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March 12, 2002
Glyph's JK2002 SCSI RAID Array Qualified for Pinnacle Systems' CineWave

Ithaca, NY - Glyph Technologies is happy to announce that their JK2002™ storage subsystem for digital content creation is now qualified by Pinnacle Systems for use with CineWave standard definition, standard definition real-time (RT) and high definition (HD) systems when used with Maxstor Atlas 10K-III drives. The JK2002 is a custom configured RAID subsystem with 14 Ultra 160 SCSI drives striped together in a triple-spaced, 19-inch rack mountable unit. Sustaining data rates of 200MB/sec, it supports standard definition and high definition uncompressed video.

"Bandwidth and quick read and write times are extremely important for uncompressed high definition and real-time standard definition editing with multiple layers and effects," says Andrew Baum, Pinnacle Systems Senior Product Manager, CineWave. "Glyph has engineered a storage subsystem that meets the demanding storage requirements of CineWave."

Not only is this a very fast RAID system, the JK2002 also features high reliability through the use of hot-swappable drives and fully redundant power supplies and cooling components. Advanced engineering is used to dampen disk vibration, reduce noise and ensure high data integrity. The system uses a dual channel bus architecture with all drives plugging into an SCA backplane. Available as either a deskside or rackmount unit, the JK2002 can be configured with capacities ranging from 36 gigabytes to 1 terabyte specifically to match your needs. This storage system is fully optimized for video production with a RAID 0 striped array, and is compatible with all major video formats. Glyph includes RAID striping software for Macintosh as well as Ultra 160 SCSI cards and cables to make the JK2002 a truly turnkey solution for high-end video production.

"We are excited to be working with Pinnacle Systems and to be qualified for meeting the demanding storage requirements of CineWave. Pinnacle Systems has a reputation as an outstanding manufacturer of high performance products, so it's wonderful to be a part of their solutions," states Larry Berger, Glyph's VP of Marketing.

About CineWave
CineWave is software and hardware seamlessly working together to deliver unprecedented quality and flexibility on the Apple® Power Mac™ G4. CineWave, the first comprehensive uncompressed solution, includes a full version of the award-winning Final Cut Pro™, Pinnacle Systems Commotion Pro, Knoll Light Factory, and the TARGA Cine Engine. CineWave provides advanced non-linear editing, unlimited layering, uncompressed real-time effects, motion tracker, paint, and compositing tools. QuickTime native from start to finish, CineWave is scalable, flexible, and designed to work in a wide range of environments including: DV, DigiBeta, uncompressed 601, PAL, NTSC, 1080i, 1080p, 4:3, 16:9, DVD, and Web. There are two digital tether ports for connecting to a family of SD and HD breakout boxes for flexible I/O options. CineWave, designed with a scalable architecture, offers users endless creative possibilities.

Founded in 1993 and based in Ithaca, NY, Glyph provides storage and SAN solutions for A/V production and streaming media. For more info, Glyph Technologies can be reach at (607) 275-0345 in the USA or +44 (0) 870 464 0600 in Europe or visit www.glyphtech.com.

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