Thecus N5500 10TB (5x2TB) 5-BAY NAS RAID Storage Backup Server with Hitachi 7K2000 HDD. Includes Free 48Hrs Test Drive

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N5500
Dual DOM with Dual Protection (NAS server)
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	Unique Dual-DOM Design In business environment, maintaining functional operation on storage device is critical. With the unique Dual-DOM design, an extra DOM is installed to ensure continuous and flawless operation on N5500. Users do not need to worry about down-time due to unexpected system failure. Incredibly Easy To Use The N5500 features Thecus' next-generation web-based interface featuring AJAX technology, making it the easiest-to-use Thecus NAS ever. Three Units In One Flexibility is the name of the game. The N5500 is the only storage device that can be configured as a NAS, DAS, or iSCSI unit, making it a perfect fit for just about any configuration. Unrivaled Data Security The N5500 secures your data like never before. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD and multiple RAID volumes. What's more, the snapshot feature offers version control for even greater peace of mind by enabling you to easily restore previous snapshots. Flexible Storage Options Aside from supporting iSCSI initiators, the N5500 is also stackable, allowing you to control multiple N5500 units from one master system for added flexibility. In addition to this, you can choose from a selection of file systems, including EXT3, XFS and ZFS, which enables the N5500 to adapt to virtually any type of network. Total Network Performance and Reliability Because accessing your data is as important as securing it, the N5500 comes with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with 802.3ad link aggregation for excellent data throughput. You can even select load balancing or failover, depending on your network configuration, to ensure maximum uptime and data availability.

When people are searching for a NAS device, they invariably want something that is not only secure, but also performs well. They want it to be flexible enough to handle any situation, while simple enough to operate without having to have a degree in computer engineering. To that end, Thecus® Technology is proud to unveil its most advanced five-bas NAS unit yet – the N5500. Building off the success of the Thecus® N5200, the N5500 incorporates the latest Thecus® innovations for unrivaled efficiency and data security. First and foremost, the N5500 is engineered to store your data and keep it safe. The N5500 is equipped with five hot-swappable SATA 3.5” hard disk bays for a whopping 10TB of total storage capacity. To protect this data, the N5500 lets you choose from a wide selection of RAID modes, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and JBOD. The N5500 also supports multiple RAID volumes, enabling you to choose the right combination of RAID volumes for your network, and if you ever change your mind, the N5500 also features online RAID expansion, online RAID migration, and auto rebuild for maximum flexibility. In fact, the N5500 is the only storage solution on the market that can be configured as a NAS, a DAS, or an iSCSI device! A powerful Intel® CPU and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with load balancing, failover, and link aggregation with 802.3ad, the N5500 lets you access your data quickly and reliably. In a business environment, maintaining functional operation on storage device is critical. With the unique dual-DOM design, an extra DOM is installed to ensure continuous and flawless operation on N5500. Users do not need to worry about down-time due to unexpected system failure. The N5500 also shines in terms of flexibility with support for multiple file systems, including XFS, EXT3 and ZFS, and you can even select different file systems for each RAID volume. In addition to this, RAID volumes on the N5500 can also be encrypted for ultimate data protection and security. Those who require even greater performance will be happy to hear that the N5500 also supports iSCSI initiators, which means that you can enjoy blazing file transfer performance over Ethernet without the hassle and expense of fiber-channel. For home users, the N5500 also has you covered with robust multimedia support, including an iTunes server, photo web server, and a media server which supports uPnP, making it the perfect central hub for all of your digital content. Debuting on the N5500 is Thecus’ new and AJAX-based web interface, which is more intuitive and easier to use than every before. The N5500 is also fully compatible with Windows, UNIX/Linux, and MAC OS 9/X operating systems, and a scheduled power on/off function means less wasted power and lower total cost of ownership. And with IP cam support, the N5500 can even be configured as a surveillance system for ultimate peace of mind. With features like these, the N5500 represents the next level in NAS device flexibility and power. “Powerful, flexible, and scalable, the N5500 is our most exciting five-bay NAS yet,” notes Thecus General Manager Florence Shih. “Offering best-in-class speed, a bevy of useful features, and complete ease-of-use, users will be hard-pressed to find a five-bay NAS that measures up to the N5500 in both home and business environments.”

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1. Hardware Platform Item Spec SATA device 5 x SATA for internal, 1 x eSATA for external System Memory 1024MB DDR2 SODIMM SDRAM LAN Interface (PCI-e) RJ-45x2 : 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X WOL supported USB Interface USB 2.0 host port x5(Front x1, Back x4) (A Type) USB 2.0 Target mode (B Type) LCM Module 2*20 LED indicator Power(Blue) System Status : Busy (FW Upgrade)(Orange) HDD1-5 Activity/Fail(Green/Red) WAN (Link : Green; Activity : Green) LAN (Link : Green; Activity :Green) RAID Status: Error (Red) USB (Copy LED: Blue) eSATA (Activity LED:Blue) Power supply 200W Power Supply support 2TB and above HDDx5 Disk interface SATA I/II x5 via backplane Thermal/Fan control Thermal sensor on processor temperature Temperature controlled system FAN speed System fan monitoring Buttons Power button(Front, power down controlled by S/W) Reset button LCM button (ENT,ESC,UP, DOWN) RS232 1 (For UPS) Environment Temperature : 5°C to 40°C Humidity : 0 ~ 80 % R.H. (Non-condensing) Dimension Tower Base 2. Software Functions RAID RAID modes RAID 0, 1, 5,6,10,JBOD Auto-rebuild Supported Hot-swap Supported Hot spare Supported SMART Info Supported SMART Test Supported On line RAID Migration Supported On line RAID Expansion Supported RAID Volume Encryption AES256bit (Available 2009/8) Disk Power management Spin down while idle time setup Bad Block Scan Supported Roaming Support roaming to other N5500 Network Configuration Fixed IP Address, Dynamic IP Address, IP sharing mode Can be enable/disabled Transport Protocols TCP/IP/Appletalk File Protocols SMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, NFS v3, AFP Link Aggregation 802.3ad, load balance and fail over Data Access Client OS support Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista UNIX/Linux Mac OS 9 / X  WebDisk Web-based file access FTP File transmission protocol Secure FTP Secure File transmission protocol Download Manager HTTP / FTP / BT eMule(Available 2009/8) Printer Server (IPP) Support USB printers Support IPP various printers Client can manage(List/Delete) the print job queue on WEB interface Data Backup Client schedule incremental data backup FarStone Drive Clone PRO 5.0 Client system Disaster Recovery FarStone Drive Clone PRO 5.0 NAS Remote Replication Via Thecus proprietary Nsync USB device copy to N5500 Through LCM to control Snapshot Supported Bi-directional USB Copy Available 2009/8 Block Level Access iSCSI Target Support Microsoft/Mac/Linux Initiator iSCSI initiator For stackable with N5200/1U4500/N7700 iSCSI Thin Provisioning Available 2009/8 Power management Schedule power on/off Supported Volume management Multiple RAID Supported Multiple file system selectable Ext3 / XFS / ZFS Multimedia Support (Options for module upload) iTunes Server Supported File Types: AAC, MP3 w/ ID3 tag, WAV Photo Web Server Supported File Types: GIF, JPG (JPEG), BMP, PNG Supports EXIF display Supports slide show Media server Supports uPnP AV streaming protocol User Authentication Local User Supports built-in user accounts Local Group Supports built-in user groups Windows NT/ADS Supported File System Type Journaling File System Capacity 16TB (XFS,ZFS) / 8TB (ext3) per volume Language Support Unicode Support Authorization (ACL) Read, Write or Deny options on individual users or groups for share and sub-folders Administration Multi-Lingual Web-based administration (Default auto) Web-based server management Interface Supports English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Polish Utility Program MS Windows Setup Wizard, supports Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Mac setup Wizard (OSX only) Email notification Sends system messages via Email to the system administrator SNMP trap System information trap out Others Dual DOM Supported Web Disk Supported Recycled bin Supported Web Server Available 2009/8 ISO Mount Supported User module Supported IP CAM surveillance Server Supported to 20 IP CAM device(Available 2009/8)

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