Iomega Launches New StorCenter Network Video Surveillance Recorders

Iomega Corporation announced the new StorCenter Network Video Recorder, a customized lineup of all-in-one video surveillance network storage and management solutions designed  forSMBs and distributed enterprise.

The StorCenter NVR products, expected to be available next month, are built especially for the video surveillance industry and its customers. Features like direct connection to a VGA monitor for local live display of surveillance video, and a streamlined setup process improve Iomega’s theft deterrent capability. Additionally, the StorCenter NVR products make for simple implementation for the channel surveillance installer.

The StorCenter NVR family, on display at the ASIS 2012 International Tradeshow in Philadelphia, includes a populated two-drive model as well as partial and populated four-drive models for up to 12TB. Each one includes either four or eight camera licenses (depending on the model).

An integrated video management system (IVMS) solution that combines network storage with video management software MindTree SecureMind Surveillance Manager, the new StorCenter NVR is an option for businesses and distributed enterprise locations that prefer to manage their own video surveillance system onsite at an economical price.

"The new Iomega StorCenter Network Video Recorder is the ideal integrated video management system for today’s small and mid-sized businesses, retail chains and remote enterprise offices, providing an easy to deploy, high performance and reliable video surveillance solution," said Mike Nikzad, COO, Iomega. "Combining versatile network storage with a leading video management application, Iomega’s new StorCenter NVRs provide a compelling alternative solution to traditional NVR products. With server class HDDs and the option for offsite cloud storage, just to name a few important features, the Iomega StorCenter NVR can grow with the video surveillance needs of our customers."

"Engineering a security surveillance solution that is dependable and has the right mix of features and capabilities for expert small- to mid-sized camera installations is no small undertaking," said Tom Burns, director and GM, Physical Security, Ingram Micro North America, one of Iomega’s top distribution partners. "The straight-forward setup process within Iomega’s new StorCenter NVRs not only simplifies the job of the surveillance installer, which is always important, but it also gives the technician or end-user more control and confidence by providing the ability to adjust and monitor the system offsite with a smart device. Remotely managed security solutions are a growing field of interest and opportunity for our channel partners and a category where Ingram Micro is expanding its portfolio and support services."

Features of StorCenter Network NVR
It has all of the features of Iomega’s desktop network storage devices, including the EMC LifeLine operating system as well as local and cloud network storage capabilities that enhance the customized video surveillance functionality.

It will be available in three versions:

• a two-drive model loaded with a pair of 2TB HDDs for 4TB of storage capacity;
• a partially-loaded four-drive model with a pair of 3TB HDDs for 6TB of storage capacity; and
• a fully-loaded four-drive model with four 3TB HDDs for 12TB of storage capacity.

The 4TB and 6TB models include four camera licenses each; the 12TB model includes eight camera licenses. Each device can support up to 16 cameras.

The integrated SecureMind Surveillance Manager video management software expands the StorCenter NVR into a video surveillance appliance. The StorCenter NVR delivers multi-channel live monitoring, video recording, and fast video playback with multiple IP cameras (cameras not included). With built-in storage capacity, the archiving and retention capabilities are for surveillance video. The StorCenter NVR is scalable by adding incremental HDDs to the partially populate four-drive model, or additional Iomega network storage units to an infrastructure.

Additional features of the StorCenter NVR include:

• Stand-alone solution – no need for a server/host to run the video management software. No need for client software running on a separate host for setting up recordings and configuring the device.
• A VGA port on all StorCenter NVR models allows for live view of video from multiple cameras.
• Scalable – simply add cameras and/or storage to increase camera-count and retention capabilities.
• Installation and implementation – all you need is a Web browser.
• Support for numerous major branded H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG, IP and USB connected cameras such as AXIS, Bosch, Panasonic, Certis and others.
• Securely view live video from anywhere using a web browser.
• Configure for email alerts.
• Motion detection and alarm based recording.
• iOS and Android client applications for remote viewing and control.
• Connect to an EMC Atmos Cloud storage provider for secure offsite storage. Single folders on the StorCenter NVR can be mirrored to the Atmos cloud to provide additional backups, meet retention requirements. Users also have the ability to recover locally deleted files from the cloud.
• Data replication features allow for protection of video recording files to and from attached USB drives or any network share, including invited members of your Iomega Personal Cloud.
• Automatic anti-virus scanning and cleaning using the included McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software.
• Iomega Personal Cloud allows for remote access and sharing via a web-based computing architecture that connects your StorCenter NVR to other individuals and/or devices via the Internet.
• Encrypted volumes allow to further protect and secure data from unauthorized access.

Availability and Warranty
The new line of StorCenter Network Video Recorders is expected to be available worldwide beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012. All three models include SATA HDDs. Pricing starts at $949.99 for the 4TB model. (All pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)