Rocstor Unveils Line of High-Performance External Hard Drives for Demanding Storage Applications

Los Angeles, California – August 24, 2005 – Rocstor, a leading provider of fast, high-capacity data storage solutions, is announcing its line of “ROCPRO 800 AV” external hard drives. Engineered to meet the needs of demanding Audio and Video professionals, the 3.5″ Rocpro external hard drive is compatible with both PC and Macintosh® environments.

ROCPRO 800 AV—Storage for Demanding Audio/Video Applications
With FireWire compatibility, the Rocpro 800 AV delivers the high-speed transfer rates and storage capacities required to store and manipulate large audio and video files. An integrated power supply and an included carrying case combine to deliver a reliable, highly portable storage solution while fan-less cooling delivers the quietest operation in its class.

Wide Range of Applications
Offering connectivity with Standard FireWire 800, the ROCPRO 800 AV delivers the fastest possible transfers for PC and Macintosh® environments. Operating with Mac OS, Linux and Windows, this external drive offers storage capacities ranging from 120GB to 400GB as well as “hot plug-and-play” capability. A small footprint and stylish aluminum enclosure enables both stackable and upright configurations. Allowing users to quickly archive valuable data, large video files or growing digital photo collections, the Rocpro 800 AV provides an ideal storage solution for professionals and home users alike.

KEY FEATURES:

• Built-in Power supply for greater mobility
• Small footprint: 5.8W x 8.7D x 1.6H (inches)
• Aluminum enclosure allows excellent dissipation of heat
• Carrying case included
• Fan-less cooling for the quietest possible operation
• Ideal for professionals in high-end video or small-server environments
• Transfer, backup, exchange or share large files and information
• Daisy chain multiple FireWire devices
• Automatic configuration (unlike SCSI drives)
• Designed for horizontal, vertical and stackable use
• Hot-Pluggable capability makes it possible to connect and disconnect Rocstor drives without powering off computer

SPECIFICATIONS:

Capacity:

 120GB, 160GB, 200GB, 250GB, 300GB, 400GB

Rotational Speed:

 7200 rpm

Interface:

 Standard FireWire 800 /IEEE 1394b,

Chipset:

 Oxford 922

Average Seek Time (read):

 8.9ms

Transfer Rate: 

up to 800 Mbps

Connectors: 

9-Pin FireWire 800 Connector x 2

Dimensions (WxHxD): 

5.8″ x 8.7″ x 1.6″

Weight:

 2.9 lbs

System Requirements, Apple: 

Apple PowerPC G3 or greater with FireWire

System Requirements, PC:

 Pentium II or greater with FireWire IEEE 1394b

System Memory Required: 

Minimum 128MB RAM

OS Requirements: 

Mac OS 10.x or higher, Win 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP, Linux

Power Requirement:

 110/220V No adaptor needed

Warranty: 

1 Year

Availability:
ROCPRO 800 AV is available now through our national and International Dealer/Reseller Channel. For more product information, visit https://rocstor.enteroc.com

ROCPRO 800 AV – 3.5″ External Hard Drive with 9-Pin FireWire 800 Connectivity

About Rocstor:

Rocstor offers the most extensive range of desktop and rack-mounted RAID storage hardware, at the most competitive prices. Rocstor’s product line features cutting-edge technologies that are tested rigorously and proven for solid reliability. By coupling new designs with state-of-the-art technology, Rocstor is rapidly gaining a reputation in the world of digital security. Visit Rocstor online for more information about external hard drives rocstor.enteroc.com

Rocsecure—a division of Rocstor—is the industry leader in Secure digital data content storage. Between their Rocbit and Rocsafe product lines, Rocsecure is able to offer secure data encryption in both external and notebook-centered solutions. For more information, visit rocstor.enteroc.com