adding new headcount or acquiring expertise in new connectivity technologies," said Scott Roza, ADIC Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "ADIC's iSCSI library option gives them an easy, step-by-step path to the benefits of consolidated network backup, allowing them to use their existing infrastructure, familiar technology, and proven management tools. "The components needed to make building practical iSCSI-based networks are now available from a variety of leading infrastructure suppliers, and ADIC is pleased to again play a leading role in providing libraries to operate seamlessly in that environment." The Scalar 24 is the first compact library to offer full enterprise-class data protection at entry-level prices. It includes the latest LTO (Linear Tape Open) A family of open magnetic tape standards developed by HP, IBM and Quantum (formerly the Certance subsidiary of Seagate) that are licensed to third-party vendors. LTO cartridges contain a memory that stores historical usage data. and SuperDLT drive technology, scalable management, a guaranteed capacity upgrade path, and integrated storage networking options, all at a price that can save users 30% or more on backup costs. It is available with one or two tape drives and up to 24 media slots. The Scalar 100 is the mid-range tape library with the industry's leading combination of storage density, trouble-free scalability, and storage networking support, providing up to eight tape drives and 96 tape cartridges See cartridge. in only 14 standard rack units A unit of measurement of the height of a rack-mounted device. One rack unit, or RU, is 1.75". See rack mounted. (24.5 inches). Supported tape technologies include LTO, SuperDLT and AIT drives and media. The Scalar 100 allows users to save time and money by adding their own capacity and performance upgrades in minutes without reconfiguring their rack systems. Both the Scalar 24 and Scalar 100 are also available with SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. and with Fibre Channel connectivity options. Suggested list pricing for the Scalar 24 with iSCSI option starts at $17,434; starting list price for an iSCSI-enabled Scalar 100 is $22,680. First product availability is scheduled for March. About ADIC Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC) is a leading provider of Intelligent Storage Solutions(TM) to the open systems marketplace. ADIC(R) is the world's largest supplier of 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 systems using the drive technologies most often employed for backing up open system, client-server networks. (a) The Company's data management software, storage networking appliances, and disk-to-tape data protection solutions provide IT managers innovative tools for storing, managing and protecting their most valuable digital assets in a variety of disk and tape environments. ADIC storage products are available through a worldwide sales force and a global network of resellers and OEMs, including Cray (Cray, Inc., Seattle, WA, www.cray.com) A supercomputer manufacturer founded in 1972 as Cray Research, Inc., by Seymour Cray, a leading designer of large-scale computers at Control Data. In 1976, it shipped its first computer to Los Alamos National Laboratory. , Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, HP, 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) and Sun. Further information about ADIC is available at www.adic.com. ADIC and Scalar are registered trademarks and Intelligent Storage is a trademark of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. All other trade or service marks used in this document should be considered the property of their respective owners. (a) Market share from: IDC 2001 worldwide revenue and unit market share data for all automated systems using DLT (Digital Linear Tape) A magnetic tape technology originally developed by Digital for its VAX line. The technology was later sold to Quantum, which makes it available to other manufacturers. DLT uses half-inch, single-hub cartridges similar to IBM's 3480/3490/3590 line. , SDLT (Super DLT) See DLT. , LTO, 8mm or AIT drives; and Gartner Dataquest, Tape Automation Systems Market Shares, 2002, F. Yale, April 2003. |
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