SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, March 19, 2001 - BakBone Software (TSE: BKB, OTC: BKBOF), a global provider of storage management solutions, today announced that it has certified its NetVault™ backup/restore software on the full range of Chaparral Network Storage's Intelligent Storage Routers, including the enterprise-grade FS1310R.

The announcement further illustrates BakBone's commitment to achieve certification with leading providers of hardware for storage area networks (SANs), and provides customers and resellers with the knowledge that NetVault solves many of the interoperability problems between hardware and backup software that have slowed adoption of SANs at enterprises of all sizes. The certification tests were conducted at BakBone's SAN Interoperability Labs in San Diego.

"Through its Fibre Channel to SCSI connectivity, our routers empower companies to quickly configure powerful SANs capable of handling their growing data storage requirements," said Jerry Walker, Chaparral's Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. "NetVault brings an added level of power and simplicity to the equation, ensuring that companies using our products will be able to get the most from their SANs, realizing a true return on investment, and producing demonstrable increases in the speed with which they are able to store and retrieve their corporate-critical information."

Chaparral's Intelligent Storage Router enables connectivity between SCSI devices and Fibre Channel networks. Companies can take advantage of the robust features of Fibre Channel technology while protecting investments in new and legacy SCSI storage devices. By combining the benefits of Fibre Channel with Ultra2 LVD SCSI, this new generation router is ideal for mid-range to high-end UNIX and NT markets. Chaparral's full line of routers provide performance, reliability and fault tolerance for enterprise-class storage and the emerging storage area network environment.

BakBone's NetVault represents a radical departure from software solutions offered by other firms, that require substantial upgrades and intensive technical support for companies seeking to grow their storage capabilities from direct-attached storage through network-attached storage (NAS) and SANs. It continues BakBone's tradition of offering software that combines powerful performance with unparalleled ease of use. In addition, the software is designed so that it can be installed within minutes or hours, instead of the days or weeks required by competing products.

"Customers are demanding, more than ever before, the blend of powerful performance and ease of use throughout the entire product lifecycle," said Jack Corrao, BakBone's President/Chief Operating Officer. "Those criteria are hallmarks of NetVault. They also mark the kind of dependable performance that Chaparral routers routinely deliver. Working together in a certified solution, they provide the higher level of data protection required in today's business environment. SANs are a proven way for companies to get the most from their data storage investment. NetVault and Chaparral's Intelligent Storage Routers help maximize that investment."

About Chaparral Network Storage, Inc.

Chaparral is a leading provider of high performance products that facilitate the movement of data between networked storage devices. Chaparral is focused primarily on developing products for use in the emerging market for SANs. Chaparral's Intelligent Storage Routers facilitate the interconnection of SANs with existing SCSI-based servers and storage systems. Chaparral's external RAID controllers distribute data across multiple hard disk drives to increase data transfer speeds and deliver fault tolerance. Chaparral's products are designed to provide a high level of performance, availability and functionality.

For additional information about Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. and their products call:
Headquarters: 303.845.3200
Toll Free: 800.704.3171
Distribution Sales: 408.264.1285
OEM Sales: 949.499.3027
European Sales: 44 1344-305528
Or visit their web site at www.chaparralnet.com.

About BakBone Software, Inc.

BakBone Software™ (TSE: BKB, OTC: BKBOF) is an international storage management software company that develops and globally distributes industry-leading storage management solutions to the open systems markets, providing data protection and management solutions scalable from workgroup to enterprise that will grow with a company's needs. BakBone's core products include nearline optical and archival, as well as tape backup and restore software for a full suite of storage management solutions to the corporate data center.

BakBone's corporate headquarters is located at 10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, California 92121. Its stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is included on the TSE 300 Composite, S&P/TSE Canadian SmallCap and TSE 200 indices. For more information on BakBone products, call 858-450-9009, e-mail sales@bakbone.com, or access BakBone's web site at www.bakbone.com.

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