LXN4000 establishes new benchmarks in modular tape library design and high availability in tape automation. By supplying up to 24 TB of capacity, enterprise performance, and an advanced feature set, Neo is the ideal solution for both large and small operating environments. The 10U-high LXN4000 tape library base module supports up to four drives and up to 52 media slots. When configured with four modules, each multi-module library system operates as a single virtual library, and may be provided with either DLT8000 or Super DLTtape drives for optimal compatibility, performance, and capacity up to 24 TB.
Overland's LXN4000 Neo series library stands apart from other libraries in several critical areas:
-- Non-stop operation -- LXN4000's modular architecture eliminates
the likelihood of having a single point of failure. Similar to the
separate drive spindles in a RAID disk array, Neo's modular
architecture provides separate robotics for each library module
that form a multi-module Neo series system. And its unique module
level fail-over capability virtually assures users of continuing
library operation -- no matter what. As a result, LXN4000 brings
all the advantages of enterprise-level tape storage, including
non-stop operation, redundancy and increased connectivity options
to applications of any size, as it can be incrementally scaled to
match application requirements.
-- Investment protection -- The scalability of LXN4000 is unrivaled.
Companies can buy only what they need now in terms of storage
capacity. The LXN4000's modular architecture can grow with them,
offering a seamless transition to additional storage and
performance, while providing a lower total cost of ownership and
greater flexibility than traditional monolithic systems. And as
interface needs change, Neo's architecture supports migration to
fibre channel and other emerging technologies, with the simple
change of a PCI-based adapter card.
-- Ease of administration -- Overland's WebTLC(TM) (Total Library
Control) comes standard with LXN4000, and allows system
administrators to both monitor and control Overland libraries from
anywhere around the globe, by simply logging, securely, onto the
Web via any browser. Details of system status or suspected
problems can be automatically communicated via pager or email to
designated system managers. With SNMP support, Web TLC can be
integrated into most standard management consoles.
-- LiveSwap(TM) drive technology -- LiveSwap technology represents
another important Neo distinction. LiveSwap enables tape drives to
be removed or added without powering down or re-inventorying the
entire system, even during adjacent backup activities. In
addition, as businesses evolve, storage and tape library needs
will likely change. LXN4000 offers full backwards-compatibility
with legacy technologies, enabling "mixing and matching" of DLT
and Super DLT media.
Additional Neo values include --
-- The Virtual Interface Architecture bays permit flexible connection
to all types of SCSI, fibre channel, and a variety of future
interfaces.
-- System selectable 1-2 Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN direct connect option
with full "serverless backup" support.
Overland products are backed by the company's innovative Guaranteed Up Time
Service (GUTS(TM)) warranty program ensuring 99% uptime performance, the only
guarantee of its kind in the industry. Neo also comes with Overland's standard
three-year factory warranty.
Availability
Volume production of the LXN4000 is planned for Q1 2002.
About Overland
Overland Data Inc. is a global supplier of innovative data storage and storage
automation solutions for computer networks. The company's reputation for
delivering high availability products, as well as its award-winning SmartScale
Storage(R) architecture which set the standard for intelligent automated storage
and scalability, has established Overland as a leader in the mid-range tape
automation market. Overland sells its products worldwide through leading OEMs,
commercial distributors, storage integrators and value-added resellers.
CONTACT: Overland Data Inc., San Diego
Investor Relations:
858/571-5555
Christopher Calisi, President & CEO
ccalisi@overlanddata.com
or
Vernon LoForti, CFO
vloforti@overlanddata.com
http://www.overlanddata.com
or
Public Relations:
Mentus Inc.
Chris Dale, 858/455-5500
cdale@mentusonline.com
www.mentusonline.com
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