Adaptec's USBXchange Converts USB to SCSI on Macintosh and PC Platforms.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MACWORLD Expo NY 2000

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2000

New Cross-Platform Integrated Cable Adapter Allows

Users to Connect Popular SCSI Devices with Latest USB Systems

Adaptec (Nasdaq:ADPT), the global leader in innovative storage solutions, has announced a USB-to-SCSI adapter, USBXchange, that enables the connection of SCSI peripherals to a standard USB port.

The USBXchange is ideal for users that want to connect their existing SCSI devices, such as CD recorders and scanners to any USB-equipped computer including all USB-enabled Macintosh, PC and portable systems.

"USBXchange's cross-platform compatibility with USB-enabled Macintosh and PC systems provides users with maximum flexibility, convenience and cost savings," said Jeff Loebbaka, vice president of marketing for Adaptec. "Individuals can preserve their investment in popular SCSI devices, while having the freedom to access the latest USB technology. Backed by Adaptec's reputation for quality and reliability, USBXchange's sleek design and excellent software offer the best connectivity solution between these leading interfaces."

In addition to cross-platform Mac and PC support, USBXchange main features include:

-- Industry leading compatibility and reliability for not only

mass storage, but all classes of SCSI devices.

-- Easy plug-and-play connectivity and set up with USB-enabled

systems;

-- Flexible power source that enables USBXchange to be powered

from the SCSI bus, USB bus, or if both are unavailable, from

an external power supply;

-- Full support for Apple's earlier version of SCSI Manager and

SCSI Manager 4.3 for complete device compatibility;

-- Full speed (12 Mbps) USB data transfer and asynchronous

transfer on the SCSI bus side;

-- A sleek and lightweight design that enables the adapter to be

attached next to another SCSI connector, either side by side

or stacked on top.

Pricing, Availability and System Requirements

In the U.S., USBXchange has a suggested retail price of $79.99 and is shipping now. It will ship later this summer in both Europe and Japan.

USBXchange supports Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Mac OS 9.0.4 or above, for fixed and removable drives, and Mac OS 8.6 and 9.X, for other SCSI peripherals. Minimum system requirements for both Macs and PCs include a CD-ROM drive and at least one free main USB 1.1 compliant port or powered USB hub.

About Adaptec

Adaptec (Nasdaq:ADPT) is the global leader in innovative storage solutions. Adaptec's hardware and software solutions for eBusiness and Internet applications move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content. Adaptec's direct-attached storage, network storage solutions and desktop software solutions for digital content are found in high-performance networks, servers, workstations and desktops from the world's leading manufacturers, and are sold through distribution channels to ISPs, enterprises, medium and small businesses and consumers. Adaptec is an S&P 500 and a Nasdaq 100 member. More information is available at www.adaptec.com.