Thecus N0503 ComboNAS Flexible NAS Server

The Thecus N0503 ComboNAS is the world's first NAS device with the ability to accommodate both 2.5" and 3.5" hard disks. Using its special combo hard disk bays, the N0503 can actually support up to five 2.5" hard disks or three 3.5" hard disks. Fill the N0503 with three 3.5" hard disks and the N0503 is a high-performance three-bay NAS with up to 6TB of Storage capacity. Equip the N0503 with five 2.5" hard disks, and you have a five-bay NAS unit that offers lower power consumption and noise. With dual form-factor hard disk support, users are given unparalleled flexibility with the N0503. It's also offers quick system response and File transfer capabilities with its powerful Intel ATOM CPU and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. Multiple RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and JBOD are selectable, and auto volume rebuild, hot swap and hot spare capabilities mean maximum Data reliability. The N0503 also comes with advanced data protection in the form of disk array roaming and Nsync "Thecus" remote replication utility. With support for an iTunes server, a photo Web server, and UPnP AV streaming, the N0503 is an ideal media Hub for the Digital home. Connect the N0503 to your home Network and stream Music and movies throughout your house. With the built-in IP camera surveillance server, you can use the N0503 to keep tabs on your home or office for enhanced security, and with included Download manager, you can download BT and eMule files during off-peak hours to maximize your available bandwidth and reserve peak hours for other more critical tasks. To top it all off, a slick LCD panel notifies you of critical system information at a glance and a completely revamped AJAX-based web GUI makes the N0503 easier to use than ever.

Processor: Intel ATOM Technology

SATA device: 3x3.5" or 5x2.5" SATA for internal, 1xeSATA 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 x2 (Front x1, Back x1) (A Type)

Disk interface: SATA via backplane

RAID modes: RAID 0, 1, 5,6,10,JBOD

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

Client OS support: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, UNIX/Linux, Mac OS 9 / X

FTP - File transmission protocol; Secure FTP - Secure File transmission protocol; Download Manager - HTTP / FTP / BT / eMule

Printer Server (IPP): Support USB printers, Support IPP various printers, Client can manage (List/Delete) the print job queue on WEB interface

NAS Remote Replication: Via Thecus proprietary Nsync

Type: Journaling File System

Capacity: 16TB (XFS,ZFS) / 8TB (ext3) per volume

Multimedia Support: iTunes Server, Photo Web Server, Media Server