DISC Announces Line of DVD-RAM StorageLibraries.

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MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2000

DISC(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:DCSR), a leading manufacturer of automated library solutions for enterprise storage, announced

today the company's first DVD-RAM storage solutions, the DV Series(TM) of libraries. Combining fast write and transfer rates with high capacity ranging from 156GB up to 1.6TB, DISC's DV Series provides high-reliability and high-performance for a broad range of storage applications.

Incorporating from one to 17 DVD-RAM drives, the libraries record data onto DVD-RAM media at 1.35MB/sec. and play back at a rate of 2.7MB/sec. for DVD media and 2.4MB/sec. (16x speed) for CD-ROM media. With an MSBF of 2,500,000 cycles, the DV Series offers the reliability needed for critical recording environments such as video record-and-playback, security, back up and data storage.

"The DV Series was designed to meet today's growing storage requirements by offering users safe, secure, reliable storage for their important and sensitive data," said J. Richard Ellis, DISC President and CEO. "With compatibility across multiple operating systems, customers can expect seamless integration into a complete range of applications and environments."

Fully compliant with the DVD Forum DVD-RAM standards, the DV Series can also read from CD-ROM, CD Audio, CD-R, CD-RW and video CD discs, as well as DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM discs. A single disc can store about 1.3 million pages of text, 150 minutes of high-quality MPEG-2 video, more than 8 hours of AC3 audio or 5,200 full-color photos (640x480).

DISC's entire line of DVD-RAM storage libraries provide users with the highest possible performance, reliability and quality. The DV Series features 100, 200, 400 and 600 disc capacity models and is expected to begin shipping in April, 2000 with list prices starting at $7,600. Compatible with most operating systems; the series is sold through resellers, distributors, and OEM's worldwide.

About DISC: Established in 1986, DISC, INC. is a leading manufacturer of automated library solutions for enterprise storage. Solutions are developed and produced at its headquarters in Milpitas, California, and are sold by an international network of OEMs, System Integrators, VARs, Resellers and Distributors. DISC's sales offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Washington DC, London, and Northern California. DISC is traded over the NASDAQ stock exchange - Symbol DCSR.

Customers seeking more information on the company's products can reach DISC by calling 800/944-3472 or 408/934-7000, or by accessing DISC's home page on the Internet at: http://www.discjuke.com

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