NetCom USA Announces New Data Storage Systems; Introduces the NR6 Family of Products with RAID 6 Support

Business Wire, June 9, 2008

Available with External PCI or eSATA Interfaces, Devices Provide Fast Data Transfer Rates at a Value

* Large Capacities up to 8 TB

* Available with External PCI or eSATA Host Interfaces

* Fast Data Transfer Rates up To 400 MB/sec

* Cross Platform Compatibility: PC, Mac and Linux

* Dual "Hot-Swappable" Power Supplies

* Provides Safe, Economical Storage Expansion for Networks

* Removable and Lockable Drive Trays for Added Security

IRVINE, Calif. -- NetCom USA, a value leader in data storage solutions, today announced the availability of the NR6 family of RAID storage systems. Available in capacities of 2, 4 and 8 TBs with data transfer speeds up to 400 MB/sec, NR6 storage systems are a fast, reliable solution for storage of mission critical data. NetCom USA's NR6 family of storage products is ideal for increasing network storage, storing digital video/audio projects and nearline backup.

"Businesses are generating more data than ever before, and require fast, continuous access to their information," said William Long, chief technical officer at NetCom USA. "Our new NR6 family of storage systems allows fast storage of important information including e-mails, accounting reports, marketing assets, engineering projects and creative productions - quickly and safely - while remaining cost-effective."

NetCom USA provides proven RAID technology for data protection that secures information and leverages the company's state-of-the-art throughput - providing ultra fast access to data allowing increased productivity.

The NR6 family of storage systems:

- Support RAID levels 0, 5, 6 and 10 for maximum performance and data protection

- Protect important data from unexpected drive and component failures

- Allow easy installation (often completed in just minutes)

- Support Windows[R], Linux[R] and Macintosh[R] operating systems

Specifications include:

- Certifications: UL, CUL, CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant

- Power consumption: 600W max. (240W Typ.)

- Cooling: 4 Internal fans (2 fixed, 2 replaceable)

- Mean Time Between Failures: approx. 100,000 hours

- Acoustic: < 48 dB

- Housed in compact 8-bay, 2U Rackmount chassis

Price and Availability

List pricing for the NR6 starts as low as $4,649. The NR6 is currently shipping in capacities up to 8 TB. More information is available, toll free, at 877-434-0103 (USA); via e-mail at sales@NetComUSA.com; or on the Web at http://www.NetComUSA.com. All NR6 storage systems are backed by a standard one-year warranty (extended warranties are available).

About NetCom USA

With headquarters in Irvine, California, NetCom USA has maintained its position as one of the industry's leading manufacturers of data storage systems and computer peripheral products through strategic and creative alliances with top manufacturers, global partnerships with valued customers, and an unrelenting pursuit of quality and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1994, NetCom USA has continued a sharp focus on offering the latest in peripheral technology specializing in storage products for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.

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