EMC Breaks the $2,000 Barrier With New Iomega Rackmount NAS
Networked Storage Leader Achieves First in Category VMware Certification, iSCSI Support and More In Affordable New Iomega Rackmount Network Storage For Small Businesses and Remote Offices
SAN DIEGO, April 16 -- Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE:EMC)
and a global leader in data protection, today announced the latest addition to its growing network solutions portfolio with the worldwide launch of the affordable, easy-to-use Iomega(R) StorCenter(TM) Pro ix4-200r NAS Rackmount Server. Powered by the robust EMC(R) LifeLine(TM) operating system, the StorCenter Pro ix4-200r delivers economical file sharing, fast data throughput, cross-platform support and world class enterprise level features for today's small to medium businesses and remote work groups.
The new StorCenter Pro ix4-200r provides up to 4TB* of networked storage to business users searching for the easiest and most technologically advanced way to share, secure and protect their most important data, including productivity application data, media files, backup data, and other digital files. This four-drive NAS rackmount server offers such advanced features as iSCSI block-level access, multiple RAID configurations, folder quotas support, jumbo frames, Windows Active Directory support, remote access and management, IP security camera support and a first for its rackmount storage capacity and price category: VMware(R) Ready certification for vitualization installations - all at a starting price of less than $1,800.00.
"The feature set and EMC software innovation in the new StorCenter Pro ix4-200r makes this rackmount NAS a powerful and affordable networking solution for today's dynamic small and mid-sized businesses," said Jonathan Huberman, President of Iomega and the Consumer and Small Business Products Division of EMC. "Rock solid reliability and ease-of-use are hallmarks of the new ix4-200r NAS. Iomega is the only entry level NAS provider that incorporates EMC's world class storage technologies into products like the new ix4-200r, which not only separates Iomega from the competition but sets apart the ix4-200r from similar rackmount units."
Important Features of the new StorCenter Pro ix4-200r NAS Rackmount Server
The new ix4-200r NAS offers an array of business-focused features that make it an advanced, innovative and easy-to-use network storage rackmount unit. The features include:
-- State of the Art Hardware: The ix4-200r contains 4 disk drive bays, a
3.2 GHz Intel Celeron processor, 1GB system memory and one Gigabit
Ethernet connection in a 1U (1.75 inch) high chassis that is mountable
in NEMA-standard 19-inch racks. The ix4-200r ships with disk drives
fully populated, for a total capacity of 2TB or 4TB.
-- iSCSI Support: Provides block-level access for the most efficient
storage utilization, especially for database, email and backup
application performance. This feature also allows host-based
operating systems and virtualization software to use the full
capabilities of their native file systems, such as enabling VMFS for
VMware utilization.
-- VMware(R) Ready Certification: The ix4-200r is certified as both NAS
(NFS) and iSCSI storage VMware ESX server 3. The ix4-200r is the only
product in its class to carry VMware Ready Certification, and enables
SMBs to affordably take advantage of the tremendous benefits and
advanced features offered by shared storage in a VMware environment.
-- Remote Access: Set up remote access and remotely manage and access
data from your ix4-200r.
-- RAID Support: The ix4-200r is pre-configured for RAID 5 but also
offers the alternatives of RAID 10 (both with automatic rebuild), as
well as single volume storage (JBOD).
-- Multiple Network Protocols: The ix4-200r works in Windows, Linux and
MAC environments with network protocol support including
CIFS/SMB/Rally, NFS, and AFP/Bonjour. The ix4-200r also supports
advanced protocols such as HTTP, FTP and SNMP.
-- Windows(R) Active Directory Support (ADS): The ix4-200r functions as a
client member in an Active Directory domain.
-- UPS Support: Uninterruptible power supply enables unattended system
shutdown without data loss in the case of power failure.
-- Expandability and versatility: Add storage capability by connecting
external USB hard drives via three USB 2.0 ports. On expansion
storage, 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).
-- Video Surveillance: Supports up to four Axis(R) Network video cameras,
for real-time monitoring and video capture directly to the ix4-200r,
dependent upon system workload and network conditions.
-- Print Server: Supports intelligent print sharing capability for up to
three USB printers directly connected to the ix4-200r.
-- Advanced Media Support: Includes UPnP(TM) support through an
integrated DLNA(TM) certified media server. The ix4-200r includes an
iTunes server and also supports Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) via
one of three USB 2.0 ports, as well as Bluetooth(R) uploads from a
cell phone, pocket PC or Blackberry(R) phone.
Ease of Implementation and Use - Ideal for SMBs and Remote Offices
With just four mouse clicks, the ix4-200r is ready to work with any computer on the network. Management of the ix4-200r is handled by a user friendly web interface, accessible in any of 11 supported languages. Users can access files from any networked Windows PC, Linux workstation or Macintosh computer for easy file-sharing, data backup and print-serving.
The four drives in the ix4-200r are hot-swap SATA II hard drives that minimize downtime and allow for easy replacement. And with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and a high-performance embedded architecture, the ix4-200r boosts small business productivity by making data readily accessible and secure over a local network.
Backup and Security Software for a Complete Solution
The StorCenter Pro ix4-200r NAS provides data backup and protection for any number of desktops and laptops with integrated EMC Retrospect(R) Express 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.
For additional protection, the ix4-200r includes MozyHome(TM) online backup service, a secure way to store, protect and access important files. 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. Users can also upgrade to unlimited online storage for just $4.95 per month per client computer, or to the centrally-managed MozyPro(R) plan for businesses.
The StorCenter Pro ix4-200r also includes RSA(R) BSAFE(R) 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.
Compatibility
The StorCenter Pro ix4-200r NAS Rackmount Server is compatible with Windows(R), Mac OS(R), and Linux(R) environments. The interface is localized in 11 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, German, and Russian).
Pricing, Availability and Warranty
The 2TB Iomega(R) StorCenter(TM) Pro ix4-200r NAS Rackmount Server is now available worldwide for $1799.99; the 4TB model is also now available worldwide for $2,799.99. (All prices are U.S. suggested retail.) Both models include a three-year warranty (with registration).
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC)
is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations 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.
About Iomega
Iomega 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's product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products, external hard drives, multimedia drives, and our award-winning removable storage technology, the REV(R) Backup Drive. To learn about all of Iomega's digital storage products and managed services solutions, please go to the Web at www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at www.iomega.com/ipartner.
*1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
Copyright(C) 2009 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved. Iomega, REV, and StorCenter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. EMC, LifeLine, Mozy, MozyHome, MozyPro, RSA and Retrospect are trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
