Western Digital has announced their latest network storage device for enterprise users. The WD’s ShareSpace NAS comes with a pretty high storage capacity of 8TB, it has improvement in transfer speed for more than 30 percent, and with DLNA media streaming capabilities.
WD claims that their latest ShareSpace NAS is a more compelling solution for small offices and digital media enthusiasts who have large amount of content to store and share. The ShareSpace NAS comes with four flexible bays, which allow you to slot in four of the 2TB WD Caviar Green hard drive, to make up a maximum of 8TB storage capacity. The entire NAS takes up little space, offers small foot print with high storage capacity. The features at a glance are as follows:
* GigE connectivity with data transfer rates up to one gigabit per second when used in a GigE network;
* RAID 0/1/5 capabilities for data protection and speed;
* E-mail alert system that monitors drive and system health and sends you an e-mail if a problem is detected;
* iTunes server for centralized shared music;
* Microsoft Active Directory directory service support;
* Plug a USB drive into the front-mounted USB 2.0 port and push a button to transfer automatically all the data on the drive to the WD ShareSpace system;
* Automatic and continuous network backup software including licenses to back up 3 computers;
* WD’s unique MioNet remote Web access service (for PC and Mac) that lets users access the drive from anywhere;
* 3 USB 2.0 ports;
* Equipped with WD drives using WD GreenPower technology, this system, with its efficient cooling architecture and power saving mode, consumes up to 33 percent less power and is reliably cool and quiet
It’ll come with a pretty steep price tag of $1,699.99, and will be available on WD’s online store this week.
October 27th, 2010 at 8:27 am
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