Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 18:30:10 -0800
From: hthornton <huw@bigstorage.com>
Subject: RELEASE: BigStorage to announce breakthrough product at LinuxWorld

A PDF datasheet for the K2 NAS is available at
http://www.bigstorage.com/K2nas.pdf

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BigStorage announces the K2 NAS --the only second-generation network
attached storage system

New York, January 31st, 2001 - BigStorage Inc., the market
leader in open systems storage, today announced at LinuxWorld
the rollout of their K2 NAS, a groundbreaking network attached
storage device. The K2 combines the power and flexibility of the Linux
OS with redundancy features at every level, including integrated
network and storage processors. BigStorage has developed the K2 to bring
enterprise customers an affordable, scalable, and fault tolerant
alternative to the proprietary systems of first-generation NAS.

"The K2 really is the first of its kind," said Sam Bogoch, CEO of
BigStorage. "It scales from one to forty terabytes, and comes with dual
redundant server processors, hardware RAID controllers, snapshot
software for file system archiving, and journaling file systems-- all
this powered by an open-source technology. With the K2, BigStorage is
ushering in a new era of open storage at the enterprise level."

The K2 NAS offers ease of use and manageability. The entire system can
be plugged directly into your network and be up and running in minutes.
The K2's web-based graphical interface allows the administrator to
configure and monitor the system from any client on the network. The
compatibility features of the K2 enable it to support a variety of
platforms, including Windows 98/2000, MacOS, Linux, and Unix.

For networks whose storage needs evolve over time, the BigStorage K2 can
be easily expanded. Options include additional storage units, back-up
software, Gigabit Ethernet, and FibreChannel. The K2 is supported by
BigStorage's benchmark LiveResponse 24/7 customer support system to
ensure maximum uptime and superior performance. 

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About BigStorage
Founded in 1999, BigStorage Inc. is the market leader in storage
solutions for open-source platforms. BigStorage offers an extensive
product line, including network attached storage (NAS) systems, SCSI and
FibreChannel RAIDs, and nearline archiving and back-up technology. This
complements BigStorage's outstanding service, including LiveResponse
24/7 telephone support, onsite support options, and a gateway to the
Linux development community. Headquartered in San Francisco, the
privately held company has offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle,
Dallas, Denver, and New York. The company's homepage is
http://www.bigstorage.com