CRU-DataPort's New SAS/SATA Storage Enclosures Offer IT Managers Cost-Effective and Flexible Data Backup Solutions

VANCOUVER, WA, Aug 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
CRU-DataPort, a global leader in data security and data mobility
solutions, announces the release of several new high-speed, high-capacity

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)/Serial ATA (SATA) desktop and desk-side storage
enclosures, ideal for professional or personal uses such as Disk-2-Disk
Data Backup and Disaster Recovery.

Available in professional quality 2 and 4 drive bay models, customers
choose between DataPort(R) 10, Data Express(R) DX115 or Data Express
DE110 rugged removable drive carriers. Each drive carrier supports any
capacity 3.5" SAS or SATA hard drive and supports RAID configurations,
including RAID0 for pro A/V editing, RAID5 for business database
reliability and JBOD. Other applications include offsite disaster recovery
and massive data portability.

"SAS is compatible with SATA, which enable users, such as IT managers, to
combine high-performance (SAS) and high-capacity (SATA) storage
applications, allowing them to choose the most cost-effective solution for
their needs," says Bob Bentley, Senior Electrical Engineer for
CRU-DataPort.

"SATA drives can communicate over the same SAS hardware giving the
customer a choice. For instance, our Dual Port SAS enclosures support 24/7
high-availability systems such as web server appliances, while routine
backups can be offloaded to higher capacity, lower cost per GB SATA
drives. This flexibility also enables migration to more space saving and
energy efficient solutions."

"In addition to flexibility, another key advantage is speed. SAS and SATA
both provide max transfer rates of up to 3Gb/s, but with SAS full duplex
architecture you get simultaneous bi-directional data and command
transfers, providing effective bandwidth of 6Gb/s. Therefore, CRU's new 4
Bay enclosure, featuring a unique 4-Port host connector, can provide a
speedy 24Gb/s aggregate throughput," said Bentley.

Hard drives can overheat so cooling has always been a key element in
DataPort design. Each new CRU SAS/SATA enclosure features low-noise
cooling fans assigned to every removable drive and a large rear exhaust
fan for overall ventilation.

All drives connect to the host via a single 1 meter, InfiniBand Multilane
4x SAS/SATA cable, sold separately. If a host connection isn't available,
CRU offers Host Adapter kits, which include an SFF-8470 PCI Host Adapter
bracket and internal SATA Data cables. For more information, visit
www.CRU-DataPort.com.

About CRU-DataPort - CRU-DataPort is a pioneer in data security and data
mobility devices. DataPort(R), Data Express(R) and RhinoJR(R) brands of
removable hard drive enclosures are the de facto standard for physical
data security and safe data transporting in government, education and
business markets. CRU products, now including WiebeTech data storage and
forensics products, are widely used in media rich data environments
including A/V production, digital cinema, video security capture, D2D
backup and archiving applications. Backed by the industry's leading
warranties and connector ratings, CRU-DataPort products are available
through major distributors, PC manufacturers, specialty system builders
and resellers throughout the world.

PRESS CONTACT:
Jon Johnson
CRU-DataPort
360/816-1740
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