14 DAY TRIAL // It appears that Seagate has set the trend in network storage dedicated segment when it has previously launched, on July 11, its latest network storage solution that enables users to access, share and secure all their digital content from a centralized location on a small office or home network - the Maxtor Shared Storage II. It is really an almost full-featured storage solution and up until now, no rival came to take over the thrown.
Thermaltake, a not so known storage solution developer, has just rolled out its counter product - the Muse N0001LN NAS- a Network Attached Storage RAID drive storage system which comes with an Intel IOP 80219 processing unit, along with 256MB of DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB, plus a 160W built-in power supply, according to the company, as the unit also supports up to four 3.5" drive bays for SATA hard drives. Quite a counterattack it seems. The sales will tell who won. But until then, let's see some other goodies hidden inside Thermaltake's RAID storage chassis.
"This product not only utilizes an Intel certified internal structure, it also has Intel IOP 80219 processing unit built in, along with 256mb of DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1 gigabyte, plus the 160 watts built-in power supply provides Muse NAS-RAID sufficient power. The unit supports up to four 3.5" drive bays for SATA hard drives. If the Muse NAS-RAID is connected to the Web through a hub, it can be used as an enterprise file sharing server. If the Muse NAS-RAID is connected at home, it can be used as a storage center for all kinds of multimedia files and data. With excellent RAID capabilities, there is absolutely no reason to worry about any precious data being lost," said the company.
The Muse NAS-RAID can be connected to a hub and can then be used as a small enterprise file sharing server or as a storage center for all kinds of multimedia files and data. The storage solution also supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and JBOD, said the company, adding that the system can handle high-volume traffic, hot-plugging, and an active warning system.
The system will be available worldwide in mid-September with a suggested retail price of $596, less than Seagate's Maxtor Shared Storage II solution which is already on sale at a suggested retail price of $899.
But, the Maxtor Shared Storage II series automatically backs up business files, accounting records, videos, photos, music and other digital files stored on multiple networked computers without shuffling CDs or DVDs. Moreover, Maxtor's latest product is said to offer data management and security for up to 20 PC or Mac users.
You will decide the best product. Disregard the brand, but mind the features.