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Silverback Systems Provides TCP/IP Network Acceleration in Montilio's RapidFile(TM) File Server Application; Montilio Cites iSNAP's(R) Proven IP Network Acceleration and Functionality

Posted on: Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 12:00 CDT

Montilio, Inc. and Silverback Systems, Inc. today announced a product partnership, in which Montilio is implementing Silverback Systems' iSNAP storage network acceleration processor in a newly introduced file server acceleration solution, called RapidFile(TM).

RapidFile uses a proprietary, non-intrusive method of accelerating file services, but Montilio also required expert support to achieve TCP/IP offload. After evaluating several options, Montilio chose the iSNAP processor from Silverback Systems.

"We considered all the alternatives, but the proven stability, redundancy, advanced networking features and verifiable performance metrics of the iSNAP architecture made believers out of us," said Michael Tsuk, CEO of Montilio. "It also provides significantly lower power dissipation than other products in this category."

The performance metrics of the iSNAP2110 include an industry best, full-duplex throughput of 440MB/s, as measured by independent testing tools such as TTCP. Its low power dissipation of two watts per port and small form factor combine for two additional compelling reasons to design the iSNAP processor into motherboards and plug-in cards.

Applications for RapidFile include any box or system using NFS/CIFS protocols. It is particularly suited for high-performance environments typified by vertical markets and industries where real time access of large data files, at a reasonable price, is a mandate.

RapidFile is available through resellers with an MSRP of $3,899.

"The growth in file server transfer will continue unabated due to the almost insatiable demand for faster access and processing capability of e-mail, web pages and all manner of documents generated every day by companies," said Michael Tsuk, CEO of Montilio. "With the addition of iSNAP, we can offer the necessary throughput and low latency required for these environments."

"We are aligned quite well with Montilio as both our products focus on maximizing data throughput, and we are both committed to redrawing the lines of price-performance metrics," said Ron Kroesen, VP of marketing and sales at Silverback Systems. "In addition, interoperability is guaranteed with the adherence to standard interfaces, and we both provide functionality unsurpassed in our respective product categories."

RapidFile

RapidFile is a plug-in PCI-X card with two, gigabit Ethernet ports connecting to the client network and two, 2 Gigabit FibreChannel ports connecting to the storage subsystem.

Based on Montilio's FSRD(TM) (File Server Re-Director) patented technology, applies a different approach to file server acceleration. It essentially creates a direct data path between the storage subsystem and the client network, enabling a low-end server or NAS to provide an unmatched number of operations per second and overall improvement in data throughput.

Montilio

Montilio, Inc., is redefining the term value proposition with RapidFile(TM), storage to LAN gateway for file server applications. RapidFile offers three to six times the performance of current alternatives at 15 to 25 percent the price. The company is privately held. Investors are Intel Capital, Cedar Funds and Evergreen Venture Partners. Visit www.montilio.com for more information.

Silverback Systems

Silverback Systems, Inc., designs, develops and markets iSNAP(R), storage network acceleration processors for the IP networking market. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Campbell, Calif., with offices in Rochester, Minn., and Netanya, Israel. Visit www.silverbacksystems.com for more information.

-- iSNAP is a registered trademark of Silverback Systems.

Source: Business Wire

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