CMS Peripherals Unveils USB 2.0 Version of Award-Winning Automatic Backup Systems Plus; Integration of Automatic Launcher and Disaster Recovery Technologies Offer Mobile Users Turnkey Backup Solution.

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2002

CMS Peripherals(R) (CMS) today unveiled a new Automatic Backup System Plus(TM) (ABSplus) system featuring advanced proprietary backup software and USB 2.0 functionality to create the industry's only complete hard drive backup and recovery solution for Windows(R)-based mobile professionals.

CMS' ABSplus is an easy-to-use, pocket-sized, plug-and-play device controlled by a powerful patent-pending backup software. This full-featured software performs a complete backup of the host notebook's entire hard drive once the ABSplus is connected.

One of the innovative features of this software is the "Automatic Launcher," which monitors and launches backups on connection of the ABS unit. By automatically activating the backup, users are ensured data stored on the ABSplus system is as up-to-date as possible and safe. The automatic launcher eliminates the hassle associated with manual backup.

In addition to its full complement of backup services, another unique feature of the ABSplus is its ability to solve operating system and hardware failures by integrating a "Disaster Recovery" option.

Regardless of the cause of the failure, the "disaster recovery" option provides users with a variety of methods to recover data and guard against lost files or folders due to system or complete hard drive failures. This reduces any potential downtime and increases return on investment by the reduction in Help Desk or IT department involvement.

Because the ABSplus utilizes a hard drive, it can easily be removed from the protective casing and installed in the host computer if the hard drive crashes in a manner of minutes. All backed up data stored on the ABSplus is saved in Native File Format to provide fast, easy data recovery and access. It can also be connected to a compatible notebook and used as an external hard drive. This provides users an added level of data insurance against notebook theft.

For ongoing backup maintenance, CMS developed FastSync to monitor the host computer's hard drive for new or changed files. Once it identifies a change, the system backs the files up automatically in the background without diminishing overall system performance.

The integration of USB 2.0 technology allows ABSplus to deliver a high-speed data transfer rate of 480 Mb/s, drastically reducing the amount of time spent backing up the host computer's hard drive. The high-speed data transfer capabilities of the USB 2.0 interface provides enough throughput to transfer streaming audio and video files.

ABSplus is the only backup solution for notebooks that requires no additional cables, software, media or power to function. It is hot swappable for fast and easy data sharing between multiple USB 2.0-enabled notebook systems and is backward compatible with all USB 1.1 devices.

"Already recognized within the industry as a respected safeguard against data loss, the addition of the USB 2.0 and backup software capabilities creates an unprecedented level of ease of use and functionality for the mobile professional," said Ken Burke, president of CMS Peripherals.

"The ABSplus is the only all-in-one, hands-free backup solution with the ability to provide a high return on investment, reduced downtime and the lowest total cost of ownership to make it the ideal total backup solution for any mobile professional or IT department."

The ABSplus provides automatic backup and external storage in capacities ranging from 20GB to 60GB. It is able to withstand non-operating shock up to 1400Gs and operating temperatures ranging from 5 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius and is rugged enough to hold up to even the most demanding conditions.

Availability

The entire line of ABSplus solutions support flexible data interchange, backup, archival and migration of data with one of the market's lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). The new bootable Notebook ABSplus, with an interface choice of FireWire or USB 2.0 is now shipping with a three-year warranty in capacities of 20GB, 30GB, 40GB and 60GB solutions. Pricing starts at $299.

PCMCIA interface is also available for notebook users. Higher capacity Desktop ABSplus solutions with an interface choice of FireWire or USB 2.0 are available in capacities of 20GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB and 120GB with a three-year warranty. Estimated street prices (ESP) start at $349.

The new ABSplus units are compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000 and XP. Solutions are available through major distributors, corporate resellers, mail order and direct from the company's Web site, www.cmsproducts.com.

About CMS Products

With more than 4 million CMS storage solutions installed in more than 90 countries, the complete line of CMS mass storage products include automatic backup solutions for both notebooks and desktops, notebook hard drive upgrades and data transfer kits and high capacity desktop hard drives.

For more information, contact CMS Peripherals Inc., 3095 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626; phone: [phone] or 714/424-5520; fax: [phone]; or visit CMS' Web site at www.cmsproducts.com.

Note to Editors: CMS Peripherals Inc. is a registered trademark. ABS is a trademark of CMS. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.