Microtest Unveils Scalable Network Attached Storage - NAS - Technology; FileZerver Prototype To Be Demonstrated During COMDEX.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999-- Microtest Inc. (Nasdaq: 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 and 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). networking thin servers, unveiled introduction plans for the FileZerver line, the latest addition to its family of network attached storage appliances. FileZerver brings to the workgroup a set of powerful storage solutions for web-extracted information, collaboration and other storage needs. It will be demonstrated to key customers, prospects and media during COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). in the Microtest hospitality suite. Planned for production in Q1 2000, FileZerver will offer enterprise-class features not previously available into the world of appliances: Pentium II class Refers to a Pentium II CPU chip or to a PC that uses it. The term is also used for non-Intel CPUs that are Pentium II compatible, such as the K6 from AMD and the 6x86MX from Cyrix. See P6 class and Pentium. performance, wide ranging scalability, RAID 0, 1 and 5 and superior management providing users with protection for their investment and data reliability while taking pressure off general purpose servers. "Microtest has a solid track record in delivering outstanding thin server value. The software and hardware customization options of FileZerver will allow our 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 partners to rapidly enter the fast-growing 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 market with highly differentiated products," said Mike Pfeffer, director of product development for the Network Attached Storage Division. "Operating on a Linux platform provides FileZerver with one of the most powerful and reliable systems on the market. It also gives Microtest the ability to rapidly and cost-effectively introduce extensions to our product line." Founded in 1984, Microtest is a leading worldwide developer of network test and measurement and network attached storage products for local area networks. Microtest is the leader of easy-to-use networking products that bring value, convenience, and reliability to our customers. The company has pioneered several networking products, such as OMNIScanner(TM), PentaScanner(R), CertiFiber(TM), DiscPort(R) and DiscZerver(TM). Microtest is headquartered at 4747 North 22nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix /ˈfiːˌnɪks/ (English: Phoenix, Navajo: Hoozdo, lit. "the place is hot", Western Apache: Fiinigis) is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. . Microtest's international offices are located in Munich, Germany, Crawley, United Kingdom and Singapore. Microtest's stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol MTST. Microtest's web site is located at http://www.microtest.com. |
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