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“With the N4200Eco Thecus has released an interesting NAS solution for home users as well as for companies. The quality of the unit is fine. The material used for casing and the hardware were selected according to high standards of quality. Everything is cleaned up on the housing and the arrangement of buttons or displays is well thought out. The displays allow users without a PC to read current status of the drive. The buyer will receive a fully developed product, both in hardware and in software.”

“The build quality is without reproach, the chassis is crafted almost completely from metal and each of the drive bays are strong enough to withstand long term abuse. The fact these have individual key locks is the icing on the cake. The front fascia has two individual colour panels which report back copious detail on N4200ECO activity, as well as network and drive status.”

"...Very handy in this context is the integrated display, through which you can quickly and conveniently view and evaluate the current status information. This mean that you can see, even without a computer switched on, the current state of the system.”

“In addition to hardware design we were especially pleased with performance. Transfer speeds can use gigabit network and it can be seen that the performance of dual-core Atom CPU fits this type of device.”
Features
- Next-Generation Performance
The N4200Eco is powered by the latest Intel® Atom™ D525 Processor and 1GB of DDR3 memory, which delivers impressive performance across the board. Transfer files at incredible speeds, experience instantaneous system response, and have multiple clients connect to the N4200Eco hiccup-free. - Huge Storage Capacity
If you've got a lot of data to store, then you're going to love the N4200Eco. Four SATA hard disk bays mean up to 8TB of storage, perfect for your entire collection of movies, music, photos and more. And with hot-swap capability, you don't even need to turn the NAS off to swap out a hard disk. - Complete Data Management
When it comes to data management, the N4200Eco truly lets you have it your way. Select between multiple RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD for your own balance of performance and data protection. Should a hard drive malfunction occur, changing one is simple thanks to online RAID migration and expansion, hot spare, and auto rebuild. - Dual Display Convenience
The N4200Eco is equipped with not one, but two separate displays. See critical system status from the LCD module and change various system settings using the colorful 2.8" OLED module – all without being anywhere near a computer! - Advanced Power Saving Features
Save the planet and save money at the same time with the N4200Eco's power saving features. Schedule your NAS to turn on and off automatically, and have hard disks automatically spin down when idle for a time that you specify. With features like these, saving money is a snap with the N4200Eco. - Robust Functionality
Being affordable doesn't make the N4200Eco any less functional. Included with the N4200Eco is a laundry list of useful features such as an FTP server, download manager, printer server, iTunes® server, photo web server, media server and more, making the N4200Eco an amazingly flexible and robust storage device.
Overview
Many users today want a NAS device that can handle all of their daily data backup and management needs, but not break the bank. For these users, Thecus® Technology, the Creator in Storage, is happy to announce the N4200Eco NAS Server, a surprisingly affordable four-bay NAS that offers next-generation performance and functionality.
The N4200Eco delivers first-class performance at an economy-class price. The two Gigabit Ethernet ports provide high throughput, which is a perfect match for the N4200Eco's four hot-swappable SATA bays worth of storage potential. Users can install up to 8TBs of storage, and manage it all with multiple RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD. Changing a damaged hard disk is easy, thanks to a slew of useful capabilities including online RAID migration and expansion, hot spare and auto rebuild, and to further protect sensitive data, AES 128bit RAID volume encryption is included as well.
Managing the N4200Eco is an incredibly simple affair. To help you keep tabs on your NAS, the N4200Eco features dual displays. Check the LCD indicator for the latest system status information including hard disk power and activity, network activity and USB copy status. The colorful 2.8" OLED module allows you to change a variety of system settings right on the spot. To help you save even more money, the N4200Eco comes with a number of advanced power saving features, including scheduled power on/off, Wake-on-LAN, and auto disk spin down. Set the N4200Eco to turn on and off at designated times and watch your power bill shrink. The N4200Eco also comes with a ton of other useful features including an FTP server, download manager, printer server, iTunes server, photo web server, media server and more, rounding out one of the best NAS values on the market.
“Featuring a new IntelAtom processor, DDR3 memory, and a slew of advanced features, the N4200Eco raises the bar again in the value NAS segment,” said Florence Shih, Thecus® Technology general manager. “With impressive performance and strong functionality, we're confident that value seekers are really going to appreciate this powerful yet affordable NAS server.”
Equipped with the latest Intel® Atom™ D525 processor and 1GB of high-speed DDR3 memory, users will discover that the N4200Eco delivers incredibly snappy system response, blazing file transfer speeds, and silky smooth operation even when multiple clients are connecting to it at once.
“Demand for anytime, anywhere access to data on any device continues to fuel innovation in networking and storage,” said David Tuhy, general manager, Intel Storage Group. “The Intel Atom processor provides the energy efficient performance necessary to tackle next-generation workloads which include media streaming, protecting files and sharing digital content locally and remotely.”
Specs
1.Hardware Platform
Item |
Spec |
Processor |
Intel® Atom™ Processor D525 (1.8GHz Dual Core) |
System Memory |
1 GB DDR-3 SDRAM |
LAN Interface |
RJ-45x2 : 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X |
LCD indicator |
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OLED Module |
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Power Supply |
External power adapter 19V input (support 2TB and above HDDx4 ) |
Disk Interface |
SATA x4 for internal, 2x eSATA for external |
Expansion Slot |
PCI-e x1 |
USB Interface |
USB 2.0 host port x6(Front x2, Back x4) (A Type) |
Thermal/Fan control |
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Real-time clock |
Battery backup system clock |
Buttons |
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Chassis |
Metal chassis |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 192 x 172 x 250 (mm) |
Weight | 14.6Kgs |
Environment |
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2. Software Functions
RAID | |
RAID Modes |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6,10, JBOD |
Auto-Rebuild |
Supported |
Hot-Swap |
Supported |
Hot Spare |
Supported |
Online RAID Migration |
Supported |
Online RAID Expansion |
Supported |
SMART Info |
Supported |
SMART Test |
Supported |
RAID Volume Encryption |
AES 256bit |
Disk | |
Power Management |
Configurable automatic drive spin down |
Roaming |
Supports roaming to other N4200Eco NAS |
Bad Block Scan |
Supported |
Volume Management | |
Multiple RAID |
Supported |
Selectable File Systems |
Ext3/ XFS/ZFS |
Network | |
Configuration |
Fixed IP address, dynamic IP address |
IP sharing mode |
Can be enabled/disabled |
Link Aggregation |
802.3ad, load balance, failover, Balance-XOR, Balance-TLB, Balance-ALB |
Transport Protocols |
TCP/IP, AppleTalk |
File Protocols |
SMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, NFS |
Data Access | |
Client OS support |
Windows XP and after |
WebDisk |
Web-based file access |
FTP |
Built-in FTP server with bandwidth control |
SFTP |
Built-in SFTP server with bandwidth control |
Download Manager (module) |
HTTP / FTP / BT / eMule / NZB |
Printer Server (IPP) |
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TFTP Server |
Users can download and upload files with TFTP programs. |
Data Backup | |
USB copy via OLED operation |
Copy USB mass storage device contents to specified locations on NAS |
NAS data backup to external USB disk (module) |
Incremental with schedule supported |
Client schedule incremental |
Acronis True Image (OEM Version) |
Client system Disaster Recovery |
Acronis True Image (OEM Version) |
NAS Remote Replication |
Via Thecus proprietary Nsync |
NAS Remote Replication (module) |
Via Rsync to replicate data between two systems. |
Mac Time Machine | Supported |
Snapshot |
Supported |
Block Level Access | |
iSCSI Target |
Supports Microsoft/Mac/Linux Initiator |
iSCSI initiator |
For stackable with N4200/ N4200PRO/N4200Eco/ N5200PRO/1U4600/N5500/N7700 series/N8800 series |
iSCSI Thin Provisioning |
Virtual size adjustable up to 16TB |
Multimedia Support | |
iTunes Server |
Supported file types: AAC, MP3 w/ ID3 tag, WAV |
Photo Web Server |
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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 |
Multi-terabyte |
Language Support |
Unicode Support |
Authorization |
Read, Write or Deny options on individual users or groups |
Authorization (ACL) |
Read, Write or Deny options on individual users or groups for shared and sub-folders |
Administration | |
Multi-Lingual Web-based Administration |
Web-based server management interface supports English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Portuguese. |
Utility Program |
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Email notification |
Sends system messages via email to system administrator |
SNMP Management |
Supported |
Power management | |
Scheduled On/Off |
Supported |
Wake-On-LAN (WOL) |
Supported |
Others | |
Recycle bin |
Supported |
Web Server + MySQL (module) |
Supported |
ISO Mount |
Supported |
Web Disk |
Supported with remote access |
Auto Module Installation |
If Thecus IP storage is capable of connecting to the Internet, then it will automatically link to Thecus's official website and list available modules. |
IP CAM Surveillance Server |
Supports up to 5 IP CAM devices |
Supported Web Browsers |
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Package Contents
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Accessory Bag(with key) | Ethernet Cable | Power Cord | Power Adaptor |
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Acronis True Image DVD | Universal CD | QIG | Warranty Card |
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HDD Compatibility List Card |