Crossroads Systems Adds Intelligence to Enterprise-Class Tape Libraries and JBOD Systems; Crossroads Announces Availability of NearEdge 924e and 924p Storage Controllers

With the release of the NearEdge 924e and 924p storagecontrollers, Crossroads offers storage network appliances that provideintelligent networking functionality for storage devices. End-usersbenefit most from these new solutions, as they deliver best-of-classperformance, enhance enterprise security and increasereturn-on-investment (ROI) by managing storage assets more efficientlyand effectively.

NearEdge 924e Storage Controller

The 924e storage controller enables Fibre-Channel (FC) storageresources to become SAN network-aware by enhancing the security,scalability and sharing of storage devices:

-- Enhanced Security - Storage devices can be dynamically allocated to host systems at the lowest element level. This guarantees that only hosts with appropriate authorization can see the storage device and access the data.

-- Optional Library Partitioning - Through a simple upgrade, all the functionality of the 924p Storage Controller can be added, bringing complete library security and enhanced usability.

-- Enhanced Management - Status information and management settings are accessed using an intuitive Crossroads Visual Manager (CVM) "point and click" user interface. Storage can be managed as an integrated system rather than a collection of stand alone devices.

-- Enhanced Performance - Tape device latency can be removed and data path write performance can be improved using configurable, buffered tape writes. Slow application responses are eliminated with inquiry caching.

-- Port Aggregation - Up to five target devices can be aggregated to one FC switch port, maximizing the use of the SAN environment.

NearEdge 924p Storage Controller

The 924p storage controller logically partitions tape libraryassets for multi-host usage so they can be securely shared across theenterprise. The 924p Storage Controller provides:

-- Greater ROI - Tape libraries can be shared across multiple applications, providing better utilization of assets.

-- Security - Library slots and import/export elements can be allocated for each partition therefore providing host access to only specified tape cartridges.

-- Scalability - Library partitioning capability can be increased up to six partitions through optional library key upgrades.

-- Slot Management - Slot usage within and across partitions can be balanced using intuitive Crossroads Visual Manager (CVM) user interface.

"Crossroads continues to bring innovative, advanced BIA technologysolutions to market. The NearEdge 924p and 924e storage controllersare enhanced, intelligent appliances that provide integrated drop-in,network-aware functionality to storage resources," said Brian Bianchi,Vice-President of Engineering Development at Crossroads. "These lateststorage connectivity products illustrate Crossroads' commitment toproviding solutions that maximize the utilization, management andsecurity of storage infrastructures."

For detailed information on the NearEdge family of products,visit: http://www.crossroads.com/Products/NearEdge.asp

About Crossroads Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Austin, Texas, Crossroads Systems is aleading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions.Solutions from Crossroads serve the growing needs of data storage,business continuity, disaster recovery, information protection, riskmanagement and business information assurance markets. Crossroads'offerings are designed to help companies store, manage and ensure thesecurity, resiliency and access to critical enterprise information.Crossroads' products are embedded in solutions from companies such asEMC, HP, Quantum and SUN. Crossroads (CRDS.PK) is currently traded onthe Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and is a member of severalkey industry associations, including the Storage Networking IndustryAssociation (SNIA). For more information about Crossroads Systems,please visit www.crossroads.com or call 1-866-BUY-CRDS /1.866.643.7148.

Forward-Looking Statements

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