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| ASUSTOR’s unique NAS lineup was developed based on an App-based concept |
ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, will showcase its latest 70, 51, and 50 series NAS models at CES 2015 in Las Vegas from January 5th – 8th. These new models are equipped with Intel® Core i3-4330 3.5GHz dual-core, Celeron J1900 2.0GHz quad-core, and Celeron J1800 2.41GHz dual-core processors respectively, providing home and business users with brand new storage solution options. ASUSTOR’s unique NAS lineup was developed based on an App-based concept. Different from traditional NAS operating systems, ASUSTOR’s ADM operating system allows users to add functionality to their NAS via add-on Apps, creating a customised device. In addition to providing reliable enterprise storage and backup, ASUSTOR has made great efforts to develop functionality such as integrated multimedia hardware and software, which allows users to easily create a personalised multimedia entertainment hub. ASUSTOR will be presenting its latest achievements in NAS technology at CES 2015 and sincerely welcomes everyone to come visit their exhibit at the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas.
Introduction to ASUSTOR NAS series
70R Rackmount NAS series
This series includes the AS7009RD and AS7012RD models equipped with Intel® Core i3 3.5GHz dual-core processors and the AS7009RDX and AS7012RDX models equipped with Xeon E3 3.4GHz quad-core processors. These models are compatible with the highest capacity hard disks on the market (6TB), giving enterprise users the ability to easily create immense 54TB and 72TB storage spaces. Redundant power supplies provide a steady source of power while a smart fan control mechanism automatically controls fan speeds, providing efficient cooling for system stability, even under high system loads. 70R series devices are also equipped with flexible hardware expansion options. All devices come with 4 high speed Ethernet ports, 2 expansion slots for 10GbE or SAS cards, 4 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, 2 eSATA ports and 4GB UDIMM DDR3 RAM which is expandable to a maximum of 32GB. These models truly allow business owners reap the most benefits at the most economical price point.
70T Tower NAS series
The models in this series include the AS7004T, AS7008T and AS7010T which come equipped with Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz dual-core processors and 2GB SO-DIMM DDR3 RAM. These devices feature outstanding performance with read and write speeds of over 112 MB/s. All devices feature 2 gigabit Ethernet ports, 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports and 2 eSATA ports, allowing enterprise users with light storage requirements to maintain expansion flexibility and versatility. Additionally, a specialised cooling system featuring extra-large fans and dedicated heat pipes work with the ingeniously designed disk tray vents to allow air to flow from the front to the back of the device, effectively cooling the CPU and hard disks. The ADM software also comes with an automatic fan control mechanism that effectively controls the fan rotation speed, significantly lowering any noise produced. Furthermore, enterprise-class hardware and a rich variety of multimedia output functionality make the 70T series the optimal choice for demanding users looking for 4K playback and a high performance multimedia centre. The AS7008T and AS7010T models also feature 10GbE expansion slots that make them ideal for high-traffic enterprise environments.
51T/50T Tower NAS series
"At CES ASUSTOR will also be releasing multiple Apps including Mail Server, Virtual Machine, LooksGood, and Surveillance Center 2.2" |
This series includes the 51T models equipped with Intel® Celeron J1900 2.0GHz quad-core processors and the 50T models equipped with Intel® Celeron J1800 2.41GHz dual-core processors. These devices come in 2, 4, 8 and 10-bay models and are suitable for small businesses or prosumers with significant data or multimedia storage needs. The processors in these feature a frequency burst mechanism which allows for added computing power when needed, providing for seamless and smooth operation. Additionally, this series features flexible hardware expansion possibilities with 3 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, and 2 eSATA ports in addition to an HDMI 1.4a port, S/PDIF port and infrared receiver which can be used to create a home multimedia centre. Furthermore, when upgrading system memory, users need only remove the cover of the device. This provides for fast and convenient upgrades in contrast to the more complicated products on the market. Moreover, the 8 and 10-bay models feature 4 gigabit Ethernet ports which can provides enterprise users with the type of flexibility they need for high-traffic environments.
3T/2TE Tower NAS series
These two series were the first created by ASUSTOR for personal cloud storage and multimedia use and offer an exceptional value. The devices in these two series come equipped with Intel Atom dual core processors which provide excellent overall performance, proving users with a reliable storage server. The intuitive ADM operating system and mobile apps allow users to easily create a personalised cloud storage and backup centre. The 3T/2TE series are equipped with HDMI ports and supports the ASUSTOR Portal local playback App which allows users to play multimedia from their NAS directly on HD ready monitors or TVs. Users can also pair ASUSTOR Portal with ASUSTOR’s AiRemote mobile app, official remote or USB keyboards and mice to control the ASUSTOR Portal interface. The models in these two series include the AS-302T, AS-304T, AS-202TE and AS-204TE models. Also included are the AS-202T and AS-204T models which allow users to create cost-effective personalised cloudstorage without the HDMI local playback function.
New functions in ADM 2.3
ADM is the first NAS operating system in the world to be designed around the use of Apps and comes built-in with every ASUSTOR NAS, providing users with a simple and easy to use platform. ADM 2.3 is the newest version of ADM and is available for use on all ASUSTOR NAS devices. ADM 2.3 features a modernised and refreshed user interface giving users a vibrant new usage experience with significantly improved browsing smoothness and speed. With regards to system functionality, ADM 2.3 integrates the Windows AD system infrastructure, allowing IT staff to utilise ACL file permissions management. Also, SMB 2.0 is supported which increases overall network transfer performance by 30%-50%.
- Refreshed and modernised user interface featuring enhanced browsing smoothness and speed
- New sign in page featuring customisable styles for the creation of a unique NAS experience
- Support for TFTP
- Support for proxy server connections
- ACL advanced permissions management provides added convenience for IT professionals
- Smart sleep mode allows the hard disks to automatically enter into hibernation when idle for a specified period of time allowing for effective power saving
- SMB 2.0 support increases Windows networking performance by 30%-50%
- Supports SSD Trim mechanism which enhances the life of SSDs
- Support for SNMP simplifies management for IT professionals
- Advanced folder encryption
- Upgraded initialisation wizard
- Enhanced Network Defender with added protection based on geographic regions
Newly Added Apps:
At CES ASUSTOR will also be releasing multiple Apps including Mail Server, Virtual Machine, LooksGood, and Surveillance Center 2.2. Also, in regards to mobile Apps, ASUSTOR has enhanced privacy protection with a new passcode lock function and encrypted connections, ensuring that users’ privacy is protected even if they lose their mobile devices. Furthermore, AiMaster now brings NAS system initialisation to mobile devices, truly creating a “PC-less” environment and providing easy management for cloud storage.
