LapiStor introduces a new, cost-effective range of Serial ATA, high-density, RAID storage systems14 December 2005
LapiStor Ltd - a specialist designer and manufacturer of high-performance and cost-effective data storage solutions - today extended its Valueline range of products – launching the DiscPacâ 5316.
This latest addition to the LapiStor family of products features 16 Serial-ATA drive bays, with eight Terabytes of storage capacity, in a compact 3U enclosure. It also offers multiple-host configuration options, such as dual Ultra 320 SCSI and dual Fibre Channel 2Gbit host connections, providing RAID level 6 protection.
“The DiscPacâ 5316 is part of the Valueline 5000 Series, offering a low-cost, high-density RAID solution with maximum flexibility and scalability.” said Tony Howard, Managing Director of LapiStor. “With the price point and the RAID6 functionality, we envisage particularly strong demand for this product from SMEs – and for a range of applications including post-production and CCTV.”
”We recognise that many of our customers do not have the time and facilities to devote to installing, monitoring and operating RAID systems on a frequent basis and we have therefore designed this series of products with a heavy emphasis on making it as simple as possible to use. For example, an embedded web-based GUI interface is among its distinctive features, easing the task of IT staff.”
Featuring S-ATA II, on the drive side, and Ultra 320 SCSI or 2Gbit Fibre Channel interface, on the host side, other members of the 5000 Series include the 4 drive 1U and 12 drive 2U.
The 5000 Series provides RAID level 0, 1, 3, 5 and 6 protection. Each product in the series also provides powerful performance.
For ease of installation, operation and maintenance, modular, hot-swappable active components are incorporated to minimise the possibility of downtime. The use of dual host channels further minimises the risks of downtime. In addition, hot swap cooling fan modules guard the product from overheating and hot swap redundant power supply units ensure steady operation of the system.
The controller supports up to 1GB cache memory. It also features a 64-bit Risc processor with both level one and 256KB of level two internal cache, an Ethernet LAN port and two RS232 ports for out-of-band management. Within the firmware, safety features include intelligent drive handling, auto cache flush and auto shutdown to protect subsystem data.
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About LapiStor
With a strong international outlook, LapiStor is a UK based company that
specialises in data storage solutions for markets worldwide.
Recognised for its comprehensive capability, the company has extensive technical design and support skills - as well as dedicated ISO9001 manufacturing facilities - which enable it to provide reliable storage solutions - based on specialist expertise. A member of SNIA Europe, LapiStor is widely respected for the design, development, manufacture and support of high-performance, cost-effective storage solutions.
Time to market and the fast introduction of new technologies is a hallmark of the company’s approach, and its after-sales support includes installation and a range of on-site services and maintenance.
In addition to its expert, in-house design and development capability, the company’s distinguishing features also include a flexibility that enables it to undertake small-batch production for individual customer designs and features and to provide customers with an outstanding service across all European Time Zones.
Its products are used not only in IT departments and networks, but also in
specialist roles, including CCTV, Telecommunications, ISPs, Seismic
recording, and Voice recording.
LapiStor designs and builds its own branded solutions, which include the
DiscPacTM and DataPacTM ranges of products. In addition, as a bespoke
sub-contractor, LapiStor, also, designs and builds data storage solutions
for OEMs, Value Added Integrators and Solution Providers. The company offers full customer branding of the product, including packaging, manuals, logos and GUI. An important area of activity within the company is the provision of engineering services to OEM and other customers in the design of their own RAID solutions.
Founded in 1999, the company has built up a strong balance sheet over the years. Its high-quality, storage units are designed and assembled in its own ISO9001 certified factory in Yorkshire and the company has regional sales offices in the UK, USA and Israel. Technical Support Services are based in the UK & USA.
LapiStor Ltd, New Works, New Line, Greengates, Bradford BD10 9AP, United Kingdom.
Tel 01274 610800; Fax 01274 610888
Email: sales@lapistor.com
Website: www.lapistor.com
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Press enquiries for LapiStor:
Paul Calderwood
Kingswood Marketing & Public Relations
Park House,45 Pampisford Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2NJ United Kingdom.
Tel No 020 8763 2241; Fax No 020 8763 2245; Mobile 07785 316337
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