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EXABYTE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10 1U

Exabyte Corporation, a performance and value leader in tape backup systems, announced the release of the VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10, a 1u, rack-mountable automated backup and restore product built with VXA Packet Technology and Exabyte s world-renowned robotics.

The arrival of Exabyte's newest autoloader heralds a breakthrough in price, performance and capacity in this class of automation products, as the VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10 1U is the only autoloader to provide 1.6 terabytes of capacity for up to two weeks of unattended backup and 100 percent reliable restore in an ultra-compact 1u form factor for an unprecedented price of under £1,500.

The VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10 1U embodies the value proposition that Exabyte is delivering to the market today, said Tom Ward, president and CEO of Exabyte. With this product we set out to break the barriers on capacity, speed and price without compromising the reliability customers demand from a backup and restore product. This new product will open the door to unattended backup for thousands of businesses who can now afford robust automation.

"This newest automation product from Exabyte targets the growing need of small-to-medium-sized organizations that seek reliable data backup and restore and the greatest capacity for the price," said Dianne McAdam, senior analyst at Data Mobility Group. "With more and more companies turning to the convenience of automation for unattended backup, the VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10 hits the mark with its 1u design and its overall value in terms of performance and price.