HP launches 'NAS 2000' soln

BANGALORE: Hewlett-Packard India Pvt Ltd announced the introduction of a new NAS device —NAS 2000s, in the Indian market. This is the first NAS device in the world utilizing Microsoft's new Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system and the first to incorporate print services.

The NAS 2000s offers just-in-time storage that is quick and simple to set up for multi-protocol environments, making managing data easy.

The NAS 2000S is Ideal for workgroups and small businesses who require rapidly deployable, flexible storage, it also allows for remote manageability.

Key features & benefits

Added quota management software as a base feature: Allows customers to maintain and manage storage quotas and bill and meter storage usage

Updated hardware platform: Delivers faster raw performance

Windows Storage Server OS: Allows for better storage management, better performance and better data protection

Innovative management GUI: The GUI is easy to use and makes it possible to manage all NAS functions from a central location or anywhere with Internet access capabilities (Requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher).

Optimized file serving: For environments that have a desire to consolidate storage and servers and get the best return on storage investment.

Snapshots: Incremental point in time copies that are flexibly scheduled throughout the day. An additional level of data availability that provides easy restoration of data without having to access tape, with limited utilization of time and space (Microsoft Shadow Copy).