Des Moines, IA August 25, 2009 – Accordance Systems and Seneca Data announced today the availability of industry leading Accordance ARAID™ RAID storage products solutions at www.senecadata.com. The Accordance ARAID product line provides instant RAID data protection to any Windows, Mac or Linux based PC or Server. The products are available as individual storage devices or integrated into Seneca Data’s custom built servers.

The Accordance ARAID is a drop-in backup solution that does not need additional software or hardware to use. The ARAID utilizes two hard drives to maintain data and system images on two drives at all times. In the event of a hard disk failure, a system doesn't crash and continues running uninterrupted on the surviving drive. Accordance ARAID reports the disk failure so users can replace the bad drive without having to shut the system down.

“The Accordance ARAID is an easy to deploy storage device to protect and backup hard disk data," says Kevin Jaskolka, Marketing Manager for Seneca Data. “We are pleased to offer ARAID products as stand alone units or integrated into Seneca Data’s line of custom built Servers".

The Accordance ARAID uses the PC's existing SATA drive and dynamically creates a RAID1 array with an added drive. The ARAID automatically builds and maintains redundant copies on two drives. The device appears as a single hard drive to the system, but simultaneously writes to drives providing redundant copies of system and application data.

“We are excited to have our ARAID products available for individual purchase at Seneca Data", said Steve Johnson, President of Accordance Systems USA. “Customers can easily acquire an ARAID as a standalone unit or integrate it into a custom built Seneca Data servers.”

The ARAID 2200 utilizes 3.5" SATA drives and fits into a standard 5-1/4" 2U storage bays. The ARAID M200 supports 2.5" laptop SATA drives and fits into a standard 5-1/4" storage bay. External ARAID units are available and connect via USB and eSATA. Pricing for Accordance ARAIDs starts at $380.


About Seneca Data
Founded in 1979, Seneca Data has grown into a premier manufacturer of custom computer systems and value-added distributor of information technology products across the USA. Seneca Data manufactures custom built, made-to-order computers under the brand name Nexlink® for OEM, channel and gov/ed customers. In 2008, Seneca Data founded Renovate Manufacturing, LLC, an affiliate company focused on the outsourced computer remanufacturing market.

About Accordance

Accordance is dedicated to delivering cost effective RAID hardware and software solutions for network and standalone computer systems. Accordance’s ARAID product family enables companies to effectively store, backup, manage, secure and transfer computer data. The ARAID connects directly to PCs via IDE, SATA, USB, Firewire supporting 2-1/2 and 3-1/5 IDE and SATA hard disks. Each device requires no software to operate and is compatible with any operating system including Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris and custom. Accordance ARAID been deployed in a variety of PC environments from large networked enterprises, small to medium size business networks, home offices and home computers. The company also supports real-time full disk encryption technology (Inline Media Encryption), such as standard AES-256 CBC with CTR for data security. Accordance Systems, Inc. is a privately held company founded in Taiwan in 1998 and headquartered in Taipei. Accordance USA L.L.C. was formed in 2004 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please call 515-223-4845 or visit www.accordancesystems.com.