Iomega Corporation, a global leader in data protection and security, today expanded its line-up of network-attached storage (NAS) servers, with new rackmount and desktop devices designed to meet the growing data needs of contemporary small and mid-sized businesses.
For rackmount implementations, Iomega is announcing three new models to its current NAS offerings: the new two-drive Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 640GB Server, the Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 1TB Server and the Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 1TB Server with Print Serving capability.
All three models are designed to fit seamlessly into the data centre with support for key Microsoft file services.
For cost-effective desktop NAS, the new Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 150d 3TB Server gives SMB network administrators a reservoir of add-on network storage with Active Directory support and unbeatable ease-of-use.
"The new Iomega 200r and 150d NAS devices are excellent examples of Iomega continuing to maximise NAS performance and usability at great prices that deliver real value to SMBs that need secure, reliable network storage for their growing data needs," said Kasselman, Key Account Manager for Iomega Corporation in South Africa.
"Iomega has the industry`s broadest line-up of network storage devices for the growing needs of SOHO and small business customers. From basic to feature-rich Windows-based servers, as well as Linux-based network hard drives ranging in capacity from 250GB to 3TB, we have the right network storage devices, at the right price, to address all phases of a growing small business."
Both the 200r and the 150d NAS devices use a Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) port to connect to the network and come with four SATA-II drives that can be configured for RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), or RAID 5 (striping plus parity) operation. RAID 0 provides maximum performance and operating capacity; RAID 1 and RAID 5 provide maximum data security, protecting all data even in the event of a drive failure.
The 200r and the 150d NAS devices also offer true hot-swappable hard drives, meaning that any one of the four hard drives in a RAID 1 or RAID 5 array can be removed from the NAS enclosure while it is running. When a replacement drive is inserted, the NAS device will rebuild the new drive into the existing RAID 1 or 5 array without any interruption or downtime. This is an enterprise-class feature that Iomega is helping make truly affordable to the small business and home office user.
For secure storage and worry-free backup and disaster recovery, Iomega`s StorCenter Pro 200r and 150d servers include five client licences for EMC Retrospect Express software. Retrospect Express delivers automated, reliable, cost-effective protection for Windows and Mac users. Its award-winning design makes it easy to set up and manage highly efficient backups on any personal computer, greatly simplifying disaster recovery. Users can back up open files, verify backup integrity during the backup, have scheduled backups proceed even without logging in, and recover individual files or a complete system to any point in time. Additional licences are available for purchase online at www.iomega.com.
In addition, the StorCenter Pro NAS 200r comes with CA eTrust Antivirus version 7.1 software preinstalled. CA BrightStor ARCserve OEM edition with Disaster Recovery, version 11.5, is also included.
Both the new Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 1TB (Express edition) and the Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 640GB (Express edition) as well as their companion product, the NAS 200r 1TB with Print (Workgroup edition) are rackmount NAS devices powered by Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 and support Microsoft`s Encrypting File System, Volume Shadow Copy Services, and Active Directory Services. As Windows servers, they can run third-party applications, which is a major differentiator over lower-cost Linux-based products. The NAS 200r servers are compatible with today`s most common backup and security software titles.
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Workgroup edition offers true Print Serving which gives the StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 1TB with Print the ability to manage up to five printers; a Windows Print Server upgrade to unlimited printers is available as an option.
In creating the StorCenter Pro NAS 150d Server, Iomega focused on NAS essentials with the priority on value and simplicity for the home and small office user. The result is a fast, quiet, and easy-to-use desktop device. Iomega`s Discovery Tool software makes setup virtually automatic. The StorCenter Pro NAS 150d Server supports computers running the Windows, Unix, Linux and Mac OS X operating systems. Print server functionality for up to four printers is built in; simply connect a printer to the included USB 2.0 interface.
Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 200r and 150d Servers support clients running Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64, Mac OS X 10.2.7 or higher, and Linux distributions, including Redhat 9, Madrake 10, Debian 3.0, Gentoo, and FedoraCore 3.
Supported network file protocols include Microsoft, Linux/UNIX, Apple, Internet and FTP.
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Iomega International SA provides easy-to-use, high value storage solutions to help people protect, secure, capture and share their valuable digital information. Iomega`s award-winning storage products include the Iomega REV platform: the new Iomega REV 70 GB Backup Drive, available in USB 2.0 and ATAPI computer interface models for server implementations; the Iomega REV 35GB Backup Drive, available in several computer interface models for desktop backup and archive applications; and two REV automation solutions: the rack mount REV 1000 Autoloader and the new desktop form factor REV Loader 280. Iomega also offers its Zip 100MB, 250MB and 750MB drives; high-performance Iomega external hard drives and HDD solutions such as the Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive, available in multiple capacity sizes, including a new 1TB wireless model; Iomega Mini USB Flash drives, Micro Mini USB Flash drives; Iomega external CD-RW drives; Iomega Super DVD drives; and Iomega floppy USB-powered drives. Iomega simplifies data sharing at home and in the workplace with HotBurn CD-recording software. For SMB networks, Iomega NAS servers offer capacities of 160GB to 1.6TB. For unlimited capacity and anytime, anywhere access, Iomega offers iStorage secure online storage in multiple capacity amounts for personal and professional use. Iomega also offers businesses and consumers a comprehensive data recovery services solution for recovering lost data due to hardware failure, file corruption or media damage. The company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at www.iomega.com/ipartner.
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