Conner redefines functionality of tape drives with leading edge Mega-Stor Direct Tape Access (DTA); provides Windows users with robust yet easy-to-use file storage management tools.COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 1995--Conner Tape Products Group, a unit of Conner Periphernals Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CNR), Tuesday announced the Mega-Stor Direct Tape Access (DTA DTA Drive Through Appraisal DTA Data (File Name Extension) DTA Differential Thermal Analysis DTA Department of Transitional Assistance (Massachusetts) DTA Development Trusts Association ), a Windows based desktop application that enables direct access to a tape drive similar to floppy disk drives, hard disk drives and Compact Disk-Recorders (CD-Rs). With Mega-Stor DTA, users can access unlimited on-line storage capacity and increase the functionality of tape drives -- permitting efficient data management and quick movement of large text, graphics, and video files from system to system. Mega-Stor DTA is the first in a series of new Conner desktop software solutions designed to expand the functionality and value of tape drives. Mega-Stor DTA software allows direct access to Conner's high capacity Small Computer System Interface (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 Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) minicartridge tape drives as a true logical device. Mega-Stor DTA makes it easy for users to expand their hard drive, move and archive files, and record and playback large video and multimedia files directly to and from the tape drive. "With the onslaught of multimedia driven applications, today's users need easy and effective ways to manage, transport and capture large files," said Robert Morris, vice president of tape marketing, Conner Tape Products Group. "Mega-Stor DTA increases the functionality of tape drives beyond traditional backup allowing users to manage data more effectively." With direct access to the tape drive as a logical device, users can utilize the drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. functions of Windows file manager to move files, directories and programs directly from the hard drive to the tape drive, or vice versa, thereby optimizing storage capabilities. Users of high end on-line and video applications can now utilize Mega-Stor DTA to capture, manipulate, transport and play back large multimedia files directly from the tape drive. Mega-Stor DTA, running on Windows 3.1, requires a minimum of 486 CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. , 4MB RAM (8 MB preferred) and VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. graphics, works on all Windows-compatible networks. This product supports SCSI, IDE minicartridge and digital audio tape See DAT. (storage, music) Digital Audio Tape - (DAT) A format for storing music on magnetic tape, developed in the mid-1980s by Sony and Philips. As digital music was popularized by compact discs, the need for a digital recording format for the consumer existed. (DAT (1) (Dynamic Address Translator) A hardware circuit that converts a virtual memory address into a real address. See also DAT file. (2) (Digital Audio Tape) A magnetic tape technology used for backing up data. ) drives. Mega-Stor DTA Software Adds Value to Tape Drives Mega-Stor DTA will be packaged as part of a complete solution which includes a Tape-Stor 4000 or Tape-Stor 4000/IDE high performance tape drives, Conner Backup Exec software, user's guide and installation manual. Based on Conner's SCSI-2 (CTM CTM Continuum (gaming) CTM Community Trade Mark (Europe) CTM Cisco Transport Manager CTM Confederacion de Trabajadores de Mexico (Spanish: Confederation of Mexican Workers) 3200) or IDE (CTM4000) minicartridge drives, the tape drive can attain up to 4 GB of storage capacity using QIC-Wide media. Conner Backup Exec software is a full featured solution that contains powerful tools to protect data on either stand-alone systems or servers in DOS or Windows environments. Mounting hardware required to install the drive in a 5.25-inch bay, necessary cabling for easy installation, and minicartridge tape are also included. Availability and Pricing Conner will begin shipping Mega-Stor DTA software with the Tape-Stor 4000 SCSI and IDE minicartridge drives in August. In addition, Mega-Stor DTA will be available separately to support existing SCSI, IDE and DAT drives. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ) for Mega-Stor DTA software is $99. Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., the Conner Tape Products Group, formerly Archive Corp., offers a complete line of DAT, minicartridge and data cartridge products for DOS, OS/2, Windows, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and NetWare systems, plus DEC, IBM, Apple, Sun and other platforms. The group sells through the Conner worldwide sales force to qualified OEMs, system integrators, distributors, resellers, retailers and mass merchandisers. Founded in 1986, Conner sells, designs and builds a comprehensive line of information storage solutions, including disk drives, tape drives, storage management software and storage systems products, for a wide range of computer applications. Note to editors: All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Conner Tape Products Kathleen Botz, 714/641-2435 kathy.botz@conner.com or Miller Communications Jeff Lettes, 415/962-9550 jlettes@millerwest.com or Miller Communications Leslie Furuta, 310/822-4669 lfuruta@millerwest.com |
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