iSCSI and FC Storage Arrays offer scalability to 384 TB.

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Based on ULTRASTOR® GEN4 storage platform, Model ES2000 is available in 6-port 1 GbE iSCSI and quad-port 16 Gbps Fiber Channel models. DXE™ hardware technology delivers accelerated performance at system level by reducing host resource utilization. Combining 3RU, 16-disk enclosure with enterprise-grade components, E2000 comes with SATA or SAS drive capacity options from 2–6 TB, offering up to 96 TB in single shelf with scalability to 384 TB. System supports both 3.5 in. and 2.5 in. disk drives.



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Enhance Technology Introduces New New Line of Affordable iSCSI Storage Arrays with 2X More Performance, Enhanced Features and a Lower Cost of Ownership



SANTA FE SPRINGS, California — Enhance Technology, Inc. today announced immediate availability of its ES2000 iSCSI and FC (Fibre Channel) storage solutions that integrate new hardware and improved software capabilities to their industry leading ULTRASTOR® Family of products. ES2000 delivers up to 2X more performance, 100% more capacity and greater efficiency than the previous ULTRASTOR® RS solutions. Based on the ULTRASTOR® GEN4 storage platform, the ES2000 includes DXE™ (performance optimization) hardware technology designed to deliver accelerated performance at the system level by reducing host resource utilization. The new ES2000 is now available in 6-port 1GbE iSCSI and quad-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel models.



The ES2000 series combines a high efficiency 3RU, 16 disk enclosure with enterprise-grade components for added reliability.  A new GEN4 storage controller provides 50% more processing power and adds hardware-based I/O acceleration to meet the demands of today’s mixed workload IT environments. ULTRASTOR® ES2000 is available with SATA or SAS drive capacity options from 2TB to 6TB - offering up to 96TB in a single shelf with scalability to 384TB. Support for both 3.5” and 2.5” disk drives in one system gives users the ability to customize the storage array to meet performance requirements within a set budget.



The ULTRASTOR® ES2000 offers a simple, low cost and flexible solution for small and medium business. ES2000 enables customers to deploy a high performance SAN that incorporates the simplicity of all ULTRASTOR® storage products with the highest level of reliability and service at an entry-level price.



ULTRASTOR ES2000 Highlights

The new ULTRASTOR® ES2000 exceeds previous entry-level solutions in power, efficiency, and flexibility. Technology highlights include:



• DXE™ GEN4 Platform: Accelerate mixed workloads with 50% processing more power, 100% more capacity and integrated data offload hardware for maximum performance.



• Leading Reliability: The ULTRASTOR ES2000 offers the highest level of reliability and scalability for mission critical, business applications.



• Simplified Management: ES2000 iSCSI storage arrays combine powerful administration with simplified system management. The intuitive ULTRASTOR® web based interface helps manage and monitor the system via a standard web browser. Receive real time system notifications through email without installing additional software.



• Lower Storage Costs: Available in a broad range of disk and SSD capacities, the ULTRASTOR ES2000 delivers the industry's lowest cost-per-terabyte. In addition, when deployed with ES2000JS JBOD expansion shelves – ideal for small and medium sized business applications such as virtualization, file servers, cloud computing and data backup.



About Enhance Technology, Inc.

Enhance Technology, Inc. is a recognized technology leader bringing high-quality storage products and solutions to the global marketplace under the brands ULTRASTOR, EnhanceRAID and PROAVIO. Enhance Technology offers a diverse range of primary and near-line storage solutions for virtualization, compliance, database, SaaS, medical imaging, disk-based backup, geophysical/geographical imaging and digital media production applications. To learn more about Enhance Technology’s ULTRASTOR brand of products, visit www.ultrastor.com.

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