Iomega ships New StorCenterT Network Hard Drive

NEW DELHI: Iomega Corporation, a global leader in data storage celebrating 25 years of business in 2005, today announced it is now shipping a solution for storing, enhancing, experiencing and sharing all kinds of digital content on a home or small business network: the new IomegaAE StorCenterT Network Hard Drive with built-in UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) A/V network media server.

The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive is shipping in capacities of up to 250 gigabytes (GB), with a one terabyte (TB) model expected early next year.

"Although computer users have been working with digital content for years, today they need more reliable and accessible ways to store their photos, music, and video content," said Lee Williams, vice president, Consumer Product Generation, Iomega Corporation. "The new Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive takes the next logical step and makes storing, experiencing and sharing most forms of digital content simpler and easier than ever, creating a true media hub for today's digital home and small business, and without always requiring the use of a PC."

Designed for easy installation, Iomega's StorCenter Network Hard Drive transforms the network experience for home and small office users by supporting WindowsAE, MacAE OS X, and LinuxAE computer clients at Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1,000 Mbps) transfer rates. Its automated Discovery Tool wizard provides for an easy and secure setup with password-protected network storage for up to 25 users, all without the cost and complexity of a server.20

With its built-in network media server, the StorCenter Network Hard Drive lets home users stream their movies, music and slide shows directly to home audio systems and televisions in the house via an attached UPnP-compliant digital media adapter (sold separately) without the need of a PC. And with Iomega Automatic Backup Pro (IAB Pro) software, WindowsAE users gain automatic backup services that run in the background, keeping critical data protected 24 hours a day.

The Safety of Centralized, Expandable Data Storage The StorCenter Network Hard Drive instantly adds up to 1TB of storage space to a network so critical business tasks like secure file backup are easier to manage. The StorCenter Network Hard Drive's two USB 2.0 ports not only enable future expansion, but also support external USB hubs, allowing users to attach up to four additional USB 2.0 storage devices and two USB 2.0 printers simultaneously to a single StorCenter drive.