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<p>TORRANCE, CA - June 5, 2007 - MicroNet Technology, an innovator in storage<br />
solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs), today introduced the<br />
Platinum RAID Pro, a multi-terabyte eSATA RAID solution that transcends the<br />
capacity limitations of SATA disk arrays and the performance bottlenecks of<br />
USB and FireWire storage with a compact transportable unit that provides<br />
simplicity and ease-of-use, allowing SMB users to focus on their business<br />
and not on data storage.</p>
<p>MicroNet's new 5 terabyte Platinum RAID Pro combines the highest capacity<br />
of any eSATA disk array on the market with a new performance-focused design<br />
built around a 64-bit Intel XScale processor to accelerate I/O throughput,<br />
and eSATA connectivity that provides more data bandwidth and eliminates the<br />
performance penalties of USB and FireWire bridging. Designed for small and<br />
medium businesses who need high-capacity and high-performance storage but<br />
not high-complexity storage, the Platinum RAID Pro delivers extraordinary<br />
ease-of-use. It is completely operating system independent and requires no<br />
drivers to be installed. The unit is factory-configured for RAID 5 so users<br />
can simply plug it in and immediately enjoy the benefits of huge capacity<br />
expansion and parity RAID data protection.</p>
<p>The capacity breakthrough achieved by MicroNet is the result of design<br />
innovations in the eSATA host bus adapter and RAID controller to eliminate<br />
the 2 terabyte volume size limitation that restricts the available capacity<br />
of alternative eSATA-based disk arrays, allowing customers to access the<br />
full 5 TB capacity potential of the Platinum RAID Pro. To take advantage of<br />
this unprecedented capacity, host computers must be running a modern<br />
operating system, including Windows Server 2003 and above, Windows Vista,<br />
recent Linux releases and Mac OS X, that is not burdened with older ATA<br />
address limitations.</p>
<p>"Because of the growing storage demands present in the SMB space, more<br />
customers are seeking greater capacity at affordable price points," said<br />
Behzad Eshghieh, CEO of MicroNet. "Specifically, organizations with<br />
storage-intensive digital media applications with a need for ready-to-use<br />
solutions to protect, transport and secure their irreplaceable files. The<br />
Platinum RAID Pro was created to meet the mammoth capacity and performance<br />
demands of these customers while maintaining MicroNet's reputation for<br />
storage products that are simple to install, manage and scale."</p>
<p>At the heart of the Platinum RAID Pro is the 64-bit Intel processor matched<br />
with 128 MB of error-correcting cache, providing the robust performance to<br />
easily handle the most intensive SMB RAID applications, including digital<br />
video, HD audio, digital imaging and streaming backup. Five 3 Gbps SATA-2<br />
drives can be configured for RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1 and JBOD operation. eSATA<br />
connectivity ensures that users can quickly address the mammoth available<br />
capacity, providing more than a 200 percent raw data rate improvement<br />
compared to FireWire- and USB-based external storage solutions. Performance<br />
is further improved with the pure SATA environment that bypasses the<br />
throughput hits imposed by having to convert SATA drive protocols to<br />
FireWire and USB signals.</p>
<p>The Platinum RAID Pro enclosure is a durable yet lightweight aluminum and<br />
Plexiglas design that includes a built-in handle to enhance portability. In<br />
addition to standard primary storage applications for SMBs, the convenient<br />
enclosure design makes the unit ideal for a variety of applications,<br />
including backup of multiple departmental systems and distribution of<br />
high-capacity digital content across multiple locations.</p>
<p>Price and Availability</p>
<p>MicroNet's Platinum RAID Pro is currently available with pricing starting<br />
at $2349 for a 2.5 terabyte array, $2999 for a 3.75 TB configuration and<br />
$4499 for the high-end 5TB model. Customers can configure the array with<br />
appropriate eSATA HBA based on their host system requirements, either a<br />
two-port PCI-E HBA or a four-port PCI-X adapter.</p>
<p>About MicroNet Technology<br />
Based in Torrance, California, MicroNet Technology develops an<br />
award-winning line of data storage solutions for creative professionals and<br />
IT managers. From the affordable Platinum Series of desktop products<br />
through enterprise-wide Storage Area Networks, MicroNet Technology<br />
continues to lead the industry in quality, performance and value.<br />
MicroNet's award-winning storage solutions include SANcube FireWire Storage<br />
Area Networks, Omega Enterprise storage and SAN solutions, miniMate and the<br />
Platinum family of personal storage. For product and reseller information,<br />
contact MicroNet Technology, at phone: 310-320-7272, fax: 310-328-0202, or<br />
on the World Wide Web at <a href="http://www.micronet.com" title="www.micronet.com">www.micronet.com</a></p>
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