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DISC's New CD-ROM Series of Automated Storage Systems Allows Up to 48 Simultaneous Users.


MILPITAS, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Nov. 30, 1998--DISC, Incorporated (Nasdaq:DCSR DCSR Defense Supply Center Richmond (Richmond, VA)
DCSR Digital Crime Scene Reconstruction
DCSR Display and Control/Storage and Retrieval
DCSR Deputy Chief of Staff for Recruiting
), an industry leader in high-capacity automated 5.25-inch magneto-optical and CD-ROM/R disk storage libraries introduced its Orion CD series of automated storage libraries.

DISC's new line of CD libraries hold from 263 to 1,478 caddy A plastic container that holds a CD or DVD disc for added protection. The bare disc is placed in the caddy, and the caddy is inserted into the drive. A caddy is not a jewel case. A jewel case protects the disc for transportation. A caddy protects the disc while reading and writing.  protected CDs, offering from 171GB to 961GB of storage. A combination of CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc.
CD-ROM
 in full compact disc read-only memory

Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser).
 and CD-Recordable drives can be mixed in each library.

The new CD libraries have been enhanced due to the market's demand for faster, more reliable, storage products. The increased performance and reliability DISC offource; on-board diagnostics On-Board Diagnostics, or OBD, in an automotive context, is a generic term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or a repair technician access to state of health information for various vehicle sub-systems.  for error detection, correction and logging; optional redundant power supply; enhanced field service capability and a intuitive user interface.

Orion CD series libraries can hold up to 48 caddy load Requiring a caddy. See caddy drive.  CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. , all of which can be accessed simultaneously. Additionally, the performance of DISC's libraries has improved, yielding a new disk exchange time of between 3 and 6 seconds. All Orion series models are designed for capacity and/or drive upgrading in the field to meet the flexible needs of our customers.

Price and Availability

The Orion series libraries are now available through DISC's worldwide sales channels, including OEMs, system integrators, VARs and distributors. Prices vary depending on the model and media capacity.

About DISC

DISC is the industry leader in high-capacity automated 5.25-inch magneto-optical and CD optical disk storage libraries. DISC manufactures products ranging in capacity from 150 to over 1,450 cartridges in several models, many of which are field upgradable to higher capacities.

All models share a common architecture and modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities.  oriented toward high-performance and reliability. DISC's libraries are sold worldwide with systems solutions by OEMs, system integrators, VARs and distributors.

DISC Headquarters -- 800/944-3472 or 408/934-7000. http://www.discjuke.com.
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