LSI Logic's Raid System On a Chip Introduced for Motherboard or
Low-Cost Adapter Applications - BW, Monday December 14, 8:18 am EST
OEMs Get Reduced Cost, Increased Level of Integration and Maximum
Data Protection in PCI-SCSI RAID Implementation
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- LSI Logic
Corporation (NYSE:LSI - news) today announced the industry's first
single chip PCI-SCSI RAID I/O processor. Called the Symbios®
SYM53C1510, the product from LSI Logic's Storage Components group
based in Colorado represents the most highly integrated solution, with
a proven SCSI core along with other elements necessary to deliver a
full hardware RAID solution. LSI Logic is the leader in PCI-SCSI
RAID components, supplying over 75% of the world's market, according
to a recent IDC RAID report.(a)
In the past, PCI RAID host adapter boards have required several
integrated circuits (e.g., a processor, a RAID 5 XOR, two to three
SCSI ICs and two independent memory systems; one for RAID firmware and
one for disk cache). In contrast, LSI Logic's SYM53C1510 solution
provides superior performance and lower host CPU overhead all in a
single IC using a single memory system. This level of integration
enables OEMs to reduce their cost by building a very efficient RAID
adapter board or integrate RAID directly onto motherboards as an
every-unit item. Overall system reliability is also increased due to
fewer components and connections.
The SYM53C1510 PCI RAID system-on-a-chip product is the first product
to come from the synergy of LSI Logic Corporation and the former
Symbios, Inc. LSI Logic completed its acquisition of Symbios, Inc. in
August 1998.
''The SYM53C1510 product is truly a milestone in the PCI RAID market
because it provides our customers with a highly-integrated, single-chip
storage component,'' said Bill Wuertz, LSI Logic's vice president and
general manager for the Storage Components group in Colorado. ''Further,
our customers have access to LSI Logic's top manufacturing capabilities
combined with the products that give them the price and performance
edge they're looking for.''
The SYM53C1510 includes a number of advanced features such as a customized
ARM7 RISC processor with on-chip instruction cache; RAID parity
generation and checking hardware; 32 bit, 33 MHz PCI interface;
support for intelligent RAID messaging; high speed memory controller
that supplies up to 160 MB/s of I/O bandwidth and two Ultra2 LVD
SCSI
cores. While supporting up to a maximum of 30 disk drives, the SYM53C1510
is optimized for RAID configurations consisting of 5 - 15 drives.
''This solution makes RAID very affordable in price/performance sensitive
RAID markets,'' said Robert Gray, a research analyst with International
Data Corporation. ''The level of integration reduces costs and increases
overall system reliability.''
''As of one of the fastest growing RAID controller companies in the
world, AMI has relied on the SCSI I/O product performance and technology
leadership from LSI Logic for all our RAID solutions,'' said S. Shankar,
president with American Megatrends. ''The SYM53C1510 is a performance-
leading product that will enable us to meet our OEM customers' expectations
with the highest levels of I/O performance, high-availability and
superior data management capabilities.'' ''As the world's No. 1,
non-captive RAID supplier, Mylex has leveraged LSI Logic's SCSI products
into Mylex's RAID applications for several years,'' said Eric Herzog,
vice president, marketing. ''We're excited about this new technology
LSI is bringing to market.''
Pricing and Availability
Samples of the SYM53C1510 will be available in a 388-pin plastic ball
grid array (PBGA) package to a target customer list in January 1999.
For pricing information please contact your nearest LSI Logic field
sales office.
About LSI Logic
LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE:LSI - news), The System on a Chip Company®,
is a leading supplier of custom high-performance semiconductors with
operations worldwide. The Company enables customers to build complete
systems on a single chip with its CoreWare®design program, thereby
increasing performance, lowering system costs and accelerating time to
market. LSI Logic develops application-optimized products in partnership
with trendsetting customers and operates leading edge, high-volume
manufacturing facilities to produce submicron chips. The Company
maintains a high level of quality, as demonstrated by its ISO 9000
certifications. LSI Logic is headquartered at 1551 McCarthy Blvd.,
Milpitas, California 95035, 408-433-8000.
The Symbios SYM53C1510 product is available through LSI Logic's Storage
Components Group. For further product information please call
1-800-856-3093 or visit www.lsilogic.com.
The LSI Logic design, CoreWare, The System on a Chip Company, Symbios,
are registered trademarks of LSI Logic Corporation. All other brands
are the property of their respective companies.
Additional information about LSI Logic Corporation is available at
lsilogic.com. To request copies of annual reports or other
investor information, please call 1-800-574-4286.
(a) October 1998 Worldwide Server Internal RAID Controller Market
Forecast and Review by International Data Corporation.
Contact:
LSI Logic
Deborah Reinert, 970/206-5831
deborah.reinert@lsil.com
or
Brodeur Porter Novelli
Linda Capcara, 602/954-0044
lcapcara@brodeur.com
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