Ecrix Announces first 2u Intelligent Autoloader, the VXA AutoRak

Boulder, CO - September 25, 2001 - Ecrix Corporation today announced the
availability of the VXA AutoRak™ by year's end.  The first of its kind, the
VXA AutoRak is a rack-mountable tape storage autoloader that stores up to
660 GB of compressed data for companies that need to increase storage
capacities while saving cost and valuable floor space.

The VXA AutoRak meets the storage needs of the fast growing high-density,
rack-mountable server segment.  According to Gartner Dataquest, this server
segment will reach 37% of the total entry-level server revenue by 2003.
Gartner Dataquest also states that demand for rack-optimized solutions is
being driven by new server requirements that Internet computing and server
consolidation have created in the industry.  The VXA AutoRak gives users the
ability to quickly add storage power to their rack-mountable systems.

"We continually try to anticipate storage needs and requirements in the
small-to-medium sized business market with VXA technology," said Bill Almon,
vice president of marketing and sales for Ecrix Corporation. "We believe the
VXA AutoRak will be the first in a trend of high-density, rack-mountable
storage solutions targeted to organizations and service providers needing to
increase storage capacity while minimizing cost and space."

The new VXA AutoRak stores 660 GB of compressed storage capacity, transfers
data at 21.6 GB/hour and will cost less than $3,500 retail price to compete
effectively against current 4mm/DDS autoloaders.  It is available in a
unique 2u (u = 1.75 inches) size that minimizes space used in standard
19-inch racks.

The autoloader features a user-friendly control panel that allows users to
configure and monitor their data backup and restore operations.  Other
features include an entry/exit port that can be locked for security measures
and an optional intelligent barcode reader.  The VXA AutoRak comes with a
three-year warranty and 24-hour advanced replacement service.  It will be
available to distributors, resellers and consumers by the end of the year.

The VXA Advantage
Award-winning VXA data storage tape products offer an unprecedented
combination of data capacity, performance, reliability and overall value.

VXA tape products offer a superior read/write architecture that is designed
for 100% data restore. Data is recorded in highly reliable Internet-like
packets in lieu of large data blocks. The VXA products also capitalize on
advanced metal evaporated media, VXAtape.

Compatible with all major operating systems and backup applications, VXA-1
tape drives have received Microsoft's "Designed for Windows" certification.
They have also attained status as the preferred tape storage device for
Apple users and all primary Linux server and workstation manufacturers.

About Ecrix Corporation
Founded in 1996, privately held Ecrix Corp. (e´ kree) is headquartered in
Boulder, Colorado.  The company's VXA tape storage products deliver
market-leading value and enterprise-quality reliability. Ecrix is quality
certified according to ISO 9001:2000 and markets its products worldwide
through OEM, VAR, e-tailer channels and direct over the company's website.
Ecrix's VXA products are sold on Compaq commercial desktops and
workstations, Fujitsu's GP-S Family and PRIMEPOWER servers, over the Apple
Web store and on the Intel Business Advantage Portal.  For more information
about the company and its products, visit www.vxa.com or telephone
1-800-VXA-TAPE (1-800-892-8273) or (303) 402-9262.

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