SANTA CLARA, Calif. - (May 20, 2002) - Solid Data Systems today introduced two new solid-state disk products designed to meet a growing need by wireless/telecom carriers, financial services providers and other enterprises that demand more out of their IT infrastructures with limited budgets. Developed for workgroups and enterprise data centers, the new products will boost server performance by 2 to 10 times in transaction-intensive applications - at a price comparable to the cost of a midrange server memory upgrade.
As electronic commerce is increasingly handled at transaction and messaging aggregation points on global networks, workloads have moved from mainframes to Unix and Windows 2000 servers that are not optimized for high volume transaction processing and messaging. Applications such as online trading, database batch processing, messaging middleware, wireless messaging, as well as a host of mobile-value added services, all require real-time or near real-time response. Based on solid-state disk (SSD) technology, Solid Data's solid-state disk technology not only boosts the transaction performance of general-purpose servers several times over, but also protects critical data in the event of a server crash or power outage.
"High-volume messaging and transaction-processing applications are usually performance bottlenecked at the disk storage system. Solid-state disk solves this important and growing computing and communication problem," said Robert Gray, analyst with IDC. "By bringing SSD prices into alignment with midrange server memory pricing, Solid Data is helping to broaden and accelerate the adoption of solid-state disk solutions as an important part of the infrastructure."
Merrill Lynch projects that by 2005, worldwide wireless message traffic will exceed 400 billion messages per month as customers use their mobile devices to access new wireless services. Likewise, rapid growth in online trading, emerging technologies, disintermediation and shorter settlement cycles are forcing the financial services industry to handle increased volume and shorter processing cycles. The Securities Industry Association (SIA) reports that the average number of stock trades grew from 150 million transactions per day in 1995 to 350 million in 1999 - a trend that continues unabated, in transactions and total volume.
"We have proven that Solid Data's e-100L workgroup and model 900 Data Center solid-state disk products will reduce server count by increasing efficiency when solid-state disk is deployed as a key infrastructure element at wireless telecom, financial service providers, and other enterprises," said Wade Tuma, CEO of Solid Data. "By incorporating higher-density memory technology, we have now packaged and priced our new products to cost-effectively achieve even broader adoption at both the workgroup and data center levels."
E-100L for the Workgroup
The e-100L is available in fixed capacities of 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB with single
SCSI port, patented error detection and correction (EDAC), built-in UPS and
one-year return-to-factory warranty. The e-100L is ideal for speeding compile
times in software engineering applications, boosting SQL database performance
and enhancing e-mail server message handling capacity in small to mid-size
enterprises and service providers.
Model 900 for the Data Center
The model 900 is available in 4GB increments up to 20GB and includes dual SCSI
ports for mirrored or clustered environments. Other high availability features
include patented EDAC, dual AC line cords, redundant power supplies, built-in
UPS, hot-swappable data retention hard drive and Solid Data's Remote Monitoring
and Reporting (RMR™) feature. RMR supports SNMP for traps and monitoring with
packages such as CA Unicenter, HP OpenView and IBM Tivoli. RMR also supports a
password-protected Web browser interface for anytime, anywhere remote monitoring
and diagnostics. On-site service plans are available to meet a wide range of
enterprise support requirements.
Price and Availability
The U.S. list price of the e-100L for 1GB, 2GB and 4GB versions is $7,500,
$10,500, and $17,000 respectively. The e-100L is available immediately from
Solid Data and select resellers. The U.S. list price for the model 900 equipped
with 4GB memory is $36,900. Memory may be added in 4GB increments at $3,000
per GB. On-site service plans for the model 900 are quoted based on response-time
requirements, unit capacity and number of units covered. The model 900 may be
ordered now for shipment beginning in July.
About Solid Data Systems
Solid Data Systems is the leading global provider of solid-state storage systems
that multiply the throughput of business-critical, transaction-intensive
applications. Solid Data's products are based on solid-state memory technology
and are designed to provide near-instant access to data storage. These compact,
rack-mount systems combine the speed of main memory with the persistence
(non-volatility) of external disk storage - enabling enterprises to multiply the
transaction performance of general-purpose systems, reduce complexity, and scale
their infrastructures cost effectively. Customers include global telecommunications
equipment integrators and financial service providers. Visit Solid Data on the web
at www.soliddata.com.
Notes:
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that involve risks and uncertainties.
The Solid Data logo is a registered trademark in the United States. ZLT and RMR are trademarks of Solid Data. All other brands, or products are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Solid Data disclaims any proprietary interest in the trademarks of others.
Except as stated in the Solid Data Terms and Conditions, Solid Data assumes no liability regarding its products and Solid Data disclaims any express or implied warranties related to the sale or use of its products. Solid Data is dedicated to constant product improvement; therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice. Some of the described features and capabilities may be sold and priced separately. Some functions are dependent upon services available from third parties and may not work in all service areas.
Media Contact:
| Jerry Martuscelli |
| Solid Data Systems +1 408-845-5794 |
| jmartuscelli@soliddata.com |