15 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP NAS Upgraded to Support Kodi Entertainment Center

QNAP, Inc. today announced that its NAS officially supports Kodi (formerly XBMC) Entertainment Center. Users of x51, x53, x70, x71, x79 and x80 series NAS now can install Kodi in HD Station to enjoy an improved entertainment experience. As of version 14, XBMC has been renamed “Kodi”. If users have XBMC v13 installed, they can install Kodi separately to use its beautiful unified interface to enjoy pictures, videos and music. Both versions can be installed to provide users with greater choice. “Multimedia entertainment has become a major part of QNAP NAS, and we will continue to offer up-to-date applications and technology to provide our users with the best multimedia experience,” said Ken Cheah, product manager of QNAP. QNAP will also […]

1 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials NAS Upgraded

“WSSE PLUS Edition to be equipped with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM” Thecus today announced that they will begin offering users an upgraded version of the Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials NAS that will come equipped with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. The Windows-based NAS are also outfitted with an embedded SSD/SSHD which houses the software. As the first line of NAS to deploy the WSS 2012 R2 Essentials software, the W series offers an enterprise-class feature set with a user-friendly experience. The WSSE software allows users to utilize a host of Windows features including Storage Spaces,Data Deduplication, and integrated cloud services while data management is made simple via the Essentials Administrative Dashboard. With the ability to serve up […]

27 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TVS-x63 Gold NAS Introduced

Affordable 10GbE-ready NAS The TVS-x63 series is powered by 64-bit AMD® quad-core 2.4 GHz processor with 8GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (upgradable to 16GB). Particularly, the TVS-863+ comes with pre-installed 10GbE network via optional PCI-E network expansion which delivers high performance with persistent throughput, providing a comprehensive storage solution for SMBs to build a reliable private cloud. Big storage, easy backup, and synchronization The TVS-x63 series comes in 4, 6, 8 bays which can provide up to 64TB capacity for you to store all kinds of data. It is mac-friendly, as you can easily backup your Macs via Time Machine to the TVS-x63. With the built-in Qsync feature, you can treat the TVS-x63 as your own Dropbox and allowing your files to […]

16 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TS-453mini NAS Debuts

At the opening of CeBIT 2015, QNAP® Systems, Inc. (at Stand C55, Hall 2) demonstrated a series of innovative new NAS models, its exclusive QvPC Technology, HDMI applications, virtualization technology, and QTS 4.2 operating system. QNAP also cooperated with OCZ®, Samsung®, Seagate® and WD® at CeBIT 2015 to showcase joint solutions of QNAP NAS with a wide range of HDDs and SSDs. New tool-less NAS TS-453mini & Budget Intel NAS TS-251C The powerful quad-core TS-453mini NAS sports a vertical form factor that suits cramped office and home environments. It features a stylish glossy look, a quiet exhaust for heat dissipation, smart LED indicators with adjustable & schedulable brightness controls, easy hard drive installation without tools, simple RAM upgrade design, and […]

9 January 201512 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

72TB RAIDFrame BDR NAS Available with 18TB RAIDPac

Highly Reliable Systems, Inc., the innovative American-made backup and disaster recovery hardware experts, at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) announced the immediate availability of their latest 2-bay and 4-bay RAIDFrame-series BDR NAS server appliances capable of RAID 0+1 or RAID 5+1 using self-replicating 18-Terabyte managed RAIDPac modules. RAIDFrame +Plus NAS appliances feature reliable Intel Xeon processors with up to 32GB DDR3 system memory and failover hot-swap power supply units. RAIDPac storage modules enable the largest removable drives on the market, each equipped with its own independent RAID-0/1/5 controller.

16 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR AS5002T 2 Bay and AS5004T 4 Bay NAS Devices Launched

ASUSTOR launches 2 and 4 bay tower models NAS devices for new 50T and 51T series, equipped with the latest Intel Celeron 2.41GHz dual-core processors and Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz quad-core processors along with 1GB and 2GB of SO-DIMM DDR3L memory, CPUs feature burst frequencies of 2.58GHz and 2.41GHz, releasing additional power and satisfying the needs of prosumers and enterprise users. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its 50T and 51T series NAS devices consisting of four new comprehensive high performance NAS models. These new models include the AS5002T, AS5004T, AS5102T and AS5104T. The models come equipped with the latest Intel Celeron 2.41GHz dual-core processors and Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz […]

23 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR AS7008T and AS7010T NAS Devices Introduced

Powerful hardware specifications, top-flight performance, 48TB/60TB high capacity storage, 10GbE network card expansion slot, HDMI 1.4a output, S/PDIF high fidelity optical output, exceptional multimedia streaming and transcoding functionality along with support for 4K ultra high resolution output. All devices come equipped with Intel® Core i3-4330 3.5GHz dual-core processors and 2GB SO-DIMM DDR3 RAM (expandable up to 16GB). Windows ACL support combined with Windows AD infrastructure integration enhances management efficiency for business applications. SMB 2.0 support increases Windows networking performance by over 30%. A NAS server created for the most demanding enterprise and multimedia applications. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of two powerful new NAS devices, the AS7008T and AS7010T which […]

16 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials NAS Announced

Thecus releases small business storage solutions designed with cloud computing in mind Thecus Technology Corp., the creator in NAS and NVR storage, has announced another world first: Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials is now available for Thecus NAS users. In stores this October, the 2-bay W2000, 4-bay W4000, and the 5-bay W5000 are new NAS models specifically for small businesses running Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials and seeking advanced data protection, integrated cloud services, and secure remote access. “Thecus NAS provide users with a complete solution to their storage needs. With the additions to the W Series, Thecus is able to offer a more diversified product to its customers. Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials is an ideal […]

11 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials NAS Announced

Microsoft and Thecus release perfect small business storage solutions Thecus Technology Corp. today announces another world first: Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials is now available for NAS users. Available this October, the 2-bay W2000, 4-bay W4000, and the 5-bay W5000 offer a host of benefits to SMB users, including data protection, integrated cloud services, and secure remote access. “Thecus NAS provide users with a complete solution to their storage needs. With the additions to the W Series, Thecus is able to offer a more diversified product to its customers. Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials is an ideal pairing with Thecus NAS and will equip small businesses with a powerful and trusted storage solution.” – Florence Shih, CEO at […]

15 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate NAS and NAS Pro Lines Announced

NAS and NAS Pro Lines Offer New Operating System and Productivity Apps Optimized for Revenue Growth and ‘Anywhere’ Access to Vital Data Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) today announced a new portfolio of Networked Attached Storage (NAS) solutions specifically designed for today’s small businesses. The new portfolio includes five NAS products in a range of capacities from 2TB to 30TB and performance perfectly suited for the home office to small businesses with up to 50 employees. The Seagate NAS and NAS Pro lines set the standard for ease-of-use by introducing a new intuitive operating system, NAS OS 4, together with hardware specifically designed for small businesses without dedicated IT resources. “Storage is a must have for businesses of today regardless […]

8 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TS-x51 Series NAS Released

Featuring Dual-core Intel® Celeron® 2.41GHz Processor QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the cutting-edge Turbo NAS TS-x51 series for SOHO and Home users, and two economical tower storage expansion enclosures companion UX-500P and UX-800P. The TS-x51 series, available in 2, 4, 6, 8-bay models, features unrivaled real-time and offline Full HD video transcoding capabilities, and supports video streaming through DLNA, AirPlay and Plex Media Server. “Building a personal cloud is becoming increasingly popular, and the TS-x51 series is the ideal choice for users to quickly create a secure personal space for file storage, backup, synchronization and multimedia,” said Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP. Coupled with flexible storage expansion support, the TS-x51 series is the perfect solution for […]

2 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP HS-251 Silent NAS Unveiled

HS-251 with HDMI-out for best audiovisual experience QNAP® Systems Inc. today announced the release of its Silent NAS series addition, the HS-251, designed for the living room with powerful hardware, a wide range of multimedia applications, real-time and offline Full HD video transcoding, and HDMI connectivity for local playback. Housed within a stylish & compact set-top box design without a fan inside, the silent HS-251 is the perfect choice for those looking for the perfect living room NAS, as well as a Home Theater PC/NAS combo. Network-Attached Storage (NAS) has become increasingly popular in home environments, but normal NAS are mostly available in heavy and sometimes unwieldy boxes that are too big & noisy for being an integral part of […]

19 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP IS-400 Pro Turbo NAS Launched

QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the IS-400 Pro Turbo NAS – a robust all-in-one industrial, 2.5” SSD/hard drive compatible four-bay NAS designed for reliable operation. Reacting to the growing demand for networked storage in factories, warehouses, vehicles, shop floors and other non-office settings, QNAP’s new IS-400 Pro – built with a rock-solid fanless design – represents the ideal choice for organizations looking for a dependable NAS and surveillance solution with high performance, durability with persistent throughput. Non-office settings require a NAS designed to operate perfectly across varying temperatures, environments and conditions. “The IS-400 Pro is fanless and built with high-quality aluminum materials to maximize heat dissipation, ensuring reliable operations between -25°C and 50°C (-13°F to 120°F) when […]

4 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TS-x51 NAS Introduced

Redefining the Concept of NAS Devices QNAP, Inc. unveiled its next generation NAS designed for both SOHO and home entertainment aficionados, the TS-x51 along with an industry-first private cloud computing capability feature at COMPUTEX 2014. The QNAP TS-x51 features a potent Intel Celeron dual-core processor, an upgrade of the Atom NAS series, and comes standard with the latest QTS 4.1 operating system. The TS-x51 packs a powerful storage backup along with swift streaming capability with both on-the-fly and offline transcoding. It is also the world’s first hypervisor equipped NAS for Home/SOHO segment which allow users to run Windows or Linux OS on the QNAP intelligent private cloud platform. TS-x51 Features: Dual-core Intel® 2.41GHz CPU and 1GB DDR3L RAM delivers up […]

20 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus N16000PRO NAS with Daisy-Chaining Technology Launched

Thecus Volume Expansion Technology Means Massive Storage Potential at Lower Costs Networked storage expert, Thecus, announces the capability for up to 3.8 petabytes of networked storage with its N16000PRO series NAS. Through Thecus Daisy-Chaining technology and the newly announced 6TB enterprise class hard drives from Seagate and HGST, an incredible amount of storage, the equivalent of 900,000 DVDs, can be connected into one networked storage solution. Massive Expansion The 16 bay N16000PRO NAS features Thecus Daisy-Chaining technology that allows one N16000PRO to be directly connected with up to four D16000 DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) units. Featuring 16 drive bays each, the combined capacity of the entire daisy chain is 80 hard drives. Through Thecus’s Volume Expansion feature, the N16000PRO can then […]

3 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Synology Embedded DataStation EDS14 NAS Debuts

Delivering durability and reliability in a compact form factor Synology® today introduced Embedded DataStation EDS14, a palm-sized, state-of-the-art NAS server combining durability with reliability, implementing Synology’s advanced network storage solutions in a wide range of application scenarios. “Designed to survive extreme conditions and harsh environments, the EDS14 is vibration-resistant and complies with the industrial thermal endurance level from -20˚C to 50˚C,” said Chad Chiang, product manager at Synology Inc. “Its drive-less design and the support for high-speed SDXC UHS-I SD storage and USB 3.0 further maximize system reliability with performance and capacity.” Synology EDS14 measures at 125 x 125 x 31mm, nearly 70% smaller than an ordinary 2-bay NAS server, and is particularly suitable for areas where space is a […]

23 January 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR Announces NAS Supports Foscam IP Cameras

ASUSTOR expands compatibility to include Foscam cameras. All ASUSTOR NAS devices now support IP cameras from Foscam’s HD and SD series. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced today that it has completed an integration with renowned IP camera brand Foscam, adding compatibility for Foscam’s HD and SD series cameras, proving users with an optimal and highly cost-effective home surveillance solution. Surveillance Center is a powerful and comprehensive surveillance application for ASUSTOR NAS devices that was developed exclusively by ASUSTOR. Surveillance Center can be downloaded and installed free of charge from ASUSTOR’s App Central and also includes four free camera channels. Intuitive and easy to use, Surveillance Center features a quick installation wizard that helps […]

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23 December 201315 December 2014NetworkBy Bruce Normann

QNAP TS-470 NAS Server Review

The QNAP TS-470 Turbo NAS is part of a new model line that brings a higher level of performance to the small tower-based format. The TS-x70U rack mount series which launched earlier this year served up the basic technology package that’s been slimmed down here, in order to fit into the smaller form factor. The new TS-x70 towers are being promoted as business-class NAS servers, based on their high performance and networking package, but QNAP includes an HDMI port and IR receiver for good measure. Also included in the base package is a 2-port GbE NIC, installed in the PCIe expansion slot. Most business users will be able to increase the network throughput of this NAS with Port Trunking, thereby making effective use of all four GbE ports on the rear panel. Those who need more bandwidth can just replace the 2-port NIC with a 10GbE model.

5 December 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR Class 7 Series NAS to Debut at CES 2014

ASUSTOR will be exhibiting its full range of NAS devices at the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas from January 6th- 9th 2014. ASUSTOR’s lineup of NAS devices consist of the 6, 3 and 2 series models along with the brand new enterprise-class 7 series rackmount models. An array of brand new applications, functions and features will also be exhibited. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, will showcase its innovative series of NAS devices at CES 2014 in Las Vegas from January 6th – 9th. At the show, ASUSTOR will be exhibiting its 6, 3, and 2 series NAS devices along with debuting its highly anticipated 7 Series models which consist of enterprise-class rackmount devices. Furthermore, […]

3 December 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus N2310 NAS Released

Compact 2-Bay Storage Device with Ultra-Low Operating Costs Currently Offered in North America The N2310, the latest entry level home and small office NAS from Thecus®, is now available in North America. The N2310 provides fast, safe and reliable file storage for homes and small offices, all while consuming only 5W. Feature Rich The N2310 is packed with useful features. Support for RAID storage (0, 1, and JBOD) offers speed and reliability. Web-based file access allows users to manage and access their files from anywhere, even another country. There’s also a built-in FTP server to distribute and share files. The BitTorrent client lets the N2310 handle downloads by itself, saving power and freeing up resources on PCs. There’s also Plex […]

12 October 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Synology RackStation RS2414(RP)+ NAS Released

Synology America Corp. today announced the successors to its popular and expandable 2U rack-mounted models. The RS2214+/RS2214RP+ offer business users high performance and scalable storage with enterprise storage features at small and medium business price. The new models are designed with small and medium business users in mind. Both models have modular designs, and can scale up to 24 drives by taking advantage of the RX1214/RX1214RP. That makes for up to 96TB of high-performance storage. “These new RackStations make for an excellent value proposition, offering a blend of high-performance and scalability at an attractive price,” said Jason Bonoan, Product Marketing Manager at Synology America Corp. “When coupled with Synology’s DiskStation Manager 4.3, they will make for a valuable addition to […]

17 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR AS-20XT and AS-20XTE Economical Entry-Level AS 2 Series NAS Introduced

ASUSTOR AS-20XT and AS-20XTE Economical Entry-Level AS 2 Series NAS Introduced, Presenting the AS-20XT and AS-20XTE series, equipped with powerful IntelÂ® Atom™ 1.2 GHz dual core processors, boasting a blazing read/write speed of 104+MB/74+MB. Designed for individual and SOHO users, the AS-20XT series lets users create their own Web server, file server, backup server, download server, and surveillance solution. The AS-20XTE series features an additional HDMI port and infrared receiver allowing users to create the ideal digital home entertainment center.

21 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus Updated N2560 2-bay and N4560 4-bay NAS Announced

Thecus® is proud to announce the release of the latest incarnations of its ground-breaking line of home- and SMB-targeted NAS solutions. The 2-bay N2560 and 4-bay N4560 feature the latest Intel Atom SoCs, increased RAM, as well as all the hardware that made the original models such a success. Thecus® has also striven to improve functionality and productivity through the inclusion of the T-OnTheGo™ remote accessibility feature and the unveiling of the NAS Application Center online. With improved power and performance along with cutting-edge features, the N2560 and N4560 are pushing the boundaries in home and SMB networking. “To make the world first even better, we looked first at what made our breakthrough possible: the SoC heart of the NAS. […]

19 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZyXEL Partners with QNAP for 10G Ethernet Powered NAS Solution

Joint Solution Offers SMBs and Data Centers Operators the Best in Connectivity, Capacity and Value By QNAP ZyXEL Communications, a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access, connected home and routing products, today announced a partnership with QNAP, a leading commercial Network Attached Storage (NAS) provider, to create affordable, high performance 10G Ethernet powered NAS solution packs for small to mid-size companies (SMB). The solution packs include ZyXEL’s XGS1900 series Web-managed smart 10G Ethernet switches and QNAPs TS-870U-RP NAS appliance. Constrained by limited resources, many SMBs utilize affordable virtualization technology to improve operational efficiency and maintain data security. Leveraging virtualization enables SMBs to make better use of their resources — both infrastructure and staff. For example, virtualization allows organizations […]

6 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR NAS Upgraded with ADM 2.0 NAS Operating System

By ASUSTOR All ASUSTOR NAS devices will be upgraded to ASUSTOR’s ADM 2.0 NAS operating system, fully optimized user interface is easy to use with zero learning curve, newly added features include original technology such as Searchlight search engine, Mission Mode backup, FTP Explorer and more; App Central also receives updates in App Central V2, along with the launch of two new mobile apps AiMaster and AiData, effectively combining cloud storage with multimedia applications. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS devices will be upgrading to the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.0 operating system. ADM was the first NAS operating system in the world to be designed around the […]