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EXBY News Exabyte Releases RDX(R) QuickStor, New Disk-Based Backup System, into Its U.S. Channel

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exabyte Corporation (OTCBB: EXBY), a leading innovator in tape backup, restore and archival systems, today announced the availability of Tandberg Data’s RDX^® QuikStor to its channel partners in the U.S. RDX QuikStor is a new disk-based storage device with removable disk cartridges for data backup and archival storage, designed for SMB and professional office users. Made possible by the pending purchase of Exabyte assets by Tandberg Data, this marks the first time that Exabyte has offered a disk-based system to complement its family of VXA and LTO tape products.

RDX QuikStor is a disk-based storage system with removable disk cartridges that offers rugged, reliable and convenient backup. It combines the benefits of tape – reliability, portability, archive life, and low cost – with the performance, speed, random access, and ease of use of hard disk technology, all at a competitive price. The product is available in two configurations: an internal (3.5” or 5.25”) SATA docking bay or an external USB docking bay. RDX QuikStor features fast transfer rates of 30-35 MB/sec. (SATA 2.0) and 25 MB/sec. (USB 2.0) and a range of native storage capacities via 40, 80, and 120 GB removable disk cartridges. The rugged shock-proof design of the removable disk cartridge means it is protected even under the most extreme conditions. RDX QuikStor ships with Symantec Backup Exec QS backup software and is compatible with all the leading backup applications. Its well-defined product roadmap and a three-year warranty provide maximum investment protection.

“RDX QuikStor is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that need faster access speeds and drag-and-drop convenience, coupled with the added security of portability, allowing data to be easily secured when not in use,” said Kelly Beavers, Vice President, Product Marketing at Exabyte. “This reliable and affordable disk-based system, the first ever offered at Exabyte, is an excellent addition to our line-up of tape storage products. RDX QuikStor provides another technology option for our customers to select based on their performance, capacity and cost requirements.”

“We see many customers who are looking for easy-to-use, reliable, and portable storage systems,” explained Phil Pesce at HemTech, Inc., an Exabyte reseller based in Staten Island, New York. "As a disk-based system with variable cartridge capacities for convenience and portability, RDX QuikStor fits a growing niche of professional offices users, such as physicians and architects as well as graphics and marketing firms, that want a robust, plug-and-play storage solution that is affordably priced and easily and safely stored."

Pricing and Availability

The RDX QuikStor is available immediately through Exabyte’s channel of distribution and reseller partners. The estimated street price of the RDX QuikStor will start at $277 for an internal SATA docking bay with a 40 GB removable disk cartridge, including accessories and Symantec Backup Exec QS backup software. The estimated street price starts at approximately $120 for a 40 GB native capacity removable disk cartridge.

Tandberg-Exabyte Transaction

Tandberg Data and Exabyte recently announced an agreement for sale of substantially all of Exabyte’s assets to Tandberg Data. The transaction is anticipated to close in the next 30 days. The strengths of the combined companies in their various geographic markets around the world will make Tandberg Data a formidable global competitor in the storage industry. In addition, the combined product portfolios will provide customers a full range of state-of-the-art, cost effective products and technologies to meet their needs.

About Exabyte Corporation

Exabyte Corporation (OTCBB: EXBY) is a leading innovator of tape storage products. For more than 20 years, the company has been recognized for its innovative engineering approach and for consistently raising industry standards in technology, quality and data reliability for tape drives and tape automation. The Company’s products back up and restore critical business information in a manner consistently ahead of its competitors in terms of capacity, transfer speeds, and reliability – all at competitive prices. With patented and award-winning VXA Packet Technology and ExaBotics™, Exabyte’s VXA™ and LTO™ (Ultrium™) products are ideally suited for SMB and departmental servers, workstations, LANs, and SANs. Exabyte has a worldwide network of OEMs, distributors and resellers that share the company's commitment to innovation and customer service, including IBM, Apple, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Fujitsu Ltd., Imation, Tech Data, and Ingram Micro. For more information, call 1-800-EXABYTE or visit www.exabyte.com.

RDX QuikStor, BAKStor, and SLR are trademarks of Tandberg Data ASA. RDX is a registered trademark of ProStor Systems, Inc. DLT, DLTtape, DLT VS, SDLT and Super DLTtape are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation. LTO is a trademark of HP, IBM and Seagate. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.