Exabyte Releases New StorageLoader and LTO-2 Drives into Its U.S. Channel.Three New Products, Ideal for Small-to-Medium Businesses Seeking LTO-2 Performance, Offer Elegant Design, Industry-Leading Features, and Affordability BOULDER, Colo. -- Exabyte Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : EXBY), a leading innovator in tape backup Using magnetic tape for storing duplicate copies of hard disk files. Users can add an internal or external tape drive to their desktop computers for backup purposes, and files are typically copied to the tapes using a backup utility that updates on a periodic schedule. , restore and archival systems, today announced the availability of three new LTO-2 products to its channel partners in the U.S. The Exabyte StorageLoadere, a 1U autoloader with LTO-2 tape technology, and internal and external versions of the Exabyte Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-2). The three products are designed for the small-to-medium business user who needs the performance of LTO-2 at an affordable price. Made possible by the pending purchase of Exabyte assets by Tandberg Data Tandberg Data (OSE: TAD) is a company focused on data storage products, especially streamers, headquartered in Oslo, Norway. They are the only company still selling drives that use the QIC format (also known as SLR), but also produce VXA, LTO and DLT products, along with , these products are available for order immediately through ExabyteeIUs distribution and reseller partners. Exabyte StorageLoader LTO-2 1x8 1U Tape Autoloader The Exabyte StorageLoader LTO-2, the industryeIUs first 1U LTO-2 autoloader, provides the best price, highest storage density, and most efficient cartridge loading of any LTO (Linear Tape Open) A family of open magnetic tape standards developed by HP, IBM and Quantum (formerly the Certance subsidiary of Seagate) that are licensed to third-party vendors. LTO cartridges contain a memory that stores historical usage data. autoloader on the market today. It offers both value and performance to small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) seeking an entry-level price and the performance of LTO-2 technology. The StorageLoader holds up to eight LTO-2 tapes, offers easy-to-install and easy-to-use operation in a sleek 1U rack-mountable form factor, making it ideal for SMBs that want to upgrade from stand-alone tape drives to LTO tape automation to improve performance and reduce the time and hassle of data backup. StorageLoader Features and Benefits * Includes a single half-high LTO-2 tape drive * Hold up to eight LTO-2 tape cartridges in two tape magazines (four tapes each) * Up to 3.2 TB of compressed data, 1.6 TB native * Ultra 160 SCSI/LVD connection * Up to 48 MB/s compressed transfer rate, 24 MB/s native * Remote management/Ethernet, bar code reader See bar code scanner. , and rack mount kit are all standard * A slim eIu1UeIN rack design saves valuable rack space * Tape automation reduces administrative staff required to backup data * LTO format is widely accepted as an industry standard * Easy to maintain with field replaceable See FRU. drive, power supply and fans * Industry-leading price Reliability, Flexibility & Convenience The Exabyte StorageLoader provides a unique cartridge-load design with two 4-slot removable magazines storing a total of eight data cartridges. Each magazine may be ejected through the LCD user interface and an emergency eject feature in case of power failure. Convenient labeling of the eight data cartridges (or seven plus a cleaning cartridge) in two magazines offers controlled storage with easy media labeling for quick, convenient, and accurate off-site storage. The StorageLoader uses an LTO-2 half-height drive A 5.25" disk drive that takes up half the vertical space of first-generation drives in desktop computers. Measuring 1 5/8" in height, it is commonly used for 5.25" floppy disks and hard disks. Contrast with full-height drive. from Tandberg Data that features the lowest power consumption (18W) of any LTO tape drive, and its unique airflow design minimizes heat dissipation Noun 1. heat dissipation - dissipation of heat chilling, cooling, temperature reduction - the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature throughout the drive for greater reliability and increased longevity. Tandberg's "smart gripper" technology securely locks the media leader pit for fail-safe tape loading. Total cost of ownership and minimum down time are built into the StorageLoader. The tape drive, power supply and fans are all field replaceable without removing the autoloader from the rack, saving valuable time and money by avoiding costly onsite service visits. The StorageLoadereIUs metal construction provides an extremely robust and rugged solution for optimal, long-term operation. Best-in-Class Choice for SMBs The convenience and reduced administrative resources of an automated solution and a mid-range feature set at a budget-friendly cost makes the Exabyte StorageLoader LTO-2 a eIubest-in-classeIN choice for small-to-medium businesses moving to automated backup from traditional standalone tape drives. All cables and a 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. bus terminator to facilitate connectivity to the host network are included. End users need only to add media to begin backup/restore operations within minutes. Exabyte Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-2) The Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-2), available in both half-high internal and external versions, is one of the fastest and most compact LTO-2 tape drives available. It offers high capacity, reliability, and performance at an affordable price. Features and Benefits * Up to 173 GB/hr. and 48 MB/sec. compressed transfer rate, 24 MB/sec. native * Large 400 GB compressed storage capacity, 200 GB uncompressed * 50% faster than LTO-1 drives and up to 8x faster than current DLT (Digital Linear Tape) A magnetic tape technology originally developed by Digital for its VAX line. The technology was later sold to Quantum, which makes it available to other manufacturers. DLT uses half-inch, single-hub cartridges similar to IBM's 3480/3490/3590 line. VS drives * Available as internal or external drive * Perfect for SMBs who require low cost, real time archiving within a small window * Excellent for distributed, multiple LTO vendor environments * Efficient design minimizes moving parts Moving parts are the components of a device that undergo continuous or frequent motion, most commonly rotation. "Parts" only include the mechanical components which does not include fuel, or any other gas or liquid. and three-year warranty offers peace of mind The LTO-2 tape drive is designed for small-to-medium businesses seeking large-capacity backup with the reliability and performance of LTO-2 technology at an entry-level price. The unique cooling airflow eliminates the need for a separate fan. This reduces the number of components that can fail and reduces power requirements, which also reduces heat generation. The drive offers intelligent head cleaning, sophisticated tape threading, extensive media management, and a full three-year warranty. eIuThese new products now offered through Exabyte provide SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. customers with a variety of options for LTO-2 technology at compelling price points,eIN said Kelly Beavers, Vice President, Product Marketing at Exabyte. eIuWhether stepping up to the performance of LTO-2 for the first time or expanding to the convenience of automation, these products offer both industry-leading performance and exceptional value.eIN Pricing and Availability The Exabyte StorageLoader LTO-2 1x8 1U Tape Autoloader and Exabyte Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-2), half-high internal and external, are available immediately through ExabyteeIUs channel of distribution and reseller partners. The estimated street price of the StorageLoader will start at $3,400 and the Magnum drives will start at $1,550 for an internal drive and $1,890 for external drive. For more information, visit www.exabyte.com or call 1-800-EXABYTE. Tandberg Data-Exabyte Transaction Tandberg Data and Exabyte recently announced an agreement for sale of substantially all of ExabyteeIUs assets to Tandberg Data. The transaction is anticipated to close in the next 30 days. The strengths of the combined companies in their various geographic markets around the world will make Tandberg Data a formidable global competitor in the storage industry. In addition, the combined product portfolios will provide customers a full range of state-of-the-art, cost effective products and technologies to meet their needs. About Exabyte Corporation Exabyte Corporation (OTCBB: EXBY) is a leading innovator of tape storage products. For more than 20 years, the company has been recognized for its innovative engineering approach and for consistently raising industry standards in technology, quality and data reliability for tape drives and tape automation. The CompanyeIUs products back up and restore critical business information in a manner consistently ahead of its competitors in terms of capacity, transfer speeds, and reliability eI all at competitive prices. With patented and award-winning VXA See Exabyte. Packet Technology and ExaBoticse, ExabyteeIUs VXAe and LTOe (Ultriume) products are ideally suited for SMB and departmental servers, workstations, LANs, and SANs. Exabyte has a worldwide network of OEMs, distributors and resellers that share the company's commitment to innovation and customer service, including IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Apple, Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). , Fujitsu Ltd., Imation, Tech Data, and Ingram Micro. For more information, call 1-800-EXABYTE or visit www.exabyte.com. RDX RDX Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (CAS Number 121-82-4) Rdx Radixin RDX Russian Depositary Index RDX Research and Development Explosive (less common) RDX Hexahydro-Trinitro-Triazine QuikStor, BAKStor, and SLR (1) (Scalable Linear Recording) A line of magnetic tape drives from Tandberg Data that evolved from the QIC Data Cartridge format. See QIC. (2) (Single Lens Reflex) A camera that uses the same lens for viewing and shooting. are trademarks of Tandberg Data ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and . RDX is a registered trademark of ProStor Systems, Inc. DLT, DLTtape, DLT VS, SDLT (Super DLT) See DLT. and Super DLTtape are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation. LTO is a trademark of HP, IBM and Seagate. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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