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ATTO storage array now available in SA

Diamond Storage Array packs terabytes of storage in 3U chassis
Johannesburg, 09 Jan 2003

Local data storage distributor, Dexchange, is pleased to announce that the ATTODiamond Storage Array, previously available only to OEMs, is now available through Dexchange.

The enterprise-class ATA-based Diamond Storage Array packs terabytes of industry-standard disk storage into a compact 3U form factor chassis by using 12 special dual-drive sleds. This leading-edge technology is based on ATTO`s proven core competencies in the SCSI and Fibre Channel storage industries. At the heart of ATTO`s Diamond Storage Array is an intelligent midplane comprising a combination of custom ASICs, microprocessors and proprietary firmware.

Developed by ATTO, the technology contains elements that work together to minimise system overhead and maximise data throughput. ATTO`s exclusive Aggregated Data Transfer Technology (ADXT) aggregates the performance of individual ATA drives to achieve the high data-transfer rates needed for today`s enterprise-level applications. This exclusive combination of features offers the performance of Fibre Channel or SCSI storage arrays with the cost benefits of ATA disk technology.

The Diamond Storage Array is a perfect cost-effective solution for those segments of the SAN and DAS markets requiring high availability for applications including disaster recovery, virtualisation, backup, near-line backups, e-mail, Web page delivery, rich media on demand, credit card processing, work-flow management and intranet-document management.

"As enterprises continue to look for new ways to increase productivity and reduce costs, more will look toward cost-effective, high-performance storage," said Dexchange CEO, Mike Smith. "The Diamond Storage Array sets new standards in price and performance, offering VARs and system integrators new markets with revenue opportunities."

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