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Dynamic Network Factory’s New RAID Subsystem Supports SATA-2 and Dual 4Gb Fibre Channel Connections

Supports 750GB SATA, Available with Up to 12TB of Storage

Hayward, Calif. – Oct. 24, 2006 – Dynamic Network Factory, Inc. (DNF), a leading maker of high-performance network attached storage (NAS), storage area networks (SANs), RAID and iSCSI systems, today introduced the Enterprise F16fz, a robust, economical RAID subsystem that supports 750GB SATA-2 drives and dual 4Gb Fibre Channel host connections. Ideal for use with entry-level SANs, the Enterprise F16fz can be used as direct attached storage or connected to a compatible 2Gb or 4Gb fibre channel switch for SAN deployments.

Now shipping, the new RAID subsystem is available in storage configurations from 2 to 12TB to address a wide range of customer applications. It supports enterprise-class WD Raptor drives from 36 to 150GB as well as up to 1GB of RAID cache for added flexibility, performance and scalability.

The Enterprise F16fz also supports a variety of operating systems for use in heterogeneous IT environments, and features out-of-band remote management to provide IT teams with flexible, convenient administration options.

Featuring triple-redundant power supplies for high availability, the subsystem also includes a built-in environmental controller to ensure operational stability. RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD are supported.

Now available, pricing starts at $12,000 for entry-level configurations.

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About Dynamic Network Factory, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Dynamic Network Factory, Inc. (DNF) is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley (Hayward, Ca.). DNF started as a U.S. subsidiary of the publicly traded Japanese IT conglomerate, CSK Electronics, in 1989. In 1998, the company refined its strategy and began to focus the hardware group on storage solutions. Within a year, DNF's rapid growth resulted in its emergence as an independent, privately held spin-off. In 2006, DNF completed its acquisition of StoneFly Networks, an iSCSI storage pioneer and developer of complete, turnkey IP SAN solutions. Since its inception, DNF has designed custom solutions for organizations of all sizes and built products for many major computer manufacturers. Today, DNF consists of seven business divisions including StoneFly, DNF Security, DNF Professional Services, DNF Medical, DNF Defense, DNF Systems and DNF Storage. DNF has thousands of customers ranging from consumers and small-to-medium businesses, to government agencies, universities, hospitals, financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. For more information, visit www.DNFStorage.com or www.DNFCorp.com.

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