Awards/Reviews

2013-06-14

Media: IT Expert | Country: Russia

Thecus’s N4510UR Receives “The Expert’s Choice” Award From IT Expert, Russia.

Thecus N4510UR: “a serious device for grown-ups”

“Thecus’s N4510UR is a great device both for individual use and for creating volumes with the help of iSCSI Thin Provisioning. This model will be able to tackle any tasks and provide stable access to data. Also, its interface is a real pleasure to work with. The functionality is versatile and don't forget that Thecus firmware is regularly updated. Moreover, it's very affordable for its class.”

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Features

• Data Guard
  Data Guard backup solution is the ultimate software as it provides both local and remote parts. Currently, data is backed up across RAID volumes, external USB drives, and eSATA. In addition, Data Guard uses innovative technology to sync data across the network to other NAS and servers. More importantly, Thecus® Data Guard is the total backup solution which makes managing NAS user-friendly and convenient.

• Data Burn
  NAS data can now be burned directly to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs with Data Burn, this hassle-free module makes burning data to a disk effortless. In addition, burning ISO image file is also supported. Whether you’re managing audio, media or essential files; Data Burn copies information fast while significantly reducing waiting time. The process of burning file to disk is now easy and smooth with Data Burn module.

• Antivirus
  Thecus’ innovative hardware helps prevent failures. But sometimes you have to protect the NAS against itself. Adding an antivirus to the already comprehensive software bundle will provide the necessary software protection by scanning the files on your NAS and defending it against possible threats. McAfee is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company and shares Thecus’ spirit of dedication and quality. By establishing a strong partnership with them, Thecus will allow users the benefit of McAfee’s powerful software on their NAS entirely for free.

• Cloud Backup
  The private and public clouds meet with Thecus’ new DropBox, Amazon S3 and ElephantDrive cloud backup functionality! Guard your data with RAID at home and an additional level of protection in the Cloud. Just drag and drop files into the folder on your NAS and access them on any computer or mobile device with DropBox, Amazon S3 or ElephantDrive.

• HDMI Output
  Make your NAS into the ultimate multimedia hub! The N4510U’s HDMI output allows you to connect your NAS directly to your TV for device management.
  
  

• USB 3.0 Connectivity
  The next generation of connectivity is here with speeds 10x faster than USB 2.0. Whether connecting digital cameras and smart phones, backing up large external hard drives, or extending the capacity of your NAS, USB 3.0 will make sure it's done in no time at up to 5 Gbit/s. Backwards compatibility adds the connectivity of a world full of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices to get the best combination of speed and universal access.

• Acronis True Image
  Thecus brings the best to the table with Acronis’s advanced backup software. Back up all your data with One-click Protection or pick and choose only your most important files. Acronis sports a slick interface, user-friendly design, and comprehensive features to keep your data safe.

• Multiple RAID
  When it comes to data management, Thecus NAS truly let you have it your way. Create multiple RAID volumes each supporting different 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.

• Multiple File Systems
  Support for multiple file systems including EXT3, EXT4, and XFS, gives Thecus NAS flexibility to handle many different types of environments. Users can simultaneously use different file systems across multiple RAID volumes to get the best of each one.
  
  

• iSCSI Thin-Provisioning
  Get the most out of your storage space with the extreme speed of iSCSI and the efficiency of iSCSI thin provisioning. Connect through iSCSI for the fastest data transfer speeds available and make wasted disk space a thing of the past with thin provisioning's flexible storage functionality.

• iOS/Android Connectivity
  In the modern world, nothing is as important as reaching your data from anywhere. With ThecusShare and the Thecus Dashboard, you can manage your NAS, and upload to and download/stream from your NAS using an iOS or Android device on the go.

• Rsync
  Backing up your data is very necessary, and everyone has specific needs when it comes to storage. Thecus’s Rsync functionality gives users great flexibility with remote backup capability, a flexible scheduler, and the stability of Linux-based transfer.

• User Quota
  Divide the massive storage of a Thecus NAS among multiple users. Whether there are two users or 100, user quotas make it easy to divvy up and manage disk space.
  
  

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Overview

The new Thecus® N4510U powered by Intel® Atom™ with 2GB DDR3 RAM is a versatile 1U unit that offers enhanced performance, 4-bays for multiple RAID function, and� link aggregation for easy expansion. It’s perfect for the user who seeks a smaller NAS unit but requires the ability to integrate into a rack system.

Pros:

- Eco-Friendly
- Local display and XBMC
- McAfee antivirus
- VMware ready
- iSCSI thin-provisioning
- Total backup solution
- Single or redundant power

What the N4510U has to offer

The embedded Intel® Atom™ CPU provides over-the-top performance to power on hungry NAS demands. In fact, utilizing a 64-bit driver allows the N4510U NAS to perform at its best. With HDMI output, USB 3.0 and hot-swap ability, the N4510U NAS packs powerful and dynamic features despite its 1U size. Attaching a TV tuner to the N4510U allows the ability to watch TV via your Thecus® NAS. The flexibility of Thecus NAS elevates the user experience. In fact, not only watch TV but also record what you are watching directly to you NAS for instant media playback.���

With this, the N4510U is designed to be eco-friendly as it does not require much power to drive the NAS unit; power efficiency and reduced noise operation is the key. For power conscious users, the new Thecus® N4510U is truly power conservative without compromise.

The N4510U is designed for users who require to attach their servers to a rack, opposed to stand alone units. Furthermore, the availability of advanced RAID functions really makes this device flexible. With 4-bays, this 1U NAS supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD, to offer advanced disk configuration and ensure data security.

As the N4510U offers HDMI output capability, it’s no wonder playing multimedia files from the NAS is without a doubt, convenient. The N4510U supports local display module and third-party media players such as XBMC.

McAfee antivirus protection

Adding an antivirus to the already comprehensive software bundle will provide the necessary software protection by scanning the files on your NAS and defending it against possible threats. McAfee is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company and shares Thecus’ spirit of dedication and quality. By establishing a strong partnership with them, Thecus® will allow users the benefit of McAfee’s powerful software on their NAS entirely for free.

VMware Ready

VMware® Ready certification means that Thecus® products are fully compatible with VMware® and are ready to run in a production environment to carry out mission critical business applications and operations. As data systems become larger and more complex, the importance of consolidation and simplification, efficiency and energy conservation will continue to grow.

iSCSI Thin-Provisioning

Get the most out of your storage space with the extreme speed of iSCSI and the efficiency of iSCSI thin-provisioning. Connect through iSCSI for the fastest data transfer speeds available and make wasted disk space a thing of the past with thin-provisioning flexible storage functionality.

Acronis, Data Guard and cloud backup

Thecus® brings the best to the table with Acronis’s advanced backup software. Back up all your data with One-click Protection or pick and choose only your most important files. Acronis sports a slick interface, user-friendly design, and comprehensive features to keep your data safe.

Data Guard backup solution is the ultimate software as it provides both local and remote parts. Currently, data is backed up across RAID volumes, external USB drives, and eSATA. In addition, Data Guard uses innovative technology to sync data across the network to other NAS and servers. More importantly, Thecus® Data Guard is the total backup solution which makes managing NAS user-friendly and convenient.�

The private and public clouds meet with Thecus’ new DropBox, �ElephantDrive and Amazon S3 cloud backup functionality! Guard your data with RAID at home and an additional level of protection in the Cloud. Just drag and drop files into the folder on your NAS and access them on any computer or mobile device with DropBox, ElephantDrive or Amazon S3.

Optional power, single or redundant

The N4510U is offered in two models, users can opt for a single powered (N4510U) or redundant powered (N4510U-R) unit. The choice provides flexibility for all users alike, regardless of requirements. �

In the end

The new N4510U offers a powerful Intel® Atom™ CPU to drive performance; users can ensure that their server is dependable when multitasking. The rackmount design is for users who utilize a rack to store units; 1U NAS are flexible for users who require a little more capacity space while not being restricted to larger eight or twelve bay rackmounts. In this era, data management has a new meaning; users accumulate so much data where link aggregation is a solution to foster more bandwidth. Thecus® N4510U is the newest 1U device that is offered at Thecus®, which packs high tech hardware and innovative software to offer a convenient and complete network-attached storage solution.�

Specs

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