Promise Extends the SAS / SATA SuperTrak EX RAID Card Family with a 16-Port RAID Controller

Features Comprehensive Linux OS Support Including Drivers Embedded in the Up-Stream Linux Kernel and Native Inbox Driver Support for All Major Linux Distributions

MILPITAS, Calif., September 24th, 2008 -- Promise Technology Inc., a leading supplier of sophisticated RAID storage solutions for enterprise and SMB customers, today announced general availability for the SuperTrak EX16650 as the latest addition to the SuperTrak EX RAID controller family.

The SuperTrak EX16650 provides 16 ports of SAS/SATA connectivity eliminating the requirement for a separate expander in most applications. This RAID controller family provides OEMs, system integrators, value-added resellers, and enterprise customers with cost-effective storage solutions that can meet their storage needs. These controllers are ideal for enterprise data solutions such as enterprise storage servers, network backup, disk-to-disk backup, security and surveillance, video editing, and digital content creation.

The entire SuperTrak line is backed by a 3 year warranty. Customers are also provided with exceptional support programs including 24x7 technical support and advanced replacement, all free of charge.

"The SuperTrak EX16650 is an important addition to our comprehensive line of RAID products," said Sam Sirisena, senior vice president sales and marketing and general manager, Advanced Storage Group, Promise Technology. "Combined with our existing cards, we now offer a complete family of SAS RAID solutions using our proven and mature RAID code and with the broadest OS support in the industry. No other RAID manufacturer can bring this level of value and commitment to the market."

With this latest release, the SuperTrak EX RAID controller family now officially supports over fifteen different Linux kernel distributions in addition to our open source Linux drivers. Furthermore, the SuperTrak EX family now has native "inbox" driver support in all major Linux distributions including:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x
• OpenSUSE 11.0
• Fedora 9
• Miracle Linux
• AsianUX Server 3
• Any open source Linux kernel 2.6.19 and greater

The SuperTrak EX RAID Controller family now consists of five products:

• SuperTrak EX16650 with 16 internal ports
• SuperTrak EX8658 with 8 external ports
• SuperTrak EX8654 with 4 internal/4 external ports
• SuperTrak EX8650 with 8 internal ports
• SuperTrak EX4650 with 4 internal ports

Pricing and Availability

The EX16650 controller kits will be available immediately through Promise's worldwide network of distributors, integrators and VARs. SuperTrak line is competitively priced to provide the industry best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) including price, performance, features and comprehensive post-sales and pre-sales support programs. Please contact Promise sales departments worldwide for further information.

About Promise Technology, Inc.

With a long history of innovation, Promise Technology develops and manufactures sophisticated RAID solutions - offering a complete line of RAID controller cards and SAS/SATA RAID subsystems catering to enterprise, mid-range and entry-level data protection needs worldwide. Known as the originator of SATA/ATA RAID products, Promise's comprehensive product base includes high available (HA) standalone RAID subsystems with standards-based management interfaces, host-based (internal) RAID controllers, NAS appliances for SOHO, and SATA ASICs integrated into an extensive list of industry-leading motherboards. Headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Promise is ISO-9001:2000 and ISO-14001:2004 certified, and has offices and operations throughout Asia and Europe to support local business partners and customers. For more information, visit Promise Technology's website at http://www.promise.com/supertrak.

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Contact:
Promise Technology, Inc.
Keith Parker
+1 408 228 1545
Keith.Parker@promise.com
www.promise.com