PMC-Sierra Introduces New Secure Network Storage and Media Server Solutions for Home and Enterprise.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- MSP (1) (Management Service Provider or Managed Service Provider) An organization that manages a customer's computer systems and networks which are either located on the customer's premises or at a third-party datacenter. 220x Family Provides a Highly Integrated, Cost-Optimized Solution for Wireline and Wireless Network Storage and Networked Entertainment Products PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS PMCS PMC Sierra (stock symbol) PMCS Project Management Control System PMCS partial mission-capable, supply (US DoD) PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services PMCS Professional Military Comptroller School ) today announced the addition of network storage devices to its broad portfolio of Multi-Service Processor(R) (MSP) solutions. The new MSP devices -- MSP2200, MSP2202, MSP2204 and MSP2206 -- are storage-optimized processors integrating key features such as hard disk drive (HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive ) controllers, while providing superior performance and significantly lower costs compared to general-purpose processors. Together with PMC-Sierra's advanced 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 ) software and Mediabolic's DLNA-compliant media server software, the MSP220x family provides: --a comprehensive solution, including processors, application software and product reference designs that allow ODMs and OEMs to rapidly deliver simple and affordable network storage products; --the highest level of optimization and the smallest footprint for network storage processors available, including embedded HDD controllers, TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. off-load and secure data encryption data encryption, the process of scrambling stored or transmitted information so that it is unintelligible until it is unscrambled by the intended recipient. Historically, data encryption has been used primarily to protect diplomatic and military secrets from foreign ; --simple file sharing, and enables multi-PC backup and digital media server applications for streaming media content to PCs or other DLNA-compliant entertainment devices on the network; and --the ability to deliver entry-level products that can retail for less than $70 (without HDDs). "The MSP220x family of network storage processors is a natural extension to our Voice-over-IP solutions for the digital home and office," said Dino Bekis, vice president of marketing and applications for PMC-Sierra's Communications Products Division. "The expansion of triple play-bundled services from carriers, along with the rapid growth of content-intensive applications such as digital music, photos, recorded TV shows and home movies, is driving the demand for easy-to-use storage solutions that must seamlessly integrate into home networks. Incorporating Mediabolic's software enables us to enhance our robust solution by allowing it to interoperate with a wide array of entertainment products." "PMC-Sierra's decision to incorporate Mediabolic's technology demonstrates the influence of centralized media server functionality in the adoption of network storage for the home," said Michael Greeson, President of The Diffusion Group. "Almost two-thirds of those that intend to adopt a home network are looking to connect these media-centric activities. TDG TDG Teledienstgesetz TDG Transport of Dangerous Goods TDG Three Days Grace (band) TDG Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada) TDG Test Data Generator TDG Technology Development Group anticipates that by 2010, the total number of NAS devices in homes will exceed 15 million units. PMC-Sierra's MSP220x processor series is positioned to address this growth with a cost-effective offering for manufacturers." Optimized Storage Processors Deliver Advanced Features While Reducing System Costs Covering the range from residential to Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) NAS applications, the MSP220x devices deliver superior performance and features at significantly lower system cost. This high level of integration delivers key features required for shared networked storage and media server applications such as: 10/100 Ethernet MAC, multiple HDD controllers, low-cost DDR SDRAM support, hardware acceleration for TCP/IP off-load, encryption and memory management, a USB port and real-time-clock. "PMC-Sierra is bringing network storage processing to the next level with the addition of digital media distribution," said Daniel Putterman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Mediabolic. "With PMC's commitment to delivering high-end storage semiconductors, we can offer an advanced, 'always-on' media server storage platform with unparalleled price performance and a very high level of integration. The MSP 220x family will enable our shared 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 customers to shorten their development schedules and reduce their design risks while simultaneously giving them added product flexibility and customization." Availability and Customer Support PMC-Sierra's MSP2200, MSP2202, MSP2204 and MSP2206 devices and PMC-Sierra's advanced NAS application software are available now. A comprehensive support package, including an evaluation/development platform, software development kit, board layout and design documentation as well as application notes, is available. Software development kits are available to support Linux or proprietary operating systems. For more information, contact a PMC-Sierra sales representative at http://www.pmc-sierra.com/contactSales/ or visit www.pmc-sierra.com/nas. About PMC-Sierra PMC-Sierra(TM) is a leading provider of broadband communications and storage semiconductors for enterprise, access, metro, storage, wireless infrastructure and customer premises equipment See CPE. . The company offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com. About Mediabolic Mediabolic, Inc. is a leading provider of end-to-end software solutions for connected entertainment products. Mediabolic's technologies can be embedded into products like televisions, set-top boxes, and network-attached storage devices, allowing consumer electronics and PC manufacturers to extend and differentiate their products. Using a standards-based, open architecture, Mediabolic's software has enabled its customers to ship award-winning solutions across diverse platforms to the consumer market. Founded in 1999, Mediabolic is located in San Mateo, California San Mateo is a city in San Mateo County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the larger suburbs on the San Francisco Peninsula, located between Burlingame to the north, Foster City to the East, and Belmont to the south. . For more information, please visit www.mediabolic.com. Figure 1: NAS Media Server in the Digital Home Figure 2: Example of Single HDD Shared Media Server Storage Using the MSP2200 Figure 3: Example of Dual HDD Shared Media Server Storage Using the MSP2202 Figure 4: Mediabolic Media Server Software For figures, visit http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/pdf/MSP220x_Figures.pdf For product photos, visit http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/images/NAS.jpg Resources to Extend your Product Knowledge and Understanding PMC-Sierra New Products www.pmc-sierra.com/products/newProducts.html PMC-Sierra Webinars www.pmc-sierra.com/webinars PMC-Sierra White Papers www.pmc-sierra.com/whitepaper (C) Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2005. All rights reserved. PMC (1) See Portable Media Center. (2) (PCI Mezzanine Card) A PCI-based mezzanine card that is widely adapted to VMEbus, CompactPCI and PCI cards. , PMCS, PMC-Sierra, and "Thinking You can Build On" are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Mediabolic is a registered trademark and the Mediabolic logo is a trademark of Mediabolic, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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