REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Map) - REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Open-E, Inc., a leading developer of innovative storage management software, announced today that its premiere Data Storage Server (DSS(TM)) IP-Storage operating system now powers Nor-Tech's Voyageur(TM) Storage Server (VoyStor(TM)).

Open-E's versatile DSS, an all-in-one, fourth generation OS software for centralized IP-storage management enables the VoyStor to support comprehensive NAS and iSCSI SAN storage networking functionality. The combined solution delivers a versatile feature set with support for virtually any connectivity, the utmost in security, a simplified management interface and powerful data throughout capabilities.

Available in 2U and 3U hot-swap drive configurations, with 8 or 16TB capacities, the Voyageur Storage Server is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing network infrastructures, delivering advanced functionality and performance, while providing the utmost in availability and data integrity. The Open-E DSS software expands the VoyStor's capability to interoperate with all leading SCSI, IDE and Serial ATA controllers, NICs and networking chipsets, and incorporates built-in iSCSI initiator support for online capacity expansion. Further, the system boasts high security data synchronization (Cross); software RAID 0, 1, 5 and 6; snapshot and scheduling; integrated anti-virus; dynamic disk, local backup scheduling; built-in agents for backup software and network UPS support.

"We are very pleased to partner with Nor-Tech for the use of our DSS software to work with their Voyageur Storage Server," said

Krzysztof Franek, president and CEO of Open-E. "Nor-Tech is one of the largest system builders in North America, and a true technology innovator. Their acceptance of our software management technology to empower their best-in-class storage server validates the ever increasing global market acceptance of our DSS software. The resultant solution is the ideal platform for compute intensive applications within the SMB and SME markets."

"After thoroughly testing many of the industry's most prominent software solutions, Open-E clearly emerged as the most feature-rich, versatile and capable in delivering the performance required at an extremely competitive price point," added Dominic Daninger, vice president of engineering at Nor-Tech. "The sheer performance of Open-E's DSS surprised many of us -- and the flexibility of the solution to offer seamless NAS and iSCSI functionality made it the clear choice to empower our Voyageur Storage Server."

About Open-E's Data Storage Server (DSS)

Open-E's Data Storage Server (DSS) provides a fast, reliable, and scalable platform for IP Storage and is one of the easiest ways of implementing a NAS server and/or an iSCSI technology in a network. The DSS can be used with all x86 PCs containing USB ports, an IDE controller and an additional SATA controller on the main board or hardware controller. DSS offers enterprise functionality, enhanced manageability, superior reliability and increased productivity for applications ranging from file sharing, storage consolidation, backup and recovery, virtualization to volume replication.

DSS is built on Open-E's industry recognized NAS and iSCSI software technology which is noted for its performance, superior security, robust operation and ease-of-use management advantages. With DSS, users can cost-effectively and quickly add storage to an existing network, consolidate storage and backups for multiple servers, centralize storage management with optimal performance and data protection, and improve data availability and efficiency. Additionally, DSS supports software RAID functionality, taking advantage of current multi-core processing technologies.

Professionals and organizations interested in obtaining Open-E's software may visit the company's website at http://www.open-e.com.

About Nor-Tech

Nor-Tech manufactures computer systems, servers and high-performance clusters, which it offers though a large network of resellers across the USA. The exclusive manufacturer of Voyageur, Nor-Tech is recognized as the 2nd largest custom system builder in the country, producing thousands of PCs and Servers each month at its 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Burnsville, MN. Nor-Tech enjoys partnerships with industry leaders and is currently listed as an AMD Platinum Solutions Provider, Intel Premier Provider and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Nor-Tech has also been honored with Microsoft's Most Valuable System Builder Partner award which is bestowed upon only one system builder in the entire country each year! Listed in Entrepreneur Magazine's HOT 100 list of fastest growing companies three years in a row, Nor-Tech has grown to over 90 employees and continues to extend its reach. For more information, please visit http://www.nor-tech.com.

About Open-E

Open-E, Inc. is a pioneering leader and developer of IP-based storage management software with headquarters in the United States and Europe. Its DSS, NAS-R3 and iSCSI-R3 product lines, aimed at the SMB and SME markets, enjoy a multi-national reputation for best-in-class performance, flexibility, reliability, scalability and return-on-investment. Open-E GmbH, located in Puchheim near Munich, Germany, houses the company's development and European sales/marketing functions. The company's tested, high-performance software is made simple, allowing system integrators to build massive, stable, secure and easy to use storage systems.

Open-E distributes its products through a worldwide partner network that are established in the storage and networking markets. For more information about Open-E and Open-E products please visit http://www.open-e.com.

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