Acronis True Image Echo Server

This software suite runs on Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) and is aimed at providing a complete backup and disaster recovery solution in an affordable package. With critical features like full, incremental or differential backup, True Image SBS will store all types of computer information, including the operating system, application, settings and data files. It has a wizard interface that allows non-IT staff to perform a backup or system recovery with little or no training. True Image Echo Server for Windows allows users to create an exact Windows server disk image between any virtual and physical servers quickly and easily. After a system crash, True Image Echo Server for Windows allows users to perform an entire server restore in minutes. Complete system restoration can be performed to an existing system or to a new system.

Distributed by: Manaccom, Datastor, SAN Systems and Infotronics

RRP: $885

IBM System Storage TS3100

IBM claims its System Storage TS3100 Tape Library Express Model L2U (machine type 3573) offers high capacity, enhanced performance, and technology for mid-range open system environments. It incorporates the new IBM Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 4 Half-High SAS drive, which offers a native data transfer rate of up to 120MBps. The TS3100 incorporates IBM's multi-path architecture with logical libraries equal to the number of drives installed. The TS3100 Tape Library can accommodate up to two LTO Ultrium half-height tape drives and comes standard with two removable cartridge magazines. A remote management unit and barcode reader are standard in the library, allowing it to run in sequential or random access mode. Optional features include a rack-mount kit, additional attachment cables, transparent LTO encryption, additional drives, interposers and power cords.

Distributed by: Ingram Micro, Avnet and Cellnet

RRP: from $9000

Promise SmartStor NS4300n

Promise has updated its NS4300n multimedia server suite and firmware to meet Digital Living Networking Alliance (DLNA) standards in the Digital Media Server (DMS) category. The DLNA-certified SmartStor NS4300n will communicate with any DLNA-enabled electronic devices such as set-top boxes, PDAs and audio systems. The four-bay 1GB NAS unit offers data sharing over gigabit Ethernet, RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support, one-touch backup of designated folders on client PC, SmartSync backup for automatic client backup, Snapshot technology for instant backup and restoration, NAS-to-NAS replication for remote backup, USB HDDs, printer and UPS support, and FTP/SMB/CIFS/AFP/NFS network protocols support. The NS4300n allows for shared storage for Windows, Unix, Linux, MAC clients. It will email users activity/backup status and system errors.

Distributed by: Westan.

RRP: $599