Adaptec Strengthens RAID Market Leadership in Channel With New Line of Ultra160 SCSI RAID Controllers for Entry and Mid-Range Servers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 Adaptec Combines Proven Ultra160 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. Technology, Interoperability and Global Support to Offer Industry's Most Compelling RAID Solutions Adaptec, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), the global leader in innovative storage solutions, today strengthened its lead in the RAID market by unveiling three powerful new, microprocessor-based Ultra160 SCSI RAID controllers for entry- and mid-range servers. The new offerings include two robust 64-bit Ultra160 SCSI RAID controllers, the Adaptec SCSI RAID 3200S and 3400S, that feature a 3/4-size form factor, and come in two- and four-channel versions, respectively, and the Adaptec SCSI RAID 2100S, a half-size, single channel Ultra160 RAID controller. All three products are based on Adaptec's proven Ultra160 SCSI technology. With these additions to its product portfolio, Adaptec now delivers the most complete line of RAID products in the industry, from low- to high-end server offerings, and the broadest choice of interfaces, including ATA/UDMA, SCSI and Fibre Channel. "The Internet and e-commerce are driving an unprecedented increase in data requirements and overloading entry and mid-range servers," said Jeff Loebbaka, vice president of channel marketing at Adaptec. "With affordable single- or multi-channel Ultra160 SCSI RAID controllers from Adaptec on their servers, companies and organizations now have reliable, high-performance data protection solutions that support critical business applications." "IDC is projecting the entry server segment to provide the fastest growth opportunity for RAID, with market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" expected to increase from 15 to 35 percent within the next two years," said Robert Gray, research director, storage systems, at IDC. "These new products from Adaptec are timely, and we believe the company is well-positioned to extend its presence in this market, given its leadership in SCSI and RAID and unparalleled channel strength." Three New Robust Microprocessor-Based Controllers... Adaptec's new SCSI RAID controllers are based on Adaptec's award-winning Trident II Ultra160 SCSI chip, known for its uncompromised reliability and performance. Advanced RAID features offered by the controllers include online capacity expansion, background initialization in·i·tial·ize tr.v. in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing, in·i·tial·iz·es Computer Science 1. To set (a starting value of a variable). 2. To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot. 3. and predictive caching. These controllers also support all major server operating systems, including Windows 95/98, NT/2000, Linux, NetWare, Unix and more. Adaptec SCSI RAID 3200S -- Adaptec's SCSI RAID 3200S is a two-channel controller that provides maximum performance and expandability for today's mid-range, conventional and 2U rack-mount server environments, where performance is paramount but cost is a consideration. -- Priced at $825 (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) for the complete kit -- Features a 64-bit microprocessor with optional Battery Backup See UPS. Module (BBM BBM Brokeback Mountain (book/movie) BBM Bureau of Broadcast Measurement BBM Bachelor of Business Management BBM Break Before Make BBM Bread Board Model BBM Bulk Business Mail BBM Bahn Brenner Motorsport ) -- Offers 32 MB of socketed SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. cache memory (expandable to 128MB), and full support of major operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , including Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000, Linux, NetWare, Unix and more. Adaptec SCSI RAID 3400S -- The Adaptec SCSI RAID 3400S is a four-channel version of the 3200S, and is targeted at mid-to high-end servers. -- Complete kit priced at $1,120. Adaptec SCSI RAID 2100S -- The Adaptec SCSI RAID 2100S, with its compact 1/2 size form factor, is ideal for use in conventional and rack-mount servers and workstations. -- Offers 32MB of socketed SDRAM cache memory (expandable to 128MB) -- Provides the same 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. features and performance found in more expensive high-end RAID controllers at a fraction of the cost. -- Complete kit priced at $499 (SRP) All three new SCSI RAID controller kits include Adaptec's new Storage Manager Pro management software utility, and the appropriate connecting cable for optimum performance. Storage Manager Pro features a dynamic, easy-to-use, 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 that simplifies installation and improves manageability, both locally and remotely. The new application also provides proven device driver support, ensuring compatibility across many operating systems. "Our surveys have shown that what resellers want most are compatibility, reliability, affordability and solid technical support," Loebbaka said. "Adaptec delivers all of these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. , along with a full range of products to meet customers unique data protection requirements." Adaptec's new Ultra160 SCSI RAID controllers are available worldwide. For more information, visit Adaptec online at: http://www.adaptec.com or call 800/442-7274 (inside North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ), +1-408-957-7274 (outside North America). About Adaptec Adaptec (Nasdaq:ADPT) is the global leader in innovative storage solutions. Adaptec's hardware and software solutions for business and Internet applications move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content. Adaptec's direct-attached storage Direct-attached storage (DAS) refers to a digital storage system directly attached to a server or workstation, without a storage network in between. It is a retronym, mainly used to differentiate non-networked storage from SAN and NAS. , 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. |
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