• Dabs store has one of the best selections of electrical goods and home audio products of any UK Electricals store
• The Dabs Online Store has an outstanding collection of unique Electricals products - and the best prices!
• At Dabs, you'll find a strong commitment to great prices throughout
• The Dabs Direct team has an equally strong commitment to making your shopping experience fun - and also very affordable!
• At Dabs Website, as with any Dabs transaction, you'll find well-trained staff committed to quality service

BayStack 470 Switches are stackable 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Layer 2 switches. BayStack 470 Switches include two built-in GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) uplink ports and built-in stacking ports in a compact, 1 rack-unit high design. They are designed to provide high-density desktop connectivity for mid-size and large enterprise customers' wiring closets.

The BayStack 470-24T Switch allows all 26 ports to be used simultaneously. With BoSS, up to eight BayStack Switches can combine with BayStack 470-24T and 470-48T in a single stack for maximum flexibility.

As part of the C8000 series, the C8800dn 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 Cisco ASA 5500 Series VPN Edition enables organizations to gain the connectivity and cost benefits of Internet transport without compromising the integrity of corporate security policies. By converging IP Security (IPSec) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN (Cisco WebVPN) services with comprehensive threat defense technologies, the Cisco ASA 5500 Series delivers highly customizable network access tailored to meet the requirements of diverse deployment environments while providing a fully secured VPN with complete endpoint and network-level security.

In order to enhance your investment in Xerox products Xerox offers the services that are convenient packages making it easy for you to extend the warranty coverage and to enhance support for your business in other ways. You can order these services for a wide range of products.

Xerox On-Site Service provides help when you need it, where you need it in the most critical situations. It provides telephone troubleshooting, plus any parts, labor or travel costs associated with the printer repair.

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 can help you automatically protect your business information, get 20% more done every day, reach your customers and serve them better, and quickly set up a Windows Server network designed for small businesses.

TOP 10 REASONS TO USE WINDOWS SMALL BUSINESS SERVER 2003

Create a central and secure place to store critical business data. Access to data and applications is centralized, improving employee productivity by ensuring all your employees can get the information they need from their computers. Software restriction policies help prevent unapproved installations and help protect against viruses and other attacks.

Guard against data loss. Volume shadow copy service enables point-in-time backups and helps your backup procedures run quickly and with minimal errors. The Backup Configuration Wizard guides you through the creation and implementation of a successful data backup strategy.

Ensure network security, thoroughly and easily. Wizards simplify security settings and help ensure all the necessary security steps are taken while setting up your network. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the operating system that has increased available services by 275 percent while mitigating attacks against the server by 60 percent. Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes an internal firewall and also supports external firewalls.

Keep your business up and running. Improved monitoring tools and usage reports keep you apprised of network status. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered.

Access information from anywhere, anytime and any device. Remote Web Workplace, the new remote portal, allows authorized users to access remote access features by using the Internet. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered. Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition, includes Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Businesses running the premium edition can now establish an interactive Web presence with an unlimited number of visitors and can run as many business applications as they need.

Improve team performance through enhanced collaboration. A pre-configured internal Web Site based on Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services allows coworkers to share information, including document libraries, announcements, events, and links. Enhanced Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) enables users to access an Internet version of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 from the Internet to share files and schedules.

Increase sales and reduce costs by analyzing and managing your business with line-of-business applications Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition, includes SQL Server 2000. As the foundation for storing and analyzing business information, SQL Server 2000 is compatible with more small-business applications than any other data management platform. Working with a broad array of Microsoft partners, small-business owners have more flexibility in selecting business applications to improve operations, reduce costs, and connect with customers. With SQL Server 2000, small-business customers can run several business applications in a simple and cost-effective information technology (IT) environment.

Reach more customers and serve them better, all day, every day You can host your own e-mail, create a company Web presence, and access business information remotely. These benefits enable you to conduct business in a professional manner and assure customers that you are the right choice for their business.

Get up and running quickly & easily. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is preloaded on the most popular OEM platforms, meaning you can just plug it in and begin to play in just 15 minutes! Online License Activation means you no longer have to deal with floppy disks for client setup. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a member of the Windows Server 2003 family, meaning the interface will look familiar and will work like the interface in Microsoft Windows.

Get a platform that is easy to grow with today and tomorrow. The Client Setup Wizard enables you to migrate profile settings (including desktop settings and data) from a peer-to-peer network (based on the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems) without disruptions to users.

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM is a large-diameter wide-angle lens with f/1.4 capability that optimizes brightness. It is the successor to the EF 24mm f/1.4 USM and further complements the Canon L-series of wide-angle lenses. The optical system includes a polished aspherical lens along with a floating element, providing high image quality with outstanding correction for both wide f/1.4 aperture and aberration effects and outstanding definition over the entire image area. In addition, the lens' ring USM and silent AF operation make it an outstanding L-series lens for both professional and advanced amateur users.

The EF 24mm f/1.4L USM is the professional wide-angle lens with an ultra-large maximum aperture of f/1.4. This is the first EF lens to employ both a replicated aspherical lens element to suppress distortion and spherical aberration, and a UD lens element to correct lateral chromatic aberration. Thanks to the floating construction, excellent corner-to-corner delineation is attained from 25 cm to infinity.

The EiconCard S94 is an intelligent multi-protocol wide-area network (WAN) interface card for PCI-bus based servers. The EiconCard S94 is a member of Eicon Technology's S-Class family of WAN interface cards targeted for branch office LAN application servers. It offers two Very High Speed Interface (VHSI) ports supporting line speeds of up to 2Mbps (T1/E1). Its "smart cable interface" automatically detects the cable in use.

The EiconCard S94 allows you to connect over a variety of WAN protocols over leased lines. It offloads the server from low-level protocol processing tasks, resulting in a saving of valuable server CPU resources. The EiconCard S94 works in conjunction with Eicon Technology's connectivity software, and is supported by Eicon Technology's development tools and third-party products.

Demanding large-format users depend on HP Designjet printers for clear, crisp images with rich true colors and uncompromising image quality - print after print. HP Designjet 500 Series printers are the perfect choice for graphics and technical professionals who want a smart, affordable system for a personal office or small workgroup. The HP Designjet 500PS printer, with a full-featured PostScript RIP, provides detailed illustrations, accurate proofs and powerful presentations for small advertising agencies, designers, and graphic artists.

The ProLiant DL585 G2, the best price/ performance server in the industry, now supports the new AMD Rev F Opteron dual-core processor further increasing the price/performance leadership of this system. Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors enable a huge boost in performance.

The DL585 G2 follows the award-winning legacy of the DL585 G1 by offering exceptional price/performance and price per watt metrics. The DL585 G2 continues to maintain performance leadership, especially with a variety of 32-bit application benchmarks. Its huge memory footprint enables most applications to run faster or support more users than other systems and with the inclusion of Rev F processors the DL585 G2 has now been optimized for Virtualization. The DL585 G2 combines AMD Opteron processor technology, best-in-class management and outstanding uptime features in an enterprise-class system ideal for large data center deployments.

Specialized and general office copy, fax, scan and print is consolidated on one multifunction printer supporting labels, heavy media, recycled media and specialty forms. This MFP can be easily tailored to an array of business output application needs through the selection of input paper handling options, wireless or fiber network connections, and unique optional application solutions for PDF, bar code or encrypted data printing.

A powerful 514 MHz processor and standard 128MB RAM (expandable to 640MB) for fast copying or printing with up to 45 ppm (43 ppm for A4) coupled with a time to first page as quick as 8.5 seconds means less wait-time for users. 200, 000 page one-time maximum monthly duty cycle provides departmental workgroup support.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), IP Security (IPSec) and 802.1x authentication and user authentication (with single sign-on) provide security measures for multifunction communications and data encryption. Confidential printing with enhanced personal ID number (up to 10 digits) management including lockout, job expiration, and invalid PIN protection.

Easy-to-view, adjustable Lexmark e-Task 5.7-inch (15.5 cm) touch screen provides access to print, copy, fax and scan-to-email functions. Graphical 'Show Me' assists in keeping the MFP up and running. Supports direct printing (without a PC) of PDFs and image (TIFF, JPEG) files from a USB flash drive using the convenient USB Direct interface on the operator panel. Or scan a document and save it to the USB Flash drive as a PDF, TIFF or JPEG.

Slim Direct Drive speakers deliver ideal, realistic sound with Front Surround Technology, while front-channel speakers create a wide acoustic sound field. Network Media Player is also available.

The StorageWorks 4400 Enclosure family is the newest HP Ultra320 SCSI disk drive storage enclosure, delivering industry-leading data performance, availability, storage capacity and upgradability to meet your demanding and growing storage needs.

The StorageWorks Enclosure is ideal for data center, departmental and workgroup server users who need a flexible, universal storage enclosure that utilizes a common storage building block for their current and future data center. The StorageWorks 4400 Enclosure family is intended for use with servers delivering business-critical data and applications with requirements for high availability and performance, excellent serviceability, and large storage capacity.

Highlights of the HP Ultra 320 Scsi Disk Drive

• A common storage platform allows for future storage consolidation to the SAN
• Award-winning innovative SCA (Single Connect Attach) direct connect drive carrier
• Hot pluggable disk drives, power supplies, and fans
• Redundant fans, dual power supplies and single or dual bus I/O module options
• Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• Easy removal of parts, no tools are required

Canon's EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, DIGIC 4 image processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged live view function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic image correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and you'll experience true digital inspiration!

Highlights of the Canon EOS 50D SLR inc 18-200mm IS Lens Kit

• 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
• Next generation DIGIC 4 image processor
• 3.0-inch Clear View LCD
• Enhanced live view shooting
• 9 cross-type high-precision sensors
• Lens peripheral illumination correction setting
• Updated EOS integrated cleaning system
• Creative auto goes a step beyond full auto with on screen setting display
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output

Here is a new agility and creativity in telephoto zoom lenses. This is the world's first camera zoom lens with a DO element: a triumph of precision optics delivers compact size, low weight and ultimate image quality.

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.

The new Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series switches are an innovative product line that improves LAN operating efficiency by combining industry-leading ease of use and the highest resiliency available for stackable switches. This new product series represents the next generation in desktop switches, and features Cisco StackWise technology, a 32-Gbps stack interconnect that allows customers to build a unified, highly resilient switching system - one switch at a time.??For mid-sized organizations and enterprise branch offices, the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series eases deployment of converged applications and adapts to changing business needs by providing configuration flexibility, support for converged network patterns, and automation of intelligent network-services configurations.

The Lexmark X646e MFP is an easy-to-use, integrated Multifunction Printer with a color touch screen that lets you manage documents.

The Xerox Phaser 5500 series laser printer packs all the power needed to break through even the most demanding productivity barriers - with speed and ease. Uncompromised performance, plus reliability that floors the competition. It wins whenever high print volumes, tight deadlines, and complex applications are the order of the day. Winning the productivity battle has never been easier - and never so affordable.

This model comes with PagePack.

The HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Tape Libraries provide centralized backup to a single automated device, freeing valuable IT resources for more strategic work. Ideal for medium to large IT networks with or without a storage area network (SAN), experiencing uncertain data growth. The MSL6000 Tape Libraries provide change without chaos, simplicity without compromise, and growth without limits to meet even the most demanding IT network requirements. The MSL6000 Tape Libraries offer maximum flexibility with best-in-class offering for drive technology including the new HP LTO Ultrium 960 tape drives.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive represents HP's third-generation of LTO tape drive technology. Positioned as the highest capacity drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium 960 features an 800 GB compressed storage capacity using new LTO 3 media. By doubling the capacity of current Ultrium drives, HP customers now require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI. The Ultrium 960 also features a compressed data transfer rate of 160 MB/s. Using a new 16-channel recording head, an Ultra320 SCSI interface, and increases in media tracks and bit density, the HP Ultrium 960 sets a new performance benchmark as the world's fastest tape drive.

With storage requirements growing at upwards of 87% annually, organizations today are recognizing that the need to cope with storing, managing and protecting vital data is a deciding factor to achieve operational efficiency and remain competitive.

Alongside increased capacities, businesses need faster access and faster transfer speeds, higher reliability and simpler integration into existing IT infrastructures, with a smaller hardware footprint. Coupled with this, is the demand for a significantly reduced cost of ownership.

Sony recognized these demands and with its continuous research and development engineered the ultimate in high capacity tape storage - S-AIT.

Developed specifically to address the high speed, high volume requirements of backup systems for business critical data applications, the S-AIT drive delivers an incredible 500 GB capacity and is the first tape drive to break through the 1TB barrier (1.3TB compressed) in an industry standard 5.25" form factor.

What's more, the S-AIT drive can store, access and manage data faster than ever before. With an impressive transfer rate of up to 78MB/s (30MB/s uncompressed), valuable time saved can be used to concentrate on other, more important tasks at hand.

Sleek Sony technology, as standard, delivers superior performance for your business.

The package includes:

S-AIT Desktop Drive; Power cable (EU+UK); SCSI terminator; Spare air filter; Quick Start Guide; Device driver and operating instructions (on CD-ROM); Warranty Pack (3 Year, Rapid Replacement Service Program); Dantz Retrospect for Windows Full OEM version (1 server & 2 client licenses).

The Electronic HP Care Pack Services (e-Care Pack) capability allows you to order, receive, update, and activate a wide range of valuable HP Care Pack Services over the Internet. Administered through the HP Services Network (CSN), it is a fast and simple process that enables immediate registration and service activation.

Choose 4-hour same business day hardware support when you need to: extend your hardware warranty coverage with prompt service for key systems and devices; obtain easy-to-buy, easy-to-use onsite services; improve hardware performance and uptime; increase the return on your HP and multivendor hardware investments; enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites.

Designed for basic data protection, the HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader provides cost-effective, easy-to-install unattended backup. No more struggling to remember to change tapes or start backup programs. Reliable backup equals peace of mind.

Equally at home in a data-center rack or on a desk next to the office server, the 1/8 Tape Autoloader is equipped with Ultrium 448 which can hold up to eight cartridges. The autoloader can be used in either a direct-attached backup to a single server or across the LAN. The autoloader is an ideal consolidated backup solution for multiple servers where high throughput and high capacity are required. The box contains the autoloader, power cord, SCSI cable, LVD SCSI terminator, installation guide, and product manual.

For budget and space-constrained IT environments, the Quantum LTO-2 HH provides exceptional performance and reliability in a half-height form factor. This intelligently designed 400GB solution protects your valuable data and conserves valuable space at a price you can afford.

LTO-2 HH tape drive solutions deliver compressed capacities of 400GB and backup speeds of up to 183 GB/hr, all in a half-height form factor. They are read/write compatible to LTO-1 and provide seamless upgrades to LTO-3, for exceptional investment protection.

Highlights of the Freecom Superloader LTO2 8Slot SCSI

• High capacity, strong performance
• SCSI-interface
• Extreme reliability
• Increased security
• Easy administration

The t Series with XGA resolution has prioritized ultra-high brightness and guarantees outstanding image quality thanks to its Brilliant Color technology and NCE4 chip. In addition, Toshiba focused on connection versatility when designing the newcomers, adding features including an additional DVI input.

With brightness 4,000 ANSI lumens, the t420 projector offers a host of features including outstanding brightness for its class. Plentiful connection options enable a wide range of data sources to be used. In addition to RGB, component and composite signals, S-Video and audio, the Toshiba projector includes a DVI connector for digital image transmission.

Highlights of the Toshiba TDPT420 XGA Projector - 4000 Ansi Lumens

• 4,000 ANSI-lumens
• High security by password-function and panel lock
• Brilliant Color and NCE4

Maximize workgroup productivity and increase efficiency at a breakthrough price/performance combination with the HP Color LaserJet CM4730 multifunction printer (MFP) series. Featuring an integrated design that includes the award-winning HP EasySelect control panel, the HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP series provides a complete office solution with print, copy, scan-to-location, analog fax and document finishing capabilities in one easy-to-use device. With HP ColorSphere toner, produce professional results - and brilliant color - with every print. Built on the same award-winning platform as the HP Color LaserJet 4730 MFP, the HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP is the ideal workgroupclass MFP for enterprises, public sector and medium-sized businesses.

Designed for basic data protection, the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader provides cost-effective, easy-to-install unattended backup. In a rack or on a desktop, it provides up to 6.4 TB of compressed storage capacity in a compact 1U form factor. The 1/8 G2 can hold up to eight data cartridges to accommodate a week's worth of backup. In order to easily manage your media, standard features include a bar code reader and two removable 4-slot magazines. Manage the autoloader from across the room or across the globe with the web-based remote management interface.

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 entry-level printer in the High Performance line, Zebra's 110XiIIIPlus is a true 4 inch (102 mm) performance printer. This hardworking printer is the one to call on for heavy-duty, industrial operations. The 110XiIIIPlus printer is available with either 4.09 inch (104 mm) or 3.2 inch (81 mm) widths. Choose the resolution that best meets your needs, either 200, 300, or 600 dpi (8, 12, or 23.5 dots per mm). When choosing resolution, note that 600 dpi (23.5 dots per mm) is only available with 3.2 inch (81 mm) width and 4 inch (102 mm) per second speed.

The 110XiIIIPlus printer is ideal for a variety of applications, including top-side and bottom-side circuit board labeling, product identification labels, serial plate labels, product labels, surgical tools and equipment, diagnostic kits, and vials and slides.

This powerful desktop alternative gives you the flexibility to work wherever you need to, whether in the office or in the field. The shock-mounted hard drive, full magnesium alloy casing, and spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad defends your data against the bumps of mobility. The 15.4-inch widescreen display is perfect for increased productivity and better group presentations. Work anywhere. Risk nothing.