LaCie has unveiled a backup server for small to medium sized offices and a desktop file sharing server for Mac, Windows, or Linux workstations.
The new file sharing server 5big Storage Server, is powered by Intel’s 64-bit dual-core 1.6GHz Atom processor coupled with 2G of RAM and runs on Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard Edition.
It supports SMB, NFS, AFP, iSCSI, HTTP and FTP, as well as Windows Active Directory, while providing setup and automatic backup and support configurations of up to 10 PC and 25 Mac workstations simultaneously.
In addition, the 5big Storage Server offers data redundancy through RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 5 + Spare, as well as remote file replication. It also includes hard drive encryption with support from Microsoft’s BitLocker, the company said.
LaCie said that its new backup server 5big Backup Server, leverages the performance of the 64-bit Intel Atom processor and the usability of Microsoft’s Windows Home Server software, supporting configurations of up to 10 PC and 25 Mac workstations simultaneously.
It uses the Intel Atom processor D410, a small, power-efficient chip that has been combined with the Intel 82801IR I/O Controller to deliver the processing performance and input/output connectivity required to meet the needs of small businesses.
The two servers includes five hard disks with capacities up to 10TB and are compatible with Mac systems and environments, through their support for AFP, Spotlight, and the AppleTalk stack for legacy applications.
Erwan Girard, business unit manager at LaCie Solutions, said: "LaCie has partnered with industry-leading companies to provide a full-featured professional backup server that will automatically configure and back up PCs and Mac computers for a fraction of the cost.
"With up to 10TB of storage, in a well-designed desktop aluminum case, the LaCie 5big Storage Server offers corporate-grade features without requiring a server room, which demands dedicated space, strong cooling and deep noise isolation."
