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Raidtec Announces Two New, Screaming Fast Storage Arrays

Raidtec Corporation has announced two screaming fast Ultra 320 SCSI Storage JBOD models in its award winning enclosure design, the FlexArray 12 and FlexArray 6. At speeds up to 320 MB/sec throughput, the new Ultra 320 SCSI standard pushes the performance envelope for I/O intensive applications, including CAD Graphics, Video Production, Business Continuity, Retail and more. The FlexArray 12 and 6 bay models are designed to satisfy demands among users of single host computer workstations and small dual server clusters for the fastest data throughput available.

Packed with currently available Ultra 320 SCSI drives, the new FlexArray models can accommodate up to 2.1 TB in a 12 bay, and 1.2 TB in a 6 bay when populated with 180MB capacity disk drives. The FlexArray 12 bay is available in both a rackmount and tower configuration, and packs over 500GB per 1U of rack space. FlexArray 6 is available as a mini-tower enclosure only.

FlexArray 12 and FlexArray 6 offer a choice of cost effective storage enclosure solutions for heavy duty, continuous applications that require high data availability and system reliability. Two SCSI channels ensure a close performance match to the potential 320MB/s maximum in FlexArray 12. All enclosures in the new line accommodate current SCSI drives, including the new 72MB, 15K rpm models, and feature maximum wattage power supplies and drive cooling systems. FlexArray 12 & FlexArray 6 support major third party host adapters and PCI slot based RAID controllers suitable for most applications, platforms, and operating systems. Additionally, specific FlexArray enclosures have hot swap drive shuttles, fans and power supplies. Enclosure monitoring is by serial connection and standard terminal emulator.

The new Raidtec models are available immediately from leading distributors, system integrators and VARs. Suggested list pricing (MSRP) for the FlexArray 6 is $1,495, and $3,325 for the FlexArray 12.

SCSI storage technology currently enjoys the highest external storage attachment rates for high-end workstations and servers ranging from entry level to enterprise class multiprocessors, and is known for its cost effectiveness, scalability and backward compatibility.

About Raidtec Corporation

Raidtec Corporation, founded in 1992, is a leading Storage Networking technology designer and manufacturer. Owning and controlling its own Intellectual Property, Raidtec has proven its ability to quickly and aggressively take advantage of market changes and opportunities for maximum user benefit. Raidtec products are available through Distributors, System Integrators, and VARs in over 45 countries worldwide. For more information, please contact Raidtec Corporation in the U.S. at 888-724-3910 or by e-mail at raidtec@raidtec.com, in Europe at +(353) (21) 4353-440 or by e-mail at raidtec@raidtec.ie or via the Web at www.raidtec.com.

Contact: Bill Bedford of Raidtec Corporation-USA,888-724-3910, william.bedford@raidtec.com.