The digital age has arrived, and users from around the world are looking for ways to ... more
store, share, and secure their movies, videos, photos, and musicThe need for digital storage solutions in the home is higher than ever, and with this in mind, Thecus Technology has created its most advanced home NAS device yet - the N3200 ProFeaturing three SATA hard disk bays, an array of friendly features, and stylish design, the N3200 Pro brings the security and performance of RAID 5 to a unit perfect for the homeSmall yet powerful, this 160 x 170 x 215 mm unit comes with some of Thecus' most advanced featuresHeadlining is its three SATA drive bays, which give the N3200 Pro up to 3TB of storage capacityWith RAID 5, home users can enjoy the speed of a striped array with the security of complete data redundancy, ensuring that their precious memories will stand the rest of timeThe N3200 Pro has also been designed for total ease-of-useWith a completely tool-less design, installing and removing disks is a snap, which means that users can spend more time enjoying their digital media and less time setting things upA handy LC display informs users of system status, and enables easy system management in dimly-lit environmentsThecus' web-based management system makes a return to the N3200 Pro, allowing users to configure and manage the unit through any browser connected to the networkAs a NAS for the home, the N3200 Pro also comes with a selection of friendly features that enable the digital lifestyleA built-in iTunes Server makes it easy to stream an entire music library over the network, while a Photo Web Server enables users to share and enjoy photos
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Advantages: Good price, excellent expandability Disadvantages: Some HDD compatability issues to watch out for
I purchased a 5200 RouStor from Scan in September 2007, to fulfil the need for a RAID capable network storage device for my home network. I chose this product over others due to the feature set you get for the price. I'd recommend this product to anyone looking for a device to hold data for their small office, or home - particularly home entertainment systems. You can fit a lot of music and videos on to one of these devices, and share data easily round your other Ethernet attached devices.
The unit takes 5 SATA hard drives (they just screw into the caddies, which slot in the front - as per the picture). There is varying support of hard drive models, so for the unwary, you need to check the thecus.com website for compatibility. I chose 500GB Seagate Barracuda disks, to give me a raw storage total of 2.5TB.
The unit is smaller than ...
The N3200 is the first of its kind that offers RAID 5, offering a perfect combination of data security and performance. Enjoy the speed of a striped array with the security of complete data redundancy. The N3200 is perfect for the home. Its Media Server allows easy connections to DLNA-compatible devices. The iTunes Server offers music streaming throughout the entire home, while the Photo Web Server enables users to share their precious photos anywhere on the network. With the N3200, the digital lifestyle can be fully realized. Because no two users are completely alike, the N3200 includes a proprietary expansion slot. This slot will accept upcoming Thecus expansion cards that extend the N3200's capabilities even further. Imagine the possibilities. Featuring clean lines and sophisticated styling, the N3200 is equally suited for the study or the living room. Its distinct design makes it an appliance that users will want to show off. Thecus is known for making things simple, and the N3200 is no exception. With its uniquely-designed disk management system, installing and removing disks is a snap, which means that users can spend more time enjoying their digital media and less time setting things up.
