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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ### 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