ATL 7100 Series DLT libraries introduced; 7 terabytes of storage in 6 square feet of floor space.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 1996--ATL Products Inc., supplier of the world's most popular mid-range automated DLT/a library systems, and an Odetics company (Nasdaq:ODETA/ODETB), Monday introduced the ATL (Active Template Library) A set of software routines from Microsoft that provide the basic framework for creating ActiveX and COM objects. Stemming from the standard template library (STL) that comes with C++ compilers, ATL includes an object wizard that sets up 7100 Series of automated 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. libraries. Available for pennies per megabyte One million bytes, or more precisely 1,048,576 bytes. Also MB, Mbyte and M-byte. See mega and space/time. (unit) megabyte - (MB, colloquially "meg") 2^20 = 1,048,576 bytes = 1024 kilobytes. 1024 megabytes are one gigabyte. , the libraries are aimed at enterprise system administrators needing a cost-effective solution for multi-terabyte backup and archiving. The 7100 Series features support for up to seven DLT7000 drives and 100 cartridges in a compact form-factor requiring only 6 square feet of floor space. The libraries deliver native performance of up to 126 gigabytes per hour and native capacity of up to 3.5 terabytes. The advanced libraries also incorporate ATL's IntelliGrip precision cartridge handling system to ensure continuous access to such massive amounts of data. ATL 520 Series libraries with IntelliGrip Inside are the only DLT libraries to achieve a field-proven, mean-swap-between-failure rating of 2 million -- and still counting. End-user pricing starts at $68,950 for a two-drive/68-cartridge configuration using DLT4000 drives. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Chet Baffa, vice president of marketing and sales at ATL Products, "With a user-friendly graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , reliable IntelliGrip robotics and DLT drive technology, the ATL 7100 Series brings aggressive, open systems price/performance to data center tape storage for the first time." The 7100 Series includes 12 models tailored for the specific needs of a variety of applications. Beginning with the Model 2/68, with two DLT4000 drives and 68 cartridges slots, the 7100 Series can scale up to a configuration with seven DLT7000 drives and 100 cartridge slots. A fully configured 7/100 library achieving 2:1 compression can back up a huge 1 terabyte database in only four hours. In addition, the library provides storage capacity for seven generations of the single terabyte backup. Key user features include the DLT market's first touch-screen control panel with a graphical user interface for "point and click" library management, as well as windows for viewing robot activity. For the utmost in reliability, the ATL 7100 Series features a Unibody frame, IntelliGrip Inside and ATL-specified DLT drives. The welded Unibody construction prevents misalignment mis·a·ligned adj. Incorrectly aligned. mis  a·lign ment n. from all but the most severe shock and vibration. If somehow misalignment does occur, ATL's IntelliGrip robotics system automatically calibrates itself with slots, drives and load ports. IntelliGrip also precisely controls gripping force, allowing the robot to firmly grasp and gently swap cartridges for millions of cycles. ATL-specified drives have achieved reliability 200 percent higher than the drive manufacturer's rated reliability specifications. This is attributed to another suite of innovations which include ATL's dedicated serial interface to the DLT drives. Through the serial interface, IntelliGrip responds to a "drive needs cleaning" message by automatically inserting a cleaning cartridge. The result is ATL-specified DLT drives maintain their reliability and performance potential throughout the life of the library. For easy serviceability (system) serviceability - The ease with which corrective maintenance or preventative maintenance can be performed on a system (e.g. by a hardware service technician). Higher serviceability improves availability and reduces service cost. Serviceability is one component of RAS. , important information about the health of the library is available from the library control panel, or from a console connected to a library service port. Additionally, DLT drives inside the 7100 Series are field replaceable units A Field Replaceable Unit or FRU is a circuit board, part, or assembly that can be quickly and easily removed from a personal computer or other piece of electronic equipment, and replaced by the user or a technician without having to send the entire product or system to a that can be hot swapped on site. This news release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. regarding the company's growth. The actual results of the company may differ materially and will depend on its performance which could be adversely affected by such factors as short product lives, unexpected shortages of critical components, the timing and market acceptance of planned new product introductions, competition (including new and directly competitive products from others) and the significant uncertainty of market acceptance of new products by both distribution channels and end-user customers. The company's forward-looking statements are qualified by reference to these factors affecting its business. Investors are strongly urged to review the risk factors set forth in the company's last filed 10-K and 10Q. ATL Products, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Odetics Inc., supplies the world's most popular mid-range DLT automated tape library systems for the network server, mid-range and mainframe computer markets. Based on the ATL-unique implementation of its IntelliGrip automation technology coupled with its ATL-specified DLT tape drives, the company's products have demonstrated an industry-leading, field- proven reputation for maximum subsystem reliability and data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. . ATL Products provides sales and service support throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and in major cities in Europe and Asia. The company's world headquarters are located at 1515 South Manchester, Anaheim, Calif. 92802-2907. Telephone: 714/780-7790. Fax: 714/780-7799. E-mail: atlpsales@odetics.com. WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. site: http://www.atlp.com/ -0- /a -- DLT is a claimed trademark of Quantum Corp. worldwide CONTACT: ATL Products Inc. Chet Baffa, 714/780-7790 cbaffa@odetics.com http://www.atlp.com or JPR JPR Jon Peddie Research (California) JPR JBuilder Project File (file extension) JPR Journal of Proteome Research JPR Journal of Plankton Research JPR Journal of Psychosomatic Research Communications Judy Smith, 818-992-8867 jprcommun@aol.com http://www.jprcom.com |
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