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Bull Launches Network Storage Solutions Dedicated To High Performance Computing

Posted on: Monday, 10 November 2003, 06:00 CST

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bull today announces new network storage solutions for high performance computing. Designed for large computing centres, these storage solutions can be connected to large cluster type configurations, reaching hundreds of Bull NovaScale(TM) servers.

Through its collaboration with DataDirect Networks, Bull has chosen to validate and integrate the best of breed S2A Silicon Storage Appliance line from DataDirect Networks with its NovaScale(TM) scalable Linux Cluster.

Bull solutions will therefore be able to host most demanding simulation applications requiring high I/O performance. They particularly address needs of applications in the field of nuclear physics and scientific research.

These solutions will be able to support several hundreds of on-line Tera-bytes, providing simultaneous storage access to hundreds of nodes using Datadirect's extreme performance controllers, high density storage units and administration software.

"Bull's new NovaScale servers and the S2A appliance provide best of breed computing and storage infrastructure. High performance computing centres have access to an overall network solution designed to resolve their specific needs," said Paul Bloch, CEO of DataDirect Networks.

"The combination of the excellent range of products of DataDirect Networks, Bull's experience in large SMP servers architecture and in storage solutions, provides the appropriate answer to the highly demanding simulation applications. Our customers will benefit from balanced and performing solutions, both in terms of power and I/O," said Bruno Pinna, Director NovaScale(TM) servers line of products at Bull.

About DataDirect Networks, Inc.

DataDirect Networks is the world's leading provider of networked storage and clusters for HPC and Rich Media. Providing SAN, SAN/NAS convergence and cluster solutions for Government, Research Labs, Defense, Life sciences, Broadcasting, Digital Production, Oil and Gas industries. For more information, contact DataDirect Networks at (818) 700-7600 or visit http://www.datadirectnet.com/ .

About Bull:

Bull designs and develops servers and software for an open environment, integrating the most advanced technologies. It brings to its customers its expertise and know-how to help them in the transformation of their information systems and to optimise their IT infrastructure and their applications. Bull is particularly present in the public sector, banking, finance, telecommunication and industry sectors. Capitalising on its wide experience, the Group has a thorough understanding of the business and specific processes of these sectors, thus enabling it to efficiently advise and to accompany its customers. Its distribution network spreads to over 100 countries world-wide.

S2A is a trademark of DataDirect Networks, Inc. (C)2003 DataDirect Networks, Inc. All other names are property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact Joseph Coral of DataDirect Networks, Inc., +1-818-700-7655, Jcoral@datadirectnet.com .

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