ADIC and Network Appliance Team to Deliver Proven Data Protection Solutions.Business/High Tech Editors REDMOND, Wash. & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2002 ADIC(R) Libraries and Network Appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything (TM) NearStore(TM) R100 Solutions Offer Customers Seamless Integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC), the leader in Intelligent Storage(TM) solutions, and Network Appliance (Nasdaq:NTAP NTAP Network Appliance, Inc. (stock symbol) NTAP Never Take Another Puff NTAP National Track Analysis Program NTAP Notices to Airmen Publication NTAP Windows NT Application Processors NTAP Naval Training Acquisition Process ), a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, today announced comprehensive mutual support for multi-tiered data protection applications using ADIC's scalable line of automated tape storage systems and the new Network Appliance NearStore R100 storage platform. The NearStore R100 provides very large-scale network storage capacities using inexpensive disk technology. ADIC's tape libraries provide a full range of intelligent automated systems for backing up and restoring data to tape in a broad range of 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. , SAN, and NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular environments. Together, the Network Appliance NearStore R100 and ADIC tape libraries will allow end users to cost-effectively consolidate backup of multiple NetApp(R) filers and other storage devices into a unified system that combines proven long-term data protection with rapid data recovery and ease of deployment. The new, multi-tiered data protection system allows users to consolidate backups from multiple NetApp filers to a NearStore R100, using Network Appliance SnapVault(TM) software, then back it up to an ADIC tape library in background mode using industry-standard data protection software. The data is protected in a centralized ADIC library with full media management, off-site vaulting, and media rotation control, while duplicate copies of recent data are kept on NearStore R100 to provide rapid recovery. The system gives end users a centralized backup system Noun 1. backup system - a computer system for making backups ADP system, ADPS, automatic data processing system, computer system, computing system - a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage with a single management interface, and it provides faster access to the most recent backup data. "The NearStore R100 is an innovative tool for IT departments struggling to protect their data in the most cost-effective way," commented Bill Britts, ADIC Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our ongoing development and support work with Network Appliance has proven that using large, inexpensive disks as active cache and a medium-term storage location can play a key role in many users' backup plans, saving them time and money while increasing their overall data security." "ADIC and Network Appliance are working together to deliver advanced, complementary solutions that provide greater levels of data protection while reducing administrative overhead as well as 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. ," said Mark Santora, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Network Appliance. "We continue to broaden the scope of our storage solutions to meet expanding customer needs and believe that combining our solutions offers enterprises extended functionality." ABOUT NETWORK APPLIANCE Network Appliance, Inc., a leader in enterprise network storage, has been providing data access solutions since 1992 and is a member of both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100 index Nasdaq 100 Index A market-capitalization-weighted index of the largest and most active nonfinancial domestic and international issues listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. . Major corporations and service providers, including Citicorp Securities, Lockheed, Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MER TYO: 8675 ), through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides capital markets services, investment banking and advisory services, wealth management, asset management, insurance, banking and related products and services on a global basis. , Oracle, Texas Instruments See TI. (company) Texas Instruments - (TI) A US electronics company. A TI engineer, Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit in 1958. Three TI employees left the company in 1982 to start Compaq. , and Yahoo!, utilize NetApp global data management solutions. The company pioneered the concept of the "network appliance," an extension of the industry trend toward dedicated, specialized products that perform a single function. NetApp storage platforms (NetApp filers, NearStore, and NetCache(R) appliances) are coupled with powerful data management, content distribution, and reporting software, offering seamless storage management from the corporate data center to the remote office. The Network Appliance product portfolio utilizes the company's innovative data access software, known as the Data ONTAP ONTAP Open Network Technology for Appliance Products (TM) operating system, as well as standards-compliant hardware. It also offers multiprotocol support and transparent integration for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (R) and Windows(R) environments. ABOUT ADIC Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC) is a leading storage solutions provider to the open systems marketplace, offering a broad range of Intelligent Storage(TM) products designed to enhance organizations' abilities to store, protect, manage and use their rapidly growing network data. ADIC products include automated storage systems, specialized storage management software, and multiple-protocol storage networking (SAN/NAS) connectivity and management tools. ADIC storage products are available through a worldwide sales force and a global network of resellers and OEMs, including Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens 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) . Further information about ADIC is available at www.adic.com. ADIC is a registered trademark and Intelligent Storage is a trademark of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. NetApp and NetCache are registered trademarks and Network Appliance, NearStore, SnapVault, and Data ONTAP are trademarks of Network Appliance, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. 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