Iomega has announced the global launch of the Iomega StorCenter PX Server Class Series of network storage products, a new line of high-performance desktop and rackmount NAS devices using server class drives. The StorCenter PX Server Class Series offers the highest levels of performance and advanced data protection for small to medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and distributed enterprises.
Iomega has announced the global launch of the Iomega StorCenter PX Server Class Series of network storage products, a new line of high-performance desktop and rackmount NAS devices using server class drives. The StorCenter PX Server Class Series offers the highest levels of performance and advanced data protection for small to medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and distributed enterprises.
Iomega’s new StorCenter PX Server Class Series is designed with EMC storage technology incorporating a new version of EMC LifeLine software with advanced computing features. It also comes with 1TB, 2TB and 3TB server class SATA drives options for higher reliability and continuous operation in critical business functions, including “always on” video surveillance applications. The PX Server Class Series also includes competitively priced four-bay and six-bay desktop models that range from diskless to 18TB of network storage, and four-bay and 12-bay rackmount models that range from diskless to 36TB of network storage.
The StorCenter PX Server Class Series ships with a new version of EMC LifeLine software, which includes advanced features specifically targeted to industrial-strength operating environments, such as:
- Configuration Backup and Restore – backup and restore system configuration information, saving various system properties, including users, groups, device identification and share names and permissions.
- Scheduled Power – create a power schedule to turn on and off StorCenter PX Server Class Series models, including day and time as well as one-time events or recurring events.
- Wake-on-LAN – Powers on StorCenter PX Server Class series models when a specific signal is sent over the network. (Wake-On-LAN “magic packet” application not included.) Both scheduled power and Wake on LAN provide state of the art electrical power management to enable customers to minimize AC power footprint for sustainability or to minimize operating costs.
- Encrypted Volume – allows users to secure data on a created encrypted volume with an assigned password. Data on the encrypted volume, including block and file, is only accessible with assigned password.
- SMART Hard Drive Monitor – Continually monitors and reports on the health of all drives in StorCenter PX Server Class Series system.
Partner Application Download – Supports download and installation of partnered third-party applications, extending functionality and flexibility of StorCenter PX Server Class Series models. - SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) – Useful for secure transferring of data between computers over a network. SFTP reads and writes from/to a remote server to a StorCenter PX Server Class Series model.
- Iomega Personal Cloud technology – a revolutionary web-based computing architecture that connects your Iomega StorCenter PX Server Class Series network storage device to other individuals and/or devices via the Internet.
- EMC Atmos – Connect to any EMC Atmos powered cloud storage service provider for secure, offsite storage of data.
- LifeLine Native Video Surveillance Enhancements – In addition to support for Axis® and Panasonic IP cameras, StorCenter PX Server Class Series models now support configurable resolution settings and parameters for Bosch IP cameras.
- High performance through optional solid state drives, dual core Intel processors, and up to four GbE NICs and 4GB memory.
- Multiple RAID levels – 0, 1, 10, 5, 5+1 (hot spare) and 6, all with automatic RAID rebuild and hot swap functionality.
- Server Class Pedigree: Certified for VMware vSphere 5.0, Citrix XenServer, Windows Server 2003/2008/2008R2.
The PX Server Class Series surveillance installations allow four to 48 IP cameras per device at a fraction of the cost of traditional DVR/NVR installations and offers three flexible video surveillance storage and management solutions for SMBs and distributed enterprises:
- Surveillance Storage Target – Simplified, scalable network storage for recorded or archived surveillance video.
- Integrated Video Management Systems – Blend smart storage with leading video management software and IP cameras for an integrated, low-cost video surveillance solution.
- Iomega Hosted Video Surveillance Solutions – Leverage the power of cloud storage and the ubiquity of a browser-based video management system interface for a highly cost-effective security solution.
The Iomega StorCenter px4-300d Server Class Series is equipped with four HDD bays and up to 12TB of storage while the px6-300d Server Class Series comes with six HDD bays and up to 18TB of storage capacity. Both models are available in diskless, partially populated, and fully populated options. Empty bays are fitted with a drive carrier, which can accommodate 2.5-inch and 3.5 inch HDD drives and SSD drives for performance-intensive applications.
The px4-300r Network Storage Array Server Class Series contains 12TB of storage capacity and features four bays for use with HDDs or SSDs. The px4-300r comes in a 1U form factor ranging from diskless to fully populated with HDD and/or SSD drive options. Iomega’s flagship rackmount unit, the px12-350r, uses 12 bays in a 2U form factor that ranges from partially populated with 4TB to fully populated with up to 36TB.
Pricing and Availability
The Iomega StorCenter PX Server Class Series of network storage devices are available immediately. The px4-300d and the px6-300d start at a$699.99 and $899.99 respectively, and the rackmount px4-300r and the px12-350r start at $1,699.99 and $4,999.99 respectively. All devices include a standard three-year limited warranty with phone support up to 13 hours a day, five days a week. Optional service plans include Iomega’s Enhanced Service Plan, a five-year limited warranty, 24×7 phone support with advance replacement.
