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Overview
Are you doing nightly backups? Is it easy for you to share files across your business? You have more pressing concerns than how to backup and share your data. The HP StorageWorks X500 Data Vault series provides a simple and cost effective solution for a small business to store, secure and share data for under $1000. Based on Microsoft Windows Home Server, it provides a user friendly interface with easy installation and management. The HP X500 provides you with automated backup for up to 10 PC clients and Mac's on the network while providing additional background features like folder duplication and data deduplication. The X500 offers both local and remote file sharing via a custom URL which is accessible from any web browser. The HP X500 comes with two or three empty bays (depending on the model) for internal storage expansion and also offers external USB and eSATA ports for additional external expansion. Store it, secure it, share it.

Features
• Ideal for Small Businesses: For businesses with 10 or less PC and Mac clients, The HP StorageWorks X500 Data Vault provides full system protection. The HP Data Vault automatically backs up each client every day without you having to manage the process.


• Personalized Web Address: Create a custom web address of your choosing. Access your HP X500 Data Vault through your custom web address from any internet connected computer. Web addresses are registered through HP's partner TZO.com. Your web address is free for the first year with a low nominal cost for each additional year.

Technical details
Storage capacity	1 TB Starting, 6 TB , 13.5 TB , with external storage options
Maximum internal memory	2
L2 cache	2
Expansion description	Internal: Standard, off the shelf, 3.5-inch SATA Drives; External: USB External Hard Disk Drive or eSATA Hard Disk Drive.
Network cards	Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Drive count	2 Included, depending on model
Number of simultaneous users	1-10 PC Clients and unlimited Mac's
Redundant fans description	N/A
Source data-sheet	ICEcat.biz

Processor
Processor	Intel Pentium E5200 (2.5GHz)
Number of processors installed	1

System requirements
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows® Vista (32 and 64-bit); XP Home (SP2) or XP Professional (SP2); Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later; Mac® OS X; Linux; Automatic backup, file sharing and remote access capabilities vary based on PC OS

Connectivity
Expansion slots	2-3 empty internal SATA hard drive bays (model dependant); 4 external USB 2.0 ports; 1 eSATA port

Weight & dimensions
Dimensions W x D x H	14cm x 23cm x 25 cm
Weight	5750
Chassis type	Tower

Energy management
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Standard, non-hot-plug

Management features
Manageability features	HP Control Center; Microsoft Windows Home Server Console