Many SOHO and small business users use network attached storage (NAS) devices to share files. To address their needs, Thecus® Technology released the AMD® Geode LX800-powered N4100PRO. Hong Kong’s number one PC website HKEPC Hardware recently tested this new product, and with its quality construction and robust functionality, really left an impression with editors. In fact, they liked it so much, that they awarded it with their Editor’s Choice Award！
HKEPC editors begin by introducing some of the standout specifications and features of the N4100PRO: "Focusing on the speed and storage requirements of professional and enterprise users, the Thecus® N4100PRO network attached storage device (NAS) uses an AMD Geode LX800 low-voltage CPU, which only consumes 0.9W and runs at 500MHz. This is quite unique in terms of other NAS devices…each drive bay supports 3.5” hard disks up to 1TB, making a total capacity of 4TB. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD are all supported, along with RAID Expansion. When users need to add storage capacity, they don’t have to shut down the system. Simply add or replace a hard disk and the array is rebuilt automatically."
In addition, editors also praised the N4100PRO’s thoughtful design: "To allow users to see the status of their NAS at a glance, the N4100PRO’s front panel is equipped with an LCD display, which shows its current IP address, RAID status, time and date, and more...On the power management side, the N4100PRO comes with Wake-on-LAN, which allows users to turn the unit on via the network and turn the unit off when no one is at the office. Also, the N4100PRO has Power On After Power Loss, which allows the N4100PRO to reboot after a sudden power outage, making it more conveniently accessible."
The conclusion: "The N4100PRO uses an AMD Geode LX800 low-voltage CPU, enabling data transfers faster than competing 4-bay NAS units, even besting some 5-bay units. Also offering many excellent features like load balancing and fail over at a reasonable price, it’s a great choice for both SOHO and business users."
For the full review, check out:
http://www.hkepc.com/
For more information on the N4100PRO, go to:
http://www.thecus.com/
