Adaptec Launches New Release of Its Award-Winning Operating System for Snap Servers  

The enhanced version of GuardianOS features the Data Migration Utility, which allows businesses to easily transfer data from any system supporting the CIFS or NFS protocols to a Snap Server. By ensuring that all file and folder permissions remain intact, and verifying that the transfer was performed correctly, businesses get the assurance that their data has been completely and correctly transferred to the Snap Server.

"Adaptec has made it easy and safe to migrate information from expensive network attached storage (NAS) and dated file servers to new Snap Servers," said Steve Terlizzi, vice president and general manager of the Storage Solutions Group at Adaptec. "Copy utilities are not reliable enough to handle large data transfers and it can take weeks or months to get all the permissions right after data is moved. Our new Data Migration Utility takes all of that pain away."

Powered by GuardianOS v4.4, Snap Servers deliver a comprehensive range of storage systems that run value-added software applications, including distributed management, replication, and backup and restore for desktops, notebooks, and servers, in order to meet the needs of distributed enterprises. From remote locations with Snap Server 110, 210 or 410 systems to the central office with its Snap Server 520 and 650, the product family was designed to provide a flexible and cost-effective solution for a storage strategy that spans multiple sites. With the new Data Migration Utility, businesses can now easily move data to a Snap Server storage infrastructure.

GuardianOS v4.4 Highlights

The GuardianOS v. 4.4 provides several new features and enhancements including:

-- Data Migration Utility: GuardianOS can easily and reliably copy or
move large amounts of data, including security permissions, from any
computer supporting CIFS or NFS to a Snap Server. The GuardianOS Data
Migration Utility ensures that all data and security permissions remain
intact and accessible during transfer and then displays an easy-to-read
report of file and folder names to document that all data was successfully
moved.

-- USB print server and tape drive support: GuardianOS enables Windows,
Linux, UNIX, and Macintosh computers to use shared USB printers connected
to a Snap Server. Businesses can easily perform disk-to-disk-to-tape
(D2D2T) or other archiving strategies with new USB tape drive support and
integrated BakBone NetVault data protection software.

-- Enhanced iSCSI support: GuardianOS takes advantage of extended iSCSI
support, including support for up to 255 LUNs, and spec-compliant IQN
names.

-- Enhanced disaster recovery: GuardianOS now backs up and restores Snap
Enterprise Data Replicator (Snap EDR) Management Console settings, enabling
quicker data recovery in case of disaster.

-- Command-line Interface. Administer Snap Servers with pre-written
scripts, or manually through a command-line interface.


Pricing and Availability

GuardianOS v4.4 is currently available for upgrade on all GuardianOS Snap Server models. Existing Snap Server customers with a previous release of GuardianOS and an Extended Care Plus, Bronze, Silver, or Gold service plan may upgrade to the 4.4 version for free from the Snap Server website at www.snapserver.com/services. Other Snap Server owners may purchase a service contract starting at $199 MSRP per Snap Server by calling 1-888-343-7627 and then upgrade to the new version for free. For more information, go to www.snapserver.com.

About Adaptec

Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) provides trusted storage solutions that reliably move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content. Adaptec's software and hardware-based solutions are delivered through leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and channel partners to provide storage connectivity, data protection, and networked storage to enterprises, government organizations, medium and small businesses worldwide. More information is available at www.adaptec.com.