• Dabs store has one of the best selections of electrical goods and home audio products of any UK Electricals store
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Business Communications Manager 50 is an all-in-one, affordable platform for converged voice and data communications; ideal for small to medium businesses with 3 to 50 users. Business Communications Manager 50 provides advanced capabilities such as robust telephony features, voice messaging, (including the ability to forward voice, fax or text messages to the most popular mobile devices) unified messaging, IP networking, Internet access, contact centers, mobility solutions and IP telephony. With an easy-to-use and highly flexible architecture, the Business Communications Manager 50 enables small sites to benefit from convergence capabilities that were previously only available to much larger organizations.

Easy to use, the Lexmark C780dtn lets you boost productivity with up to 35 ppm printing, and liven up your documents with brilliant color output. It also comes equipped with a rich range of security and cost-control features.

Color is the future of office printing, and now Lexmark lets you get in on the action like never before! From memos and business reports to eye-catching catalogs, Lexmark's C780 series laser printers give you everything you need to produce brilliant color documents in-house.

What better way to boost productivity than by offering your employees a simple and secure way of working? These printers are remarkably simple at every level, from set-up to maintenance. The front-loading consumables take just seconds to replace, while the intuitive operator panel coaches your end-users through printing and maintenance tasks with ease. And thanks to the cutting-edge security features with convenient numeric pad, you're always ensured true confidential printing.

Robust and reliable, the Lexmark C780dtn comes network-ready and integrates seamlessly into your existing network environment. In virtually no time at all you'll be set up and running through your heaviest print jobs at record speeds!

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.

Why have separate black and white and color printers when you can have the Epson AcuLaser C9100 Series? Epson has taken the lead in laser technology to deliver a complete high-performance solution for all your color and mono printing needs.

With the Epson AcuLaser C9100 Series, you can produce professional color documents with the speed and ease you would expect from a mono laser printer. And the running costs are the same or less than most mono laser printers. So, replace your old A3 mono printer and let Epson add vibrant and precise color to your business when you need it.

Cisco Systems is redefining best-in-class routing with a new line of integrated services routers that are optimized for the secure delivery of concurrent data, voice, and video services. Founded on 20 years of leadership and innovation, the modular Cisco 2800 integrated services routers ship with the industry's most comprehensive security services, intelligently embedding data, security, and voice into a single, resilient system for fast, scalable delivery of mission-critical business applications. The Cisco 2800 routers are ideal for small businesses and enterprise branch offices, delivering a rich, integrated solution for connecting remote offices, mobile users, and partner extranets or service provider-managed customer premises equipment (CPE).

This product is a Cisco 2821 security bundle with Cisco IOS advanced IP services, 64 MB Flash/256 MB DRAM, and AIM-VPN-EPII-PLUS Enhanced-performance DES, 3DES, AES, and compression VPN encryption AIM.

Feature-rich and built for productivity, hp scanners deliver perfect results every time. Get fast document scans at up to 35 pages (70 images) per minute. Load up to 100 pages into the automatic document feeder for unattended scans. HP Smart Document Scan software makes it easy to capture and electronically file documents, and Kofax VirtualReScan delivers optimal image quality for increased OCR accuracy. Plus, customizable buttons can be set with scan profiles for recurring tasks. ISIS and TWAIN drivers allow easy integration into document management systems.

Streamline your business workflow by digitizing your paper documents for easier and more secure archiving and faster retrieval. Get the best out of your analog image archive by scanning photos, slides and negatives at up to 4800 dpi. Whatever your professional scanning needs, the high performance HP Scanjet 8300 series gives you that competitive edge.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new family of fixed-configuration standalone devices that provide desktop Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling enhanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, mid-market, and branch office networks. The Catalyst 2960 Series offers integrated security, including network admission control (NAC), advanced quality of service (QoS), and resiliency to deliver intelligent services for the network edge.

Designed for use by imaging professionals, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED offers 135/IX240 film scanning at an amazing 20 seconds per image (including image transfer to display) - at 4, 000 dpi true optical resolution. Highly accurate color reproduction and representation of detail are made possible by the 16-bit A/D converter and 16-bit output channel.

The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED targets primarily business users such as professional photographers and photo finishers, who require superb image quality and high-speed scanning capability. Private users of 135/IX240 format cameras - advanced amateur SLR photographers, for example - will welcome the scanner's speed and image quality. Users who deal with numerous slide mounts and uncut film rolls will appreciate the increased ease of use and productivity afforded by optional accessories like the SLIDE FEEDER SF-210 and ROLL FILM ADAPTER SA-30. The SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED offers the performance and efficiency to make it the ideal digital archiving solution.

With fast, easy image transfer thanks to the USB 2.0 interface, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED is an extremely powerful, extremely fast, extremely efficient desktop film scanner that will augment your productivity and give you scanned images that will take your breath away.

The xStack DGS-3600 series of next generation Layer 3 Gigabit switches delivers performance, flexibility, security, multi-layer QoS and access, and redundant power option for SMB and enterprises. With high Gigabit port densities, SFP support, 10-Gigabit uplink options and advanced software functions, these switches can act as departmental access layer devices or core switches to form a multi-level network structured with high-speed backbone and centralized servers. Telecom service providers can also take advantage of the high SFP density switches to form the core of their Fiber to the building (FTTB) network that extends to the subscribers' sites.

Easy to deploy and simple to managed, the DGS-3600 series can be stacked with any switches supporting D-Link's Single IP Management to form a multi-level network structured with backbone and centralized high-speed servers. This virtual stack can comprise units located anywhere on the same network domain, and uses the optional 10- Gigabit uplinks to move intra-stack traffic at 20Gbps full duplex. It can eliminate single points of failures, cable distance barriers, physical stacking method limitations and the need for stacking cabling.

The DGS-3600 series provides a complete set of security features, which includes L2/L3/L4 multi-layer Access Control Lists and 802.1x user authentication via TACACS+ and RADIUS servers. In addition, it offers suppression capabilities and Layer 3 IP v4/v6 Static Routing to increase network performance and security. Built-in D-Link ZoneDefense technology allows business to integrate the switch stack with D-Link NetDefend firewalls to implement a full coverage, proactive security architecture.

The DGS-3600 series offers extensive VLAN support including GARP/GVRP and 802.1Q VLAN to enhance security and performance. To support converged applications including VoIP, ERP, Intranet and video conference, a robust set of L2/L3/L4 QOS/CoS features ensures that critical network services are served with proper priority. To prevent malicious flooding traffic caused by worm/virus infections, the DGS-3600 series provides D-Link Safeguard Engine to increase the switch's reliability, serviceability and availability. Bandwidth Control can be flexibly set for each port using pre-defined thresholds to assure a committed level of service for end users. For advanced applications, per-flow bandwidth control allows easy fine-tuning of service types based on specific IP addresses or protocols.

Create visually rich, engaging content for virtually any media - print, web, interactive, video, audio, and mobile - using the tightly integrated tools and services in Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection software.

Express yourself freely and stay in the creative flow, no matter what the medium for your design, thanks to numerous new features and improvements in Creative Suite 4 Master Collection. Design across media more efficiently and effectively using simpler ways to complete common tasks and innovative approaches to moving from one medium to another. What's more, this software works with enhanced creative professional services that enable you to collaborate online with colleagues and clients, find answers to technical questions, create and share color harmonies, and more.

Highlights of the Adobe Master Collection CS4 Win

• Express yourself richly in virtually any medium
• Simplify workflows for greater efficiency
• Exchange information, ideas, and feedback more easily

The intelligent chassis of the Linksys Network Storage System NSS6100 gives administrators and integrators the flexibility to optimize the NSS for performance, capacity and a company's storage and sharing needs. The NSS6100 includes four (4) 250GB hard drives and supports up to 75 concurrent, connected CIFS (Windows, Macintosh, Linux) users. Linksys NSS products bring robust NAS (Network Attached Storage) within reach of today's budget-minded workgroups and small businesses. They are ideal for storing, backing up, sharing and archiving critical information. The feature set of the NSS series set it apart from entry-level, desktop NAS systems, while at the same time its competitive pricing gives small businesses the opportunity to realize substantial cost savings when compared with more expensive storage systems.

Unlike other NAS systems, that need to contain operating system software on one or more hard drives in a NAS system, each Linksys NSS product features a unique and intelligent chassis that contains the Linux OS that controls it. This gives the NSS system added stability and reliability, as well as the flexibility to be configured without connected drives or reconfigured at any time - even hot swapping and resorting hard drives to different storage bays. This flexible architecture makes the Linksys Business Series NSS series ideally suited for budget-conscious companies that are constantly growing and evolving.

Linksys Business Series NSS products are also Linksys One Ready. That means they include the necessary firmware to be integrated into a Linksys One data or data/voice network.

Highlights of the Cisco NAS CHASSIS 4* 250GB SATA HDD

• Advanced Gigabit network system chassis with support for RAID 0/1/5/10 and JBOD
• Virtualization/aggregation "Master" unit
• Advanced storage network features - smart, journal file system, and diskless design

APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and support. Its comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes. The mission of APC is to improve the manageability, availability, and performance of information and communication systems through rapid development and delivery of innovative solutions to real customer problems.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is the highest capacity, fastest performance half-height tape drive in the StorageWorks family based on HP's third generation LTO technology. The Ultrium 920 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 800GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 432GB per hour, two and a half times faster than the previous generation Ultrium 448 tape drive. The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all second-generation Ultrium media and offers further investment protection through its backward-read compatibility with first-generation Ultrium media.

The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive supports the industry's most comprehensive list of compatible hardware and software platforms, including support for both HP and non-HP servers and workstations. The Ultrium 920 is the ideal choice for mid-range servers with enterprise-class data protection needs.

Highlights of the HP ULTRIUM 920 SCSI 1-DRIVE 1U RA

• Agility - High Capacity: The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive stores up to 800 GB of data on a single data cartridge using 2:1 compression. High capacity drive reduces the costs associated with data protection by requiring fewer data cartridges to complete backups.
• Agility: Higher Performance with dynamic data rate matching: Ultrium 920 Tape Drive 120MB/sec compressed data transfer using 2:1 compression, allows customers to scale their backup capacities without having to increase their backup windows. HP's exclusive dynamic data rate matching feature which can match the throughput of the host — ranging from 20 MB/sec to 60 MB/sec (native).
• Simplicity: Half-Height Form Factor for easy installation and integration: The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive has a half-height form factor allowing for installation into all standard 5.25-inch media bays.
• Value: One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) supported: Firmware-based disaster recovery feature that can restore an entire system using a single Ultrium 920 tape drive and data cartridge.
• Value: investment protection built in: HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 Tape Drives ship with HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software and the HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option.
• Simplicity: broad connectivity: Available in both Ultra320 SCSI and 3 Gb/sec SAS interfaces, the Ultrium 920 is ideal for midrange and departmental servers.
• Agility - Software Compatibility: Extensive list of supported backup and archiving software applications from HP, CA, VERITAS, Yosemite, Legato, Tivoli, and many more.
• Value - Management and Diagnostics Software Included: Tape drive management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting are made simple using the HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools application that is included with the HP Ultrium 920 Tape Drive.
• Value - WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) Media Support: For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 920 Tape Drive WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and secure method for archiving records allowing customers to affordable meet the toughest industry compliance regulations.
• Agility: server compatibility: Qualified on HP ProLiant, Integrity, 9000, NonStop, and AlphaServers platforms, as well as many servers from other leading vendors such as Dell, IBM, and Sun. Support for heterogeneous hardware and software platforms provides customers with a single tape drive solution for all environments.

Sony's AIT-5 offers up to 400GB native capacity within a single 8mm cartridge and 24MB/s native data transfer rates, as well as WORM capability for enhanced data security. AIT-5 drives and automation set new AIT standards for capacity, reliability and performance, and offers backward read/write compatibility with AIT-3, AIT-3EX, and AIT-4.

Fujitsu's services infrastructure, industry standard best practices, structured methodologies, and partnerships enable the company to provide the people and processes necessary to help its customers align IT initiatives with their business. The Fujitsu strategy leverages these attributes into a solutions framework that effectively integrates the services into existing IT operations enabling increased business agility, efficiency and continuity through integration, virtualization and automation.

The 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display delivers an amazing 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution. Designed specifically for the creative professional, this display provides more space for easier access to all the tools and palettes needed to edit, format and composite your work. Combine this display with a PowerMac G5 and there's no limit to what you can achieve.

The Cinema HD features an active-matrix liquid crystal display that produces flicker-free images that deliver twice the brightness, twice the sharpness and twice the contrast ratio of a typical CRT display. Unlike other flat panels, it's designed with a pure digital interface to deliver distortion-free images that never need adjusting. With over 4 million digital pixels, the display is uniquely suited for scientific and technical applications such as visualizing molecular structures or analyzing geological data.

Offering accurate, brilliant color performance, the Cinema HD delivers up to 16.7 million colors across a wide gamut allowing you to see subtle nuances between colors from soft pastels to rich jewel tones. A wide viewing angle ensures uniform color from edge to edge. Apple's ColorSync technology allows you to create custom profiles to maintain consistent color onscreen and in print. The result: you can confidently use this display in all your color-critical applications.

Housed in a new aluminum design, the display has a very thin bezel that enhances visual accuracy. Each display features two FireWire 400 ports and two USB 2.0 ports, making attachment of desktop peripherals, such as iSight, iPod, digital and still cameras, hard drives, printers and scanners, even more accessible and convenient. Taking advantage of the much thinner and lighter footprint of an LCD, the new displays support the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) mounting interface standard. Customers with the optional Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter kit gain the flexibility to mount their display in locations most appropriate for their work environment.

The Cinema HD features a single cable design with elegant breakout for the USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and a pure digital connection using the industry standard Digital Video Interface (DVI) interface. The DVI connection allows for a direct pure-digital connection to Apple's latest aluminum Power Mac and PowerBook systems, as well as to Windows-based desktops.

Introducing the D300 - the ultimate blend of image quality, quick response and go-anywhere mobility. A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control System advance all aspects of system performance. Setting the standards for the next-generation, the D300 achieves the best overall system balance of any DX-format D-SLR.

The DES-3800 series forms a cost-effective Ethernet virtual stack for workgroup connection. It incorporates L3 packet routing and many functions typically found in a chassis-based solution. The DES-3800 series provides the state-of-the-art Single IP Management for seamless integration with a core Gigabit xStack attached to an optional ultra high-speed 10Gigabit backbone.

Simple to deploy and easy to manage, the DES-3800 series comprises the departmental access-level devices that can be easily stacked and configured with any switches supporting D-Link's Single IP Management, including the D-Link xStack core switches, to form part of a multi-level network structured with backbone and centralized high-speed servers. Without any stacking cable, cable distance barrier and physical stacking method limitations, a DES-3800 stack can comprise units that are located anywhere on the same network domain, eliminating the possibility of any single point of failure. Ideal for deployment at the network edge, the DES-3800 blends L2 packet switching with dynamic L3 IP routing to relieve the network backbone and servers of any unnecessary traffic.

The DES-3800 series provides a complete set of security features for connectivity and access control. This set includes L2/3/4 Access Control Lists (ACLs) based on MAC address, switch port, IP address, and/or TCP/UDP port numbers, ARP storm control and MAC address control. The DES-3800 also provides central management for administration access via TACACS+ and RADIUS. Together with network application control, this security ensures that not only proper user access is served, but malicious traffic is also prevented from being spread across the network.

The DES-3800 series provides extensive VLAN support including 4K VLAN entries, GARP/GVRP and 802.1Q to enhance network security and performance. Bandwidth control allows you to set traffic limit for each port to control the traffic volume from the edge of the network. DES-3828 and 3828P support redundant power option to maximize network uptime. Other features include 802.3ad Link Aggregation, 802.1d Spanning Tree and 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree to increase network reliability and availability of your Virtual Stack.

The DES-3800 series implements a robust set of multilayer (L2, L3, L4) QoS/CoS features to ensure that critical network services like VoIP, ERP, Intranet and video conference are served with proper priority. 8 priority queues for 802.1p/TOS/DiffServ are supported, with classification and marking based on MAC SA/DA, IP SA/DA, DSCP, and/or TCP/UDP port numbers. With IP Multicast support, the DES-3800 is also ideal for high-bandwidth applications, such as MPEG video, delivering traffic to multiple receivers without adding any additional burden on the source or the receivers while using the least network bandwidth.

The AIT Library 162 AIT-5 model, with unique 16 slot internal carousel configuration, holds up to 6.4 TB of data for enterprise level storage requirements. With an MTBF of greater than 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle) and greater than 1,000,000 cycles MCBF, the LIB-162/A5 OB model can provide years of trouble-free operation.

With one AIT-5 tape drive, the LIB-162A5 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 24 MB per second (86.4 GB/hr) to meet your storage needs and decrease your data backup window. With a very low profile 2U height (3.5 inches), the LIB162A5 provides industry leading storage density per cubic foot.

When your business demands professionally detailed communication in high volume, you can count on the C9650dn A3 color printer. With High Definition Color Technology, a class-leading print speed, digital LED single pass technology, security and control functions and large paper capacity, the C9650dn meets all your needs.

With networking as standard, the C9650dn also has integrated duplex capabilities, for double-sided printing.

The Cisco Catalyst 3750-E Series Switches with StackWise Plus is an enterprise-class line of stackable wiring closet switches that facilitates the deployment of secure converged applications while maximizing investment protection for evolving network and application requirements. Combining 10/100/1000 and Power over Ethernet (PoE) configurations with 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, the Cisco Catalyst 3750-E enhances worker productivity by enabling applications such as IP telephony, wireless, and video.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new family of fixed-configuration standalone devices that provide desktop Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling enhanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, mid-market, and branch office networks. The Catalyst 2960 Series offers integrated security, including network admission control (NAC), advanced quality of service (QoS), and resiliency to deliver intelligent services for the network edge.

D-Link is an industry pioneer, market leader, designer and true manufacturer of networking communications and digital home electronic products. Excellence in manufacturing, innovation and a commitment to quality has allowed D-Link to produce cutting-edge, high-performance products within standard-based technologies. The company continues to offer the best value in the connectivity market today by combining high-quality products with the most affordable price point.

Designed with the best in Sony's imaging and sound quality, FWD-40LX2F is capable of supporting the highest-level HD Signal, expandable with a Dual Option Slot interface and armed with advanced Network Content Controls, this LCD Display is ready to take your organization to a whole new level of professionalism. In addition, built with improved color control, an expanded multi-display function, and improved digital audio circuitry, the FWD-40LX2F will never fail to surpass your viewing expectations.

Whether for use at home, large-scale businesses or small retail outlets, the Sony FWD-40LX2F LCD Display is a powerful tool of getting the right contents across to your customers.

Highlights of the Sony 40in WEGA LCD silver + BKMFW10

• High quality image processing
• Network content control
• True color control
• 2 HDMI inputs and dual option slots
• Improved multi display function

Cisco Systems, Inc. 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, wire-speed delivery of concurrent data, voice, and video services. Founded on 20 years of leadership and innovation, the Cisco 2800 Series of integrated services routers intelligently embed data, security, and voice services into a single, resilient system for fast, scalable delivery of mission-critical business applications. The unique integrated systems architecture of the Cisco 2800 Series delivers maximum business agility and investment protection.

This Cisco 2851 voice bundle comes with PVDM2-48, CCME featuring 72 -phone license, 64 MB Flash/256 MB DRAM, and Cisco IOS SP services.

Designed for professionals and uncompromising enthusiasts, this high-magnification binocular incorporates innovative technologies that set a new standard of performance. The 18x50IS AW is unique among high-magnification binoculars because it incorporates Canon remarkable Optical Image Stabilizer technology. Proven highly effective in Canon video camcorders and professional lenses, this revolutionary system employs a novel Vari-Angle Prism that instantly and continuously makes adjustments to maintain a steady image. With Canon Optical Image Stabilizer, you can enjoy the resolving power of these binoculars without a tripod. You can even use them from within moving vehicles. Their shake-free performance not only enhances your ability to view fine detail but also reduces eyestrain and fatigue.

The IS series feature eyepiece lenses with a unique Doublet Field Flattener, which dramatically reduces curvature of field. As a result, there is none of the image distortion and blurring at the periphery typical of high-magnification binoculars. This advanced design also results in long eye relief, which enables eyeglass wearers to view the entire field without vignetting.

Canon superior optical engineering also provides unusually wide apparent field-of view. This is particularly important in high-magnification binoculars as it makes it easier to locate your desired subject.

Equipped with the latest breakthroughs in document imaging technology and features, the fi-5650C demonstrates Fujitsu's further advancements in the low-volume production color scanner market. The fi-5650C scanner is ergonomically designed with dual control panels that enable both left- and right-handed users to access the scanner according to their needs - even front side operation is an option. This design allows the operator to adapt the scanner according to specific space requirements, and due to the scanner's extremely compact design it takes up very little office space.

The Fujitsu fi-5650C is unique in offering two independent methods to detect and help avoid document double-feeds. Sophisticated ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, coupled with length sensors, allows users to prevent lost images and enables larger batches of mixed document types to be automatically scanned quickly and reliably. Either detection method can be used separately or combined to accommodate a wide variety of document environments.

This extra-wide angle 3x zoom lens provides 24 to 72 mm in 35mm equivalent focal length with high resolution exceeding 600 TV lines. It has an ND filter, manual focus and zoom ring.

Now you can enjoy full Layer 3, Gigabit functionality at an affordable price. The NETGEAR Managed Gigabit Switch provides maximum throughput and flexibility for demanding networks, with all the Layer 3 features you expect. This 10/100/1000 switch addresses today's high-performance requirements, while providing the control you need - and the future proofing you want. The GSM7324 is ideal as a backbone for 10/100 switches, Gigabit servers, or as the robust core of a demanding, all-Gigabit network.

The GSM7324 can be used to inexpensively off-load routers that are segmenting your network and lay the groundwork for new IP-based services. Layer 3 routing combined with Quality of Service, bandwidth provisioning and access control features enable Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony, video conferencing, and other cost-saving applications.

Highlights of the NetGear 24 Port Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch

• Robust
• Easier network management
• Versatile
• Cost effective