Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for providing redundant internet protocol (IP) storage. The apparatus includes an ethernet connection for connecting a plurality of users to a network having at least a first computer and a second computer, each computer having pre-boot software that controls whether the operating system is active or on standby, and wherein the pre-boot software of the first computer allows the operating system to be active and the pre-boot software of the second computer maintains the operating system on standby. Each computer is capable of running an operating system, and each computer includes a storage volume wherein each storage volume has dual ports and wherein the contents of the storage volume of the first computer is simultaneously mirrored to the storage volume of the second computer.

Abstract: A single interface circuit for use with a computer peripheral having drivers and receivers which may be configured to be compatible with either short line input/output cables or long line input/output cables. Jumpers are provided to configure the interface circuit as desired.