Wasabi Introduces Storage Builder(R) for NAS; Advanced, High Performance Network Attached Storage for the SMB Market.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Wasabi Systems Inc., a leading provider of storage software solutions, today announced the launch of its premier Wasabi Storage Builder(R) for NAS software solution. Utilizing Wasabi's innovative Flashware(R) technology, Wasabi Storage Builder for NAS delivers a robust file-based network storage capability that transforms commodity PC server components into cost-effective NAS appliances and NAS heads that scale from small and medium business (SMB) market applications up to enterprise environments at previously unattainable price-points.

Storage Builder for NAS provides support for client workstations running all mainstream desktop and server operating systems including Microsoft(R) Windows(R), -Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, Mac OS X, FreeBSD and Wasabi Certified(TM) BSD. Full protocol support for CIFS and NFS are standard.

Wasabi Storage Builder for NAS offers unmatched value, yet does not sacrifice features or scalability. With advanced snapshot capability that integrates with Windows Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS), flexible backup tools for tape and disk, complete IPv6 capability, email event notification and fully integrated Active Directory Services support, Storage Builder for NAS offers the most value of any solution on the market. Although designed to feature the cost effective Serial ATA standard the product also supports SCSI and Fibre Channel drives for high performance applications.

"Wasabi has leveraged much of the core IP developed for our industry leading IP SAN product to deliver a segment leading NAS software platform" said Jim Schrand, VP of Marketing at Wasabi. "We plan to offer this compelling solution throughout our VAR and OEM channel."

Storage Builder for NAS delivers a complete and robust set of features in its initial release:

--Advanced Journaling File System - for enhanced reliability, an advanced journaling file-system provides added data integrity and supports rapid restart after an unexpected power down.

--Integrated RAID - Configuration and management is fully integrated into the intuitive web based UI.

--Wizard based - Basic setup of Storage Builder for NAS can be completed in minutes using the integrated wizards. All primary configuration points are covered in an easy to follow and systematic method.

--Snapshots - up to 4,000 snapshots are supported with a flexible scheduling capability. This functionality integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Windows Shadow Copies of Shared Folders so that Windows users can directly access snapshot copies without assistance from a system administrator.

--Active Directory support - for departmental applications, Storage Builder for NAS cleanly integrates with Active Directory based networks.

--GUI localization - providing support for major European and Asian languages.

Availability

Wasabi Storage Builder for NAS V1.1 is in beta now. Shipments to qualified VARs and Systems Integrators will commence in November 2005.

About Wasabi Systems

Wasabi Systems is changing the way network storage systems are developed and deployed. With its powerful series of software components and application programs, Wasabi enables low cost, ubiquitous, off-the-shelf PC server components that can be used in the creation of the most sophisticated networked data storage appliances. Wasabi's technology offers exceptional performance, flexibility and versatility at a fraction of the cost of traditional proprietary systems. Wasabi offers the Storage Builder(TM) line of highly-integrated software, with Wasabi Storage Builder(TM) for iSCSI appliances developed to fit the specialized requirements of the small-to-medium business (SMB) market. This world-class software solution enables OEMs, VARs and systems integrators to create IP-DAS, IP-SAN and NAS storage solutions.

Founded in May 2000, Wasabi's investors include Himalaya Capital, Hudson Ventures, Intel Capital, and Newlight Associates. To learn more about Wasabi Systems, visit www.WasabiSystems.com or www.StorageBuilder.com, call 757.248.9601, or contact the Company's headquarters at 500 E. Main Street, Suite 1520, Norfolk, VA 23510.