ATTO Introduces Optical Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter and Dual-Platform SAN Software at CeBIT 2000 Show.Business & Technology Editors CeBIT 2000 HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2000 ATTO Quintillionth (10 to the -18th power). See space/time. Increases Interoperability in SAN Environments with Introduction of Two Products ATTO Technology ATTO Technology is a manufacturer of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO manufactures host adapters, interface-bridging appliances, Virtual Tape Library appliances, RAID appliances, and management software with storage , Inc., a worldwide manufacturer 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. and Fibre Channel storage connectivity solutions, today announced the introduction of a SAN connectivity solution, as well as a volume management software package, at the CeBIT 2000 trade show in Hannover, Germany, February 24 - March 1. CeBIT is renowned as the world's largest and most comprehensive information technology exposition. The company will introduce the ATTO ExpressPCI FC SW - a Fibre Channel Short Wave Optical host bus adapter See host adapter. , and ATTO AccelWare DP (dual-platform) volume management SAN software at the show. ATTO's product introduction, a part of their end-to-end Storage Area Network (SAN) solution, improves interoperability for the emerging SAN arena. Says ATTO President Timothy Klein, "ATTO is extremely pleased to introduce ATTO ExpressPCI FC SW and ATTO AccelWare DP at CeBIT 2000. This exposition is the preeminent showcase for the latest trends and products in the European IT arena, and ATTO welcomes this occasion to announce two high performance products as part of the company's end-to-end SAN solution." The European market has recognized the benefits of integrating SAN topologies for enterprise applications, and there is an increasing demand for intelligent connectivity solutions that both maximize performance while addressing the interoperability within the SAN environment. "ATTO is pleased to meet this demand with innovative, high-performance products tailored to specifically address this growing market." The ATTO ExpressPCI FC SW is a PC and Mac(R) compatible host bus adapter integrating the latest in Fibre Channel technology. The adapter enables PCI-to-Fibre Channel interconnect while maximizing productivity in workgroup and enterprise-level SAN environments. The ATTO Express PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). FC SW utilizes an embedded Short Wave Laser Interface, capable of streaming data Data that is structured and processed in a continuous flow, such as digital audio and video. See streaming audio and streaming video. over cable lengths of up to 500 meters. The adapter features full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with ATTO will also announce ATTO AccelWare DP volume management SAN software at CeBIT. ATTO AccelWare allows data to be easily shared and managed in workgroup SAN environments. With its ease-of-use and straightforward setup, it allows workgroups to manage shared data while maximizing data integrity. "It is ATTO's goal to be a single source of a comprehensive and scalable line of connectivity solutions for SAN-based applications," concludes Klein. "ATTO looks to continue to develop leading-edge innovations for the emerging SAN landscape and help define and broaden the applications for this technology. We look forward to these two additions further expanding the benefits of our existing SAN interconnect solutions." About ATTO Technology, Inc. ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader in SCSI and Fibre Channel storage connectivity solutions. Since its founding in 1988, ATTO has been engineering award-winning solutions specifically for data-intensive Macintosh, PC, workstation and server applications. ATTO distributes its products worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, VARs and system integrators. Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. at: 40 Hazelwood Dr., Amherst, New York Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, U.S., directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. This represents an increase from the 1990 census figure of 111,711. 14228; Phone: (716) 691-1999; Fax: (716) 691-9353; Website: www.attotech.com |
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