New Iomega Network Hard Drive Lightens Storage Load for Home, Small Business Users

Iomega Corporation announced the new Iomega® Network Hard Drive for shared file storage on home and small networks. Available immediately in capacities of 160GB or 250GB, Iomega's Network Hard Drive is perfect for home and small business users, providing a convenient location for shared files, photos, music and video. The Iomega Network Hard Drive lightens the storage load for networked PCs without the cost and complexity of a server.





The Iomega 250GB Network Hard Drive can store the equivalent of 375 hours of video, over 4, 300 hours of music, or 1 million photos
Conventional external hard drives require a host PC for their storage connection. However, the Iomega Network Hard Drive [review] simplifies life for network users by attaching directly to the network via its 10/100 Fast Ethernet port and running independently of any PC. As a result, every network user enjoys uninterrupted file access even when the other PCs on the network are not running, providing client PCs with total flexibility to shut down or reboot as needed.

Installation is also extremely easy, even for non-technical users. After plugging the drive into an available Ethernet port -for instance, on the broadband router that many households use to share Internet access- each user simply runs Iomega's discovery tool software, which automatically configures access to the Network Hard Drive for that PC. The Network Hard Drive then appears on the desktop as a locally attached drive and can be used just like any other drive. The Iomega 250GB Network Hard Drive can store the equivalent of 375 hours of video, over 4,300 hours of music, or 1 million photos.

Iomega Automatic Backup Included

Each Network Hard Drive comes complete with award-winning Iomega Automatic Backup software for up to four client PCs. With Iomega Automatic Backup software, backups are automatic and "touch-free" - no need to remember to push a button or run a program. Users simply select the files and folders to protect, set the backup schedule, and let Iomega Automatic Backup software do the rest. And restoring data is easy - just drag and drop.

Iomega Automatic Backup software includes these advanced features:

  • Enables touch-free backups whenever a file changes

  • Allows personalized backup schedules

  • Supports multiple backup locations

  • Saves multiple file revisions (user selectable)

  • Supports DVD, CD, hard drives, network drives, and solid-state memory cards

  • Caches backup data when backup media is unavailable

  • Simplifies file restoration with drag and drop convenience

Also included is Adobe Photoshop Album SE for managing digital photo collections and MusicMatch Jukebox for digital audio.

Requirements

The Iomega Network Hard Drive is compatible with Ethernet networks and client PCs running Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP operating systems, Mac OS X 10.2.7 or higher, Linux kernel 2.4.24 or above (user must have root access to the Linux System), and Samba version 3.04 or above. Configuration relies on DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) IP addressing, which is provided by the router, switch or hub used to connect the Iomega Network Hard Drive.

Price and Availability

The Iomega Network Hard Drive is available now. The 160GB Network Hard Drive retails for AUD $469.00 and the 250GB Network Hard Drive, for AUD $629.00

Source: press release
See also:
  • Hitachi And HP Offer 300GB Hard Drives
  • Kano Technologies Introduces the X-SPAND PRO SATA II Storage System for Mac and PC
  • FirewireDirect 1 Terabyte Pro Z-RAID FireWire800/1394b Storage Solution




    Permalink: New Iomega Network Hard Drive Lightens Storage Load for Home, Small Business Users
    Posted 11/16/04 | Filed under: SOHO | AddThis Social Bookmark Button