Disk Arrays deliver desktop data storage solution.

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Elegant E Series, comprised of external Serial ATA (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) disk arrays, utilizes multi-lane and eSATA I/O technologies. Available in 4- or 8-port configurations with built-in backplanes, products deliver sustained data rates in excess of 220 MBps (4-disk models) and 500 MBps (8-disk models). Elegant E8 eSATA has 2 x 4 port controllers, and all models feature individual HDD drives key locks and hot swappable components.



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Enhance Technology Unveils Elegant E Series Desktop Storage



Multi I/O Technology Offers Fibre Channel Speed at SATA Prices

(Santa Fe Springs, CA - September 25, 2006) Enhance Technology, a pioneer and leader in hybrid I/O technologies and storage systems to the digital media industry, has just announced the latest performance breakthrough of the Elegant E Series line of professional external SATA & SAS disk arrays, the most powerful storage solution for desktop applications delivering speed in excess of 500MB/sec in a recent storage benchmark. Including the industry's latest multi-lane and eSATA I/O technologies, the Elegant E Series further expands Enhance Technology's position as a leading provider of high performance storage solution for IT managers, content creators, and SOHO users.

The Elegant E Series deliver sustained data rates in excess of 220MB/s on the 4-disk models and over 500MB/s on the 8-disk models. Elegant E8 eSATA is "Smoking fast with 2 x 4 port controllers" said Brian Gorne, CEO of Motion Media LLC. "Enhance Technology's Elegant E Series delivers a powerful, affordable, high performance, easy to use and manage desktop storage system for both Mac OS and PC. E Series offers fibre channel speed at SATA prices" said Daniel Tai, Chief Technology Officer, Enhance Technology, Inc.

The E Series is the first desktop disk array line with eSATA and the new generation Multi-lane host connectivity capable of supporting both Serial ATA I/II and Serial Attached SCSI drives offering a solid upgrade path from high capacity SATA to high reliability SAS and allowing multiple disk configuration and superior airflow results in a ultra-quiet operation and more efficient use of energy. By combining the latest I/O technologies and innovative product designs, E Series delivers the industry's lowest total cost of ownership in desktop storage arrays and far exceeds a broad range of budget, capacity and performance requirements for customers.

Available in 4 or 8-port configurations with built-in backplanes that utilize the emergence of either Serial Attached SCSI or Serial ATA 3Gbp/s technologies, aluminum polished construction, individual HDD drives key locks, LED indicators on the door and hot swappable components, such as, fans & HDD trays, empower the E Series to be the coolest storage subsystem on the market. Elegant E Series is the ideal storage solution for demanding professional audio/video editing, post production, medical imaging, security surveillance, industrial and server computing, personal gaming, R & D facility as well as storage consolidation for business, government, health care and education.

Pricing and Availability

Elegant E Series is available immediately in E4 and E8 / Multi-lane and eSATA models which have scalable storage capacity from 640GB up to 6.0TB using the newest Seagate Barracuda 750GB SATA 3Gbp/s HDD in a compact desktop tower form factor. This new Elegant E Series are available directly from Enhance Technology or through a number of distributors and resellers in the United States and around the world for a suggested retail price from $345.

About Enhance Technology, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Enhance Technology designs and manufactures high performance storage systems for the content creation market and IT infrastructure. Enhance Technology is a world leader in the development of hybrid Serial ATA products with their enterprise class "UltraStor(TM)" RAID System and "Elegant E Series(TM)" Pro-video Desktop Storage Disk Array. To learn more about Enhance Technology, Inc., please call (562) 777-3488 or visit: www.enhance-tech.com.

Company Contact:
Mike Thurston
Enhance Technology, Inc.
1-562-777-3488 ext.106
miket@enhance-tech.com

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