Are you doing nightly backups? Is it easy for you to share files across your business? You have more pressing concerns than how to backup and share your data.
The HP StorageWorks X500 Data Vault series provides a simple and cost effective solution for a small business to store, secure and share data for under $1000. Based on Microsoft Windows Home Server, it provides a user friendly interface with easy installation and management. The HP X500 provides you with automated backup for up to 10 PC clients and Mac's on the network while providing additional background features like folder duplication and data deduplication. The X500 offers both local and remote file sharing via a custom URL which is accessible from any web browser. The HP X500 comes with two or three empty bays (depending on the model) for internal storage expansion and also offers external USB and eSATA ports for additional external expansion. Store it, secure it, share it.
Available in 1TB, 2TB and 3TB capacities.
Here are the specs for the 1TB:
Differentiator: 1 TB Native Capacity
Number of Drives: 1
Drive Type: 1 TB 3G 7.2K LFF SATA
Processor: (1) Intel® Pentium® Processor E5200 (2.5 GHz)
Processor Cache: 2 MB
Memory: 2 GB PC2-6400 unbuffered DDR2 ECC 800MHz
Capacity: 1 TB Starting / 4.5 TB Maximum / 13.5 TB With External Storage Options
Storage Expansion Options - Internal: (3) empty SATA drive bays
- External: (4) USB 2.0 ports - (1) eSATA port
Network Controller: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet
Expansion Slots:
- 2-3 empty internal SATA hard drive bays (model dependent)
- 4 external USB 2.0 ports
- 1 eSATA port
Supported Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows® Vista (32 and 64-bit)
- XP Home (SP2) or XP Professional (SP2)
- Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later
- Mac® OS X
- Linux
- Automatic backup, file sharing and remote access capabilities vary based on PC OS.
Management:
- HP Control Center
- Microsoft Windows Home Server Console
What Is In The Box
X510, Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Software Installation Disc, PC Restore Disc, Data Vault Recovery Disc, Set-up Poster and Support Guides.
Number of Users: 1 - 10
10 PC client maximum
Unlimited Mac's
Form Factor: Tower
Warranty (parts-labor-on-site): 1/0/1
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