The market for external hard disks is characterised by three main trends: ever greater storage capacities, faster transfer rates and higher data security. "With our new RAID HDD we are offering all this, as well as giving users the option of customised configuration," says Kai Miroschnik, Business Development Manager HDD Verbatim EUMEA.

Customised configuration: RAID 0 or RAID 1
In RAID 0, the user has access to the full 2TB of storage space through a process known as striping. This setting offers particular advantages for multimedia and graphics applications such as streaming, high-end gaming or use as a web server. The eSATA connection ensures data transfer rates of 3GB/s, six times the speed of a USB port which transfers at 480Mbit/s.

If the security of its data is particularly important, the drive can be configured to RAID 1. In this mode, the hard disk is divided into two drives with 1TB of storage space each. The stored data is mirrored so that even if one drive fails or develops a fault, the data is still available on the second drive. "This setting is particularly recommended for small companies and private individuals who want to store their accounts or other financial affairs reliably and securely," says Kai Miroschnik.

The Verbatim RAID hard disk runs very quietly and is protected from overheating by the built-in fans. At just under two kilogrammes, it is very lightweight and the stable housing in a black design looks great in any office. The 2TB RAID is also supported by the renowned Verbatim service: free hotline support and "Nero Back It Up 2 Essentials" data backup software. All the necessary cables for the eSATA and USB 2.0 connection are also included in the scope of delivery, along with the external power pack and a Quick Start Guide.

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About Verbatim
Since 1969, Verbatim has been shaping the development of data storage technology – from Floppy Disks and Magneto-Optical storage media, CD and DVD formats to the latest High Definition media Blu-ray.  Moreover, Verbatim offers high quality products in the field of Portable USB Drives, Flash Memory Cards and External Hard Drives as well as a broad variety of computer Accessories. Verbatim is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group and benefits from the outstanding research and development department. With these innovations Verbatim has played a key role in shaping the storage media market.  Ultra-strict quality controls during the manufacturing process ensure the high quality of Verbatim’s products, which have been the winners of numerous international comparative tests.  The company is the European market leader for Optical Media.  For more information, please visit www.verbatim-europe.com.

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