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For Immediate Release
Iomega NAS 100d Now Shipping For Home Offices, Small Businesses
SAN DIEGO,
September 16, 2004 - Iomega Corporation (NYSE:
IOM), a global leader in data storage, today announced
the release of the new Iomega® NAS 100d entry-level
network-attached storage (NAS) server. Available
this month in 160GB* and 250GB capacities, Iomega's
NAS 100d servers feature wireless network capabilities
and offer flexible, easily expandable network storage
for small business and home office networks.
"Today, everyone, no matter how small the business,
wrestles with the problem of securing critical data,"
said Wayne Arvidson, director, professional storage
solutions, Iomega Corporation. "With the new NAS 100d
server, Iomega is not only introducing an easy-to-manage
and reliable network storage device designed for a
small budget, we're also giving users the flexibility
of built-in wireless access and archiving capability."
NAS servers act as storage appliances on a computer
network, giving Windows®, Mac®, UNIX and Linux PCs
a storage and backup location as well as simplifying
file sharing, backup, and recovery in mixed computing
environments. The NAS 100d server has the added convenience
of wireless 802.11b/g networking capability for even
greater flexibility in small networks.
Wireless
Built-in wireless 802.11g support, backwards compatible
with 802.11b, allows for wireless network traffic between
a network and the NAS 100d server at up to 54 megabits
per second. All wireless connections can be secured
using the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) protocol for
robust protection against unauthorized access. Wireless
capability can be configured in one of two ways as
needed:
- As a wireless access point for other wireless
PCs. In this configuration, the NAS 100d server
uses its standard 10/100 Fast Ethernet port to
connect to the network and provides users with
a wireless "hot spot."
- As a wireless node on an existing Wi-Fi network.
This option eliminates the network cables and provides
ultimate flexibility as to placement of the NAS
100d server. In this configuration, the NAS 100d
server uses its Wi-Fi interface to connect to the
network.
Expandable
Designed as a complete "network storage in a box" solution, the Iomega NAS 100d
has dual USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) ports for expandability, letting users connect
additional external USB 2.0 hard drives for additional storage capacity needs.
Iomega also plans to add Iomega REV™ drive support in late 2004, giving NAS
100d users access to the latest in high-performance removable storage for archiving
data.
Easy To Install Iomega's NAS 100d server is a universal plug-and-play
device, so setup is fast and painless. Just connect
the server to an available port on a router, switch
or hub. Then use a Web browser to log in and configure
the device. After configuration, the NAS 100d server
is instantly available to all users on that network,
with no need to run a separate setup tool on each client
PC.
Iomega Automatic Backup Each NAS 100d server includes award-winning Iomega Automatic Backup software, a complete client backup solution that supports multiple networked PCs. Iomega Automatic Backup software installs in minutes and makes the process of backing up completely automatic.
Users can set Iomega Automatic Backup software to do backups without user input. They simply select the files and folders they want protected, and the software takes care of the rest, without depending on the user to push a backup button or run a backup program. Restoring a file from the Iomega NAS 100d server is just as easy - just drag and drop.
Designed for Ordinary Users The Iomega NAS 100d server is designed inside and
out for simpler network storage. The compact desktop
package operates at a quiet 42.1dB, or less than the
sound level of a typical desktop PC (48dB). Users can
install, configure and manage it without wading through
confusing and complicated operating procedures. It
is compatible with Windows, UNIX, Linux and Mac OS
X environments, and it can deliver instant access to
shared storage via a wireless or standard Ethernet
network. Altogether, the NAS 100d server provides a
complete "network storage in a box" solution for small
office/home office users, branch offices, and workgroups.
Warranty and Support
Iomega NAS 100d customers receive a two-year warranty and extended-hours telephone
support from Iomega's award-winning customer satisfaction representatives.
Extended warranty coverage (available at extra cost, registration required)
adds a third year of warranty support, 24x7 telephone and email support, and
next-day shipping on advance exchange replacement parts.
Price and Availability The Iomega NAS 100d server is available in two capacities:
the NAS 100d 160GB server, for $499, which will begin
shipping September 20; and the NAS 100d 250GB server,
for $599, which is expected to begin shipping later
this month. Extended warranty coverage is also available
for $179 (all prices are U.S. suggested retail).
About Iomega
Iomega
Corporation provides easy-to-use, high value storage
solutions to help people protect, secure, capture and
share their valuable digital information. Iomega's
award-winning storage products include the new Iomega
REV™ Drive, popular Zip® 100MB,
250MB and 750MB Drives; high-performance Iomega® HDD
External Hard
Drives in desktop and portable configurations; Iomega
Mini USB Drives and Micro Mini™ USB Drives; Iomega
external CD-RW Drives; Iomega
Super DVD Drives and the QuikTouch™ Video
Burner;
and Iomega
Floppy USB-Powered Drives. Iomega simplifies data
protection and sharing at home and in the workplace
with Iomega
Automatic Backup software, Iomega
Sync software, HotBurn® CD-recording
software, and Active
Disk™ technology. For networks, Iomega
NAS servers offer capacities of 160GB to 1TB. For
unlimited capacity and anytime, anywhere access, Iomega
offers iStorage™ secure
online storage. Iomega
also offers businesses and consumers a comprehensive data
recovery services solution for recovering lost
data due to hardware failure, file corruption or media
damage. The Company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA
(888-446-6342), or on the Web at www.iomega.com.
NOTE:
The statements contained in this release regarding development, production
and distribution of the Iomega 100d series products, 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, the successful completion of product development and testing, market acceptance
of, and demand for, the Iomega product, 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, any losses of key personnel, 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 Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and its most recent
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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* 1 GB = 1 billion bytes.
Copyright© 2004 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved.
Iomega, Zip, REV, Active Disk, Micro Mini, iStorage,
HotBurn and QuikTouch are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Iomega Corporation 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.
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