Promise SmartStor 2-Bay Network Storage server (NS2300N)

The SmartStor™ NS2300N functions as a Digital Media Streaming Server by utilizing DLNA's UPnP Protocol via Home and Local Area Networks. As a UPnP Certified Device, UPnP Media Control Points can discover and stream Music, Pictures and Video (JPEG, MP3, MPEG2, WMV and more) directly from the SmartStor™ NS2300N using applications such as PowerDVD, Nero Showtime, Wireless HD Media Players and Sony's PlayStation 3.

When using Wireless HD Media Players or the PlayStation 3, No "PC" is needed for streaming services enabling you to view your Pictures and Videos in the comfort of your living room. In the near future HDTV LCD/Plasma Displays and Kitchen Appliances will be UPnP capable allowing access to your Personal Digital Entertainment anywhere in the Home.

As a small footprint BYOD (bring-your-own-disk) multi-terabyte SATA Network Storage Server, SmartStor™ NS2300N provides an easy, cost effective solution for SOHO & SMB users to share files and network resources. Support up to two hot-swappable SATA 3Gb/s hard drives, NS2300N allows you to expand capacity as your needs grow at the lowest incremental cost.

Comprehensive file sharing protocols support enables cross-platform file services for Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh. SmartStor™ NS2300N can help to maximize your ROI and productivity by providing a scalable file service and print service solution.

One Touch Backup
enables a quick, automatic client backup at the touch of one button.

SmartSYNC
uses incremental backup to reduce time and space by including only changed files.

A dvanced data protection and security
To accommodate the pressing needs of SOHO & SMB users to easily and efficiently protect precious data, SmartStor™ NS2300N offers complete automatic data protection features.

Specifications

• Up to two hot-swappable SATA drives.
• Up to 3TB of storage using two 1.5TB hard drives.
• Data sharing over the network with Gigabit Ethernet.
• Speed up data transportation rate by Gigabit Ethernet with Jumbo Frame.
• One-touch backup of designated file folders on client PC.
• Smart NAVI Utility.
• Enterprise-proven RAID technology with RAID 0, 1 support.
• Network print server with USB printer.
• DLNA media server for digital home network environment.
• iTune Server.
• Download Station for HTTP/FTP/BT/Edonkey protocol.
• Support User, Group, and Quota management.
• UPS support with automated shutdown.
• Heterogeneous environment: Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh.
• Quick and easy-to-use Setup Wizard.
• Powerful web-based GUI for remote management.
• Email notification for activity/backup status and system errors.
• Advanced chassis design for minimum power consumption and ultra-quiet operation.

Technical Details

Model

• Brand : SmartStor
• Model : NS2300N

NAS Features

• File Sharing Protocols : SMB/CIFS (Microsoft,Linux/Unix), AFP (Apple/Mac), NFS(Linux/Unix), FTP
• Network Protocols : DHCP Client
• Client OS Support : Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista X86/X64, Linux/Unix, Mac OS X V10.4 and above
• Client Utility OS Support : Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista X86/X64, Mac OS X V10.4 and above
• Security/User Management : User, Group & Quota management
• USB Connectivity : HDD/Flash Drive(FAT32, EXT3), Printer, APC UPS
• Data Protection Features : Client to NAS backup (SmartSYNC, One Touch Backup)
• File System : EXT3 Journal File System, Multi-Volume
• Others : Printer Server

Network application and Multimedia Feature

• Multimedia Server : UPNP and DLNA certified media server
• iTunes Server : iTunes server for iTunes
• Download Station : HTTP, FTP, BT and Edonkey supported

RAID Management

• RAID Levels : RAID 0, 1
• RAID features : Drive Roaming, Robust Error Handling, RAID Level Migration, On-line Capacity Expansion

System Management

• Web Browser Support : Internet Explorer 6 or above, Opera, FireFox 1.5, Netscape 7.0, Safari
• Multiple Languages Support : English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Korean, Russian
• Coding System : Unicode
• Management Protocols / Notifications : HTTP,HTTPS, NTP, SMTP; Email, audible(buzzer), visible(LEDs)
• Management Tools : One-Touch; SmartNAVI(SmartWizrad, SmartSYNC and user assistance tool )

LAN Interface

• Interface : IEEE802.3/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3ab Standard (1000BASE-T,100BASE-TX,10BASE-T)
• Transmission Speed : 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Jumbo frame 4K/7K supported on 1000Mps
• Access Method : CSMA / CD
• Port/Connector : RJ-45
• Ports : 1

USB Interface

• Interface : USB 2.0
• Connector Type : USB Type A
• Number of Ports : 1

Disk Interface

• Number of Drives : 2 Drives(3.5” only)
• Specifications : 3Gb/s SATA HDD with NCQ/TCQ; 48-bit LBA Supported

Mechanical Specifications

• Temperature Operating : 5°C to 35°C
• Humidity Operating : 10%-85%
• Power consumption : 39W typical (with two 250GB drives)
• Acoustic Noise : < 30db (at 25°C ambiance temperature)
• Dimensions(HxWxD) : 92 x 145.2 x 213.2 mm (3.6 x 5.1 x 8.3 in)
• Weight : 950g (2.09 lbs) without drives
• EMC/Safety : CE, FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, BSMI, UL, TUV, MIC, RoHS compliance