NAS too slow? Try DAS
NAS seems to have eclipsed direct attached storage (DAS) as the product of choice for large, robust file handling. But Bill Meade looks at Norco's DS-500 eSATA DAS to see what NAS buyers might be missing.
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Zetera announces new SMB networked storage line
Zetera today announced a new line of networked storage solutions ...
Linksys intros small biz managed switches, RAID BYOD NASes
Linksys today announced six new "fully managed" Layer-2 switches and its first line of RAID capable network attached storage solutions with both lines aimed at small business users.
The new switches include two stackable 24 10/100 + 4 gigabit port, two stackable 24 10/100/1000 + 4 SFP port and standalone 24 10/100 + 4 gigabit and 48 10/100 + 4 gigabit models. Four out of the six products include PoE ports and all feature a web management interface as well as SNMP, RMON and Telnet management options.
The new NASes represent the company's first foray into RAID networked storage. Both of the two models support up to four drives and feature redundant power supplies. They come either without drives or configured with 1 TB of RAID 5 storage and support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1 + Spare, RAID 5, RAID 5 + Spare, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations.
Fabrik Acquires SimpleTech’s Consumer Business
Fabrik, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the consumer product business of SimpleTech, Inc. The purchase also includes the company's flash memory cards, USB flash drives and memory upgrades.
Fabrik has acquired the consumer business unit in a cash transaction valued at approximately $43 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, which includes the brand name "SimpleTech."
NAS Basics
Choosing a Networked Storage product can be tricky. Here is some basic info to help you make your selection.
Thecus announces rack mount RAID NAS
Updated 2/1/2007
Thecus Technololgy recently introduced its 1U4500 Rackmount Storage Device. The 1U4500 is a four-drive SATA NAS supporting up to RAID 10 in a a 1U rackmount form factor.
The new NAS is powered by an ultra-low voltage 1.5GHz Intel Celeron M processor with 512MB of DDR memory. Features include four hot-swappable hard disk trays that accept standard 3.5” SATAII hard disks for up to 3 TB of storage, eSATA port, LCD status display, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD support and dual gigabit Ethernet ports with 802.3ad-based Load Balancing and Failover capabilities.
Infrant ReadyNAS NV+ and 1100: Small steps forward
Tim Higgins takes a quick look at Infrant's newest ReadyNAS family members and finds two nice, but only incrementally better RAID 5 NASes.
Iomega adds new Terabyte NASes
Iomega today announced two new four-drive, SATA II based NASes with hot-swappable drives.
The StorCenter Pro NAS 150d Server runs Linux on a 400MHz CPU with 128 MB RAM and has a gigabit Ethernet LAN and four USB 2.0 ports. It supports RAID 0, 1 5 and JBOD modes, has a built-in print server supporting up to four USB printers and comes in 1 and 2 TB configurations.
Sabio Digital tunes up CM4 NAS
Sabio Digital today announced that it has enhanced its CM4 RAID NAS with FalconStor Software’s DiskSafe Express software.
FalconStor’s DiskSafe Express allows for Bare Metal Recovery (BMR), a process in which users can boot their Windows PCs from the disk image stored on the CM4 in the event of disk failure for a complete recovery of their data "in less than five minutes". Sabio CM4 now includes a single-user license for DiskSafe Express, with additional licenses available for purchase.
Thecus launches combo NAS / switch
Thecus Technology recently announced the N1200 combination BYOD NAS and router.
The N1200 can accept one 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive and has one eSATA and two USB 2.0 ports for capacity expansion. A "one-touch" copy button is provided for easy file back up from digital cameras or USB flash drives.
CES 2007: Networking creeps forward
CES 2007 is fast fading into yesterday's news. But before the memories completely die, Tim Higgins offers some thoughts on whether anything has changed in the past year in home and SOHO networking.
ZyXEL enters market with single and dual-drive NASes
ZyXEL has announced single and dual-drive BYOD networked storage devices to kick off its NAS product line.