DPT Introduces First Fibre Channel RAID Controller; Exclusive New Architecture Offers Unparalleled Speed and Flexibility.MAITLAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1998--Distributed Processing Technology(r) (DPT(r)), a leading supplier of high-performance 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 Fibre Channel RAID solutions for servers and workstations, today announced that its new SmartRAID V Century Fibre Channel Controller (also includes Ultra Wide SCSI) is shipping to its distribution partners worldwide. Incorporating an Intel i960 processor and an all new DPT design, it has achieved PCI bus data transfer rates of 132MB/s burst, 66MB/s sustained, and Fibre Channel data transfer rates of 100MB/s sustained. With I2O (Intelligent I/O) A standard for offloading input and output to an auxiliary processor. The auxiliary processor (I/O processor) manages the data transfer while the CPU does something else. compliance and integrated support for RAID, it is the world's only controller with both Fibre Channel and Ultra Wide SCSI on a single half-size card. The SmartRAID V Century Fibre Channel Controller (PM2554UWF UWF University of West Florida UWF Universal Wrestling Federation UWF United World Federalists UWF Universal Workflow Front Office UWF Ultratracker Wave File ) is list priced at $1,095. "DPT's new Fibre Channel RAID Controller, which implements I2O technology and Intel's i960 I/O processor, provides end users with a flexible solution providing high performance and multiple Fibre Channel/Ultra SCSI connectivity options," said Mike Wall, Director of Intel's I2O/IOP Product Line. "The SmartRAID V Century Fibre Channel Controller provides the intelligent storage solution for high-end workstation and enterprise server applications where speed in moving data and long-distance connectivity are critical," said Johnny Cardosi, vice president of worldwide distribution sales and marketing for DPT. "Specialized servers for intra/internet, multi-media, video-on-demand, medical imaging, and data warehousing systems will benefit from Century's high performance." Speed Plus Intelligence The SmartRAID V Century features intelligent I/O via its embedded Intel i960 microprocessor dedicated to off-loading interrupt requests and I/O processing futing a microprocessor, do nothing to off-load ir 100% of a host's 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. processing power, stealing valuable CPU cycles from applications. In contrast, the intelligent Century Fibre Channel Controller's low CPU utilization and high performance hardware and software design increase data throughput. This results in overall system performance enhancement, increased system responsiveness, and a reduction in the total cost of ownership. Feature Set More than just a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). to Fibre Channel adapter, the SmartRAID V Century Fibre Channel Controller offers integrated support for hardware RAID 0,1 and 0+1 plus RAID 5, 0+5 and up to 64MB of ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. (Error Correction Code Noun 1. error correction code - (telecommunication) a coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors ECC telecommunication - (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic ) or non-ECC cache via the optional DPT RA4050 RAID Accelerator module. Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (hardware, standard) Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop - (FC-AL) A fast serial bus interface standard intended to replace SCSI on high-end servers. FC-AL has a number of advantages over SCSI. (FC-AL (Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop) See Fibre Channel. FC-AL - Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop. ), class 3 service, copper mlash ROM allows quick and easy firmware and BIOS updates free of charge via DPT's internet web site (http://www.dpt.com). Operating system support for Windows NT 4.0, SCO 3.2.4.2, SCO OpenServer5, and NetWare 4.11 is provided. In addition, the I2O compliant interface assures compatibility with current and future operating systems. Exclusive Connectivity From a single controller card, system designers can connect up to 126 Fibre Channel devices at distances up to 10 kilometers and external and internal Ultra SCSI devices like disk, tape, 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). , etc. Century not only saves the cost of an additional Ultra Wide SCSI controller but also saves a valuable motherboard PCI slot. The advanced High Speed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC HSSDC High Speed Serial Data Connector ), as specified in the Fibre Channel Specification FC-PH-3 (x3.303:199x), is used for the external Fibre Channel connection. Ultra Wide SCSI connection includes external 68-pin very high density and an internal 68-pin high density connectors. DPT is a leading supplier of high-performance, SCSI adapters, SCSI and Fibre Channel RAID controllers, RAID subsystems, server failover solutions, and storage management software for servers anMaitland, Florida. DPT's internet web site address is http://www.dpt.com. -0- Note: List prices do not include freight, duty, customs fees, value-added taxes, or any other expenses related to international shipment. Refer to your local distributor for more information. p://www.dpt.com/dptart.htm). DPT, SmartCache andt: mohs_robert@dpt.com |
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