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Iomega Ships Datasafe Network Attached Storage Servers

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Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, (858)795-7148 romoser@iomega.com

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Jim Recob, Iomega Corporation, (801)332-4430 recob@iomega.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Iomega Ships Datasafe Network Attached Storage Servers

Iomega Servers Include QuikSync 3 For Automatic Backup Of Network Clients

ROY, Utah, June 6, 2001 - Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in data management solutions, today announced that it is now shipping Iomega® DataSafeTM NAS 160GB and 320GB network attached storage servers worldwide.

Iomega DataSafe NAS servers deliver excellent performance for as little as $16 per gigabyte, reducing the expense and complexity of network storage compared with using general-purpose servers. DataSafe NAS servers incorporate Windows® 2000 technology and offer multiple Ethernet connections and RAID 5 data protection. A 50-seat license for Iomega QuikSyncTM 3 automatic client backup software, valued at $600, is included with Iomega DataSafe 320GB servers, allowing IT professionals to easily implement automatic backup through their network. A 20-seat license is included with the DataSafe 160GB server.

Iomega DataSafe NAS servers install in minutes with no network downtime and are compatible with Windows, Linux/UNIX, Macintosh® and NetWare clients. DataSafe NAS servers can be monitored remotely through a Web browser interface and offer network status reporting and automatic e-mail alerts.

Iomega DataSafe NAS servers are available now for a suggested price of $4,999 (320GB model) or $3299 (160GB model). DataSafe NAS servers are available directly from Iomega and through distribution and channel partners. For more information about Iomega DataSafe NAS servers, please visit http://www.iomega.com/datasafe.

About Iomega
Iomega Corporation (NYSE:IOM) manufactures and markets the award-winning Zip®, Jaz® and PocketZipTM drives and disks, the PeerlessTM drive system, DataSafeTM network attached storage servers, the HipZipTM digital audio player, the FotoShowTM digital image center, LifeWorksTM software, and Iomega QuikSyncTM software; Iomega also markets Iomega CD-RW drives, Iomega CompactFlashTM and SmartMediaTM memory cards, and Iomega MicrodriveTM miniature hard drives. Iomega's products help people to save, share, manage and create important information such as Internet downloads, audio files, personal photographs, spreadsheets, and slides, while protecting that content from viruses and hackers. Used in homes, businesses, government and educational facilities and by creative professionals everywhere, Iomega storage solutions are the enabling technologies preferred by millions. The Company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at http://www.iomega.com.

Note: The statements contained in this release regarding development, production and distribution of NAS servers, anticipated product pricing and availability, expected product performance and specifications, future applications for the new product and all other statements that are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based upon information available to Iomega as of the date hereof, and Iomega disclaims any intention or obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, market acceptance of, and demand for, Iomega NAS servers, any difficulties encountered in ramping up production or other manufacturing issues, including component availability and pricing, co-development, production, and distribution issues, product pricing and conformity to specifications, dependence upon third party suppliers, competition, intellectual property rights and other risks and uncertainties identified in the reports filed from time to time by Iomega with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission , including Iomega's most recent filings on forms 10-K and 10-Q.

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Iomega, Zip, Jaz, PocketZip, Peerless, DataSafe, HipZip, FotoShow, QuikSync, and LifeWorks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Certain other product names, brand names and company names may be trademarks or designations of their respective owners.