Intel expanded its line of components for storage products on Monday, announcing a serial ATA controller, an iSCSI storage adapter and a low-voltage Celeron processor.
The new Intel 31244 serial ATA controller can transfer data at 1.5G bit/sec on each of its four ports. The controller, which links a system's motherboard with a hard disk drive, improves performance in network-attached storage devices and RAID systems, according to an Intel statement.
The Intel PRO/1000 T IP iSCSI adapter is meant for storage-area networks (SAN). The adapter uses Intel's Xscale processor technology to take over IP and iSCSI tasks from the host processor, which increases throughput in SANs, according to Intel.
Intel also announced a version of its Celeron processor that does not need extensive cooling and can thus be fitted in small storage devices. The 400 MHz ultralow voltage (ULV) Celeron processor dissipates 4.1 watts of heat, Intel said.
Available in the first quarter of 2003, the 31244 serial ATA controller will cost $22 in 10,000-unit quantities and the iSCSI $695 in single units. The ULV Celeron processor at 400 MHz is now available for $38 when bought in quantities of 1,000, Intel said.