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Gateway Becomes First Major Vendor to Launch LTO3-Based Tape Autoloader Storage System Businesses Now Get Double the Capacity at a Compressed Price IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bringing mission-critical data backup into the mainstream, Gateway, Inc. today becomes the first major vendor to launch a tape autoloader storage system based on the new LTO3 standard. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) The Gateway(R) 823 LTO3 Autoloader, available for order today and scheduled to begin shipping in mid-November, delivers a low-cost, high-performance unattended tape backup solution in a 2U form-factor. Powered by high-capacity LTO3 tape, the Gateway 823 enables mid-enterprise businesses, educational institutions and government agencies to store 6.4 TB(1) of mission-critical data -- at an introductory price of $6,499. "Stringent HIPAA requirements and the prevalence of increasingly dangerous viruses make reliable data archival one of the most critical issues facing today," said Tim Diefenthaler, senior director of servers, storage and networking products for Gateway. "Customers can use the Gateway 823 to reliably back up almost any form of mission-critical data, from e-mail to financial transactions to CRM. And with the Gateway 823, they don't have to break the bank to get LTO3 tape technology." Built to fit any standard rack-optimized server environment, the Gateway 823 Autoloader features a single LTO3 Ultrium tape drive, which can hold up to eight LTO3 cartridges. Each cartridge offers 800 GB of data compressed (400 GB uncompressed)(1), with performance exceeding 66 MB per second (490 GB per hour). At maximum capacity, the Gateway 823 stores 6.4 TB of compressed data (3.2 TB uncompressed)(1). Compared to current LTO2 tape, the new LTO3 standard offers double the capacity and twice the performance. Customers with data center environments will particularly benefit from the Gateway 823, due to the device's dense form factor and ability to perform unattended backup directly attached to Gateway rack-mount servers via a SCSI interconnect(2). The 823 also has redundancy features such as a low-voltage 25 W power supply, multiple internal fans and a patented Dynamic Power Down System, which protects critical data in the event of a power loss. Gateway offers Veritas Backup Exec. 9.0 for organizations needing enterprise-level performance and Yosemite's Tapeware XE 7.0 for smaller customers seeking an aggressively-priced local tape backup solution. Both software packages are fully supported on the Gateway 823 as well as on all Gateway servers for use with internal/external tape drives. Gateway includes one free LTO3 cartridge and a cleaning cartridge free of charge for customers who purchase the 823. Gateway offers standard three-year limited warranty/repair and 24/7 technical support via its Gateway Network Support Center on the Gateway 823 Autoloader(3). All Gateway technicians hold MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) certifications -- with many holding additional certifications, such as Novell, RedHat Linux and others. Gateway's optional four-hour, on-site response service, provided through IBM Global Services, gives customers a heightened level of support for maximum uptime(3). From high-end servers to market-leading plasma displays to comprehensive services, Gateway delivers whole-office technology solutions, coupled with high-touch service. Serving organizations 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 University of Arizona, Harvard University, California Highway Patrol 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 pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government offices and schools. With its acquisition of eMachines now complete, Gateway is the third-largest PC company in the United States and among the top ten worldwide. Its products under both brands received more than 150 awards and honors last year. Gateway products are offered at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. eMachines products are sold by major retailers. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. All offers valid in U.S. only and are subject to change without notice or obligation. May not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. (1) Accessible capacity varies; GB = 1 billion bytes; MB = 1 million bytes (2) The Gateway 823 requires a SCSI adapter to attach to Gateway tower- based servers (Gateway 9210, Gateway 960X and Gateway 980). (3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call (800) 846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all locations. 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 Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/144245.html

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