SAN FRANCISCO (Map) - SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a world-class provider of entry-level and midrange storage innovations for OEMs and system integrators (SIs), today announced plans to develop future storage solutions based on the Intel(R) EP80579 Integrated Processor family, formerly known as Tolapai.

The highly integrated System on Chip (SoC) architecture, based on the same blueprint as Intel's existing processors, will offer new levels of performance and energy efficiency versus traditional SoCs, combine multiple functions, and will be customized to target the company's traditional computing businesses as well as several growth areas. The combination of the Intel EP80579, Dot Hill's proprietary RAID controller architecture, and patented PCI interconnect (operating at PCI Express speeds) allows Dot Hill to leapfrog the competition with its next-generation controllers in terms of host-attach performance, drive-attach versatility, end-user ease-of-use, and data management services.

One application expected to employ the new architecture is the Hermes Spacecraft (http://www.hermesspace.com), a private space shuttle project built on the premise that anyone who wants to take a trip into space should have the means to do so. The spacecraft, which features a development version of the Dot Hill next generation RAID controller using the Intel EP80579, is on display today here at Intel Developer Forum.

"The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor is highly synergistic with Dot Hill's Rapid Evolution Storage Architecture(TM)," said

Dana Kammersgard, Dot Hill's president and chief executive officer. "Our next-generation storage offerings will be able to put the cost, power and size advantages of the Intel SoC design to good use, as we work to maintain the competitive advantage that we provide our customers and partners. As we move to deploy the EP80579 in future general purpose Dot Hill RAID products, our experience in developing ruggedized storage for the defense and transportation industries makes our products particularly well-suited for use in the emerging market of commercial space flight."

About Dot Hill

Delivering innovative technology and global support, Dot Hill empowers the OEM community to bring unique storage solutions to market, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Offering high performance and industry-leading uptime, Dot Hill's RAID technology is the foundation for best-in-class storage solutions offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection. The company's products are in use today by the world's leading service and equipment providers, common carriers, advanced technology and telecommunications companies as well as government agencies. Dot Hill solutions are certified to meet rigorous industry standards and military specifications, as well as RoHS and WEEE international environmental standards. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com/.

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding: the timing and future availability of products based on the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor, the performance or offered features of such products, any increase in revenues or financial results due to the availability of such products, and Dot Hill's future ability to compete in terms of product offerings or otherwise. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: the fact that Dot Hill may never make products based on the Intel EP 8079 Integrated Processors generally available; that customers do not wish to purchase such products in the future; that the products, once released, do not perform as expected; unforeseen technological, intellectual property, personnel or engineering issues; and the additional risks set forth in the form 10-K and subsequent reports most recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.