Atto Introduces Desklink

ATTO Technology, Inc.www.attotech.com introduced the Desklink category of products for mobile devices, laptops and ultrabooks.

Similar to HBAs and bridges, Desklink devices are the latest in ATTO’s portfolio of storage and network connectivity offerings. This technology allows a variety of portable devices that typically incorporate FireWire and USB connections access to other storage protocols including FC, SAS/SATA and Ethernet. The line is being launched with the introduction of ThunderLink and ThunderStream Desklinks devices.

The ThunderLink family allows Thunderbolt-enabled products to leverage ATTO’s technology for access to FC and SAS/SATA storage as well as Ethernet network connectivity previously unavailable for portable devices. They are a solution for environments such as medical imaging and video rendering.

The ThunderStream line enhances this connectivity and consists of embedded or desktop SAS/SATA RAID storage controller products. They are designed to optimize unified storage found in the media and entertainment market.

"We are pleased to announce ATTO Desklink devices as our latest technology category," said Timothy J. Klein, president and CEO at ATTO. "The launch of ThunderLink and ThunderStream signifies our initial offerings in what will make up a comprehensive line of Desklink performance devices. ATTO is proud to be on the forefront of the next generation of connectivity solutions that help meet growing storage and network demands."

Desklink live demonstrations will be shown at NAB 2012 in Las Vegas, NV, April 16-19, including a ThunderLink utilizing a linear tape file system array and a ThunderStream embedded unit.

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