SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (Nasdaq:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Hitachi Data Systems to distribute the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 product line.
The Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100, a low-cost, entry-level storage system that serves the needs of a broad set of customers, is designed to fulfill the requirements of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with burgeoning data growth and data protection requirements and enterprises with distributed branch offices looking for simple-to-manage storage offerings that are easy to integrate with the Microsoft(r) Windows platform. A simple and reliable solution, the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 product line offers enterprise-class storage features with complete data protection.
"We are very pleased to expand our longstanding relationship with Hitachi by offering their new Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 product line, which is a great option for our growing SMB customer segment," noted Gary Gammon, senior vice president of marketing, enterprise products at Bell Microproducts. "The availability of Hitachi's newest innovation through Bell Microproducts is indicative of both our commitment to ensuring our channel partners have access to the most innovative solutions and our commitment to strengthening our reputation as the leading value-added distributor in storage."
The Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 enables simple installation and includes configuration wizards, easy to use graphical user interface (GUI) storage management software and powerful snapshot copy software deployment. Optional remote copy software is also available.
"The Hitachi Simple Modular Storage System is a high-performance and highly reliable storage system that is so simple to use, install and manage, it is virtually 'service-less,'" said Mike Walkey, senior vice president, Global Volume Channels, Hitachi Data Systems. "Helping eliminate storage complexity and greatly reduce management costs while avoiding interruption and downtime makes this solution extremely attractive for small and medium business customers. Bell Microproducts was an obvious choice to offer the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage System portfolio, with our already strong global relationship, their strength in the SMB space, and their deep expertise in storage."
The Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 product line is now available, in 24 different configurations, through Bell Microproducts. Please call 1-800-800-1513 or visit www.bellmicro.com for more information.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, this Fortune 1000 company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. In 2006, the company celebrated the sale of its 50 millionth hard disk drive, setting a significant industry milestone.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.