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ABERDEEN UNLEASHES 2TB IDE HOT-SWAP BACKUP MONSTER

Aberdeen LLC is proud to unveil the revolutionary all-inclusive BlackWatch storage and backup hybrid server solution. This "Backup Monster" can support 2TB (terabytes) of IDE hot-swap disk storage. Aberdeen's BlackWatch storage solutions are designed to provide a range of scalable and cost-efficient backup and storage solutions for a diverse range of shared network environments.

The primary benefit of the "Backup Monster" server is it provides a hard disk backup solution, which is exponentially faster and more accurate than the traditional tape backup. By utilizing the disk backup feature, routine progressive or full backups can easily be scheduled. BlackWatch servers are compatible with multiple OS platforms for full interoperability in heterogeneous environments. Every configuration includes a storage capacity of up to 2TB and utilizes the Retrospect software for secure data backup at a cost less than any other SCSI or NAS applications.

"Small businesses and mid-level organizations are notoriously vulnerable to the loss of data and have traditionally considered backups as cumbersome inconveniences that are frequently postponed or ignored altogether," says Aberdeen president, Moshe Ovadya. "We have created a virtual backup monster by integrating our BlackWatch server with Dantz Development's Retrospect backup software. Businesses can now safely guard against downtime and the loss of critical data with the BlackWatch."

Aberdeen has designed every 3U rackmount BlackWatch model to provide: 8 hot-swap IDE hard disk drive bays, dual Gigabit LAN connections, support for RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 configurations and easy installation and management with minimal impact on network availability. For added security and redundant data backup, the BlackWatch can provide both an optional CD-RW and an optional internal tape drive.

Availability and Support

The entry-level Intel Pentium 4 BlackWatch S38i and the dual Intel Xeon BlackWatch X38i models are currently shipping and can be configured via the Aberdeen Web site at www.aberdeeninc.com or by contacting a sales executive at 800-552-6868. The ultra fast SATA hard drive versions of the BlackWatch "Backup Monster" storage solution, the S38sa and the X38sa, are scheduled to ship through the same channels during Q2, 2003. Aberdeen currently offers an industry leading 5-year limited warranty and a free 10-day trial assessment program with all of its branded server solutions.