in storage solutions, today announced version 4.0 of its award-winning,
Linux-based GuardianOS™ operating system that comes standard on its Snap
Server network attached storage (NAS) solutions. GuardianOS is a unified
software platform that combines cross-platform file sharing with
block-level data access on a single network storage device to provide a
simple and flexible data storage solution ideal for departments, remote
offices, and small/medium distributed enterprises worldwide.
Notable new features include an easier-to-use graphical user interface and
Unicode support. Unicode delivers a universal architecture for multiple
languages, ensuring that stored corporate data from Europe and Asia-Pacific
countries is easily accessible and protected worldwide. The latest version
of GuardianOS also features upgraded software applications including the
latest release of Computer Associates' eTrust antivirus and BakBone's
NetVault backup software, complete with a 500GB virtual tape library (VTL)
license at no additional charge. VTL support enables customers to deploy
disk-to-disk or disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup strategies that provide
the time, performance and easy recovery benefits of disk-based backup that
can be combined with the long term cost-effectiveness of archival tape.
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"The integrated, best-of-breed software applications for backup, data
replication, and antivirus protection, as well as the simplicity of the
GuardianOS management interface for both block and file data, give Snap
Server customers a complete solution to a wide range of data management
challenges in a single cost-effective system," said Mark Pollard, vice
president of marketing for Adaptec Systems and Solutions Division. "We
believe customers will find that the host of new features, as well as the
enhanced graphical user interface in version 4.0, make GuardianOS-based
Snap Servers even more cost-effective and easier to use."
Pollard added, "Unicode support is good news for our worldwide channel
customers, opening up new markets for Snap Servers in many countries that
previously didn't have access to the volume leading network attached
storage solution."
-- The GuardianOS has helped to earn Adaptec Snap Servers over 25
independent product awards. Additional new features and benefits of the
GuardianOS v4.0 include:
-- Graphical RAID representation for easier configuration and management;
-- Windows to UNIX mapping of security, user and group identifiers;
-- Improved share creation and share security;
-- Updates to BakBone NetVault backup and Computer Associates' eTrust
antivirus embedded applications;
-- Support for Network Time Protocol (NTP) enables Snap Servers to
synchronize with an external time source;
-- Improved quota management for easier maintenance. Default quotas can
be automatically updated for all users on-demand;
-- Enhanced cross-platform support and the ability to track users
connected via CIFS, AFP, FTP or SSH. Also increased support for Apple
Macintosh File Protocol (AFP v3.1) for file sizes greater than 2GB and long
file names;
-- A 45-day free trial CD of Snap Enterprise Data Replicator (Snap EDR)
software for easy remote replication, distribution, and aggregation of
distributed data.
Pricing and Availability
GuardianOS v4.0 comes standard on all GuardianOS powered Snap Servers,
including the 18000, 4500, and 4200 which, depending on the model chosen,
offer scalable storage capacity from 320GB up to 30TB. Existing Snap
Server customers with a previous release of the GuardianOS may upgrade to
the 4.0 version at a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $599
U.S. and this price includes a one-year Adaptec Trusted Services contract
(Bronze Service, 7x24 technical support). For more information, go to
www.adaptec.com.
About Adaptec
Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) provides trusted storage solutions that
reliably move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content.
Adaptec's software and hardware-based solutions are delivered through
leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and channel partners to
provide storage connectivity, data protection, and networked storage to
enterprises, government organizations, medium and small businesses, and
consumers worldwide. Adaptec is an S&P Small Cap 600 Index member. More
information is available at www.adaptec.com.
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