anti-virus = i like using symantec antivirus "small business edition"...it works great...
HDD = RAID....like
csamuels said, it would be a real b**** to lose corporate data
back-up = you said he'll be 'burning' info? why dont you guys look into tape drive backups....all you need to do is either create your own backup batch file, or purchase a product such as Backup Exec, to back the data straight onto a tape drive everynite.....rather than burning the sh*t. IMO, I think it'll be easier