Cyclades Announces New Universal Power Management Unit.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Cluster World

Booth 607

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2004

AlterPath(TM) PM10i Supports International Electrical Standards

and Demonstrates Cyclades' Commitment to Deliver Complete

Line of Remotely Controllable Power Distribution Units

Cyclades Corporation, a data center management company that reduces unplanned downtime, today expanded its comprehensive line of Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs) with the AlterPath(TM) PM10i. The new product offers 10 individually controlled power receptacles compatible with 100V-240V systems worldwide. The IPDU is on display in Cyclades' Booth 607 at the Cluster World Expo.

The AlterPath PM10i, when deployed and used with a Cyclades remote console server, enables IT professionals to remotely power off, power on and reboot servers and network devices using the same console management session from any location via telnet, Secure Shell (SSHv2), or through a secure web session, which simplifies the process and further automates data center operations. The product, which supports 10, 16 and 20 Amps, provides high power density in a horizontal, rack mountable chassis, ideal for data center environments that require that capability. By offering a comprehensive line of horizontally or vertically mounted units, Cyclades can provide remote power management appliances suited for any deployment.

"Cyclades provides unique value by delivering integrated remote data management products, that when used together, enable businesses to keep corporate data centers operating smoothly and avoid costly network failures," said Daniel Dalarossa, Cyclades' CEO. "The AlterPath PM10i demonstrates our commitment to provide the industry's most extensive line of remote data center management products that meet customer's unique needs. This new product provides customers with even more choices to remotely access and manage their data center infrastructure from a central point using any of our console servers and power units."

Like all Cyclades power management appliances, the AlterPath PM10i augments its remote management capabilities by delivering accurate, real-time global current monitoring of all connected devices via the user interface screen or locally through an LED digital display. The product gives users the ability to set current alarm thresholds that once exceeded trigger an alarm or alert the user with a notification message.

Additional features include sequential power-up, which prevents all power outlet receptacles from turning on at once, eliminating the potential of current surges that could render network equipment inoperable. Along with global current monitoring, this feature lets users safely install more equipment on existing power circuits without the worry of current overloads. To simplify deployment and management, all AlterPath PM IPDUs can be daisy-chained together to enable users to increase capacity.

The AlterPath PM10i, which has 10 power outlets, is available in 1U rack-mountable form factor for $849 (MSRP). Additional information on the AlterPath family of products is available at www.cyclades.com.

About Cyclades

Cyclades solutions are used by data centers to reduce operational costs and maximize service availability. Its AlterPath(TM) out-of-band management platform includes console access, KVM, power control and systems management products, providing an alternative path from which to remotely access and manage servers, network equipment and automation devices. Cyclades Linux-based solutions complement in-band network management tools to ensure total control over the infrastructure even when connectivity to a device is lost. Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Cyclades has 8,000+ customers worldwide with offices located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information visit Cyclades at www.cyclades.com.

About Out-Of-Band Management

Out-of-band management provides an alternative route to network infrastructure that is independent of the data network (WAN and/or LAN). Instead of relying on network protocols, as does 'in-band' management, out-of-band management uses direct physical access provided by the console ports of equipment to only address infrastructure (hardware failures, low-level configuration problems, OS failures, etc.) -- not application -- problems. The combination of Cyclades out-of-band technology with in-band solutions ensures total coverage of network monitoring and management needs and allows IT professionals to respond to critical events in any circumstance.