Hard Drive features rapid restore software.
Press Release Summary:
Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive features 40 GB capacity, high-speed USB 2.0 interface, and driverless operation under Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP. Rapid Restore(TM) Software helps protect against data loss in event of software or hardware failure by enabling recovery to previously saved image. Bootable unit is backward compatible with USB 1.1 at USB 1.1 transfer speeds and does not require ac power adapter.
Original Press Release:
IBM Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore
At a Glance
The IBM Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore provides the ultimate in portability and ease of use without sacrificing capacity. Features include:
o 40 GB1 capacity
o Rapid Restore software² - Creates an image backup stored in a protected portion of the drive
o Bootable - Boot directly to the drive to initiate a full system restore³
o High-speed USB 2.0 Interface
o Small size, can fit in a shirt pocket
o No ac power adapter required4
o Driverless operation under Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP
For technical support:
o Call the HelpCenter® (800-772-2227)
or
o Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site: www.ibm.com/pc/support
1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to storage capacity; accessible capacity is less.
2 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Software license agreements may apply.
3 Requires boot-to-USB support on system BIOS.
4 Requires two USB ports.
Overview
The Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore(TM) offers a complete image recovery solution for both ThinkPad® and ThinkCentre(TM)/NetVista(TM) users. Rapid Restore software helps protect against data loss in the event of a software or hardware failure by enabling recovery to a previously saved image. Also, this bootable drive allows straight-forward recovery of your system image and data.
The drive incorporates a USB 2.0 interface for high-speed data transfers, and also is backward compatible with USB 1.1 (at USB 1.1 transfer speeds). It offers a 40 GB capacity in a small size, lightweight, and completely portable device, without the need for an ac power adapter.
Driverless installation under Microsoft(TM) Windows® 2000 and XP makes this drive very easy to use, and facilitates file transfers between systems. Other usage models include:
o System expansion
o Video and audio file storage
o Simple file backup
Key Prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware Requirements section for a list of supported systems.
Planned Availability Date
June 20, 2003
