Dell to Offer DPT SCSI Controller SmartCache Plus Boosts System
Performance

November 3, 1992 -- Maitland, Florida - Distributed Processing Technology
(DPT) and Dell Computer Corporation today announced a strategic alliance
that makes DPT's SmartCache Plus SCSI controller a standard offering for
Dell's PowerLine 486 EISA servers and workstations.

"Dell's agreement with DPT reflects our commitment to providing universal
SCSI connectivity and high disk performance as part of our EISA-based
desktop and server solutions," said Marty Seyer, Dell's manager of
advanced systems.

"The SmartCache Plus SCSI controller brings scalability and
price/performance flexibility we want to offer our customers. This
product, in addition to our recently announced Dell SCSI Array, provide
Dell customers with high performance disk systems from entry-level to
super-server-class applications."

Dell selected the SmartCache Plus SCSI controller as a key option for UNIX,
multimedia and networking users of its custom turnkey systems. The
decision was a result of a Dell customer survey of file server
requirements, which ranked high data throughput, a scalable (upgradeable)
architecture, fast and flexible data backup, and reliability as leading
customer requirements for server purchases.

"The SmartCache Plus surpasses these requirements and also offers the best
in SCSI connectivity and compatibility with all major PC operating
systems," noted David Race, DPT's vice president of marketing. "DPT is
pleased to be part of Dell's total SCSI solution. "

The SmartCache Plus SCSI controller features a "grow-as-you-go" design that
allows users to easily scale their SCSI performance to meet their
expanding needs.

SmartCache Plus is the only SCSI controller on the market that can be
configured as both a non-caching and a caching controller. The entry-level
priced, non-caching configuration is converted to a high-end caching
controller by simply adding DPT's unique plug-on caching module and up to
16 megabytes of cache RAM to the base controller.

Additionally, DPT's add-on mirroring module -- a Raid 1 architecture --
provides support for a software independent array of mirrored drives. This
scalable architecture offers a complete range of price/performance
options, suitable for systems ranging from standalone desktops and small
networks up to multiprocessor-equipped file servers.

The SmartCache Plus is now available for Dell's PowerLine 486 SE servers
and DE desktop workstations. PowerLine SE floor-standing servers feature a
32-bit EISA I/O bus with a 33MB/s burst transfer rate, from 4MB to 128MB
of memory, six 32-bit EISA master expansion slots and two 32-bit EISA
slave expansion slots. PowerLine DE workstations are also equipped with a
32-bit EISA bus and offer from 4MB to 96MB of memory and five 32-bit EISA
expansion slots.

A Fortune 500 company, Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: DELL) designs,
develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports a complete line of
personal computers compatible with industry standards. Dell pioneered the
direct marketing of personal computers in 1984 and was the first company
in the industry to offer manufacturer-direct technical support.
Information on the company and its products can be obtained through its
toll-free number: l-800-BUY-DELL (1-800-289-3355).

DPT is a leading supplier of high performance peripheral controllers and
connectivity software for microcomputers. Its technology includes the
first caching disk controller for the PC. DPT controllers are sold
worldwide through a network of major distributors and OEMs. The privately
held company, founded in 1977, is based near Orlando, Florida, with
European sales offices located near London, England, and Munich, Germany,
and a government sales office in Annapolis, Maryland.

Distributed Processing Technology
140 Candace Dr, Maitland, FL 32751
407-830-5522,  fax: 407-250-5366

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