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PROMICRO INTRODUCES NEW MULTI-TERABYTE RAID STORAGE SOLUTION

Promicro Systems has introduced a low priced, high capacity RAID storage system based on technology from the industry's leading manufacturers. Positioned as a cost-effective alternative to Fibre Channel or SCSI arrays, the ProStore is ideal for organizations that require abundant storage capacity and solid performance. The ProStore is available immediately in configurations of 1 TB (2U chassis), 2.5 TB (4U chassis), or 5 TB (10U chassis). Prices start at $4,800, $9,500 and $17,000, respectively, based on Intel dual Xeon 2.2 GHz processors.

The ProStore utilizes 160GB Ultra ATA/133 drives from Maxtor. With transfer rates of up to 133MB/second, the system can store and move large amounts of data without interruption. This is especially useful for content-heavy applications that are found in research labs, financial markets, data centers and digital/video production facilities. The ProStore also accommodates up to four Escalade 7500 Series ATA/133 IDE RAID controllers from 3ware Inc. The controllers increase reliability through a patented switched architecture and provide sequential read/write speeds of 41MB/sec and 196 MB/sec, respectively. The ProStore is packaged with 3ware's 3DM Disk Management software, a browser-based utility that enables local and remote management and monitoring of arrays.

"The integration of our Escalade controllers and the ProStore enables very high levels of reliability and performance scalability," said Mike Wentz, senior director of product marketing for 3ware. "The ProStore also makes storage management simple with our 3DM software, with features such as immediate e-mail notification of disk array events. We are pleased to be working with Promicro to offer a storage system that addresses IT managers' needs for significant capacity, lowered management costs and greater reliability."

The ProStore supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 10. To ensure reliability and redundancy, the ProStore utilizes hot-swappable hard drives and power supplies. Both Linux and Windows platforms are supported.

About Promicro Systems

Promicro Systems is a leading provider of high performance computing solutions for a wide range of markets, including enterprise, entertainment, life sciences, education and government. Specializing in Linux-based servers and clusters, Promicro Systems delivers innovative technology and superior integration services with a focus on time-to-market and return-on-investment. The company is the winner of the Intel Premier Provider Award for Greatest Intel Server Sales and Growth in 2001. Other product offerings include the NetPC, storage systems, workstations, and KVM solutions. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.promicro.com.

About 3ware Inc

Founded in 1997, 3ware Inc, a technology leader in switched RAID storage solutions, delivers reliable, scalable, network-managed, high-performance storage. 3ware products are based on 3ware's StorSwitch architecture, which applies network packet switching to storage controllers. 3ware solutions are designed to meet the explosive new demand for cost-effective, scalable storage, driven by enterprise networking applications. 3ware sells through VARs, OEMs and System Integrators. 3ware Inc is located in Mountain View, California with sales offices and distribution in the USA, Europe and Japan.

Contact: Michelle Hagen of Promicro Systems, 858-391-1515, michelle@promicrosystems.com.