Iomega, an EMC company and global leader in data protection, recently announced the next generation of its quad-drive desktop NAS appliance, with the worldwide launch of the new Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d.
Based on industry-leading enterprise-class EMC storage technologies, the affordable ix4-200d is the ideal NAS appliance for small businesses, distributed offices and home office networks that require advanced data storage and protection features without the need for a dedicated IT staff.
Up and running in a matter of four mouse clicks and a few minutes, the ix4-200d NAS appliance provides up to 8TB of networked storage that easily integrates with existing infrastructure for expanded storage, file-sharing and backup of critical business data.
The ix4-200d delivers advanced features such as SCSI block-level access for efficient storage utilisation; device-to-device replication to network targets for business continuity and file recovery; and multiple RAID configurations for the highest level of data protection.
The ix4-200d NAS also features Windows Active Directory support; remote access and management; IP security camera support; a new front panel LCD and QuikTransfer button for easy one-touch copying of selected files; and unique to this category of products - VMware certification for virtualisation installations - all at a low starting price.
Affordably priced for small businesses and home office use, the new Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS appliance is now available to IT resellers worldwide via select distribution channels.
“The new StorCenter ix4-200d delivers the unquestionable advantages of EMC's world-class enterprise storage technologies to small businesses and distributed enterprises in an affordable and easy to use solution,” said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega and the Consumer and Small Business Products Division of EMC. “From device-to-device replication and iSCSI support to dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, VMware certification and other innovative and user-friendly features, the ix4-200d is an excellent yet affordable NAS appliance that gives smaller organisations and work groups not only cost-effective powerful network storage, but many of the same sophisticated data management capabilities as a Fortune 100 corporation, that no competitor can match.”
Michelle Kasselman, Key Account manager for Iomega in South Africa, said: “Small business and consumer demand for efficient and affordable data protection, storage and backup solutions continues to grow as more people recognise the value in proactively protecting and being able to quickly recover their data. The functionality and overall performance found within the new StorCenter ix4-200d will enable our channel partners to deliver world-class enterprise storage technology solutions at an affordable price and in a form factor that is easily managed. That's a great value proposition, especially in today's budget-conscious marketplace.”
Available in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities, the new Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS desktop appliance utilises the acclaimed EMC LifeLine software, a fully-developed Linux operating environment and suite of applications that protects data and performs valuable business tasks above and beyond simple storage, all designed to make it easy to securely store, protect and serve up data when and where needed. EMC LifeLine software is designed for cross-platform support with PC, Mac and Linux computers.
The ix4-200d can be configured with different levels of RAID support: RAID 5 (pre-configured) and RAID 10 (both with automatic RAID rebuild), as well as JBOD. The four drives in the ix4 are user replaceable SATA II hard drives that minimise downtime.
With dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and a high-performance embedded architecture, the ix4-200d boosts small business productivity by making data readily accessible and secure over a local network. The ix4-200d also has three USB 2.0 ports for adding printers or additional storage capacity with external USB drives.
In the home office, users also benefit from the ix4-200d's advanced media features, including an array of additional features that make it one of the most advanced, innovative and easy-to-use network storage device for small businesses today. These include Device-to-Device Replication (D2D) to copy or backup files to and from the ix4-200d to any other NAS device without the need for a client computer. Jobs can be set to run at pre-determined schedule or at the touch of the ix4-200d's QuikTransfer button. The ix4-200d uses either the rsync or Windows File Sharing protocol to transfer data between itself and another network storage device.
iSCSI support provides block-level access for the most efficient storage utilisation, especially for database, e-mail and backup application performance. This feature also allows host-based operating systems and virtualisation software to use the full capabilities of their native file systems, such as enabling VMFS for VMware utilisation.
The ix4-200d is certified as both NAS (NFS) and iSCSI storage for VMware vSphere, and is listed on the VMware hardware compatibility list, enabling small businesses and other work groups to affordably take advantage of the benefits and advanced features offered by shared storage in a VMware environment. The ix4-200d is the ideal storage match for smaller virtualisation deployments that use the new VMware vSphere Essentials and vSphere Essentials Plus software packages.
Remote access can be set up and remotely manage and access data on the ix4-200d from anywhere in the world, while multiple network protocols enables it to work in Windows, Linux and Mac environments with network protocol support, including CIFS/SMB/Rally, NFS, and AFP/Bonjour. The ix4-200d also supports advanced protocols such as HTTP, FTP and SNMP. Time Machine Support lets Apple users easily backup any Mac computers running OS X (10.5 or later) using Time Machine. Windows Active Directory Support allows the ix4-200d to function as a client member in an Active Directory domain, giving users and groups access to the ix4-200d.
UPS Support enables unattended system shutdown without data loss in the case of power failure. Video Surveillance supports up to five Axis Network video cameras, for real-time monitoring and video capture directly to the ix4-200d, without the need of a dedicated computer (dependent upon system workload and network conditions). The ix4-200d can be used as a storage target for other network surveillance cameras as well.
Print Server supports intelligent print sharing capability for up to three USB printers directly connected to the ix4-200d. Compatible with UPnP and DLNA certified media players, the ix4-200d streams photos, audio content and videos to not only laptops and computers but a variety of media devices, including game consoles (Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3), audio bridges, iTunes players, networked digital picture frames and other compatible devices.
Bluetooth capability allows users to upload contacts, photos and more from a cellphone, pocket PC or BlackBerry phone (Bluetooth USB adapter required, sold separately). Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) supports no touch, automatic transfer of photos from digital cameras via one of the four USB 2.0 ports on the ix4-200d. The ix4-200d supports read and write on various formats, including Fat32, HFS+, NTFS or ext2/ext3 formatted hard disks. It provides e-mail and SNMP notification for quick system status, while the System Dashboard provides easy-to-understand status information on space utilisation, device, peripheral and backup status.
The StorCenter ix4-200d NAS appliance provides data backup and protection for any number of desktops and laptops with integrated EMC Retrospect backup software. During the set-up process, users choose files and folders for scheduled automatic backups. After that, any changes or additions are updated and saved automatically. The ix4-200d also comes with Iomega QuikProtect backup software for simple scheduled file-level backup of data to hard drives and network-attached storage devices.
For data security, the ix4-200d also includes RSA BSAFE encryption security technology for protecting installs and upgrades from viruses or malware. RSA is the security division of EMC that protects digital data at many of the world's largest banks.
The StorCenter ix4-200d NAS appliance is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux PCs. The interface is localised in 11 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, German, and Russian).
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