AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - Jul 24, 2012) - Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ CRDS ]), a global provider of data protection solutions, announced general availability of ReadVerify Appliance (RVA) 800f, the latest model in the family of RVA appliances that save organizations time and money by proactively validating the integrity and optimization of tape library systems.

RV800f offers all of the same features and functionality as previous RVA models, but with eight fibre channel ports that provide the ability to monitor up to 750 devices within multiple heterogeneous libraries. Other models offer two fibre channel ports in either an appliance or in VMware configurations. 

"The increase in ports in RV800f further positions RVA as the premier tape monitoring, analysis and reporting tool for the largest enterprises," said Elaine Pleshek, senior product manager at Crossroads Systems. "Early adopters of RV800f currently include entities within the Fortune 100 and federal government -- truly underscoring the level of trust and reliance on RVA's time-tested technology. With RV800f and all other RVA models, organizations can remain confident in the continued optimized operation of their tape libraries and secure in the knowledge that data can be restored, should disaster strike."

For a Web demonstration of RVA and other resources such as white papers and success stories, visit [ www.crossroads.com/Products/RVA ].

About ReadVerify Appliance (RVA)
Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance (RVA) is the only standalone and virtual appliance that proactively validates the integrity of tape backup systems. Greatly reducing tape replacement costs and guaranteeing that data is always recoverable, RVA provides a tool to monitor, track and report on the performance, utilization and health of tape devices and tape media. By continually diagnosing operational backup errors, organizations experience impressive performance improvements and significant cost savings. Crossroads also offers services that utilize RVA to provide a detailed assessment of tape storage systems. For more information, visit [ www.crossroads.com/Products/RVA ].  

About Crossroads Systems
Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ CRDS ]) is a global provider of data protection solutions and services. Crossroads offers organizations proactive data security, intelligent storage connectivity, high performance, and significant cost savings. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Crossroads holds more than 100 patents granted and pending and has been honored with numerous industry awards for innovation in data protection and storage. Visit [ www.crossroads.com ].

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