Four Clicks to EMC LifeLine Based Enterprise Technologies \u2013 Including Multiple Video Surveillance Camera feeds, RSA Security and Windows Active Directory Support<\/p>\n
Sydney, Aust., February 11, 2009 \u2013 Iomega, an EMC\u00ae company and a global leader in data protection, today announced the latest addition to its network solutions portfolio with the worldwide launch of the new Iomega\u00ae StorCenter\u2122 Pro ix4-100.\u00a0 Based on enterprise-class EMC storage technologies, the StorCenter Pro ix4 NAS is up and running in just four mouse clicks, providing small businesses and remote offices with up to 4TB* of\u00a0 networked storage that easily integrates with existing infrastructure for expanded storage, file-sharing and backup of critical business data.<\/p>\n
The StorCenter Pro ix4-100 is a four-drive NAS powered by the acclaimed EMC LifeLine\u2122 software, a fully-developed Linux operating environment and suite of applications that protects your 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 you need it and where you want it.\u00a0 EMC LifeLine software is designed for cross-platform computer support and has the added bonus of allowing for secure, downloadable feature upgrades.<\/p>\n
Delivering fast data throughput and multiple RAID configurations, the ix4 includes RSA\u00ae-based enterprise security protection features, as well as a host of other benefits that make it an ideal networked solution for stand alone business entities and groups with up to 25 users.\u00a0 Additionally, no IT staff is required to manage the appliance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new StorCenter Pro ix4-100 brings EMC\u2019s innovative world class storage technologies to small businesses in an affordable and easily understandable way,\u201d said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega and the Consumer and Small Business Products Division of EMC.\u00a0 \u201cThe ix4 features the EMC LifeLine operating system and incorporates other EMC storage technologies used by the world\u2019s largest organisations. Add-in features such as a media server, hot-swappable drives, Bluetooth and video surveillance capabilities make the ix4 a versatile network storage solution for today\u2019s fast-moving small businesses and remote offices.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Small, Powerful and Versatile<\/p>\n
With the small footprint of a compact desktop, the Iomega StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS is available in 2TB, 3TB and 4TB capacities. The ix4 provides centralised storage to businesses users searching for the easiest and most technologically advanced way to share, secure and protect their most important data \u2013 including work files, videos, photos, music files and other digital data.<\/p>\n
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With just four mouse clicks, the ix4 is ready to work with any computer on the network.\u00a0 Management of the ix4 is handled by a user friendly web interface, accessible in any of 11 supported languages.\u00a0 Users can access files from any networked Windows PC, Linux workstation or Macintosh computer for easy file-sharing, data backup and print-serving.<\/p>\n
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The ix4 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.\u00a0 The four drives in the ix4 are hot-swap SATA II hard drives that minimise downtime and allow for easy replacement.<\/p>\n
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With Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and a high-performance embedded architecture, the ix4 boosts small business productivity by making data readily accessible, yet secure, over a local network.\u00a0 The ix4 has four USB 2.0 ports for adding printers or additional storage capacity with external USB drives.<\/p>\n
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Additional Features of the StorCenter Pro ix4-100<\/p>\n
The new ix4 offers an array of additional features that make it the most advanced, innovative and easy-to-use network storage device for small businesses today:<\/p>\n
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Windows\u00ae Active Directory Support: Allows the ix4 to function as a client member in an Active Directory domain, giving users and groups access to the ix4
\nUPS Support: Enables unattended system shutdown without data loss in the case of power failure.
\nExpandability: Add storage capability by connecting external USB hard drives via the USB 2.0 ports.
\nVersatility: The ix4 supports read and write on various formats, including Fat32, NTFS or ext2\/ext3 formatted hard disks (read only on external HFS+ formatted drives).
\nAlerts: The ix4-100 provides email and SNMP notification for quick system status.
\nSystem Dashboard: Provides easy-to-understand status information on space utilisation, device, peripheral and backup status.
\nVideo Surveillance: Supports up to three Axis\u00ae Network video cameras, for real-time monitoring and video capture directly to the ix4-100, dependant upon system workload and network conditions.
\nPrint Server: Supports intelligent print sharing capability for up to four USB printers directly connected to the ix4.
\nUPnP AV Media Server: Compatible with UPnP and DLNA certified media players, the ix4-100 streams photos, audio content and videos to not only laptops and computers but a variety of media devices like game consoles (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), audio bridges, iTunes\u2122 players, digital picture frames and other devices.
\nBluetooth\u00ae capability: Allows users to upload contacts, photos and more from a cell phone, pocket PC or Blackberry\u00ae phone (Bluetooth USB adapter required, sold separately).
\nPicture Transfer Protocol (PTP): Supports no touch, automatic transfer of photos from digital cameras via one of the four USB 2.0 ports on the ix4-100.
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StorCenter ix4 \u2013 Backup and Security Software for a Complete Solution<\/p>\n
The StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS Server provides data backup and protection for any number of desktops and laptops with integrated EMC Retrospect\u00ae backup software.\u00a0 During the set-up process, users choose files and folders for scheduled automatic backups.\u00a0 After that, any changes or additions are updated and saved automatically.<\/p>\n
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For additional protection, the StorCenter Pro ix4-100 includes MozyHome\u2122 online backup service, a secure way to store, protect and access important files.\u00a0 MozyHome online backup service provides 2GB of free online storage per user for backing up selected folders directly from their computers to world-class EMC data centers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The StorCenter Pro ix4-100 also includes RSA\u00ae BSAFE\u00ae encryption security technology for protecting installs and upgrades from viruses or malware.\u00a0 RSA is the security division of EMC that protects digital data at many of the world\u2019s largest banks.<\/p>\n
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Compatibility<\/p>\n
The StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS Server is compatible with Windows\u00ae, Mac OS\u00ae, and Linux\u00ae PCs.\u00a0 The interface is localised in 11 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simple Chinese, German, and Russian).<\/p>\n
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Price and Availability<\/p>\n
The StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS Server is now available in Australia from $1719 and in New Zealand from $2269<\/p>\n
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About EMC<\/p>\n
EMC Corporation is the world’s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organisations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC’s products and services can be found at www.EMC.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About Iomega \u00a0<\/p>\n NOTE: This release contains \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.\u00a0 Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.\u2019s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC\u2019s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.\u00a0 EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Four Clicks to EMC LifeLine Based Enterprise Technologies \u2013 Including Multiple Video Surveillance Camera feeds, RSA Security and Windows Active Directory Support Sydney, Aust., February 11, 2009 \u2013 Iomega, an EMC\u00ae company and a global leader in data protection, today announced the latest addition to its network solutions portfolio with the worldwide launch of the<\/p>\n
\nIomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage and network security solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 400 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega\u2019s product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products, external hard drives, multimedia drives, and our award-winning removable storage technology, the REV\u00ae Backup Drive. To learn about all of Iomega\u2019s digital storage products and managed services solutions, please go to the Web at www.iomega.com.au<\/a> Resellers can visit Iomega at http:\/\/www.ioclub.net\/<\/a> .\u00a0<\/p>\n