LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., August 12, 1999....Ultera Systems, the leading tape array controller and tape array system supplier, has earned a highly respected Computer Technology Review "Reseller’s Choice" designation in the July 1999 issue for its LibraryMaster™ tape array controller.

In the feature, titled "Ultera Masters the Tape Library," CTR writes, "The array controller combines Ultera’s controller technology with a new robotics control module to deliver an integrated solution to maximize a customer’s investment in tape automation hardware and software." The LibraryMaster is also praised for its ability to read and write data at four times the speed of conventional subsystems, and for its mirroring capabilities, in which data is written to two or more drives simultaneously to create multiple copies in the same time it takes to create one copy.

"We are honored that Computer Technology Review chose to recognize this product and its incredible performance, fault tolerance and data recovery power," said Fred Bedard, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Ultera. "The LibraryMaster is ushering in a new era of possibilities for the tape library market, and we are receiving phenomenal response from publications and channel partners."

Computer Technology Review reaches over 70,000 readers in the integration/reseller channel, and is considered one of the most influential publications in the storage industry. Products selected for Reseller’s Choice awards are the latest technology innovations representing the best opportunities for the reseller market.

LibraryMaster is available in an OEM version for integration within a library. Reseller models are available in table top or rackmount configurations. Availability is immediate, with a suggested retail price of $14,550.

About Ultera Systems

Ultera Systems, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of RAID Tape Array controllers and subsystems designed for high-speed backup, archive and high-speed data acquisition applications. All industry standard tape drives, tape libraries and storage management software are compatible with the Ultera Arrays. Its tape array product lines are marketed under the trade names "Striper," "Imager," "LibraryMaster" and "Shadow Master," and sold through OEMs, VARs, and Systems Integrators worldwide. Ultera is based in Laguna Hills, Calif.

For further information, call (949) 367-8800, email inform@ultera.com or visit Ultera's web site at http://www.ultera.com.