ANDATACO Sets New Raid Storage Standards for Windows NT With Introduction of GigaRAID/LT; Delivers 80MB Per Second Of Data Transfer, GigaRAID/LT.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 1999-- ANDATACO, the global leader in high-performance storage solutions, Tuesday unveiled its new GigaRAID/LT(TM), which sets a revolutionary new standard in RAID storage solutions for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. . The GigaRAID/LT is the fastest SCSI-based RAID storage solution available for the NT user today, delivering 80MB of data transfer per second. Not only is the new system fast -- it's flexible. GigaRAID/LT has been designed to be "easily upgradeable" to meet the changing high performance needs of the user. Utilizing Ultra2 LVD See LVDS. LVD - Low Voltage Differential technology, ANDATACO's GigaRAID/LT provides customers with the potential to upgrade to a speed of 160MB per second, while enhancing and protecting their original investment. "GigaRAID/LT offers an unparalleled data flow that has never been seen in the computer marketplace. We have created a robust, high performance scalable array that is the next generation in RAID applications -- and what is key is that it is cost-effective and affordable for the NT market," said Jack P. Corrao, vice president of engineering for ANDATACO. Combining ANDATACO'S world-class storage and cutting-edge Ultra2 LVD RAID controller A disk controller card that supports one or more RAID configurations. Originally only for SCSI drives, RAID controllers have become very popular for PATA and SATA drives. See RAID. technology, GigaRAID/LT is a dynamic solution offering fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. and superior RAID management capabilities that are ideal for Windows NT environments. The system is also optimized for the read-intensive environments of digital video, MS Exchange, SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. , applications needs of the Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) and technology developers. Designed to offer desktop, rackmount and deskside tower configurations consisting of 4, 9, 18 or 36GB drives, GigaRAID/LT ensures fast, continuous and reliable access to critical information via hot-swappable drives, power supplies, fans within a cableless enclosure. High performance is achieved via the Ultra2 SCSI See Ultra SCSI. (LVD) bus with the ability to deliver maximum data transfer rates of up to 80MB per second. The Standard system features 16MB of high performance cache memory for maximum response to user requests. "This solution provides peace of mind to any NT computer user who has important data storage requirements. Windows NT users will have all the advantages of RAID storage at the same price of standard internal or external disks," said Corrao. "The NT computing community no longer accepts disk drive failures as the reason for bringing down their networks, and this product brings them a step closer to fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. computing at an affordable price." Another key advantage of the GigaRAID/LT is that it is "user friendly" and operational right out of the box. ANDATACO is employing an easy-to-use GUI-based software, which makes the GigaRAID/LT easy to install and storage management simple. GigaRAID/LT intelligent storage systems are also compatible with ANDATACO's proactive Web-based management and monitoring software, Web Storage Manager. Production units of the GigaRAID/LT are available immediately. ANDATACO offers special pricing for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and , VAR, and Resellers. For more information about GigaRAID/LT, call 800/334-9191 or e-mail info@andataco.com. ANDATACO is a global leader in innovative storage solutions for Windows NT and 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). environments. The company offers 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. , RAID and RAID-ready disk arrays, tape backup and restore products and storage management software. ANDATACO is leading the way in the latest SCSI technology storage systems serving customers' current needs and providing a cost-effective product migration next generation SCSI architectures. Beyond SCSI, ANDATACO offers customized Storage Area Networks (SAN) using Fibre Channel and SCSI technologies from best-of-breed industry leading manufacturers. Since 1986, ANDATACO has provided more than 10,000 customers with industry-leading technology to protect mission critical data and outstanding service and support provided by more than 200 employees worldwide. To learn more about ANDATACO's products and the OEM "Keep the Drive Alive" Partnership Program, visit http://www.andataco.com. |
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