REELswitch Software SAN-Enables StorageTek PowderHorn and WolfCreek Libraries.

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1999--

Newly available software from SCH Technologies provides industry's

only true Dynamic Drive Allocation and other advanced SAN

capabilities

SCH Technologies today announced the availability of its SAN-enabling library management software, REELswitch(TM). An integral part of StorageTek's (NYSE:STK) REEL(TM) suite of storage management solutions, REELswitch enables StorageTek's(TM) PowderHorn(TM) and WolfCreek(TM) tape libraries to be placed on a Storage Area Network (SAN).

In addition to making the libraries available for use in a SAN, REELswitch provides Dynamic Drive Allocation (DDA) in the SAN environment. It automatically allocates tape drives, allowing them to be used at maximum capacity. "SCH pioneered the ability to SAN-enable tape libraries. Through this addition of the PowderHorn and WolfCreek libraries to our list of supported libraries, customers can further leverage their storage investments," stated Denise Reier, vice president of marketing for SCH Technologies. "Our customers can now extend the value they receive from their REEL-powered, fully automated SAN, to include ALL of their libraries."

Other advanced SAN capabilities provided by REELswitch: -0-

     Automated Administration of the SAN environment:
     REELswitch eliminates the need for manual administration of the
     SAN by sensing the status of tape devices connected to the SAN
     and interfacing with the Hub and/or Switch to automatically
     switch tape devices. Other solutions require operator
     intervention for switching.

     Automated Operations:
     REELswitch automates the labor-intensive tasks involved with
     general library maintenance. These automated tasks include
     off-site tape rotation, tape inventory, removal and stocking of
     scratch tapes and tape drive cleaning.

     IntegriCheck:
     REELswitch's IntegriCheck feature improves the integrity of tape
     content and quickly isolates problems for resolution.
     IntegriCheck detects faulty hardware and automatically senses if
     a library door is open. It also tests for defective or missing
     tapes. When problems are detected, REELswitch can alert an
     administrator via a third-party application, such as a pager,
     e-mail, fax or through a systems management interface.

     Automated Library Inventory:
     REELswitch dramatically reduces the personnel time required to
     perform manual inventories. The software quickly mounts and
     unmounts every tape, verifies tape identity, fingerprints new
     tapes and updates the catalog. It even ensures the integrity of
     library tape content.

REELswitch will be a topic of discussion at FORUM 1999, StorageTek's annual user group conference, being held October 3-6 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Diego, California. SCH vice president of marketing, Denise Reier, will discuss how to SAN-enable WolfCreek and PowderHorn libraries on Monday, October 4, from 2:50 - 3:50 p.m. Other REEL software-related events at FORUM include a LANfree Backup(TM) demonstration, powered by the REEL software, and software sessions by three StorageTek REEL customers -- Citibank Singapore, Walgreens and Daewoo Motor Company. In addition, Bill Johnson, vice president and general manager of StorageTek's Storage Management Software Business Group, will hold a non-disclosure session to discuss the most recent StorageTek software developments and strategies.

About SCH Technologies

Specializing in data protection of very large mission critical databases, SCH Technologies (www.sch.com) provides software solutions and services that address the storage management needs of client/server users in more than 30 countries. Its SAN-enabling and library-enabling software is leading the industry, allowing its customers to take advantage of the most recent storage and technological advancements. SCH's roster of more than 5000 customers includes: Nestle(R), First Union(R), Bank of America(R), Ameritech(R), SUPERVALU, Atraxis, Kaiser Permanente, France Telecom, Reuters(TM), Dun & Bradstreet and Pacific Bell. SCH offers a full range of education, training and integration services to assist clients in maximizing their software investments. The company is privately held and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. SCH Technologies can be reached at 513-579-0455.

TRADEMARKS: StorageTek is a registered trademark of Storage Technology Corporation. REEL, PowderHorn and WolfCreek are trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation. REELswitch is a trademark of SCH Technologies. All other products or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.