ADIC Launches New iSCSI Library Options
Tuesday January 27, 8:00 am ET
Provides Easy Path to Consolidated Backup for Workgroup, Departmental Sites
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REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2004--Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC), leader in intelligent storage solutions for the open system, announced today the introduction of iSCSI connectivity options for Scalar® family tape libraries, starting with Scalar 24 and Scalar 100 models. The new connectivity option gives workgroups, branch offices, and smaller enterprises an easy path to more effective backup by allowing users to connect the libraries directly to their Ethernet networks.
The iSCSI library option enables the use of standard Ethernet networks to back up multiple servers to a single, networked tape library providing the benefits of central administration and higher performance. The result is an easy-to-implement path to consolidated data protection using ordinary networking components that are readily available, simple to install and manage, and economical to maintain. The iSCSI option brings peace of mind to IT managers responsible for providing the highest level of data protection with the lowest ongoing TCO.
"IT managers in workgroups, branch offices, and smaller businesses are having a hard time protecting their fast-growing data without adding new headcount or acquiring expertise in new connectivity technologies," said Scott Roza, ADIC Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "ADIC's iSCSI library option gives them an easy, step-by-step path to the benefits of consolidated network backup, allowing them to use their existing infrastructure, familiar technology, and proven management tools.
"The components needed to make building practical iSCSI-based networks are now available from a variety of leading infrastructure suppliers, and ADIC is pleased to again play a leading role in providing libraries to operate seamlessly in that environment."
The Scalar 24 is the first compact library to offer full enterprise-class data protection at entry-level prices. It includes the latest LTO and SuperDLT drive technology, scalable management, a guaranteed capacity upgrade path, and integrated storage networking options, all at a price that can save users 30% or more on backup costs. It is available with one or two tape drives and up to 24 media slots.
The Scalar 100 is the mid-range tape library with the industry's leading combination of storage density, trouble-free scalability, and storage networking support, providing up to eight tape drives and 96 tape cartridges in only 14 standard rack units (24.5 inches). Supported tape technologies include LTO, SuperDLT and AIT drives and media. The Scalar 100 allows users to save time and money by adding their own capacity and performance upgrades in minutes without reconfiguring their rack systems.
Both the Scalar 24 and Scalar 100 are also available with SCSI and with Fibre Channel connectivity options. Suggested list pricing for the Scalar 24 with iSCSI option starts at $17,434; starting list price for an iSCSI-enabled Scalar 100 is $22,680. First product availability is scheduled for March. |
