subject: Qnap Ts-219p 2-bay Desktop Network Attached Server [print this page] These days home network is an essential thing as it can enable you to share a single Internet connection with your entire family. A side benefit to this is that you can transfer data between these family computers. To extend this concept even further you can store data in a central location and access it from any computer in the house, show movies on your TV, and even backup important documents from your main workstation. This is where a NAS comes in. A NAS, or Network Attached Storage, is a centrally located network storage device that acts as a repository for any data you wish to store.
It is the 2-bay network-attached storage server with iSCSI dedicated to the SOHO and home users. The NAS supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives, and is featured with excellent hardware design for storage expansion, outstanding data access performance, high system reliability, and numerous powerful software applications. The TS-219P is the top-class model in the current home and SOHO NAS market.
Specifications are as follows:
CPU Marvell 1.2GHz
DRAM 512MB DDRII RAM
Flash Memory 16MB
HDD 2 x 3.5" SATA I/II HDD or 2 x 2.5" SATA HDD, ( the standard system is shipped without HDD)
HDD Tray 2 x hot-swappable and lockable tray
LAN Port 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port
LED Indicators HDD 1, HDD 2, LAN, eSATA, Status, USB
USB 3 x USB 2.0 port (Front: 1; Back: 2) Supports USB printer, disk, pen drive, USB hub, and USB UPS, etc.
eSATA 2 x eSATA port (Back)
Buttons System: Power button, USB one-touch-backup button, reset button
Alarm Buzzer System warning
Form Factor Tower
Dimensions 150(H) x 102(W) x 216(D) mm
Net weight: 1.74kg
Power Consumption (W) Sleep mode: 5W
In operation: 21W (with 2 x 500GB HDD installed)
Power Supply External power adaptor,60W, Input: 100-240V
Secure Design K-lock security slot for theft prevention
Fan 1 x quiet cooling fan (7 cm, 12V DC)
Pros:
Quick and easy setup
Nicely designed and well made
Quiet
Easy to use for even the novice user
Extremely useful
Can be enhanced with add-on packages
Cons:
Might be considered expensive by some
A bit slower than others (could be due to the 2.5 drives access times)
