Microtest Brings Performance and Scalability to Linux Application Hosting Server; DISC, Inc. Selects Next Generation LinuxZerver for its Superior Price-Performance Value.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2000 Microtest, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MTST MTST Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Teto (Social movement of Brazil) MTST Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter MTST Maneuvering Target Statistical Tracker MTST Minimal Task Spanning Tree ), a leading developer of network attached storage (NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular ) and server appliance technologies, today introduced the next generation LinuxZerver(TM). Now available on Microtest's Cyclone platform, LinuxZerver(TM) delivers a high-performance, Linux-based, small form factor application hosting server that provides a customizable, scalable, and manageable network-attached solution for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who want to deliver storage and application appliance solutions to their customers. LinuxZerver(TM) builds on Microtest's expertise in the NAS market and over 3 years of Linux experience to deliver a solution with best-in-class performance and scalability that allows the OEM or ISV to maintain pace with the accelerating technology curve. Designed as an application hosting platform to support database, web caching, backup and archival, tape library, and CD/DVD-ROM/DVD-RAM Jukebox solutions, LinuxZerver can support up to 15 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 4 EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. attached devices, including hard drives, 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). , DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. and CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. drives, supporting storage capacities in excess of one terabyte. LinuxZerver(TM) is sold in either a 5-1/4 inch sled form factor, or board version, allowing for easy integration and customization. Microtest is actively partnering with manufacturers and ISVs to deliver next-generation storage solutions. One such relationship is with DISC, a leading provider of automated library solutions for enterprise storage. "We are extremely pleased to partner with DISC and share in their vision of network attached libraries. The combination of ease of use and lower cost of ownership is exactly what library customers have been demanding," indicated Kurt Lanthier, Business Development Manager of Network Appliances and Storage at Microtest. "LinuxZerver, combined with storage management software, will enable DISC to offer its customers an all-in-one network attached library that provides an easy to use browser-based user interface at a lower total cost of ownership than a dedicated server-based solution," explained Bob Riland, VP of Marketing at DISC, Inc. in Milpitas, California. "Microtest's compact form factor, simple and seamless installation, and support of the Linux operating system were critical factors in DISC's selection of Microtest as a technology partner." For more information, please visit the LinuxZerver(TM)homepage at: http://nas.microtest.com/end_user/linux_zerver/. About Microtest, Inc. Microtest's purpose is to bring people and information together with innovative technology that simplifies evolving networks. Microtest is a leading manufacturer of network test and measurement products such as OMNIScanner(TM) 2, PentaScanner(R), CertiFiber(R), and OMNIFiber(TM) and network appliance and storage products such as FileZerver(TM), DiscZerver(TM), and LinuxZerver(TM). Headquartered in Phoenix, Microtest has international offices in Munich, Germany; Crawley, United Kingdom; Beijing, China and Singapore. Microtest is traded over the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol MTST. Visit Microtest at www.microtest.com. About DISC, Inc. Established in 1986, DISC, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of automated library solutions for enterprise storage. Solutions are developed and produced at its headquarters in Milpitas, California, and are sold by an international network of OEMs, System Integrators, VARs, Resellers and Distributors. DISC has sales offices located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Washington DC, London, and Northern California. DISC is traded over the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol 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 . |
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