Romtec Trios II Multiple Hard Drive Selector

Important Note: Compatible up to Pentium III or equivalent. You can purchase the Trios II Plus for any systems above a Pentium III. Click here

A Closer Look:

Specifications:

3 Computers in 1
Run up-to three independent Operating Systems in a single computer. Each O/S is on a separate Hard Drive and isolates each other. There is no need to deal with software. Setup the computer in any desirable fashion for backups, usable multi-lingual O/S, sharing with family and co-workers, etc.

Multiple configurations
Trios II controls not only one drive at a time but also controls 2 drives simultaneously. Master + Slave setup enables you to run 2 drives, one drive as Master the other as its slave. You can create your own configuration among the Hard Drives (O/S or Data drives), CD ROM & Writer, 3D Imation Drives, DVD player & writer, ZIP Drives, etc. See Detailed Configurations

Universal Flexibility (Capability)
Trios II is capable for not only hard drives, but also CD ROM & Writer, DVD player & writer, ZIP Drives, 3D Imation Drives, etc. which means you can choose amongst any of the 3 drives.

Universal Compatibility
Trios II is compatible with any IDE devices. There is no limit to capacity size, speed or manufacturer as long as the BIOS supports the drives in terms of capacity and interface. Also, it will add tons of flexibility to any system, new or few years old. (e.g. ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100 or ATA 133).

Internet Firewall - Physical Separation
Protect your computer from internet intrusions and security breaches by isolating your private data.

Automated Power Distribution
Trios II controls power distribution to drives. Only the selected drive(s) is supplied power through the Trios II.

Easy to Install & Use
Real plug & play - No software required

One-touch control panel
Fail-safe switch-protection for active O/S, and one-touch control panel enables you to select drive(s) easily with no hassle.

The Total Package
Trios II retail package comes with all necessary accessories and components you will ever need.

Have Multiple Operating Systems
The beauty of TRIOS II is that you can mix all kinds of operating systems in a single PC. Examples are LINUX to Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP, etc.

You will never need to worry if the operating system you have installed will interfere with the others since it resides in its own hard drive. The operating systems are independent and separate from one another.

Multiple Configuration
Trios II is not only for Hard Drives, but for any kind of IDE device such as ZIP, CD ROM/Writer, DVD, 3D Imation, etc. And it gives you choice of various configurations among the drives. Find the value of multi-configuration, back up, and security in homes, schools, businesses, government agencies, and organizations.

Clone Drives
Cloning hard drives is not only the best way to double the life of your system, but also to secure your important data within the same PC.

System Back-up
Have you ever downloaded a virus or crashed a hard drive? Some people can't afford to have downtime for hours or days until the problem is fixed. With Trios, you can go to a 2nd or 3rd operating system with just a CLICK! No need to worry about downtime anymore.

Business/Home
You need to separate your Business PC from Home PC use. With Trios, you can add O/S's to your current PC system and be able to have different operating systems for different tasks.

School/Training
Schools are needed to teach numerous different task of computing to different group of students with a limited number of PCs and classrooms. With Trios, classrooms can put three completely different systems in one PC. Using different hard drives for different operating systems is safe and a smart way to teach. There are schools who are enjoying Trios's many benefits.

Software Testing/Learning
Tech labs and schools are needed to try out new software (demo's, shareware, beta version) or learn a new operating system. With Trios you can do your test on another hard drive within the same PC before you load it on your intended O/S. Trios is the best solution for protecting your systems without jeopardizing your current applications.

Internet Firewall
The internet can be a dangerous place. The whole world may be able to access your system while you are on the internet. Trios is designed to allow separate O/S's to exist on the same PC and be physically separated. This allows the user to "surf the net" while the other two O/S's are isolated and inaccessible. With everybody going 24 hour a day DSL, why not have an online O/S that doesn't contain your personal/private information.