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Addonics Converters Turn Common Storage Devices
into High-Speed SCSI Drives
-- Addonics also Announces Ultra 160 SCSI PCI Host Controller
SAN JOSE, CA (October 2, 2002) - Addonics Technologies today announced
a pair of SCSI solutions, which convert common ATAPI devices and
IDE hard drives to high-speed SCSI devices on all Windows, Macintosh,
and Linux-based computers.
Addonics also announced its Addonics SCSI LVD160 controller --
a high performance single channel Ultra160 SCSI PCI host controller
with 160MB/sec. data throughput.
The Addonics ATAPI to SCSI and IDE to SCSI converters make high-speed
SCSI throughput affordable for any system. Users having difficulty
sourcing SCSI storage devices or reluctant to invest in higher-priced
SCSI drives can convert common ATAPI and IDE devices to SCSI drives.
With the Addonics ATAPI to SCSI converter low-cost ATAPI devices
such as DVD-R/RW, CDRW, DVD, CD-ROM, ZIP or Magneto Optical (MO)
drives immediately become a SCSI device. There are no drivers to
install and the converter works with any operating system. The converter
also supports SCSI performance up to the Ultra LVD80 SCSI standard,
ensures maximum performance of the fastest ATAPI drive as well as
minimizing any impact on the performance of other devices in the
SCSI chain.
Conversion is simple. Users merely attach the Addonics converter
to the back of any ATAPI device. Attach the power cable to the converter
and ATAPI device and then attach the SCSI cable to the converter
to achieve SCSI throughput in three quick steps.
The Addonics IDE to SCSI converter is similar to the ATAPI to SCSI
Converter but converts low-cost IDE drives to SCSI drives.
Both converters are compatible with DOS, Windows 95, 98SE, Me,
2000, XP, NT, Linux and Macintosh and support all SCSI standards
up to LVD160 with selectable SCSI IDs from 0-15. List price of the
ATAPI to SCSI Converter is $109 and $99 for the IDE to SCSI converter.
Addonics SCSI LVD160 Controller - Speed and Value for Desktop Systems
and File Servers
The new Addonics SCSI LVD 160 is a single channel Ultra160 SCSI
PCI host controller that supports PCI 32-bit bus master transfer
and full PCI enhanced data transfer commands to ensure reliable
and fast data transfer rate of 160MB/sec.
When combined with Addonics' ATAPI/IDE to SCSI Converters users
can build a cost-effective solution for adding up to 15 SCSI devices
to workstations or file severs that require uncompromising storage
performance.
The Addonics SCSI LVD 160 features a built-in 32-bit RISC SCSI
engine with support for SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI-3, Ultra SCSI, Ultra2
SCSI and Ultra160 SCSI. Operating system support includes Windows
98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, and Linux. The device supports flash BIOS
upgrades.
List price of the Addonics SCSI LVD 160 Controller is $169, which
includes a 26-inch LVD160 certified connecting cable with three
connectors, LVD160 terminator, and user guide.
Addonics products are available through major catalog companies,
resellers, VARs and distributors, including StorageUSA.com, Amazon.com,
PC Connection, CDW, Buy.com, Insight, Ingram Micro, and Ma Lab.
Addonics Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a
broad line of external storage products. Addonics is headquartered
at 1918 Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, Phone: (408)573-8580. Visit
Addonics at www.addonics.com
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