IRVINE, Calif., May 9, 2000 -- Quantum/ATL (NYSE: DSS), a
leading supplier of intelligent DLTtape(TM) automation for networked computers,
Tuesday announced its Filer SAN Solution (FSS), an integrated NAS and SAN data
protection solution for Network Appliance(TM) filers.
ATL has joined forces with Network Appliance Inc. (Nasdaq:NTAP), a leader in
network file serving and caching, and Vixel Corp. (Nasdaq: VIXL), a leading
provider of Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions, to deliver an integrated
backup/restore solution for NetApp(R) filer customers.
The solution uses SAN technology to provide a powerful backup and recovery
solution for Network Appliance filers, thereby integrating NAS and SAN
technologies. The solution is a Fibre Channel SAN-based shared tape library
system that supports Network Appliance filers, managed by enterprise data
storage software from Veritas and Legato.
It delivers new levels of performance as well as availability and improved
manageability to NetApp filer customers seeking increased, LAN-free tape backup
and sharing of tape resources. The solution's infrastructure removes the backup
traffic from the LAN, eliminating the performance impacts on end users and
applications caused by typical LAN-based backup operations.
Connectivity dramatically increases as libraries are now shared across the SAN.
The Fibre Channel-based system, which connects NetApp filers directly to ATL
libraries through a Fibre Channel switch, offers a high-performance, affordable
and scalable solution that is installed and supported by ATL. The resulting
storage system will reduce administration requirements and increase the
efficiency of data backup and recovery in the fastest-growing NetApp filer
environments.
ATL will make available all necessary hardware except the NetApp filer. ATL's
world-class customer support organization will provide a single point of contact
for all technical support, configuration and installation for the complete
backup solution.
"This integrated solution enables Network Appliance customers to exploit the
full potential of network-attached primary storage with complete data protection
and effectively blurs the lines of distinction between NAS and SAN," said Neal
Waddington, chief operating officer at ATL.
"Backup of large volumes of data represents significant management challenges,
and the ability to connect filers to SAN-based tape libraries solves customers'
concerns about data availability and protection," said Mark Santora, vice
president of marketing for Network Appliance.
"Vixel's Fabric Switch provides the robust connectivity required for multiple
filers to share backup resources in a highly efficient manner," said Arun
Taneja, vice president, marketing, Vixel Corp. "Vixel's scalable, flexible and
reliable switch technology ensures a high performance backup solution for
Network Appliance customers."
About Network Appliance
Network Appliance, a veteran in network file serving and caching, has been
providing data access solutions since 1992, and is a member of both the S+P 500
and Nasdaq 100 index. Major corporations and ISPs, including Lycos, Yahoo!,
Citicorp Securities, Siemens, Lockheed, Cisco, Motorola and Texas Instruments
have deployed NetApp(R) solutions.
NetApp Internet caching solutions (NetCache(TM) appliances) and file servers
(filers) deliver fast, simple, reliable and cost-effective access to
network-stored data and enable simultaneous shared file services for UNIX(R),
Windows NT(R) and the World Wide Web.
The company pioneered the concept of the "network appliance," an extension of
the industry trend toward dedicated, specialized products that perform a single
function. Network Appliance(TM) filers and NetCache appliances are based on the
company's innovative data access software known as the Data ONTAP(TM) operating
system and standards-compliant hardware.
More information is available at www.netapp.com.
About Vixel Corp.
Vixel Corp. is a leading provider of Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions. The
company's comprehensive product portfolio of switches, hubs, and transceivers
with an integrated management software application delivers a reliable,
interoperable solution to its customers and partners.
SAN InSite is Vixel's comprehensive management software for SANs, providing
remote control and diagnostics for Fibre Channel switches, hubs, and
transceivers from a single console, reducing the administration and overhead of
implementing a SAN.
Established in 1991, the company continues to develop innovative Fibre Channel
products to optimize the deployment, performance and management of SAN
solutions. Vixel products are available through its network of value-added
resellers, alliances and OEMs. Vixel is an ISO 9001 certified company.
For more information, visit Vixel's Web site at www.vixel.com. Vixel Corp. has
headquarters at 11911 North Creek Parkway South, Bothell, Wash. 98011 and can be
contacted by telephone at 425/806-5509 or e-mail at marketing@vixel.com.
About Quantum/ATL
Quantum/ATL is a worldwide market leader in the design, manufacture and service
of automated tape libraries used to manage, store and transfer data in
enterprise networked computing environments. The company's DLTtape library
systems are sold worldwide through direct sales, OEMs and an extensive network
of authorized resellers and distributors.
With headquarters in Irvine, the company operates one of the world's largest
manufacturing facilities for DLTtape automation technology and complies with ISO
9001 quality system standards. Sales and service are provided throughout major
cities in North America, Europe and Asia.
For additional information, contact Quantum/ATL, 101 Innovation Drive, Irvine,
Calif. 92612-3040; telephone: 949/856-7800; fax: 949/856-7799; or visit the
company's Web site at www.atlp.com.
NetApp is a registered trademark and Network Appliance, Data ONTAP and NetCache
are trademarks of Network Appliance Inc. All other brands or products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be
treated as such.
DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corp. in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
The foregoing statements regarding performance and future products are forward
looking statements and actual results could vary. Factors which could affect
actual results include unexpected shortages of critical components, short
product lives, the timing of new product introductions, competition (including
new and directly competitive products from others) and the significant
uncertainty of market acceptance of new products by both distribution channels
and end-user customers.
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