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Serial Killer: New Gateway SATA Raid Enclosure Helps Businesses Store Two Terabytes of Data For Under $6,000 Based on Serial ATA Technology, the Gateway 840 Gives Customers New Options for Direct Attach Storage at Half the Price LAS VEGAS, COMDEX, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Large multimedia files. Ballooning databases. Reams of HIPAA compliance information. More than ever before, organizations desperately require low-cost storage for their growing data needs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) Gateway today announces much-needed relief for cash- and resource-strapped IT managers with the launch of the Gateway(R) 840 SATA RAID Enclosure. A value-priced, high-capacity storage device, the Gateway 840 is a 2U rackmount appliance that attaches directly to servers. Based on Serial ATA technology -- 30 to 50 percent less expensive than SCSI drives, yet providing similar capacity -- the Gateway 840 is the ideal product for small- and medium-sized businesses wanting a low-hassle, low-cost storage solution. Customers can now officially begin ordering the Gateway 840 SATA RAID Enclosure, which expands Gateway's direct attach storage (DAS) line. Gateway today also launches the Gateway 860 NAS appliance, a SAN alliance with Hitachi Data Systems and new Gateway System Manager software -- all part of a major new push by the company into the rapidly growing storage market. (Please see separate press releases for more information.) "Much in the same way Gateway took the plasma TV market by storm with a high-quality product at a revolutionary price, we're setting our sights on the storage market to help business customers get innovative products without breaking the bank," said Scott Weinbrandt, senior vice president and general manager of Gateway's Enterprise Systems Division. "That's why we're bringing Serial ATA into external storage to help give customers greater capacity and reliability -- at a disruptively low price. Businesses now have the option to go with the Gateway 850 for SCSI-based direct attach storage or the new Gateway 840 for value-priced SATA storage." Built to fit any rack-optimized server environment, the Gateway 840 SATA RAID Enclosure features a host of storage, reliability and expansion capabilities. Customers already deploying Gateway 955, 975 and 995 rackmount servers will find the Gateway 840 serves as excellent spillover storage or as a key component in a SAN or NAS for large-volume storage supporting email, database, CRM, ERP and file-sharing applications. The Gateway(R) 840 supports up to 12 hot-swappable 80(2), 160(2) or 250GB(2) SATA drives, scaling up to three Terabytes of data -- all in a compact, 2U chassis. The device uses a Ultra-320 SCSI interface to the server, minimizing the need for IT managers to deploy new cabling or interface technology. In addition, the Gateway 840 is packed with reliability features, such as a built-in RAID controller (supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50), redundant hot-swappable fans and dual redundant 350-watt power supplies. Offered at a base price of $3,949(1) for the 320GB(2) model (and $7,199(1) for the 3TB(2) version), the Gateway 840 comes standard with three Serial ATA drives, an integrated RAID controller and built-in standard rack mounting rails at no additional charge. The subsystem will ship in mid-December and will soon support high-availability, fail-over clustering with Microsoft Cluster Server and Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS). Three-Year Limited Warranty(3) Backed by Extensive Service and Support As with Gateway's other enterprise systems products, Gateway offers standard three-year limited warranty/repair and 24/7(3) technical support via its Gateway Network Support Center on the Gateway 840 SATA RAID Enclosure. In addition to fully supporting the Gateway 840, many of Gateway's technicians hold MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) certifications - with many holding additional certifications, as well as other industry certifications. Gateway provides a comprehensive array of support services designed to meet the needs of businesses and institutions, including a Three-Year Parts and Labor, Three-Year On-site, Next-Business-Day Limited Warranty(3). Additionally, Gateway provides installation services as well as optional two- and four-hour, on-site response service, provided through IBM Global Services, giving customers a heightened level of support for maximum uptime(3). Gateway is a leading branded integrator of technology solutions for SMBs, enterprises, educational institutions and government agencies. From high-end servers to market-leading plasma displays to comprehensive services, Gateway delivers whole-office technology solutions, coupled with high-touch service. Serving businesses for more than 15 years, Gateway uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, UPS, the University of Arizona and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology and direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network to build direct customer relationships. As it transforms itself from a leading PC company into a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, its range of Gateway-branded products is expanding to include thin TVs, digital cameras, tablet PCs, and enterprise products, all of which are designed to work seamlessly together with the company's award-winning line of PCs. Gateway is America's second most admired computer company, according to Fortune magazine(4), and its products and services received more than 125 awards and honors last year. Visit http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. (1) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes. (2) Hard drive accessible capacity varies; GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. (3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all states. (4) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway Inc. CONTACT: Ted Ladd of Gateway Inc., +1-619-339-1520, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/business http://www.gateway.com/

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