Storage Computer in bid for the Linux NAS market; first network attached storage software available at no cost - CyberNAS RED

Storage Computer Corporation (AMEX:SOS) (www.storage.com), a provider of high-performance storage and data management systems, has announced availability of CyberNAS RED, a core performance Network Attached Storage platform at no cost.

"With the introduction of a Linux-based, high-performance, NAS kernel OS for free download, Storage Computer has succeeded in giving customers what they need: a modular and open NAS engine that can be customized and enhanced at additional cost only after the customer has evaluated his needs," stated Jon William Toigo, CEO of Toigo Partners International, a prominent industry consultancy. "I hope that Storage Computer's approach resonates and starts an industry trend that will benefit consumers tremendously. I expect that it will be welcome technology for the Linux community who are looking for open, inexpensive ways to increase capacity allocation efficiency and to improve storage performance in their operating environments."

CyberNAS RED runs on RedHat Linux operating systems and can be downloaded at no cost from www.storage.com/nasred. "We have had exceptional positive feedback on all our CyberNAS installations to date," stated Todd Viegut, Vice President of Marketing. "We expect the Linux community, with CyberNAS RED downloads installed, to provide a natural reference and installed base for future sales of the full featured CyberNAS Version 2.2 solutions. CyberNAS RED is of real value to those organizations seeking a performance NAS core functionality with CIFS and NFS file management."

For those corporations who have adopted RedHat-Linux based operating systems and require additional advanced commercial features, such as snapshot, embedded RAID management and alerts, upgrades to the CyberNAS Version 2.2 software are available and are also offered through VAR and Systems Integrator channels who can provide integrated solutions, installation, training, and application support.

"The introduction of a proven NAS product, running on a Linux platform at no cost, should be extremely appealing to the RedHat community," stated John Webster of Data Mobility Group. "This is a bold and subversive move that brings roll-your-own NAS to market and will help Storage Computer regain market visibility and sales opportunities."

Storage Computer Corporation (AMEX:SOS--News), delivers high performance storage management solutions, develops and manufactures software-driven, multi-host storage solutions for powering advanced business applications. Based on open system commodity hardware components and architectures, Storage Computer's high-bandwidth storage technologies supports a great variety of applications, including advanced database activities, interactive multi-media, multi-cast video content, medical imaging and more.

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