PRNewswire: Exabyte’s M2 Receives Highest Test Results in Linux Certification Program

“Exabyte Corporation (Nasdaq: EXBT), a leader in network backup
systems, announced today record- setting test results for Mammoth-2
(M2(TM)) throughout Linux testing. M2 backed up 500 MB of
compressed files in under 52 seconds, beating 17 tape drives from
six vendors. End users can now be assured that M2 is certified
for Linux operating environments, and that M2 is the fastest drive
on the market. Testing was completed under the Linux Tape Device
Certification program through Enhanced Software Technologies
Inc. (EST) (www.LinuxTapeCert.org).”

“Seventeen tape drives have completed the Linux certification,
and Exabyte’s M2 received higher test results and out-performed all
other products, including the Benchmark DLT1, Ecrix VXA-1, HP
DLT8000 and Tandberg DLT7000. The certification program is designed
to test and certify a vendor’s backup device hardware against a
known set of parameters to ensure compatibility for use with
Linux.”

“Tape drive certification through the Linux Tape Certification
(LTC) program entails the use of a static, open set of test
procedures that are Linux distribution and application independent.
This process ensures that the testing is non-biased, and that all
devices are tested on a level playing field.”

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