Kano X-Finiti features exclusive Kubota Comps library system
Garden Grove, CA – May 6, 2003 – Kano Technologies (www.KanoTechnologies.com) introduced the first 200-disc, rack-mountable, DVD+RW library today at Storage World Conference 2003 in Anaheim, CA. The Kano X-Finiti Model RW200 features two-to-four Kano DVD+RW drives mounted in an exclusive BA-200 library system from Kubota Comps Corporation of Japan, a leading manufacturer of optical-storage libraries.
The X-Finiti brings DVD+ formats to the network storage environment. With current single-sided media, the X-Finiti’s 200-disc configuration provides 940GB of data storage. However, its industrial-grade, robotic disc-changer-and-flipping mechanism is also compatible with future double-sided DVD+RW media, which will increase its capacity to 2TB.
The X-Finiti 200-disc libraries are scalable and, with a rack-mountable 7U chassis and SCSI-2 interface, up to three libraries can be daisy chained together. The X-Finiti will be available in June with a starting price of $8900.
“DVD+ formats are rapidly becoming the de facto industry standard,” said Richard Young, president of Kano Technologies. “The two largest PC manufacturers now include a DVD+RW/R drive in several models of their PCs. Near-line network storage and data backup on media that can be read on these desktops will soon be a must.”
“We chose Kubota Comps to develop the library system for the X-Finiti because they’ve been building large-capacity library systems for more than 10 years and have demonstrated their engineering expertise in obtaining 24/7 reliability,” Young added. “We wanted the best library system in the industry.”
“We worked with Kano to develop a model of our BA-200 Library specifically for the X-Finiti drive,” said Kaz Matsushita, manager of Kubota’s Information Systems Division. “Kano’s focus on delivering state-of-the-art DVD+RW/R system solutions is an excellent match for our BA-200 Library.”
All Kano products feature exclusive, custom-designed industrial enclosures that minimize vibrations and dust infiltration. Each chassis has high-volume, low-noise fan ventilation, specially engineered to maintain the optimum operating temperature for maximum drive life and dependability. All enclosures are CE-certified and UL-approved.
Kano products are available from Kano solution providers. Local providers may be contacted through a listing at www.kanotechnologies.com.
ABOUT KANO TECHNOLOGIES
California-based Kano Technologies (www.kanotechnologies.com) is a leading DVD+RW/R storage-solution company. The company develops, sells, and supports leading-edge, optical-storage applications and solutions that take full advantage of the performance, capacity and compatibility of the DVD+ format. It offers a broad line of CD and DVD duplicator and publishing systems including the recently introduced Atlas CD-R and K2Extreme DVD+R publishers. All Kano products are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2000 facility.
Industry veteran, Richard Young, launched Kano in 2002 and has a distinguished background in the industry. Young delivered the first Hitachi-manufactured CD-ROM drive to Microsoft, for the development of MS-DOS extensions, in 1985. As president of JVC in 1991, he introduced the first JVC half-height 1x CD-R drive with authoring software at COMDEX, winning the “Most Innovative Technology” show award. Kano is backed by major investors with extensive storage experience.
Kano Technologies Corporation
11522 Markon Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92841
714-379-5520
Fax: 714-379-4541
www.kanotechnologies.com
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Richard Young, Kano Technologies, ryoung@kanotechnologies.com, 714-379-5520
Kelly Schafer, Darryl Lloyd, Inc., kellyschafer@netscape.net, 760-434-4661
Note: Kano recording systems are not intended for copying of commercially available CDs, DVD movies or other copyright-protected materials. The only intended uses are creation and storage of original material. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials may be subject to claims for damages and penalties.
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