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Wasabi Systems and Studio Network Solutions Announce iSCSI SAN Solution for Studio and Broadcast Media Applications

Posted on: Tuesday, 26 October 2004, 10:00 CDT

Wasabi Systems Inc (Wasabi) and Studio Network Solutions (SNS), introduced a jointly developed IP SAN solution for digital media applications at Storage Networking World today. This is the first IP SAN solution that supports Apple Computer's OS X operating system and Microsoft Windows, simultaneously.

The two companies have combined their engineering expertise to deliver an optimized iSCSI storage solution targeting A/V professionals that demand exceptional performance and value in high performance studio applications. The joint solution includes Wasabi's industry leading iSCSI target software solution, Storage Builder 1500i(TM) and SNS's, globalSAN(TM) X-8 and X-16.

Wasabi Storage Builder for iSCSI Appliances is a fully integrated compact flash based solution for deploying advanced iSCSI-enabled storage devices using off the shelf server components. Based on Storage Builder 1500i, SNS's globalSAN platforms deliver up to 4 Terabytes of high performance storage. Coupled with SNS's volume sharing software, iSANmp(TM) users can now access iSCSI storage from either Windows or Apple OS X-based platforms.

"The combination of forces that Wasabi and Studio Network Solutions bring together is ideal for targeting and expanding the audio/visual and production media markets," said Frank G. Logan, III, Wasabi's President and CEO. "globalSAN is an exceptional storage product for audio and video production environments. This is an exciting opportunity for both companies and we anticipate exceptional growth in this market."

"Wasabi's iSCSI Storage Builder product is exactly the foundation we needed to develop our globalSAN OS X/Windows solutions," said Gary Holladay, President of SNS. "In fact, it exceeded our expectations! By working closely with the Wasabi team, we were able to develop a solution that our Media and Entertainment customers have long been seeking - a viable, cost-effective alternative to Fibre Channel. In addition, we have the confidence of knowing that we can quickly evolve our iSCSI product family to the needs of our target market. We are very excited about this partnership."

Wasabi is demonstrating the Windows version of the globalSAN solution based on the Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor in the Intel Partners booth at the ComputerWorld Storage Networking World trade show, October 26 - 28. Wasabi will be demonstrating the MAC OS X version it its own booth.

About Wasabi Storage Builder(TM)

Wasabi Storage Builder is a turnkey software solution that enables OEMs to deliver high-performance iSCSI target appliances. Modular, scalable, and able to run on off-the-shelf components, Storage Builder is the most advanced software platform available today for creating advanced, iSCSI-enabled networked storage devices. Wasabi Storage Builder 1500i is compatible with the market's leading iSCSI initiators, including those provided by Microsoft and Linux server operating systems. Additionally, Wasabi's validation labs have verified compatibility with key hardware storage adapters and accelerators, including the Intel(R) PRO/1000T IP Storage Adaptor, the Adaptec(R) 7211C host bus adapter, and the Alacritech 1000x1 IPP TCP/IP Offload adapter.

About Studio Network Solution globalSAN(TM)

SNS globalSAN X-8 and X-16 are the first fully configured iSCSI SAN solutions to support Macintosh and Windows. globalSAN X-8 is an eight-bay, four-user package with 2 Terabytes of high performance SATA storage. globalSAN X-16, a 16-bay, six-user package with 4 Terabytes of high performance SATA storage. Both systems include licenses of iSANmp volume sharing software and both systems can be upgraded to support additional users/storage.

About Studio Network Solutions

Studio Network Solutions is a storage technology company specializing in products and services for the entertainment industries. Founded in 1998, SNS has become a premier provider of storage area networking products and technologies for real-world media production. Since its founding, SNS has forged strategic product relationships with leading-edge product developers and manufacturers in order to deliver the highest performance solutions available to its customers. For more information, please visit www.studionetworksolutions.com.

About Wasabi Systems

Wasabi Systems provides software products and services that enable network appliances and embedded devices, including Wasabi Storage Builder, a turnkey solution to create iSCSI target arrays; Wasabi Certified NetBSD, a network OS for embedded OEMs based on GPL-free BSD Unix; and Wasabi Workbench, an Eclipse-based IDE designed for use with Wasabi Certified NetBSD. Additionally, the company offers GNU toolchain development services for both Linux and NetBSD. Founded in May 2000, Wasabi's investors include Himalaya Capital, Hudson Ventures, Intel Capital, and Newlight Associates. To learn more about Wasabi Systems, visit www.wasabisystems.com, call 757.248.9601, or contact the Company's headquarters at 500 E. Main Street, Suite 1520, Norfolk, Virginia 23510.

Source: Business Wire

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