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Fast color and monochrome printing in one printer is not something you usually associate with keeping costs down. The remarkable Magicolor 5440DLX however prints fast in both color and mono, and offers another indispensable feature cost-effectiveness. It's a powerful, versatile and easy-to-use printer perfectly suited to medium-sized workgroups.

HP ProCurve Switch 2900-48G with 48 10/100/1000 ports has 4 dual-personality ports for 10/100/1000 or mini-GBIC connectivity. In addition, by including four integrated 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (two CX4 and two X2), the 2900 series offers the most flexible and easy-to-deploy multiple 10-Gigabit stacking and uplinks in its class. Together with static routing, robust security and management features, the 2900 series is a cost-effective, future-proof solution for customers who are building high-performance networks.

HP's smallest dual processor socket workstation, the HP xw6600 combines very quiet operation and energy-efficiency in an unobtrusive, powerful and reliable mid-range system designed and engineered for the high performance your business needs.

Highlights of the HP Workstation XW6600 Quad Core E5430 2GB 250GB Vista Business with XP Pro Downgrade

• Intriguing mix of performance and design
• Workflow accelerating performance
• High performance graphics/up to 8 displays
• In-depth ISV application optimization
• Dedicated to reducing environmental impact

Today's business environment demands that small businesses do more with less. The majority of small businesses have limited IT resources, employees, and time. Now, there's help.

Designed with your small business needs in mind, Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a complete and affordable network solution. With Windows Small Business Server 2003, you can have confidence that your data is secure, untap new productivity from your desktops, empower your employees to do more, and connect to your customers like never before.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides many of the networking features used by large companies, without the complexity typically associated with server technology. Windows Small Business Server 2003 delivers a complete business server solution for small businesses with up to 75 workstations.

Reach new heights with the M4345 MFP series. This powerful, scalable, and easy-to-use workgroup MFP combines print, copy, digital send, and advanced paper handling into one cost-effective device. Simplicity, convenience, and outstanding support make the HP LaserJet M4345 MFP series the perfect choice for small workteams with no time to worry about device management.

Why have separate black and white and color printers when you can have the Epson AcuLaser C9100? 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, 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.

Designed for the new c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c) provides a full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 features, sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects in a single low-cost blade solution. The GbE2c dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches, allowing you to realize the full cost saving capabilities of the HP c-Class BladeSystem.

A high-performance UPS with proven reliability, custom configurability, hot-swap internal batteries and extensible runtime in a compact rack and tower design. The GXT2 features and flexibility make it the optimal solution for your server & data room, networking and telecom applications that require reliable, continuous and quality power.

As a true online UPS, GXT2 provides power factor correction, frequency conversion, unlimited external battery connectability, and internal automatic and manual bypass capability as well as an optional external maintenance bypass. The Liebert GXT2 is designed with the features needed to protect mission-critical equipment from all power problems, such as sags, surges, spikes, outages, noise, frequency variations and waveform distortion.

The internal batteries for the Liebert GXT2 10 kVA UPS must be ordered separately, and will ship separately. Depending upon the model you select, there may also be a separate POD required.

Highlights of the Liebert GXT2 10KVA TOWER

• Online VFI Technology with sinewave output
• Extended battery options for long runtimes
• USB, serial and network communications
• Power factor corrected input
• Advanced early warning shutdown with
• Minimum five minutes of battery backup time
• User configurable settings, voltage & frequency
• Hot-swappable, user replaceable batteries
• Cold-start on battery
• Remote UPS monitoring through SNMP/web card
• Optional bypass box for easy maintenance

The 3Com Switch 5500-EI is a premium managed 10/100 switch with advanced features, perfect for medium-sized businesses looking to deploy advanced edge applications. Layer 3 routing makes the Switch 5500 ideal for businesses looking to deploy the most advanced applications.

The Switch 5500-EI 28-port FX features 24 SFP 10/100 ports, two Gigabit 10/100/1000 ports, and two Gigabit SFP ports. Patented XRN stacking technology provides 8-high multi-layer stacking allowing single-IP management for a stack of up to 384 ports.

Advanced Layer 3 routing - including OSPF, PIM-SM, PIM-DM and RIP v1/v2 - helps deliver optimal performance and system response. Enterprise-class security features include DES 56/168-bit encryption, IEEE 802.1X network login, Access Control Lists and RADIUS Authenticated Device Access (RADA).

With the C9600 Series Digital Color printers, you can improve the quality of your output and increase productivity - even as you lower your expenses. These color printers are the efficient and affordable answer, especially if tabloid-size newsletters and brochures, ad layouts, large illustrations, banners or specialty media are essential parts of your business.

No more having to run down to the corporate or neighborhood copy center every time you need color documents. From postcard- to banner-size documents up to 12.9" by 47.24", you can simply print them in-house.

C9600 Series printers come with Color Matching software from OKI Printing Solutions and Auto Color Balance, to ensure that color output remains accurate and consistent from start to finish. And features like Auto Media Detect will automatically adjust the printer to your required media type.

Single Pass Color Digital technology and long-lasting, individually replaceable toner cartridges and image drums translate into fewer interventions - for increased productivity and a lower cost per page than competitive color printers and, especially, outside print-and-copy services. Further, C9600 Series color printers have a cost per black-and-white page comparable to that of most mono laser printers - so you can use them for all your business printing.

C9600 Series printers can be connected to the network (PC- or Mac -based) via a 10/100 Base-T internal print server card or an optional wireless network interface card. They also feature high speed USB v2.0 and parallel interfaces.

Both C9600 Series models are equipped with Job Accounting software, that allows for tracking of color and mono pages, the types and quantities of paper used, and a record of printing activity by individual or department.

So go on, get as creative as you like - and expect the superlative capabilities of C9600 Series Digital Color printers from OKI Printing Solutions to make you look great.

Highlights of the OKI C9600HDTN Colour Laser

• Color output at up to 36 ppm, Mono (black & white) at up to 40 ppm
• Single Pass Color Digital technology for printing on media up to 270 gsm index
• Tabloid-extra/A3 (12" x 18"); prints on banner sheets up to 12.9" wide by 47.24"
• ProQ2400 Multi-level technology for sharper detail and rich color depth; up to 1200 x 600 dpi resolution
• High-capacity, 2-piece consumables for low total cost of ownership
• 720 MHz processor
• Generous standard RAM, upgradeable to 1 GB
• Holds up to 2.880 sheets with options
• Job Accounting software and Web-based printer management utility standard
• Direct PDF Printing - print .pdf files without Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader

The AutoView 3200 switch is a 16-port KVM system providing server access for two remote digital users and one local analog user. The switch includes local USB peripheral support and provides convenient access to PS/2, Sun, and USB servers and serial-based devices. The on-board Web interface means that no additional software is required for remote server access.

The XL6600U from Mitsubishi Electric is a high-end, 1024 x 768 resolution projector for use in large meeting rooms and conference halls. The model features six different viewing modes, depending on user preferences, and automatically analyzes input to determine the optimum screen size, from widescreen to 4:3.

The XL6600U can show separate images from different sources together. Its 6000 lumens of brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 3D luminance/chrominance processing enable vivid pictures, whatever the room size. Moreover, the model's sRGB color technology enables accurate and uniform color reproduction.

The XL6600U's RJ45 terminal allows remote LAN control, including diagnostics as well as projection. The projector runs at a quiet 29dBA in low mode.

The affordable HP Designjet 130 printer series is a six-color, multi-format printing system that produces fade-resistant, photo-quality images with stunning results. Save time and money by publishing color prints in-house. With an 18 x 24 in tray and automatic roll-feed capability (standard on the 130nr model, optional on the 130 model) up to 24 inches, you can print postcard-size images, full-color pages, or banner-size images. Print speeds up to 4mpp for B size in Normal mode help get the job done. Color technologies from HP deliver reliable and accurate color. Automatic Closed Loop Color (CLC) calibration ensures consistency, while automatic Pantone calibration, offset emulations, and CMYKplus support, available via an optional RIP, provide accurate and predictable color. HP Color Layering technology produces a range of colors and smooth tonal transitions. Six printheads and individual ink cartridges mean fewer ink changes and no waste. Drivers with special graphic options are optimized to support both Mac and Windows printing.

Highlights of the HP DesignJet 130gp - large-format printer - colour - ink-jet

• Produce highly durable images with HP's specially formulated dye-based inks. Get eye-catching images at 2400 dpi with the 4-picoliter ink drop size ensuring you brilliant life-like colours, realistic detail, higher contrast and smooth tonal transitions. Achieve the finest results with HP Premium Plus Photo and Proofing Gloss Paper for rich colour depth, minimal dot visibility and uniform gloss. Reproduce consistent colours in all your prints with HP internal colour sensor technology.
• Enjoy the flexibility to print on a range of sizes and weights: the standard tray holds up to 100 sheets (up to A2+ size). The front bypass slot takes A1+ size cut-sheet media up to 625 mm wide. Feed heavy and rigid HP media of weights up to 300 g/m' via the rear bypass slot. Use the automatic roll feed [k1] to print on media up to 625 mm wide and 15.24 m long.
• Get high-quality results quickly at up to 4 mpp for A3 size in Normal mode. Optimise your ink usage with the modular ink delivery system. Easily control the level of fidelity in your colour workflow with optimised drivers that are Apple ColorSync compatible and support RGB ICC profiles for Mac and Microsoft® Windows® applications. Enjoy enhanced colour management and greater accuracy with an optional HP software RIP which gives you automatic PANTONE® calibration, CMYKplus and offset emulation.
• [k1] Legs and bin available as accessory

Get high-performance, high-volume, wide-format (A3) black and white printing in the HP LaserJet 9050 printer series. The versatile paper handling options and advanced networking capability allow you to streamline document production and centralize printing to boost productivity. The HP LaserJet 9050 printer series is truly built to meet the demands of large workgroups and departments.

Highlights of the HP LaserJet 9050n - printer - B/W - laser

• Minimise user intervention and maximise flexibility with an optional input capacity of up to 3,100 sheets and output of up to 3,600 sheets. With the optional 8-bin mailbox you can assign each bin to an individual, workgroup or department to enable easy job retrieval. Provide efficient document production with an optional 3000-sheet stacker, 3000-sheet stapler/stacker or a multifunction finisher for folding and saddle stitching of booklets.
• Save your time and money as the HP Embedded Web Server performs remote diagnostics, sends e-mail alerts, and provides job tracking and accounting information. Enjoy effortless network management with HP Web Jetadmin*, providing remote installation, configuration and proactive management of your network peripherals. Provide integrated solutions for your business, including form, check and barcode printing with optional HP software.
• Achieve consistently professional printing up to A3 size. Fast and reliable at up to 50 ppm, quick first page out in under 8 seconds and a high duty cycle of up to 300,000 pages per month. Fast data throughput for demanding document production environments and powerful, easy-to-use networking with HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server*. Easily handle your most complex documents with the quick 533 MHz processor and expandable memory up to 512 MB.
• * Standard on HP LaserJet 9050n and 9050dn model printers.

Print more, print faster. Productive, reliable and packed with value, the Xerox Phaser 5550 laser printer means serious business for any office with diverse and high volume print demands.

Get up to speed with the Phaser 5550 - the laser printer that delivers the ultimate combination of peak performance and impressive print quality.

The Phaser 5550 laser printer comes loaded with cutting-edge intelligence features that simplify installation and everyday use. And with highly durable components throughout, count on total reliability day after productive day.

It's simple: the Phaser 5550 laser printer delivers more for your money than any other printer in its class, and constantly-low operating costs keep it truly bottom-line friendly.

When brightness and image quality are essential, the XEED X700 provides 4000 lumens at XGA resolution. AISYS-enhanced LCOS technology delivers incredible clarity - ideal for high-powered business applications.

The XEED X700 uses LCOS panels to project smooth, faithful images without the unwanted 'lattice effect'. Native XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) provides the definition needed for clear, crisp text and moving images.

In quiet mode the XEED X700 is near-silent with fan noise reduced to just 31dBA - keeping the room free from distractions. Progressive scan display is supported for flicker-free moving images.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 tape drive represents HP's second generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology. As the highest capacity, highest performance half-height drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium 448 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge, using LTO 2 media. The Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all first and second-generation Ultrium drives and media. These features combined with low pricing make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach and network backup solution for entry-level and midrange servers where capacity and low cost of ownership are critical.

Prepare yourself for a new category of server blade that delivers unmatched performance and expansion. Experience the difference with the all-new HP ProLiant BL480c, the industry's only 2P server blade that offers 12 DIMMs, four hot-plug drives, and three I/O expansion slots. The HP ProLiant BL480c server blade features two dual-core Intel processors, up to 48GB of ECC 667MHz DDR2 memory, four NICs, and your choice of four hot-plug SAS or SATA drives. The HP ProLiant BL480c has more than you expect from a 2P server blade to handle your most challenging applications.

As part of the C8000 series, the C8800cdtn from OKI Printing Solutions breaks new ground in size and quality in color A3 printing. It's small. Networkable. Affordable. And fast. It's the versatile business printer, delivering the impact of A3 color printing with a compact footprint that gives you the space to think BIG.

The 4GE Security Services Module (SSM) is an optional I/O card for the adaptive security appliance. The 4GE SSM expands the total number of ports available on the security appliance, providing four additional ports with Ethernet (RJ-45) or SFP (fiber optic) connections.

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 EXT TAPE DRIV

• 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.

Deploy high-performance, feature-rich Ethernet LAN switching with high port density. This affordable, intelligent 10/100 switch is fully manageable, making it a good choice for networks of any size. The 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 also helps increase network availability and reliability. The switch optimizes and controls data flow through the use of advanced quality of service, helping to ensure that mission-critical traffic reaches the intended users every time. Rapid Spanning Tree, stack-wide trunking, resilient stacking, link aggregation and built-in redundant power supply support deliver robust performance and fault tolerance.

Conserve valuable PCI Express (PCIe) server slots while adding multi-port Gigabit Ethernet capability with the Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter. The dedicated input/output (I/O) bandwidth of PCIe ensures priority performance on each port - without bus sharing - for Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in fiber optic networks. The Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter improves performance in multi-processor systems by balancing network loads across multiple central processing units (CPUs). Additionally, the Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter enables Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/OAT) for faster I/O processing on the Dual-Core and Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor-based servers.

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.

Highlights of the Nikon D300 SLR inc 18-70mm Lens

• A new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor
• Continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second
• Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking
• Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS)
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
• Two LiveView shooting modes
• New Picture Control settings
• Rugged magnesium-alloy construction

The InFocus IN5106 is a premium digital projector that offers world class power and integration flexibility.

The IN5106's performance is ideal for large conference halls, auditoriums and worship centers which require large, brilliant images with superb clarity.

The IN5106 delivers 5000 lumens with a precision optical system. Equipped with HDMI 1.3 and BNC inputs the IN5106 will connect to the latest PCs and supports 1080p video and up to UXGA resolution, providing massive images with fine detail.

The IN5106 features interchangeable lenses to easily fit ultra short-throw rear projection or long-throw installation needs. Horizontal and vertical lens shift make the IN5106 a flexible projector to integrate. HDMI 1.3 and 5 BNC inputs enable compatibility with all the leading switching and signal routing hardware.

Four "assignable" audio sources allow mix and match pairing of audio with data or video sources. Equipped with RS232 and embedded network control the IN5106 can seamlessly integrate into any infrastructure.

The ProCurve Switch 5400zl series consists of the most advanced intelligent edge switches in the ProCurve Networking product line. The 5400zl series includes 6-slot and 12-slot chassis and associated zl modules and bundles. The foundation for all these switches is a purpose-built, programmable ProVision ASIC that allows the most demanding networking features, such as QoS and security, to be implemented in a scalable yet granular fashion. With a variety of Gigabit interfaces, integrated PoE on all 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 10-GbE capability, and a choice of form factors, the 5400zl switches offer excellent investment protection, flexibility, and scalability, as well as ease of deployment, operation, and maintenance.

The WL6700U from Mitsubishi Electric is a high-end, 1366 x 800 resolution projector for use in large meeting rooms and conference halls. The model features six different viewing modes, depending on user preferences, and automatically analyzes input to determine the optimum screen size, from widescreen to 4:3.

The WL6700U can show separate images from different sources together. Its 5000 lumens of brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 3D luminance/chrominance processing enable vivid pictures, whatever the room size. Moreover, the model's sRGB color technology enables accurate and uniform color reproduction.

The WL6700U's RJ45 terminal allows remote LAN control, including diagnostics as well as projection. The projector runs at a quiet 29dBA in low mode.

The C9650 Series allows businesses to consolidate their printing needs into one cost-effective and efficient device, providing businesses with the flexibility to carry out large volume print runs and produce creative documents in-house. Together with outstanding media support of up to 300gsm, 1.2m long banner printing capability and a flexible finishing option, the C9650 gives businesses the capacity to handle a wide range of printing needs to meet the demands of a busy office.

A high-performing A3 color printer, the C9650 Series has print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute, integrated A3 and A4 duplex printing and Graphic Pro color management, allowing users to download color profiles to the printer's hard disk for specific color matching. The C9650 Series also benefits from OKI Printing Solutions' innovative High Definition toner, which provides a high level of detail, greater depth of color and a high gloss feel for exceptional print results every time.

In addition, the C9650 Series offers essential print security with a range of in-box utilities such as Secure Erase, Data Encryption and Password Protection to protect confidential data and prevent unauthorized access. For added financial control, the C9650 includes Print Control for easy administration and monitoring of user access to color printing over the network.

Easy to use, the C9650 Series has an intuitive control panel and simple design. The printer consumables are simple to change and paper trays can be refilled whilst printing continues from a different tray. All these features are designed to provide greater reliability and productivity for demanding business environments.

The LV-Series Multimedia Projectors feature a large-diameter multi-group projection lens system, which provides low image distortion and exceptionally uniform brightness. Several optional interchangeable lenses are available. The LV-IL01 Ultra Wide Angle lens (Ultra Throw Short) is ideal for rear projection installation to display a largest possible image from a very short distance.

SQL Server 2008 delivers on Microsoft's Data Platform vision by helping your organization manage any data, any place, any time. It enables you to store data from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured documents, such as images and music, directly within the database. SQL Server 2008 delivers a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze. Your data can be stored and accessed in your largest servers within the data center all the way down to desktops and mobile devices, enabling you to have control over your data no matter where it is stored.

SQL Server 2008 enables you to consume your data within custom applications developed using Microsoft .NET and Visual Studio and within your service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process through Microsoft BizTalk Server while information workers can access data directly in the tools they use every day. SQL Server 2008 delivers a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform for all your data needs.