ATTO Technology Delivers Performance, Affordability and Versatility with Launch of FibreBridge 2200R/D.Business Editors & Technology Writers AMHERST, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2000 Full-featured intelligent Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridge offers advanced management capabilities to a wide range of companies 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, announced today the debut of the ATTO Quintillionth (10 to the -18th power). See space/time. FibreBridge(TM), 2200R/D R/D Rate of Descent R/D Radius/Diameter R/D Resolver to Digital R/D Rig Down Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridge. The 2200R/D incorporates high-end features previously unavailable to smaller scale operations at an attractive price point. This product illustrates ATTO's commitment to bridging the gap between mid-range and advanced storage technologies by offering the advantages of Fibre Channel-based connectivity to a broad range of companies. The multi-platform FibreBridge 2200R/D is configured in a versatile enclosure that allows it to function both as a desktop bridge and a 1U-high, rack-mounted or drop-in device. The FibreBridge 2200R/D, which delivers up to 98 MB/sec. of sustained throughput, is aimed specifically at mid-range Storage Area Networking (SAN) applications. "The markets that are reaping the benefits of Storage Area Networking are growing at an astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, rate," states ATTO President Timothy Klein. "These markets share a critical need for solutions that bridge the barriers between cost, performance and versatility. The FibreBridge 2200R/D is specifically designed to speed the transition to Fibre Channel-based storage by delivering features and performance commonly associated with leading-edge devices, at an attractive cost. Combined with design features that provide for easy expandability, the FibreBridge 2200R/D will undoubtedly fulfill a unique and growing market need." Designed to function as an "enabling device" that will allow users to easily migrate to Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Networks, the FibreBridge 2200R/D features two independent SCSI ports, which provide the sustained throughput of 98 MB/sec. Also offered is a single GBIC (GigaBit Interface Converter) A hardware module used to attach network devices to fiber-based transmission systems such as Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet. The GBIC converts the serial electrical signals to serial optical signals and vice versa. Fibre Channel port, which supports HSSDC HSSDC High Speed Serial Data Connector , Short Wave or Long Wave Optical protocols. High versatility is at the heart of the FibreBridge 2200R/D. This feature helps defer significant expansion costs and will maximize return on investment as storage needs and configurations grow. Prior to the introduction of the latest ATTO FibreBridge, few options existed for users in emerging mid-range IT and storage environments who wished to implement a SAN topology topology, branch of mathematics, formerly known as analysis situs, that studies patterns of geometric figures involving position and relative position without regard to size. , but who did not require, or who could not afford the robust, fully-redundant feature sets inherent in the leading-edge bridge devices. Combined with an attractive price point, the ATTO FibreBridge 2200R/D delivers the same performance feature attributes of high-end "Enterprise" bridge products. Klein concludes, "ATTO offers a robust family of complete, end-to-end connectivity End-to-end connectivity is a property of the Internet that allows all nodes of the network to send packets to all other nodes of the network, without requiring intermediate network elements to further interpret them. It was for the first time implemented in the CYCLADES-network. solutions that meet the stringent performance and interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. demands from a variety of market sectors. The ATTO FibreBridge 2200R/D is an important addition to this lineage that will establish new benchmarks for affordability, performance and expandability. By delivering an ideal price/performance ratio In economics and engineering, the price/performance ratio refers to a product's ability to deliver performance, of any sort, for its price. For instance, if you have a whole day to travel 100 km, spending $50 to do the journey in two hours is a better price/performance ratio than to end users, ATTO fulfills a unique market niche with this product. I look forward to it speeding the migration of new users to the world of Storage Area Networking." ATTO FibreBridge 2200R/D features include: - Dimensions: Height - 1.7 in (1 U high); Width - 17.0 in; Depth - 10 in - Dual, independent SCSI busses - Single GBIC connector supports HSSDC and Short Wave or Long Wave optical GBICS - Serverless backup option - Fixed power supply and fan - Available in High Voltage Differential or Low Voltage Differential Ultra2 SCSI - Fibre Channel FL-port support - Support for FC-AL, PLDA and public loop login - 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port for LAN-based management - RS-232 serial port for local management - Support for F-port, Class 2 and full duplex - Support for SNMP, Telnet, FTP and SCSI enclosure devices - ATTO BridgeTools software included for easy configuration and system upgrades About ATTO Technology, Inc. ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader in Fibre Channel and SCSI storage connectivity solutions for Content Creation and Enterprise environments. Since its founding in 1988, ATTO has been designing, manufacturing and marketing award-winning solutions specifically for data-intensive applications. ATTO distributes its products worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, VARs and system integrators. Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. at: 155 CrossPoint Parkway, 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. 14068; Phone: (716) 691-1999; Fax: (716) 691-9353; Website: www.attotech.com |
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