LapiStor Ltd today extended its DataPac 5000 Series of high-density RAID data storage solutions - launching the DataPac 5300, which features 16 Serial-ATA drive bays, with 6.4Terabytes of storage capacity, in a compact 3U enclosure. This latest addition to the LapiStor family of products offers multiple-host configuration options, such as dual Ultra 320 SCSI and dual Fibre Channel 2Gbit host connections and it complements the existing DataPac 5100 and DataPac 5200, which feature four and twelve S-ATA disk drives in a 1U and 2U form factor respectively. "The DataPac 5000 Series is the next generation of high-density RAID solutions and has been designed for maximum flexibility and scalability." said Tony Howard, Managing Director of LapiStor. "This design enables customers to maximise the return on their investment by offering the highest number of hot-pluggable drives in a 1U, 2U and, now, 3U form factor. Unsurpassed fault-tolerance results from eliminating all potential points of failure. We envisage particularly strong demand for this product from SMEs - and for a range of applications including post-production and CCTV." The DataPac 5300 is a completely cable-free solution. The powerful on-board Fault Management System "CommandViewT" carries out pro-active fault monitoring, including email broadcasting. It also provides time stamping of events and monitors ambient air temperature, as well as drive temperature to detect high temperature thresholds. A powerful 64-bit RISC processor, supporting up to 1GB of cache, powers the integrated RAID controller. The use of 16 separate disk drive channels ensures a single drive failure cannot compromise the RAID system's stored data. This RAID system supports single or multiple arrays, online expansion, dual host connections and clustering. With ease of use in mind, the DataPac 5300 features not only CommandView but also a Touch Screen and a completely redesigned front panel. Background: LapiStor, is a UK based company with a strong international outlook that specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance and cost-effective RAID solutions for markets worldwide. The company, which is a member of SNIA Europe, is noted for its comprehensive capability, which enables it to provide reliable storage solutions - based on specialist expertise. LapiStor designs solutions that exploit S-ATA drives for value, and Fibre Channel and SCSI drives for performance and scalability. The company's wide range of products is often used to expand storage capacity in SAN environments or can be directly attached to servers (DAS/SAS) and is designed for four to 24 Bay enclosures. Its RAID units are used not only in IT departments and networks, but also in specialist roles, including CCTV, Telecommunications, ISPs, Seismic recording, and Voice recording. LapiStor designs and builds its own branded solutions, which include the StorPacTM and DataPacTM ranges of products. These can be obtained via the company's network of authorised distributors and resellers or directly from the manufacturer. In addition, as a bespoke sub-contractor, LapiStor, also, designs and builds data storage solutions for OEMs, Value Added Integrators and Solution Providers. The company offers full customer branding of the product, including packaging, manuals, logos and GUI. An important area of activity within the company is the provision of engineering services to OEM and other customers in the design of their own RAID solutions. Founded in 1999, the company's high-quality, RAID-based, storage units are designed and assembled in LapiStor's own ISO9001 certified factory at Leeds in Yorkshire. The company, also, has regional sales offices in the UK, USA, Israel and Italy at Tunbridge Wells, Seattle, Herzelia and Milan, respectively. Technical Support Services are based in the UK & USA LapiStor Ltd, New Works, New Line, Greengates, Bradford BD10 9AP Tel 01274 610800; Fax 01274 610888 Email: sales@lapistor.com Website: www.lapistor.com