AMHERST, N.Y.--ATTO Technology, Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of SCSI and Fibre Channel storage connectivity solutions, announced today the debut of the ATTO FibreBridge(TM), 2200R/D Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridge.

The 2200R/D incorporates high-end features previously unavailable to smaller scale operations at an attractive price point. This product illustrates ATTO's commitment to bridging the gap between mid-range and advanced storage technologies by offering the advantages of Fibre Channel-based connectivity to a broad range of companies.

The multi-platform FibreBridge 2200R/D is configured in a versatile enclosure that allows it to function both as a desktop bridge and a 1U-high, rack-mounted or drop-in device. The FibreBridge 2200R/D, which delivers up to 98 MB/sec. of sustained throughput, is aimed specifically at mid-range Storage Area Networking (SAN) applications.

"The markets that are reaping the benefits of Storage Area Networking are growing at an astounding rate," states ATTO President Timothy Klein. "These markets share a critical need for solutions that bridge the barriers between cost, performance and versatility. The FibreBridge 2200R/D is specifically designed to speed the transition to Fibre Channel-based storage by delivering features and performance commonly associated with leading-edge devices, at an attractive cost. Combined with design features that provide for easy expandability, the FibreBridge 2200R/D will undoubtedly fulfill a unique and growing market need."

Designed to function as an "enabling device" that will allow users to easily migrate to Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Networks, the FibreBridge 2200R/D features two independent SCSI ports, which provide the sustained throughput of 98 MB/sec. Also offered is a single GBIC Fibre Channel port, which supports HSSDC, Short Wave or Long Wave Optical protocols.

High versatility is at the heart of the FibreBridge 2200R/D. This feature helps defer significant expansion costs and will maximize return on investment as storage needs and configurations grow. Prior to the introduction of the latest ATTO FibreBridge, few options existed for users in emerging mid-range IT and storage environments who wished to implement a SAN topology, but who did not require, or who could not afford the robust, fully-redundant feature sets inherent in the leading-edge bridge devices. Combined with an attractive price point, the ATTO FibreBridge 2200R/D delivers the same performance feature attributes of high-end "Enterprise" bridge products.

Klein concludes, "ATTO offers a robust family of complete, end-to-end connectivity solutions that meet the stringent performance and interoperability demands from a variety of market sectors. The ATTO FibreBridge 2200R/D is an important addition to this lineage that will establish new benchmarks for affordability, performance and expandability. By delivering an ideal price/performance ratio to end users, ATTO fulfills a unique market niche with this product. I look forward to it speeding the migration of new users to the world of Storage Area Networking."

ATTO FibreBridge 2200R/D features include:

About ATTO Technology, Inc.

ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader in Fibre Channel and SCSI storage connectivity solutions for Content Creation and Enterprise environments. Since its founding in 1988, ATTO has been designing, manufacturing and marketing award-winning solutions specifically for data-intensive applications. ATTO distributes its products worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, VARs and system integrators.

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