Iomega Makes Backup To Disk And Archive To Tape A Reality For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses
Iomega NAS backup bundles are pre-tested and certified solutions that provide backup, recovery, archive, and data protection for networks. They are designed to speed up backup and recovery operations by introducing another disk system, the NAS server, into the backup scenario. The result is a more efficient network that is much easier to manage, while retaining the traditional data security advantages of tape archiving.
Complete, Certified, Cost-Effective
Iomega NAS backup bundles include a Windows Powered Iomega NAS server with
up to 1.28 TB of capacity, an Iomega Tape autoloader with up to 6.4 TB of
backup capacity (compressed), and backup and data protection software from
Computer Associates (including BrightStor ARCserver 9.0 and eTrust
AntiVirus 7.0) or Yosemite Technologies (TapeWare 7.0). Bundled systems
are pre-tested and certified for compatibility by Iomega.
High Performance With Seamless Compatibility
Traditional tape backup systems are limited by low transfer rates and linear
access to stored files. Iomega NAS backup bundles accelerate day-to-day
backups by using a disk-based NAS server for routine backup operations. For
added redundancy and to enable secure off-site storage, all files stored on
the NAS server can be archived to tape with the Iomega autoloader via a
direct SCSI connection, which minimizes network traffic.
The NAS server and tape autoloader work together as a self-contained system, to ensure that Iomega backup bundles will be compatible with existing servers and backup software.
"The Iomega NAS backup bundle brings a welcome level of integration to the entry level and mid-range segment of the NAS market," said Wayne Arvidson, director of worldwide marketing for network storage solutions, Iomega Corporation. "Integrating Iomega NAS servers with tape autoloaders and industry-leading tape management software delivers the best of both worlds: the short backup and recovery times made possible by the NAS server, and the data security and archive advantages of tape."
Iomega NAS Backup 320m and 640m Bundles
The new Iomega NAS Backup 320m and 640m bundles feature a midrange Windows
Powered Iomega NAS server that includes four hot-swappable hard drives in a
1U rack-mount enclosure, a Pentium 4 processor, high-speed
error-correction code memory, dual Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) (Cu) ports, and a
standard SCSI port for tape archiving.
The 320m bundle, with 320 GB of total drive capacity, uses the Iomega Tape 640VS with Yosemite TapeWare 7.0 software for tape backup. The 640m bundle, with 640 GB of total drive capacity, utilizes the Iomega Tape 1600LTO with Computer Associates software for tape archiving.
Iomega NAS Backup 1280m Bundle
The new Iomega NAS Backup 1280m bundle relies on a Windows Powered Iomega
P800m NAS server with 8 drives in a 2U configuration, dual 2.4GHz Intel
Xeon CPUs with Hyper-Threading technology, dual Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
ports and a Fast Ethernet port. Iomega's P800 series of NAS servers
provide virtually 100 percent uptime thanks to hot-swappable power supplies,
fans and drives. The 1280m bundle, with 960 GB of total drive capacity, uses
the Iomega Tape 6400LTO with Computer Associates software for tape
archiving.
Computer Associates Backup Software
Mid-range Iomega NAS Backup 640m and 1280m bundles will ship with powerful
software from Computer Associates for backup and data protection.
BrightStor ARCserver 9.0 for Windows provides data and storage
availability, scalability, interoperability, high performance and superior
management features; eTrust AntiVirus 7.0 for Windows provides
enterprise-class protection against virtually all forms of costly virus and
malware attacks.
Yosemite Backup Software
Entry-level Iomega NAS Backup 320m bundles will ship with Yosemite TapeWare
7.0 software to enable easy tape archive and retrieval. With a modular,
multithreaded design, TapeWare 7.0 features automatic server and client
discovery, automated tape device and autoloader configuration, and intuitive
backup and restore wizards. TapeWare 7.0 is also able to write up to eight
data streams simultaneously, increasing data throughput and minimizing
backup times.
Price and Availability
From now through September 26, 2003, Iomega is featuring two introductory
specials: an Iomega NAS Backup 320m bundle with 480 GB of NAS storage for
the price of 320 GB ($6,999), and an Iomega NAS Backup 640m bundle with 720
GB of NAS storage for the price of 640 GB ($12,999).
Beginning September 29, 2003, the introductory specials will end and three standard Iomega NAS backup bundles are expected to ship: The Iomega NAS Backup 320m, $6,999; the Iomega NAS Backup 640m, $12,999; and the Iomega NAS Backup 1280m at a price of $23,999.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation 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 popular
Zip 100MB, 250MB and 750MB drives, high-performance Iomega HDD Portable
Hard Drives, Iomega HDD Desktop Hard Drives, Iomega Mini USB Drives, Iomega
external CD-RW drives, Iomega DVD drives and the Iomega Floppy USB-Powered
Drive. Iomega simplifies data protection and sharing at home and in the
workplace with Iomega Automatic Backup software, Iomega Sync software,
HotBurn CD-recording software, and Active Disk technology. For
networks, Iomega NAS servers offer capacities of 160GB to 1.4TB. For
unlimited capacity and anytime, anywhere access, Iomega offers iStorage
secure online storage. 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
http://www.iomega.com.