The DiscPort Enterprise Server is the champion of the crop, equaling
or outperforming the other systems consistently. Providing
near-maximum throughput under all conditions, it's the best choice
for high-demand environments where performance is the only concern.
For less demanding applications, however, its high price makes it a
poor value for the money.
Price
Technol-
ogy
Implemen-
tation
Perfor-
mance
Features
Usabil-
ity
Overall
Rating
Microtest Enterprise Group DiscPort Enterprise Server
$19,999
***
***
*****
*****
***
*****
Boffin 7 Bay Tower
$3548
***
***
***
****
***
***
Excel CDS-14
$7995
***
***
**
****
****
***
MDI CD-Express Connect
$4395
***
***
*
****
***
*
Microtest DiscPort Tower-7
$5695
***
***
***
****
***
***
TAC Systems HotSwap LanRedi TowerDrive
$11,050
***
***
*
*****
****
*
Weightings:
Performance 65%, Usability 20%, Features 10%, Technology 5%
Located at the opposite end of the price spectrum from the DiscPort
Enterprise Server, the Boffin 7 Bay offers middle-of-the-road
performance but does so consistently, regardless of demand. At a
price of just $3548, the device represen
ts an exceptional value for
the money. Unless money is no object, this unit deserves serious
consideration for a role as your primary or secondary CD-ROM server.
Price
Technol-
ogy
Implemen-
tation
Perfor-
mance
Features
Usabil-
ity
Overall
Rating
Microtest Enterprise Group DiscPort Enterprise Server
$19,999
***
***
*****
*****
***
*****
Boffin 7 Bay Tower
$3548
***
***
***
****
***
***
Excel CDS-14
$7995
***
***
**
****
****
***
MDI CD-Express Connect
$4395
***
***
*
****
***
*
Microtest DiscPort Tower-7
$5695
***
***
***
****
***
***
TAC Systems HotSwap LanRedi TowerDrive
$11,050
***
***
*
*****
****
*
Weightings:
Performance 65%, Usability 20%, Features 10%, Technology 5%
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