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January 2004

Grande Vitesse Systems Introduces Next Generation GVS9000 Solutions

First Rack Mount PowerPC G5 in Optional 2U or 4.2U Form Factors



San Francisco, CA - Known for high performance servers, storage and network systems, GVS will be showcasing its next generation GVS9000 Rack Mount PowerPC G5 solutions this week at Macworld Expo San Francisco 2004.

Perhaps one of the most innovative hardware products of the year, the GVS9000 2U PowerPC G5 Dual 2.0GHz system offers the latest 64-bit processing power, high bandwidth G5 architecture with up to 8GB RAM in a new slim, streamlined assembly housing.

For those who can compromise a little more space for a lot more muscle, the GVS9000 4.2U PowerPC G5 features up to dual 2.0ghz with hot-swap SATA drives and optional hardware RAID 5 with up to 4.5TB on 12 internal drives.

"Visitors to our booth at Macworld Expo San Francisco 2004 will see the combination of breakthrough processing power and enormous storage capabilities in a very cost-effective on-line systemÓ says Jano Avanessian, V.P. of Marketing for GVS.

GVS supports customers with a very robust service program including optional 24/7 live support and advanced replacement capabilities.

Because of its full range of high value products and its unsurpassed level of support, GVS is a leading supplier of custom storage and workstation/server solutions for the most demanding broadcasting, entertainment, scientific, industrial and government applications.

For specifications and further information, visit our website at www.GVSnet.com.