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Ideal for medium to large networks, the Switch 2848 cost-effectively offers the maximum in bandwidth performance with 10 times the speed of 100 Mbit switches. Migrating to Gigabit switches will allow you to take full advantage of your existing high-performance, Gigabit-enabled PCs, laptops, and servers - and see noticeably improved application response and file transfer times. By implementing the Switch 2848, you will seamlessly protect your existing network investment while preparing for future growth.

Highlights of the HP Procurve Switch 2848

• Maximize LAN performance: Ability to maintain and manage bandwidth-intensive applications running at optimum capabilities.
• Complex applications: Digital imaging, graphic-intensive applications, media streaming requiring gigabit performance to the edge of the network where users connect and productivity requirements happen.
• Return on IT investments: Price performance for a gigabit switch at less than may be currently paying.

The way in which businesses use LANs is changing and the performance requirement at the edge of the network is becoming more demanding. IP telephony and other collaborative applications are driving more traffic to the edge of the network. As file sizes continue to grow, users need more bandwidth. Quite simply, the convergence of voice, video, data, and storage enables users to do more from their desktop. Enterprises need to be able to address today's increased demands and still prepare for the unknown demands of tomorrow. By re-assessing how they're using the wiring closet, they can achieve both goals, and be assured that their investments will be protected for a long time to come.

Part of the Nortel Networks BayStack 5000 series, BayStack 5510 Switches are 1 rack unit high stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Layer 3 routing switches that are designed to provide high-density Gigabit desktop connectivity for mid-size and large enterprise customers' wiring closets. BayStack 5510 Switches offer a scalable and resilient solution, providing exceptional security features, and support for enhanced convergence while minimizing capital and operational expenses. The BayStack 5000 family of switches represents the next-generation in innovation and performance in a stackable solution.

The BayStack 5510-24T Switch features 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for desktop switching and two built-in GBIC ports for uplink. Port 23 and Port 24 offer configuration flexibility as either a 10/100/1000 or a built-in SFP GBIC port.

The HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array (MSA1500) is a Fiber Channel storage area network (SAN) 2U controller shelf that connects to HP StorageWorks SCSI and/or Serial ATA (SATA) disk enclosures. Together they provide customers with a flexible low-cost, high capacity storage solution. The MSA1500 has been designed as a hardware foundation for future solutions to ensure maximum investment protection. The MSA1500 is perfect for those customers looking for less expensive storage solutions using HP SATA enclosures to store data that doesn't require a high degree of I/O performance and/or is viewed as non-mission critical to business operations.

This MSA1500 SAN Starter Kit HA G2 Bundle (with PCI-E HBAs) for both SCSI and SATA SAN Starter G2 Kits (Windows, Linux, or NetWare compatible) includes: 1 redundant controller, 1 FC I/O module; 1 4/8 Base SAN Switch, 4 4Gb SFP transceivers, 2 FC1142SR 4Gb PCI-E HBAs and cables.

The entry-level printer in the High Performance line, Zebra's 110XiIIIPlus is a true 4 inch (102 mm) performance printer. This hardworking printer is the one to call on for heavy-duty, industrial operations. The 110XiIIIPlus printer is available with either 4.09 inch (104 mm) or 3.2 inch (81 mm) widths. Choose the resolution that best meets your needs, either 200, 300, or 600 dpi (8, 12, or 23.5 dots per mm). When choosing resolution, note that 600 dpi (23.5 dots per mm) is only available with 3.2 inch (81 mm) width and 4 inch (102 mm) per second speed.

The 110XiIIIPlus printer is ideal for a variety of applications, including top-side and bottom-side circuit board labeling, product identification labels, serial plate labels, product labels, surgical tools and equipment, diagnostic kits, and vials and slides.

Today's business environment demands that small businesses do more with less. The majority of small businesses have limited IT resources, employees, and time. Now, there's help.

Designed with your small business needs in mind, Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a complete and affordable network solution. With Windows Small Business Server 2003, you can have confidence that your data is secure, untap new productivity from your desktops, empower your employees to do more, and connect to your customers like never before.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides many of the networking features used by large companies, without the complexity typically associated with server technology. Windows Small Business Server 2003 delivers a complete business server solution for small businesses with up to 75 workstations.

Installation grade performance. The EP781 XGA projector is perfect for a wide range of applications; from conference rooms to large venues. Brighter and lighter, this projector packs more performance into a smaller box than ever before.

The world's lightest laptop with a 14.1" display, the Panasonic Toughbook Y7 thin-and-light notebook weighs only 3.7 pounds and delivers five hours of battery life. The Toughbook Y7 notebook includes a built-in DVD MULTI drive, Intel Core 2 Duo low-voltage processor, 1 GB SDRAM (expandable) and 80 GB hard drive. The Y7's larger screen makes it suitable for presenting to small groups while still being portable enough for professional road warriors.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 Tape Drive is one the newest LTO1 drives on the market and the fastest in HP portfolio. This affordable superdrive delivers enterprise-class backup capacity, performance, and reliability at a midrange price. With a compressed capacity of 200 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 115 GB per hour, this LTO1 drive is read- and write-compatible with all first-generation Ultrium tape drives and media, and its media can be read by any LTO1, 2, or 3 drive from any manufacturer.

Despite its low cost, the Ultrium 232's rugged design delivers excellent reliability and includes many of the advanced features of its bigger siblings. The drive employs data rate matching to adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on both the drive and media while increasing performance, particularly on slower systems. The Ultrium 232 supports HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), taking the worry out of disaster planning.

The HP ProLiant DL580 G5 is a 4P-based server ideal for virtualization and mission-critical data center deployments. The processor performance and large memory capacity of the DL580 G5 can help improve staff productivity through fewer, yet more powerful, servers to manage with better performing applications.

The t series with XGA resolution has prioritized ultra-high brightness and guarantees outstanding image quality thanks to its BrilliantColor technology and NCE4 chip. The wireless tw420 also has a USB port and Windows Vista network function to ensure easy connection to LAN or WLAN networks.

BrilliantColor technology and the NCE4 chip are the secrets of the outstanding image quality of Toshiba's DLP projectors. Both BrillantColor and Toshiba's in-house development NCE4 (Natural Color Enhancer) optimize color reproduction to give more natural and vibrant color. To ensure that the user-friendliness of the t series is as superb as their image quality and brightness, the projectors feature numerous functions to enhance user convenience. These include fully automatic keystone correction, which corrects image distortion if the projector is not set up square to the projection area; Instant shutdown, which switches off the computer rapidly and smoothly at the end of the presentation for rapid packing away.

Highlights of the Toshiba TDPTW420 XGA Projector - 4000 Ansi Lumens

• 4,000 ANSI lumens
• BrilliantColor and NCE4

AXIS 214 PTZ Network Camera is a high performance camera for professional surveillance and remote monitoring. It combines a high quality color camera with the flexibility of remote pan/tilt/zoom operations. The 18x optical motorized lens with auto focus allows the user to zoom in on a small or distant object with exceptional clarity.

The Fujitsu fi-4340C Color Duplex Document Scanner makes the advanced scanning capabilities usually found on high-end production scanners more affordable. With true 600 dpi optical resolution, this enhanced color scanner allows you to capture the intricate details of your documents that other scanners might miss.

To enhance productivity, the fi-4340C features a 100-page automatic document feeder with double-feed detection that instantly alerts operators to misfeeds and automatic page-end detection that conserves file space. Dual color CCDs scan both sides of a document in one pass and can even be configured to drop out different colors on each side without changing lamps. So, whether you're processing forms or scanning photographic images, the fi-4340C helps you be more productive.

Energy-efficient, next-generation 10 Gigabit performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet has moved past the early adoption stage and is rapidly becoming a mainstay for backbones within Enterprise and service provider networks. The escalating deployments of servers with multi-core processors and demanding applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), database clusters, and video-on-demand are driving the need for 10 Gigabit connections. Based on the Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet controllers, the next-generation Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapters are designed to meet the throughput and latency requirements of bandwidth-hungry applications, while offering a very low power envelope for energy efficiency.

Feature rich Installation Network Projector specifically designed without a lens for applications that require special lens types. Three alternative lenses are available as options, which enable the VPL-FX52L to be installed in a wide range of applications - from long distance projection in large auditoriums to short distance rear projection applications.

Highlights of the Sony FX52L LCD XGA 6000 ANSI

• Outstanding brightness of 6000 ANSI lumens
• 3LCD projection system
• Elegant design
• High quality and performance
• Installation flexibility
• Network capability
• Multi-function remote commander unit
• Digital zoom and freeze functions
• Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
• Password-authorization protection
• Multi-language OSD

Freecom understands that consumers appreciate easy to install, ready to use, well priced products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Based on leading Quantum DLT-Technology;

Connection with standard SCSI Ultra320-Interface;

Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media health;

MTBF of 250.000 hours (@ 100% duty cycle);

Compares the data while writing (Read While Write), theoretical no verify necessary;

WORM (Write Once Read Many) support with DLTSage on standard S4 Media;

Backwards read compatible to SDLT600 and SDLT320;

Roadmap with large capacity.

Symantec AntiVirus Multi-Tier Protection provides comprehensive virus protection, content filtering, and Spam prevention, all in one easy-to-manage solution. It defends your desktops and servers against viruses, worms, and Trojan horses, keeps your Internet email gateway and your Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Domino email safeguarded from viruses, and reduces the amount of Spam reaching your employees.

The HP StorageWorks 60 Modular Smart Array provides an end-to-end flexible platform in a high capacity 2U disk drive storage enclosure supporting 3.5" SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) drives. This enclosure delivers industry-leading data performance, availability, storage density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage needs. This combination provides reliable external storage with built in high availability, redundancy, enhanced performance, tiered storage flexibility, lower cost, and high capacity storage that is expandable up to almost 3.6 TB of SAS storage or 6 TB of SATA storage. The modular, scalable design of the MSA60 provides an extremely flexible platform allowing a customer to buy what is needed today and purchase additional capacity as data storage needs grow, instead of making a large up-front investment. This enclosure is designed to support the 3.5" Universal form factor hard drive in either SAS or SATA. Configuration and setup is easy with HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU). The MSA60 supports direct attach storage to HP ProLiant Servers. The MSA60 supports the cascading of shelves in a 1+3 configuration to allow a maximum of 48 drives in an 8U configuration behind each port on the Smart Array P800 controller for a total of 96 drives in 8 enclosures.

Cisco Systems is redefining best-in-class enterprise and small- to midsize-business routing with a new line of integrated services routers that are optimized for the secure delivery of data services. Founded on years of leadership and innovation, the Cisco 1800 Series integrated services routers intelligently embed data, security, and wireless technology into a single, resilient system for fast, secure, scalable delivery of mission-critical business applications. The best-in-class Cisco 1800 Series architecture has been specifically designed to meet requirements of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), enterprise branch offices, and service provider-managed services applications for delivery of concurrent services at wire-speed performance. The integrated secure systems architecture of the Cisco 1800 Series delivers maximum business agility and investment protection.

Smart-UPS VT offers centralized three-phase power protection with the reliability of the award winning Smart-UPS family. Ideal for small data centers, large retail stores, regional offices, and dense power requirements, the Smart-UPS VT includes dual-mains input, automatic and maintenance bypasses, and scalable runtime with hot-swappable batteries for increased availability. Low cost of ownership is achieved through best-in-class efficiency and a reduction in rating of electrical infrastructure - wires, transformers, and generators due the Smart-UPS VT's Soft Start feature. Serviceability is greatly enhanced by user-replaceable batteries. All these features make the Smart-UPS VT is the easiest UPS in its class to deploy, manage and maintain.

NETGEAR's low-cost, stackable, Gigabit Ethernet switches deliver maximum throughput and flexibility where you need it - to high-speed, high-density workgroups at the edge of the network, in the backbone of growing networks or for bandwidth thirsty file and application servers. The ProSafe GSM7352S fully managed switch delivers 48 ports of auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps interfaces for high-density copper connectivity. Eight hot-swappable Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) gigabit interfaces provide optional fiber connectivity for longer reach Gigabit Ethernet requirements. Additionally, four high-speed module bays offer modular expansion for 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 24 Gigabit Stacking connectivity. The non-blocking design of the switch delivers simultaneous, full wire-speed, low-latency throughput to all ports.

A full suite of Layer 3 switching functionality ensures reliable routing between VLANs and network segmentation where and when you need it, at no additional cost. By configuring the switch into a stack of up to 8 units across a 48 Gbps bi-directional ring, a high-density, single IP-addressable switch can be built.

Robust security features include IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication and access control lists, ensuring that only authorized users can access your network. Secure management of the switch is available through Secure Sockets Layer (SSLv3) for the Web GUI and Secured Shell (SSH) for command-line sessions. Additionally, multiple switches can be securely managed via SNMPv3 with NETGEAR's ProSafe Network Management Software NMS100. For workgroup deployments in cost-sensitive organizations that require Layer 3 switching, additional Gigabit capacity, high-value price point, flexibility of stacking, and reduced maintenance requirements, NETGEAR's ProSafe 10/100 Layer 3 Stackable switches deliver the ideal access-edge solution.

With their high-value price point, flexible design, and reduced maintenance requirements, NETGEAR's ProSafe 10/100/1000 Layer 3 Stackable switch solutions yield a high return on investment, and are ideal for delivering highly reliable, converged voice, video, and data services over a single network infrastructure.

Compact, wide-angle lens which enables tilt and shift movements. The floating optical system, with an aspherical lens element, corrects distortion and other aberrations. High image quality and compactness are the result. Great for architecture, landscapes and other wide-angle shots.

The Liebert GXT leads the industry in combining small size, high capacity and multiple features. This true on-line, double-conversion UPS includes features such as power factor correction, internal batteries, frequency conversion, unlimited external battery connectability and internal bypass capability.

Average run time: 5 min Suits Small LAN / file server applications

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 Tape Drive is one the newest LTO1 drives on the market and the fastest in HP portfolio. This affordable superdrive delivers enterprise-class backup capacity, performance, and reliability at a midrange price. With a compressed capacity of 200 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 115 GB per hour, this LTO1 drive is read- and write-compatible with all first-generation Ultrium tape drives and media, and its media can be read by any LTO1, 2, or 3 drive from any manufacturer.

Despite its low cost, the Ultrium 232's rugged design delivers excellent reliability and includes many of the advanced features of its bigger siblings. The drive employs data rate matching to adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on both the drive and media while increasing performance, particularly on slower systems. The Ultrium 232 supports HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), taking the worry out of disaster planning.

Highlights of the HP STORAGEWORKS ULTRIUM 232

• Affordable capacity: HP Ultrium half-height tape drives provide superdrive capacity at a low price, and the fact that these drives use widely available industry-standard media makes their overall cost of ownership even lower
• Affordable performance: High capacity goes hand-in-hand with high performance. The Ultrium 448 can fill an Ultrium 2 data cartridge with 400 GB of compressed data in 2.5 hours, while the Ultrium 232 can back up 200 GB of compressed data in less than two hours (assuming 2:1 data compression)
• Enterprise-class reliability: The design of HP Ultrium half-height tape drives is leveraged from HP's outstandingly reliable full-height Ultrium tape drives, incorporating features such as data rate matching, soft load, and simple tape path to make these drives as dependable as their bigger siblings
• Compact form factor: HP pioneered Ultrium half-height tape drives in 2001, and still makes the only half-height LTO-1 drives on the market. Their compact form factor means these drives fit internally in most servers and take up less space in rack environments
• Investment protection: HP Ultrium half-height tape drives are fully read-and write-compatible with all Ultrium tape drives from HP and other manufacturers, allowing for flexibility in deployment. And when you choose an HP Ultrium tape drive, you're buying from the leading manufacturer of LTO tape drives
• Simple disaster recovery: All HP Ultrium tape drives support HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), a unique firmware design that works with your backup software to ensure that, when the worst happens, you can recover your data quickly and completely with the touch of a button
• Complete solution: Included in the box is a single-server copy of HP OpenView Storage Data Protector and Yosemite TapeWare software, allowing you to implement sophisticated data protection features or an easy-to-use backup application, as your needs dictate
• Active head cleaning: HP Ultrium tape drives perform their own automated cleaning that increases head life and greatly reduces the need for using the cleaning cartridge

Successful offices demand fast output with great detail across a range of business communications. With High Definition Color and its award winning digital LED single pass print technology, the C9650hdn never fails to deliver. Add to this integrated duplex printing, an efficient 36 pages per minute (ppm) color print speed, and its capability to print on heavyweight media, you have a printer which can fully adapt to all your office needs.

With networking and duplex capabilities as standard, the C9650hdn also includes a Hard Disk Drive (HDD). This allows for advanced color matching by managing and storing color profiles in the HDD.

With the C9600n Digital Color printer, you can improve the quality of your output and increase productivity - even as you lower your expenses.

This color printer is the efficient and affordable answer, especially if tabloid-size newsletters and brochures, ad layouts, large illustrations, banners or specialty media are essential parts of your business.

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series switches is a line of fixed configuration, enterprise-class, IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches in Fast Ethernet configurations that provide availability, security, and quality of service (QoS) to enhance network operations. The Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise wiring closets or branch office environments that are using their LAN infrastructure for the deployment of new products and applications such as IP telephones, wireless access points, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services, such as advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists, multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching. Embedded in the Catalyst 3560 is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Software, which allows users to simultaneously configure and troubleshoot multiple Cisco Catalyst desktop switches using a standard Web browser. Cisco CMS Software provides configuration wizards that greatly simplify the implementation of converged networks and intelligent network services.

The Catalyst 3560 Series can provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet wireless LAN access points, as well as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end device. Power over Ethernet removes the need for wall power to each PoE-enabled device and eliminates the cost for additional electrical cabling that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and wireless LAN deployments. Maximum power availability for a converged voice and data network is attainable when a Catalyst 3560 Switch is combined with the Cisco Redundant Power System 675 (RPS 675) for seamless protection against internal power supply failures and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to safeguard against power outages.

Designed to provide essential solutions to small business networks, the ProCurve Switch 2510 series consists of four Layer 2 managed switches that provide reliable 10/100 and 10/100/1000 connectivity. Building off of the popularity of the 2510-24, a 24-port 10/100 switch with two dual-personality ports, the 2510 series has expanded to include a higher-density 2510-48, with 48 10/100 ports and four Gigabit uplinks.

IBM System x3650 servers feature fast Intel processors, which provide greater system performance. With a compact 2U footprint, the rack-optimized System x3650 servers help save valuable rack space and resources. It is packed with highly integrated, advanced server features designed for compute-intensive, web-based, or enterprise network applications, where space is a primary consideration.

This industry's first quad-core processor for mainstream servers provides breakthrough performance and capabilities for the ultimate in powerful, dense and energy efficient servers. With the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor you get breakthrough performance - up to 50% greater than the industry-leading Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor in the same power envelope.