Quantum introduces Scalar 50 tape library

Bangalore

September 18th, 2007

Quantum has announced the new Scalar 50, an intuitive entry-level tape
library designed to provide faster, easier and more reliable data protection for
small- to medium-sized storage environments. The Scalar 50 is the latest
offering in Quantum's tape automation portfolio, which also includes the Scalar
i2000 and Scalar i500 intelligent library platforms.

Specifically designed for seamless integration with disk systems, the Scalar
50 also supports disk-to-disk-to-tape data protection strategies, and it
leverages Quantum's StorageCare Vision data management and reporting solution,
which enables customers to manage and monitor multiple Quantum tape libraries
and disk systems from one screen.

"Small and medium businesses have difficulty predicting their
ever-increasing data storage requirements," said Robert Amatruda, storage
research director for IDC. "Solutions like Quantum's Scalar 50 tape library
help to address customers' needs to add capacity with a scalable architecture,
as well as the flexibility with mixed connectivity support."

The Scalar 50 library supports full-height or half-height tape drive formats.
In addition, it operates in direct-attach and SAN environments and offers
library functionality such as partitioning, multiple drive types, and FC, iSCSI,
SAS and SCSI interfaces. The Scalar 50 has a simple interface to facilitate
configuration, operation and service and also includes an integrated set-up
wizard that enables customers to easily partition the library and schedule
backups. Once the tape library is online, Quantum's StorageCare Guardian
provides proactive monitoring and integrated RAS (Reliability, Availability and
Serviceability) notification to deliver reliable backups and faster resolution
time for customers at no additional cost.

"Backup and restore capabilities are just as critical in busy workgroups
and remote environments as they are anywhere else," said Todd Farley,
product marketing manager for Quantum. "The Scalar 50 tape library is ideal
for these environments because it provides an easy-to-use, reliable and scalable
solution that simplifies the backup process so customers can focus their
attention on driving their business, not worrying about backups," he added.

The Scalar 50 tape library is now available through Quantum and its network
of channel and distribution partners. Pricing starts at $8,000 MSRP.