Orange, CA, January 15, 2004 - Phoenix International Systems, Inc., an ISO9000 certified manufacturer, is now shipping the V(F/M)2-350-SCW-RHD which allows the user to remove a hard disk drive from a standard VME 2 slot 6U plug-in module.

This product provides a unique solution for data storage portability and uninterrupted operation. Further, it includes the most comprehensive set of features for VME applications in the industry. These standard features include:

• Transparent to any Operating System ("Plug and Play")
• Scalable to highest capacity HDD's available
• Fast Ultra Wide SCSI I/O
• SCSI connect via front panel and/or backplane P2 connectors
• Automatic internal bus termination
• Keylock "Soft" power (eliminates any power spikes)
• Front panel device ID select and activity indicator
• Rugged steel construction with internal heat sink
• 1,000,000 Hour MTBF
• 7 year Warranty

This unique product solves the problem of portability in transporting a data storage device (by itself) for secure or archival storage off-line or for transferring data files to operating storage arrays, servers or host platforms. Receiving frames or entire chassis for any of these external repositories are also available from Phoenix International.

Phoenix International is an ISO 9000 certified manufacturer of COTS mass storage systems that "Plug and Play" with any processor platform. These storage systems range in size and application from multi-terabyte RAID and array configurations to plug-in VME storage modules.

For additional information and pricing on modules by storage capacity, contact Amos Deacon, III at (800) 203-4800, FAX (714) 283-1169 or amos3@phenxint.com