Two- and Four-Drive NAS by Iomega

Iomega Corporation announced the availability of the latest additions to its lineup of network storage solutions:

• the StorCenter px2-300d Network Storage, a high performance, Intel Atom powered double-drive desktop network storage device with up to 6TB of storage; and
• the StorCenter ix4-300d Network Storage, the next generation of StorCenter ix Series of versatile and easy-to-use four-drive desktop network storage appliances.

     
StorCenter px2-300d

   
StorCenter ix4-300d

Designed for advanced users, small offices, SMBs and distributed enterprise, the px2-300d and ix4-300d utilize EMC’s LifeLine operating system for cross-platform file-sharing with integration of security and convenience features such as RAID data protection, hot-swappable hard drives (only with the px2-300d), virtualized environment support, multiple cloud options for offsite data storage, antivirus protection (only on px2-300d), Active directory integration, advanced media sharing features and more.

Both products are shipping with the Iomega’s LifeLine release 3.4, which delivers enhancements and new features like improved Active directory Support, a more efficient EXT4 file system, added MySQL Server support and added video surveillance capabilities.

"The new Iomega StorCenter px2 and ix4 desktop models offer an unparalleled balance of performance, simplicity and versatility in terms of data storage, sharing, and protection for today’s small and mid-sized businesses and remote enterprise offices," said Mike Nikzad, COO, Iomega Corporation. "These two new network storage products offer flexible storage capacity configurations that fit your business needs today and tomorrow, as well as easy access to the cloud for remote storage, dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high performance and a wealth of other business features that make these small network devices the backbone of any SMB’s data management plan."  

"Iomega’s high performance PX series of network storage products have proven themselves to be solid network storage implementations for our customers," said Eli Zvi, SVP of Sales and Marketing, CompuTech International (CTI), a New York-based reseller in SMB and government sales and a Premier Plus member of the Iomega ioclub, Iomega’s top tier program for resellers. "We are very pleased to see the addition of the double-drive desktop StorCenter px2-300d, which gives our CompuTech International team an ideal option for customers that require a small easy-to-deploy, dependable, feature-rich desktop NAS for their small business or remote office."

"The small and medium business market for storage in Latin America is constantly growing," said Fabio Gaia, GM of Officer Distibuidora, Iomega’s largest reseller partner in Latin America. "These new desktop network storage products from Iomega meet the sales channel expectations in terms of tailored capacity for the SMB market as well as delivering high performance at an affordable price."

Flexible Configurations for px2-300d and ix4-300d
In addition to fully populated options utilizing 1TB, 2TB and 3TB enterprise grade 7200rpm HDDss for the px2-300d, and 1TB, 2TB and 3TB SATA II drives for the ix4-300d, both product lines also offer diskless models allowing users to use their own HDDs.

Iomega is qualifying 4TB drives for future models in both lines.

Among the standard features of these two new product lines:

• Built-in cloud technology with choice of EMC Atmos cloud connector, Avamar data deduplication (px2-300d models only), Mozy Pro, Amazon S3 and Iomega Personal Cloud technology.
• Iomega Personal Cloud allows for remote access and sharing via a web-based computing architecture that connects your StorCenter unit to other individuals and/or devices via the Internet.
• Video surveillance storage and monitoring capabilities, including enhanced motion detection and alert notifications, as well as support for up to 16 cameras per each px2-300d and up to 8 cameras per each ix4-300d NAS device.
• Data replication features allow for protection of files to and from attached USB drives or any network share, including invited members of your Iomega Personal Cloud.
• Cloud DR using two StorCenter units in different locations.
• Automatic anti-virus scanning and cleaning using the included McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software. (px2-300d models only)
• Compatible with virtualization environments: VMware, Microsoft Windows Server (Hyper-V) and Citrix XenServer certified.
• Encrypted volumes allow to protect and secure your data from unauthorized access. (px2-300d models only)  
• Supports PC, Mac and Linux computing environments.
• Iomega Link iOS client application for remote viewing and control from your smart device.
• Backup with Time Machine support for Apple OS X users, Iomega QuikProtect for PC users.
• Enhanced Active directory integration, including Trusted Domain support
• Built-in UPnP DLNA Certified Audio Video Media Server – stream content to a variety of media devices.
• Keep customers and others up-to-date on business by dropping latest news files into folders that automatically upload to your social media accounts, including Facebook, Flickr and YouTube.

Both the px2-300d and ix4-300d can help protect your business with the integrated SecureMind Surveillance Manager video management software, which delivers multi-channel live monitoring, video recording, and fast video playback with multiple IP cameras (cameras not included). With the built-in storage capacity, the archiving and retention capabilities of the new network storage products are for capturing and storing surveillance video. Each px2-300d and ix4-300d includes one camera license free of charge.

Additionally, The px2-300d supports the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise product. It features built-in, real-time on-access and automatic anti-virus scanning and cleaning using the McAfee scanning engine. This is a full implementation of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise, with the familiar McAfee user interface and product features. The px2-300d includes a subscription to McAfee VirusScan enterprise at no extra charge.

Availability and Warranty
The StorCenter px2-300d Network Storage will be shipping by the end of the month across EMEA. Pricing in EMEA will start at €449 for the diskless model. (Pricing is EMEA suggested retail.)

The StorCenter ix4-300d Network Storage will also be shipping by the end of the month across EMEA. Pricing in EMEA will start at €279 for the diskless model. (Pricing is EMEA suggested retail.)