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Tuesday, January 18, 2005

FIA SATA NAS Appliance Boast Performance and Capacity, Offers Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003

FIA SATA NAS Appliance Boast Performance and Capacity, Offers Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- FIA, Inc. (First Intelligent Array) today announced its new NAS appliance lineup; the POPnetserver 4700 family of Network-Attached Storage (NAS) systems. Packaged in a 1U form factor, the new systems incorporate a multitude of performance features including caching, auto sensing, load balancing, and high bandwidth using dual-embedded Gigabit Ethernet networking. They are designed to support up to 1.6 TB of storage capacity using high-speed serial ATA drives and Intel's latest 3.2 MHz P4 processor with built-in 800 MHz front side bus and 1 MB cache, and fast 1 GB DDR SDRAM memory. The POPnetserver 4700 is operated by Microsoft's Storage Server 2003 management and security features. The POPnetserver 4700 offers high availability and high capacity with the design efficiency of SATA storage subsystem, four front-load hot swappable drives, RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and dual-embedded 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN. The device supports local external tape backup using Ultra SCSI 160 technology with additional tape backup solutions including support for VERITAS, Legato, CA BrightStor, and Dantz Retrospect. Using MS WSS 2003, simplified storage management and security features support Microsoft's ADS, ACL, Exchange Server 2003, and DFS. DFS provides increased storage capacity when linking additional POPnetserver 4700 NAS servers on the same network. "Getting 1.6 terabytes of raw storage capacity in a 1U platform at an affordable price is an important consideration for many of our customers," says Ben Marchak, FIA director of sales. "Additionally, incorporating MS WSS 2003 and high reliability SATA storage makes the POPnetserver 4700 very attractive to workgroups, departments and small businesses that need to consolidate storage, share information and reduce storage management cost." The unit's four accessible front-load drives allow administrators tool-less access to hot swap hard drives making maintenance simple. The POPnetserver 4700 models include a choice of 320 GB, 1 TB, and 1.6 TB capacities, Intel's 3.2 GHz P4 CPU, 1 GB DDR SDRAM, and 7,200 RPM serial ATA disk drives. The system comes standard with dual-embedded 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet which provides load balancing and higher transmission rates for more efficient data access on the network. Heterogeneous support for network environments includes Windows, AppleShare, and UNIX. Storage management is pre-packaged with all POPnetserver 4700 models, and provides MS Windows Storage Server 2003, including ADS, VSS, DFS, SRM, Exchange, Storage Management 2.0 and security features. All products are backed by FIA's skilled customer service and support organization. Available now, the POPnetserver 4700 suggested retail price for model 320 GB with 4 x 80 GB drives is $3,399, model 1 TB with 4 x 250 GB drives is $3,999, and model 1.6 TB with 4 x 400 GB drives is $5,599, respectively. Reseller pricing will vary, and special discounts are available for quantity purchases. The POPnetserver 4700 models replace the POPnetserver 4600 models. The POPnetserver 4700 family of products is available for purchase today, directly from FIA or through select distributors and resellers. About FIA, Inc. Headquartered in San Clemente, California, FIA, Inc. develops and markets an innovative line of network-attached storage (NAS) servers. The Company's proprietary NAS technologies deliver the high levels of performance, availability, and reliability demanded by today's information-centric economy. FIA is a wholly owned subsidiary of WBL Corporation, a billion dollar organization that is ranked among the top 100 companies by market capitalization on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). Additional information about FIA can be found by visiting the company's web site at http://www.fiainc.net/ For further information please contact: Genevieve Ortegon of FIA, Inc., +1-949-940-6526, gennyo@fiainc.net Source: FIA, Inc. CONTACT: Genevieve Ortegon of FIA, Inc., +1-949-940-6526, gennyo@fiainc.net Web site: http://www.fiainc.net/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment

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