New Fujitsu ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 Storage Systems Deliver Increased Bandwidth and Performance With Flexible Drive Configurations

• Press Release
• Source: Fujitsu Computer Systems
• On 8:00 am EST, Monday January 12, 2009

SUNNYVALE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 12, 2009 -- Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the availability of the new Fujitsu ETERNUS(R)8000 and ETERNUS4000 storage systems, delivering up to twice the performance of previous models. The new systems offer flexible drive configurations that allow both mid-sized and enterprise customers to control performance and cost.

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News Highlights

• The new ETERNUS 8000 and ETERNUS 4000 storage systems deliver up to twice the performance of previous models with intelligent cache management and quad-core processors. The new systems also give enterprise and mid-sized customers the choice to mix 8Gb Fibre Channel or iSCSI host channels in the same machine to maximize server connectivity.
• Key features include:
• ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 offer advanced data security and integrity features, including LUN-level, disk-data encryption combined with WAN optimization for maximum protection of sensitive information.
• Both systems offer MAID (massive array of idle disks) technology, enabling customers to reduce power consumption. Future models will also include solid state disks to enhance performance in a demanding application infrastructure, as well as thin provisioning to increase power efficiency through reduced disk drive utilization.
• The systems also come with ETERNUS SF, Fujitsu storage management software that dramatically simplifies management and maintenance, and supports initiatives related to business continuity, data integrity, and disaster recovery.
• SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX - News), a leading business process services company and Fujitsu partner, has just expanded its reseller relationship beyond Fujitsu Lifebook(R) notebooks and tablets to offer storage products, such as the new ETERNUS systems.
• Availability and Pricing: ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 are available immediately. ETERNUS4000 starts at $39,000 when configured for uncompromised availability with dual controllers, dual power, and four Fibre Channel server connections with 5 x 146GB 15Krpm drives plus ETERNUS Storage Manager.

Quotes

Dave Egan, senior vice president, storage, at Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation: "Fujitsu is at the forefront of delivering affordable, high-performance systems at a lower price point that satisfy IT needs to support customers' business initiatives while also simplifying overall IT management. The introduction of the new ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 systems represents the Fujitsu promise to deliver highly reliable, highly adaptable solutions that meet our customers' specific needs."

Steve Ichinaga, senior vice president and general manager, systems integration division at SYNNEX Corporation: "We are delighted to be expanding our relationship with Fujitsu to not only distribute the Fujitsu mobile products, but also offer our VAR community a highly robust and broad range of Fujitsu storage products."

About Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Fujitsu Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (Tokyo:6702.T - News) committed to the design, development and delivery of advanced computer systems, application infrastructure software products, and managed services for the business enterprise. Through its TRIOLE(R) strategy, the company offers a complete line of scalable and reliable servers, storage and middleware solutions, high-performance mobile and client computers, as well as professional services. Fujitsu Computer Systems has established itself as a strategic solutions provider to the world's leading organizations by offering technology innovation, customer choice, exceptional product quality and reliability, as well as outstanding customer service. See http://us.fujitsu.com/computers for further information.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (Tokyo:6702.T - News) reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, ETERNUS, LifeBook and TRIOLE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries. SYNNEX and the SYNNEX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SYNNEX Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.

The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation without notice or liability. Product description data represents Fujitsu design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results may vary based on a variety of factors. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Statements in this release that are forward-looking, such as current and future product capabilities and expectations relating to SYNNEX Corporation's and Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation's relationship, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause SYNNEX Corporation's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. SYNNEX assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.

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