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Modular enterprise storage platform, 2730 Turbo, is based on Rapid Evolution architecture, features four 4 gigabit Fibre Channel host interfaces, and can be expanded to 56 high-performance SAS/SATA-II drives. Equipped with dedicated PCI-Express bus, system offers up to 1,154 MBps sustained throughput and transfer speeds over 124,000 IOPS. SimulCache(TM) technology leverages redundant RAID controllers, while AssuredSnap technology promotes data availability and business continuity.



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Dot Hill Launches 2730 Turbo RAID Storage System



SAN DIEGO, April 16 -- Storage Networking World Spring 2007 -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (NASDAQ:HILL), a market leader in providing flexible storage offerings and responsive service and support to OEMs and system integrators (SIs), today launched its 2730 Turbo RAID storage solution, the newest iteration of its high-performance, modular enterprise storage platform, the Dot Hill 2730.

The 2730 Turbo features a new integrated design that delivers a performance improvement of up to 40 percent over the 2730. The 2730 Turbo is ideal for key applications such as database, email, web server applications, backup (disk-to-disk), streaming (video, surveillance, and seismic), and Information Lifecycle (ILM) implementations. The enhancements drive data rates of up to 1,154 megabytes per second sustained throughput, as well as transfer speeds of more than 124,000 IOPS, creating a new level of price/performance leadership.

"The 2730 Turbo builds on the success of the Dot Hill 2730, launched last Fall," said Dana Kammersgard, president and chief executive officer, Dot Hill. "To date, the product has been adopted by 17 OEMs and system integrators worldwide, and has already surpassed the 3,500 unit milestone in shipments. This announcement is another testament to Dot Hill's strong storage heritage, as well as to the advantage of the R/Evolution architecture. This Rapid Evolution architecture significantly accelerates time to market as a competitive differentiator, not only for us, but for our go-to-market partners.

The 2730 Turbo is the second release based on Dot Hill's Rapid Evolution (R/Evolution) architecture. This product demonstrates the superior modular scalability and features which result in higher return on investment and lower total cost of ownership. The modular, dynamic system is designed to rapidly evolve, enabling OEMs to quickly achieve sustainable competitive advantage in the Volume Storage Market. In conjunction with the 2730 Turbo release, an updated version of firmware is available for the 2730 that includes enhancements to Dot Hill's AssuredSnap(TM) Data Management Services, an increase to 64 concurrent snapshots via an optional license, a customization toolkit allowing for personalization of the Web-based Interface (WBI) and operating system support for Solaris 10.

One of the keys to this breakthrough in performance is Dot Hill's patented SimulCache(TM) technology. SimulCache leverages redundant RAID controllers, thus eliminating the performance degradation associated with conventional cache mirroring. The implementation of a high-speed dedicated PCI-Express bus streamlines write performance resulting in superior overall system responsiveness driving faster application throughput in database-related deployments.

The 2730 Turbo features Dot Hill's AssuredSnap technology for improved data availability and business continuity. AssuredSnap creates a point-in-time virtual copy of data that the system can roll back to, in the event of data loss or corruption. All snapshots are preserved in the event of a roll back; AssuredSnap also features a unique roll forward capability. Additional AssuredSnap features include writeable snapshots for real-time data mining, rapid application development, the preservation of original and written data, and snapshot reset for scripted backups.

The 2730 Turbo includes four 4 gigabit Fibre Channel host interfaces, and a cost-effective design providing continuous access to data. In addition, the 2730 Turbo offers scalability and flexibility, enabling customers to expand up to 56 high-performance SAS, low-cost SATA-II drives or any combination of the two for tiered storage implementations.

"Spending on modular, scalable storage systems continues to be a top priority in companies' ongoing efforts to more efficiently expand IT infrastructure," said Brad Nisbet, program manager for IDC storage systems. "Storage solutions such as Dot Hill's 2730 that allow mixing of both SAS and SATA drives enable administrators to better align the needs of their applications with the appropriate tier of storage, providing a cost effective way to address a growing set of data protection and business continuity requirements."

The product leverages several unique patented and patent pending technologies including those collectively known as EcoStor(TM) that address today's critical business needs and environmental requirements. This technology enables Dot Hill products to deliver economic benefits in an environmentally sound manner.

In addition, products based on the R/Evolution architecture utilize an environmentally friendly, battery-free alternative for cache back up, that leverages a combination of super capacitors and compact flash technology for non-volatile cache memory. In the event of a power interruption, the cache in the storage unit is powered by super capacitors; the cache is then transferred to compact flash, ensuring it is stored safely and securely indefinitely. This approach also provides a "trickle charge" to the cache, eliminating the need to re-sync the contents of the compact flash in the event the outage was due to a "brown out."

This reduces total cost of ownership and enhances the user experience in a number of ways. With up to a 10-year life span, the solution eliminates service calls for battery replacement, new battery inventory management, and the issues of battery disposal, as well as the periodic replacement downtime associated with batteries. Additionally, it offers an improved customer experience upon installation or power restore as it does not require lengthy battery charging time. The array operates in high-performance write-back cache mode within minutes of installation versus hours with batteries.

The 2730 Turbo is a "green" solution which is compliant with the new international environmental standards for the European Union and Chinese RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste for Electrical and Electronic Equipment) mandates.

The 2730 Turbo is now shipping; additional host interface modules for the 2730 family to support both iSCSI and Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) protocols are expected to be generally available throughout the year.

About Dot Hill

Delivering innovative technology and global support, Dot Hill empowers the OEM community to bring unique storage solutions to market, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Offering high performance and industry-leading uptime, Dot Hill's RAID technology is the foundation for best-in-class storage solutions offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection. The company's products are in use today by the world's leading service and equipment providers, common carriers, advanced technology and telecommunications companies as well as government agencies. Dot Hill solutions are certified to meet rigorous industry standards and military specifications, as well as RoHS and WEEE international environmental standards. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com/.

CONTACT: Erin Lutz of Lutz PR for Dot Hill Systems Corp., +1-949-293-1055, erinlutz@cox.net

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