Quantum Introduces New Enterprise-Class Scalar i6000 Tape Library for Long-Term Archive and Data Retention

SAN JOSE, CA, Apr 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM), the leading global specialist in backup,
recovery and archive, today announced a new enterprise tape library
uniquely designed to meet the challenges of high data growth while
facilitating tape consolidation in tiered storage environments. Quantum's
Scalar i6000 provides a significant increase in capacity, high
availability and enhanced security over the previous generation of its
market-leading enterprise library. The Scalar i6000 also incorporates the
company's next-generation iLayer software with new innovative archiving
capabilities and management benefits. This combination of enhanced
capabilities and intelligence builds upon Quantum's position as a
worldwide leader in tape automation, providing enterprise customers with
a long-term archive and data retention solution optimized for the
evolving role of tape in data protection.

In addition to launching the Scalar i6000, Quantum also released today
version 4.0 of its Quantum Vision(TM) software, which supports a tiered
storage strategy by enhancing centralized monitoring and reporting of
Quantum's Scalar tape libraries and DXi(TM)-Series disk-based backup and
deduplication products.

"As a result of regulatory compliance, litigation risks and a mix of
other internal initiatives, roughly 85 percent of all storage
infrastructure deployments today use tape as part of their recovery
architecture," said Dave Russell, vice president for Storage Technologies
and Strategies at Gartner. "Estimates show that the average annual growth
rate of data is 60 percent, so managing this data growth continues to be
a top priority for IT. Tape is still the best solution for long-term data
retention due to its low total cost of ownership over a multi-year
timeframe."

Scalar i6000
At the core of Quantum's Scalar(R) i6000 is its
next-generation iLayer(TM) management software. This includes a new
iLayer Media Data Integrity Analysis (MeDIA) feature that proactively
scans archived cartridges to detect potential media problems so they can
be addressed, thereby maintaining data integrity. It provides three
levels of media scanning and runs in the background to not impact
operations. The Scalar i6000's integrated iLayer software also offers
intelligent monitoring and management to save administrators time and
improve system reliability. Its proactive monitoring and advanced
diagnostics provide system administrators with up to 75 percent in time
savings compared to other tape libraries.

Based on the industry-proven architecture of Quantum's Scalar i2000, the
enterprise-class Scalar i6000 dramatically scales up to 12 modules
holding over 5,300 cartridges and storing up to 16 PB of data. Combined
with the greater capacity and performance improvements from the
incorporation of LTO-5 tape drives, the Scalar i6000 saves significant
floor space and lowers power and cooling costs. The Scalar i6000 can
efficiently and cost-effectively accommodate a user's data storage growth
non-disruptively with capacity-on-demand (COD) and eases tape library
management by increasing cartridge import/export capacity and adding bulk
load capabilities. Additionally, Quantum's new tape library is backwards
compatible for existing Scalar i2000 library customers who want to take
advantage of new Scalar i6000 features.

Quantum's Scalar i6000 also provides new high availability features to
reduce downtime. New control and data path failover features enable the
tape library or drive to switch to a redundant path and continue
operating. These features enable the Scalar i6000 to overcome network
degradation and failures that would normally cause jobs to fail.

Addressing data security concerns, Quantum has added media security
notification to its iLayer software to help prevent unauthorized media
removal. To further keep data secure -- even when stored offsite -- the
Scalar(R) i6000 not only supports LTO encryption and WORM (write once,
read many) but also Scalar Key Manager, a high-availability key
management tool that can be seamlessly integrated into existing backup
environments. Scalar Key Manager enables customers to easily comply with
state and federal regulations and safeguard against the increasingly
costly and reputation-damaging data breaches associated with stolen or
lost tapes.

"The role of tape is evolving, driving the need for capabilities that
enable libraries to be more effective gateways for tiered data retention,
both nearline and offline," said Janae Lee, senior vice president of
Marketing for Quantum. "Intelligent tape libraries must play a stronger
supporting role in long-term media integrity, administrative efficiency
and security of data at rest. Because we offer a comprehensive set of
data protection solutions, we are uniquely positioned to understand the
value of tape as part of a tiered storage architecture that can
effectively manage tremendous data growth. The addition of the Scalar
i6000 to the Scalar iLayer(TM) family further demonstrates our commitment
to innovation in this segment."

Quantum's Scalar i6000 represents the latest addition to the Scalar
family of tape libraries that addresses data protection needs from
small-to-midsized companies to organizations that require highly scalable
enterprise-class libraries. According to surveys conducted by an
independent third-party research group, 97 percent of IT organizations
reported that they are satisfied or better with their Quantum Scalar tape
library, and 99 percent would recommend it to other IT departments.

Quantum Vision 4.0
Further demonstrating the company's tiered storage
leadership, today's announcement of Quantum Vision(TM) 4.0 provides
customers with expanded monitoring, more granular and customizable
reporting, and improved alerting and troubleshooting mechanisms as part
of Quantum's centralized backup management software. Additionally, it
gives system administrators greater visibility into performance levels,
replication and capacity details to enable more informed decisions.

The Scalar(R) i6000 tape library will ship later this quarter. Quantum
Vision(TM) 4.0 is shipping now. Both products are available to purchase
through Quantum and its worldwide channel and distribution partners.

Complete descriptions of the Scalar i6000 tape library and Quantum Vision
4.0 can be found at
http://www.quantum.com/Products/TapeLibraries/Scalari6000/Index.aspx and
http://www.quantum.com/Products/Software/QuantumVision/Index.aspx,
respectively.

About Quantum
Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) is the leading global storage
company specializing in backup, recovery and archive. Combining focused
expertise, customer-driven innovation, and platform independence, Quantum
provides a comprehensive, integrated range of disk, tape, and software
solutions supported by a world-class sales and service organization. This
includes the DXi(TM)-Series, the first disk backup solutions to extend
the power of data deduplication and replication across the distributed
enterprise. As a long-standing and trusted partner, the company works
closely with a broad network of resellers, OEMs and other suppliers to
meet customers' evolving data protection needs. Quantum Corp., 1650
Technology Drive, Suite 800, San Jose, CA 95110, (408) 944-4000,
www.quantum.com.

Quantum, the Quantum logo and Scalar are registered trademarks of Quantum
Corporation and its affiliates. DXi, iLayer and Quantum Vision are
trademarks of Quantum Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.

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but without limitation, statements relating to 1) customer benefits and
value to customers from using the Scalar i6000 tape libraries and the
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Contact:
Alice Borda
Public Relations
Quantum Corp.
(408) 944-6727
alice.borda@quantum.com

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