Newertech's miniStack NAS network storage solution

07:48 August 15, 2007 PDT

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Latest offering from Newertech, the miniStack NAS, is a shared local drive for wired or wireless networked storage that offers up to 750GB between as many as 20 users. Based on the award-winning miniStack v3, winner of Macworld Magazine “Top Product”, and 123macmini.com “Accessory of the Year” Awards, the minStack NAS features drag and drop sharing and storage, up to 750GB capacity, the ability to stream multimedia and HD files to compatible media players, and an easy set-up that eliminates complicated network TCP/IP configurations.

The miniStack NAS offers up to 6 times faster performance than older PC file sharing-based technologies and keeps sensitive data secure with user-selectable levels of read/write privileges, from no access, read only, or full access. Also, because miniStack NAS uses Network Direct Attached Storage (NDAS) technology, which eliminates the need for TCP/IP settings.

The miniStack NAS is available in seven pre-configured 7200RPM solutions, from 80GB to 750GB, prices starting from US$119.99. An 0GB “Add Your Own Drive” kit is also available for US$79.99.

miniStack NAS features:

Up to 750GB storage

Up to 16MB of data cache

Ximeta NDAS 2011 network chipset for extra security

One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX auto switching MDI/MDI-X port

One USB 2.0/1.1 port

Data transfer speed up to 100Mb/s

Up to 20 simultaneous Mac or PC users

Front panel LED status lights

External auto-switching 100-240V 50-60Hz 3 amp UL listed power supply

Small footprint: 6.5” x 6.5” x 1.5” size

Auto-Power on/off automatically with computer