ATTO Host Adapters named as YES CERTIFIED For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and NetWare 6.5.

Products from ATTO and Novell Deliver
Connectivity Solutions for Open Source Environments

Amherst, NY (January 2, 2007) – ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, today announced that ATTO ExpressPCI UL5D SCSI host adapter and Celerity FC-42ES Fibre Channel host adapter have received the Novell® YES CERTIFIED compatibility designation with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and NetWare 6.5. The ExpressPCI UL5D is a dual channel Ultra320 SCSI PCI Express host adapter delivering up to 320MB/sec. per channel and the Celerity FC-42ES is a dual channel 4-Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express host adapter delivering up to 800MB/sec. per channel. Through the YES CERTIFIED Program, Novell assures customers that ATTO products are compatible with Novell products.

ATTO host adapters are designed to support high-bandwidth server and workstation environments running high-volume, mission-critical applications . Offering unprecedented levels of performance, the ExpressPCI and Celerity host adapter product lines utilize ATTO’s exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) technology. With a combination of features that provide controlled acceleration of large and small blocks of data, ADS manages latency and provides faster and more efficient transfer of data for streaming applications. ATTO host adapters also feature the one-click ATTO Configuration Tool, allowing users to customize settings to achieve maximum performance.

"ATTO and Novell working together are leaders in delivering Linux based solutions that customers can feel confident in implementing to support their business - from the enterprise to small and medium-size businesses," said Ed Tierney, Director of Marketing at ATTO. "We are very pleased with the value we are able to provide our customers by leveraging our partnership with Novell and the SUSE Linux Enterprise."

"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server provides a flexible and scalable Linux system to meet the complex needs of any data center," said Chris Cooper, Director, Partner Engineering for Novell. "By supporting SUSE Linux Enterprise 10, ATTO host adapters provide users with more options for scalable, high performing data storage networking solutions running on a secure and reliable Linux platform."

About ATTO Technology, Inc.
ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO’s vision is to provide a wide range of end-to-end solutions to help customers’ better store, manage and deliver their data. With a focus toward markets that require higher performance, ATTO manufactures host adapters, bridging, RAID and virtual tape appliances, and management software. ATTO solutions are based on providing a high level of connectivity to all storage interfaces including SCSI, SATA, iSCSI, NDMP, SAS and Fibre Channel. ATTO distributes its products worldwide directly to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, VARs and authorized distributors.

Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. world headquarters, at: 155 CrossPoint Parkway, Amherst, New York 14068; Phone: (716) 691-1999; Fax: (716) 691-9353; Website: attotech.com

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