Iomega Announces New Network Security Surveillance Recording Products

The storage solutions provider, Iomega, has launched the new network video recorder StorCenter Network Video Recorder, offering reliable, easy-to-use video security surveillance storage combined with video management software, and comes in two- and four-drive desktop models that use server-grade hard drives that can reach 12 TB.

Iomega has presented the new network video recorder Iomega StorCenter Network Video Recorder, an integrated, customized set of video security surveillance network storage and management solutions, Designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses and distributed enterprises. Iomega's new StorCenter NVR products are designed especially for the video surveillance industry and its customers. Features such as connection to a VGA monitor for live local playback of security video, and a streamlined setup process enhance Iomega's anti-theft capabilities. Besides, The new Iomega StorCenter NVR products offer a simple implementation for the installer of channel-based video surveillance.

The Iomega StorCenter NVR family includes a fully featured model with two disk drives, as well as partially and fully equipped models that reach 12 TB of network storage. Each Iomega StorCenter NVR includes either four or eight camera licenses (depending on the model). A complete integrated video management system solution (IVMS, by its acronym in English) combining innovative network storage with MindTree video management software, SecureMind Surveillance Manager, The new Iomega StorCenter NVR is an ideal choice for businesses and distributed enterprise locations that prefer to manage their own reliable video surveillance systems in the same location at an affordable price..

Mike Nikzad, CEO of Iomega Corporation said: “The new Iomega StorCenter network video recorder is the ideal integrated video management system for today's small and medium-sized businesses., retail chains and remote offices, as it provides a solution for high-performance video surveillance, reliable and easy to use. By combining the versatility of network storage with the leading video management application, Iomega's new StorCenter NVRs provide an attractive alternative solution to traditional NVR products. With server-grade hard drives, and off-site network storage option, to name just a couple of important features, “Iomega’s StorCenter NVR can grow with our customers’ video surveillance needs.”.

For your part, Tom Burns, Manager and General Manager of Physical Security at Ingram Micro North America, one of Iomega's leading distribution partners, has commented: “Designing and developing a reliable video security surveillance solution with the right mix of features and functions for small and medium-sized businesses is not an easy task.”. The simple configuration process of the new StorCenter NVR from Iomega not only simplifies the task of the video surveillance installer, which is always important, They also give the technician or end user more control and confidence by providing the ability to tune and monitor the system remotely with a smart device.. “Remotely managed security solutions are an area of ​​growing interest and opportunity for our channel partners and a category in which Ingram Micro is expanding its portfolio of products and support services.”

Key features

The new Iomega StorCenter NVR has all the features of Iomega desktop network storage devices, including EMC's LifeLine operating system, as well as storage capacity on a local network or in the cloud, that enhance the functionality of custom video surveillance.

The new Iomega StorCenter NVR will be available in three versions: a two-drive model equipped with two server-grade hard drives 2 TB to give a total of 4 TB total storage capacity; a four-drive model partially equipped with two server-grade disks 3 TB that give a total of 6 TB total storage capacity; and a fully loaded four-drive model with four server-grade drives. 3 TB giving a total of 12TB of storage capacity. The models of 4 TB and 6 TB include four camera licenses each; the model of 12 TB includes eight camera licenses. Each device supports up to 16 cameras.

Integrated video management software SecureMind Surveillance Manager expands the Iomega StorCenter NVR to a feature-packed video surveillance device. The Iomega StorCenter NVR offers multi-channel live monitoring, Video recording and fast video playback with multiple IP cameras (cameras are not included). With built-in storage capacity, Archiving and retention functions are exceptional for use in video surveillance. The Iomega StorCenter NVR is expandable by adding more hard drives to the partially equipped four-drive model, or additional Iomega network storage drives to an infrastructure.

Other features of the Iomega StorCenter NVR:

• Unified solution – no server or host required to run video management software. Client software does not need to run on a separate host computer to schedule recordings and configure the device.
• A VGA port on all StorCenter NVR models allows live viewing of video from multiple cameras.
• Expandability – simply add cameras or storage drives to increase camera count and retention capacity.
• Simple installation and deployment – ​​just a web browser required.
• Compatible with most major brands of H.264 cameras, MPEG4, MJPEG, IP and connected by USB, like Axis, Bosch, Panasonic, Certis and more.
• Securely watch live video from anywhere using a web browser.
• You can set up email alerts.
• Recording based on motion detector and alarm.
• Client apps for iOS and Android for remote viewing and control.
• Connect with an EMC Atmos Cloud cloud storage provider for secure off-site storage. Individual StorCenter NVR folders can be replicated to the Atmos cloud for additional backups, and satisfy retention requirements. Users can also recover files that are deleted at the location, from the cloud.
• Advanced data replication options enable easy protection of video log files to and from USB-connected or network-shared drives, including guest members of your personal cloud (Personal Cloud) wrote Iomega.
• Automatic virus scanning and cleaning using included McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software.
• Iomega Personal Cloud enables remote access and file sharing through a web-based computing architecture that connects your StorCenter NVR to other individuals or devices over the Internet.
• Encrypted volumes provide greater protection and security for your data against unauthorized access.