ATTO Technology Announces the Industry's First and Only True Low Profile PCIe SCSI Host Adapter

Business Wire, August 8, 2006

AMHERST, N.Y. -- ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments is the only vendor that offers a low profile dual-channel host adapter utilizing Ultra320 SCSI and next-generation PCI Express (PCIe) technology. Offering throughput of up to 320 MB/sec. per channel for a combined speed of up to 640 MB/sec., the ATTO ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile SCSI host adapter is ideal for integration into enclosures where space is at a premium.

The high performance, low profile design is perfect for space constrained server environments of SME and SMB markets. Easy to deploy, manage and scale, the UL5D Low-Profile host adapter is the ideal solution for data-intensive environments such as 10-bit high definition video, transactional database applications, email servers and large server farms.

"ATTO Technology continues to set the standard for high performance SCSI adapters with the introduction of the only low-profile Ultra 320 PCIe SCSI host adapter and furthers ATTO's strategy of offering the most robust, comprehensive line of PCIe connectivity solutions. We will continue to deliver industry-leading solutions that meet our customers' performance expectations and aggressive time-to-market requirements," states Ed Tierney, director of marketing for ATTO.

The ATTO ExpressPCI UL5D Low Profile SCSI Host Adapter combines x4 PCI Express technology and Ultra320 speeds for high performance server environments and applications such as high definition video. PCI Express is a low-cost, highly scalable serial technology that delivers added performance by increasing the I/O capacity while eliminating bus contention. This allows for faster and more efficient performance with reduced I/O bottlenecks. The ExpressPCI UL5D incorporates ATTO's exclusive ADS(TM) Technology which moves large blocks of data faster and more efficiently on the PCI bus than any other host adapter on the market.

The UL5D Low-Profile host adapter is backward compatible with legacy SCSI devices and is an ideal fit for data intensive environments best suited for Enterprise servers and high-end workstations running high-volume, mission-critical applications such as messaging and databases. Because of its next-generation technology, the UL5D will provide more options for performance enhancements over PCI and PCI-X, and will leverage existing investments in legacy technology.

About ATTO Technology, Inc.

ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO's vision is to provide a wide range of end-to-end solutions to help customers better store, manage and deliver their data. With a focus toward markets that require higher performance, ATTO manufactures products in the categories of host adapters, appliances, and management software. ATTO solutions are based on providing a high level of connectivity to all storage interfaces including SCSI, SATA, iSCSI, NDMP, SAS and Fibre Channel. ATTO distributes its products worldwide directly to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, VARs and authorized distributors.

Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. world headquarters, at: 155 CrossPoint Parkway, Amherst, New York 14068; Phone: (716) 691-1999; Fax: (716) 691-9353; Website: attotech.com.

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