CONNER ANNOUNCES 20GB MAGNETO-OPTICAL JUKEBOX FOR HIERARCHICAL STORAGE
MANAGEMENT

LAKE MARY, FL, June 28, 1993 -- Conner Storage Systems Group, formerly
Maynard Electronics, a unit of Conner Peripherals, Inc. (NYSE: CNR), today
introduced the Conner Optical Jukebox (Model 16L-MO), a high-capacity
magneto-optical jukebox that is supported by Conner's new Hierarchical
Storage Management (HSM) system for large PC LANs. When used in
conjunction with Conner HSM software, the Conner Optical Jukebox automates
file storage and retrieval functions and significantly reduces the time
and effort associated with file storage and management in data-intensive
Novell NetWare LANs.

The Conner Optical Jukebox is a SCSI-based rewritable magneto-optical
jukebox that provides up to 20 gigabytes (GB) of automated primary and
secondary data storage. The system features 16 disk cartridges and an
autochanger mechanism for fast disk-exchange time. Designed for
high-performance storage and retrieval, the Conner Optical Jukebox has an
average file recall time of 8 seconds.

Conner HSM software maximizes storage and retrieval performance and
minimizes storage costs by automatically moving less active files from
hard disks to optical jukeboxes and tape libraries. With Conner HSM
software, users can recall any files transparently, regardless of where
they are stored. Other Conner HSM features include transparent migration,
as well as Enterprise-Wide Data Administration for greater control over
dispersed storage volumes.

"Our customers demand high-speed, high-capacity solutions that offer
extensive automated data management capabilities," said George Rea,
executive vice president of Conner's Storage Systems Group. "Combined with
Conner HSM software and Conner disk and tape-library systems, the new
optical jukebox enables our customers to manage large amounts of data
generated by CAD/CAM, multimedia and groupware applications at a lower
cost than additional disk storage."

According to Peripheral Strategies, Inc., the typical size of network
storage will rise from less than 10 GB in 1993 to more than 40 GB per LAN
in 1997. HSM is expected to provide network administrators with a 3:1 cost
advantage over equivalent hard disk storage alternatives and provide 70
percent more server storage space.

Designed to support large NetWare Version 3.11 networks, Conner HSM
software supports 4mm DAT loader systems, such as the Conner 48 GB DAT
autoloader (Model 12LDAT), 8mm loaders such as the Conner 50 GB autoloader
(Model 10L-HS), as well as the Conner Optical Jukebox (Model 16L-MO). The
Conner Optical Jukebox is now shipping with prices beginning at $19,995
(end user quantity one pricing). Conner HSM software is sold separately
with end user quantity one prices beginning at $7,500.

The Conner Optical Jukebox and Conner HSM software are sold through a
network of authorized resellers, qualified for their network expertise,
consulting services, technical support and user training services.

Based in Lake Mary, Florida, the Conner Storage Systems and Distribution
Products Groups offer a complete selection of hard disk drives, tape
drives and storage management software, including tape autoloaders and
magneto-optical storage solutions, for the IBM-compatible PC, PS/2, RISC
System/6000, DEC, NeXT, Sun Microsystems and Apple Macintosh computers, as
well as Novell NetWare networks. The groups sell products through a
worldwide network of dealers, distributors and value-added resellers. For
additional information, please call (800) 821-8782 or (407) 263-3500.

Founded in 1986, Conner sells, designs and builds a complete line of
information storage solutions, including disk drives, tape drives, storage
management software and storage systems, for a wide range of computer
applications. Conner had 1992 sales of $2.2 billion.

Conner Storage Systems Group
36 Skyline Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746
407-263-3500,  407-263-3555

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