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  • Origin Storage 10:48 on 14/05/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Leap to 64-Bit, Reduce Bottleneck and Optimize Performance 

    Thecus® N7700PRO v2 and N8800PRO v2 upgrade to 64-Bit!

    What is a bit and what exactly does it stand for? A bit stands for “binary digit,” the set of numbers used by computing devices to process commands. A 32-bit system demonstrates great performance but if one is in need for improvement; 64-bit is the solution to solve bottlenecks. In short, 64-bit allows the system to calculate and process more data compared to the lesser 32-bit. Ultimately, Thecus® upgrades the new 7-bay N77000PRO and 8-bay N8800PRO v2 models to 64-bit. Some key benefits of switching from 32-bit to 64-bit: improved performance, capability to process more data at a time, and better overall structure.

    We’ll start off with better overall structure, as some might be confused by the concept. In a nutshell, hardware and software development seldom halts; the NAS industry is constantly moving forward and 4GB RAM is becoming a standard. It’s safe to bet that the transition to 64-bit will allow users to get the most up-to-date and best performing storage system available, with the use of 4GB RAM or over. In addition, users won’t need to upgrade their platform for a long duration since 64-bit is the future and is ideal for smooth NAS operation.

    It’s apparent that users who choose a 7-bay or 8-bay NAS are those who manage large amounts of data. As a result, Thecus® eliminates possible barriers by utilizing 64-bit on the new N7700PRO and N8800PRO v2 models. Hardware architecture has the ability to hinder the amount of data that is able to process at a given time. For instance, a true 64-bit motherboard requires a true 64-bit CPU, suggested amount of RAM and true 64-bit software for the NAS to engage full throttle. As a result, 64-bit configuration allows more data to be processed at a time, offering an efficient storage device.

    Using a 64-bit NAS improves performance in many ways such as increased responsiveness, more memory and processing power. NAS users using 32-bit systems face possible bottlenecks; one per se restricts performance to a certain level. For instance, if a system is only meant to handle 3GB of RAM, installing 4GB of RAM won’t prove performance gains. NAS gurus can rest assure that the v2 models, 7-bay and 8-bay NAS will have the most advanced hardware and technology to keep up with future development and tackle huge amounts of data without limits.

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  • Origin Storage 10:36 on 18/04/2012 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: catalogue, , , product guide, safend, Thecus,   

    Origin Storage Product Guide – Spring/Summer 2012 

    View the latest additions to the Origin Storage product range, in our new Spring/Summer 2012 product guide. click below

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  • Origin Storage 09:32 on 17/04/2012 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: anti-virus, McAfee, , Thecus   

    Thecus® and McAfee Partner to Launch NAS Device with McAfee Technology 

    Powerful Scanning Technology Helps Keep NAS Devices Free of Viruses

    04/16/2012 – Thecus® and McAfee are teaming up to provide protection to NAS devices. Thecus® is the first to bundle McAfee anti-virus software within a NAS to provide customers a trouble-free NAS experience.

    Ultimate User Experience

    This partnership sets new standards within the NAS community by recognising the request of many users seeking virus protection and prevention, Users can rest assured that they’ll be piloting a powerful yet reliable NAS system. This effort also fosters a friendly user experience by offering antivirus protection right out of the box.

    Main Features

    • Comprehensive detection so threats are isolated before they can spread
    • Removal of viruses, worms, and other malicious code
    • Reliable and accurate detection, without a costly false-alarm problem
    • Effective scanning of compressed, archived, and packed files
    • Support for a wide range of platforms
    • Scan engine SDK for easy integration into third-party applications

    “Thecus’s approach is to facilitate the most advanced NAS available, while moving forward with the best antivirus software. Our alliance with McAfee enables us to close in and meet our goal, and ultimately deliver the most dependable NAS to the community,” said Florence Shih, Thecus® General Manger.

    “McAfee and Thecus® are leading the way in delivering a new secure NAS solution which offers customers the AV protection they need in a user friendly solution,” said Tom Moore, Vice President of Worldwide OEM Sales at McAfee.

    Thecus® NAS now ships with McAfee

    Starting April 16, 2012, Thecus® NAS will ship with McAfee AV, offering home, SMB and enterprise customers best-in-class hardware and AV to carry on daily responsibilities.

    For more information on McAfee, go to: http://www.mcafee.com/

    For more information on Thecus, go to: http://www.thecus.com

    About Thecus®

    Thecus® Technology Corp. specializes in IP Storage Server and Network Video Recorder solutions. The company was established in 2004 with the mission to make technology that is as transparent as it is easy-to-use and products that are not only the best on the market, but are accessible to experts and novices alike. Combining a world-class R&D team highly experienced in storage hardware and software development with a keen customer focus, Thecus® stays close to the market to develop high-quality products to fulfill the storage and surveillance needs of today’s world.

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  • Origin Storage 09:37 on 10/04/2012 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Thecus, Thecus W Series windows storage server 2008 R2   

    Thecus release W Series – Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 NAS Solution 

    03/26/2012- Thecus has received hundreds of awards during its history for its innovative and reliable hardware, helping countless people all over the world to share our new digital-era treasure: data. Thecus believes in diversity. That’s why they are releasing a new Windows Storage Server-powered NAS product line to help you share your files using Windows Storage Server 2008 R2: the W Series. Three models will be available: 8-bay W8900, 12-bay W12000 and 16-bay W16000.

    “The release of the W Series is the start of a very fruitful relationship with Microsoft that will help us achieve our main goal: to satisfy more and more Thecus users with high-quality network appliances,” says Florence Shih, General Manager of Thecus Technology.

    Explore the reliable and powerful Thecus NAS appliance powered by Window Storage Server 2008 R2. This appliance offers new tools to manage and fulfill business needs. The appliance provides a network platform that allows users to access computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2. With the latest Windows Storage Server Service Pack 1 (SP1), RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory are two additions that increase user flexibility and control.

    “We are pleased to see Thecus utilizing Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 to deliver a cost effective, reliable, and scalable solution,” said Thomas Pfenning, General Manager, File Server Foundation, at Microsoft. “This will help customers address challenges of managing and providing access to the growing amount of data that businesses rely on.”

    Besides easy integration within a Microsoft infrastructure and finer optimization for Windows transfer protocols, users who are familiar with Windows Server will now have more familiar interface for managing and protecting their essential business data. In addition, Microsoft updates its product to maintain the security level of its appliances. And finally, the whole Windows ecosystem and community are available to help. Enabling functions such as replication, anti-virus, data backup and so forth has never been so simple and well documented.

    Key benefits of a Windows-powered NAS include enhanced power, data and server management capabilities. Paired with Thecus’ W series, the possibilities are endless.

    Windows Storage Server 2008 R2, Standard Edition

    Some useful features delivered with Windows Storage Server make storage more efficient and thus less costly!

    • Traditional files protocols (NFS, SMB..) are optimized to work better together
    • Single Instance Storage (SIS): Transparent file de-duplication can maximizes space efficiency, saving up to 60% of capacity. When hard disks became a precious resource, this is an essential feature!
    • iSCSI target: The classic set-and-forget architecture lets you configure your storage as a regular disk over the network and use it on a daily basis without users’ even noticing it.
    • Remote administration: Simply connect to an easy-to-remember link and remotely access the control panel through any web browser on any computer!

    Thecus Hardware: reducing costs but not quality

    Thecus is a company entirely dedicated to storage and network sharing. The main advantage of reaching the high level of excellence is that Thecus helps customers optimize costs and quality. The hardware used for the W series has been tested and approved by media and users all around the world. And you can also benefits from Thecus prices, which give you the best value because of the experience and optimization delivered by our R&D teams.

    Thecus products are always delivered using the best quality available on the market. For instance, take high-speed transfers: Thecus NAS appliances are delivered with USB 3.0 (10x faster than USB 2.0).

    The following table summarizes the key specs of the W series:

    W8900 W12000 W16000
    Description 8-bay 2U Rackmount 12-bay 2U Rackmount 16-bay 3U Rackmount
    CPU Intel® Core™ i3-2120 Dual Core@3.30GHz Intel® Xeon® E3-1225 Quad Core@3.1GHz Intel® Xeon® E3-1225 Quad Core@3.1GHz
    RAM 8GB DDR3 (Up to 32GB)
    Storage (for Pre-installed OS) 2.5″ SATA
    250GB 5400rpm/7200rpm above
    Disk interface SATA III & SAS 6G (8/12/16)
    USB 2.0 Front x2 Back x4
    USB 3.0 Back x2
    eSATA Back x1
    HDMI Back x1
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  • Origin Storage 17:12 on 27/01/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Thecus N8900 Review – PC Pro 

    Intel’s Atom has outgrown its usefulness in the business NAS appliance market, with manufacturers moving to more powerful Core i3 processors. Qnap set the ball rolling last month with the A-Listed TS-879, and now Thecus joins in with the N8900.

    Along with a fast 3.3GHz Core i3-2120 processor, it has 8GB of DDR3 memory and supports 6Gbits/sec SATA III hard disks. Supplied to us by Origin Storage, our review system had eight 3TB Hitachi SATA III drives, which looks good for the price.

    Thecus’s Setup Wizard provides quick access to the main web interface, where you start by creating your RAID arrays. If you want a single 24TB array, select XFS, as EXT4 only supports 16TB.

    We came across an annoying problem at this stage: the RAID wizard provides a slider bar to set the percentage of the array to be kept back for iSCSI targets, but this refused to move. After talking to Origin’s helpful support, it transpired that Thecus has changed the way arrays are created, but not updated the management interface or its confusing and poorly translated manual.

    The upshot is you don’t need to set aside space for iSCSI targets anymore. The N8900 uses the same method that Qnap and Synology have always adhered to, where targets are simply created within the chosen array.

    We also had problems setting up the N8900 for 10GbE testing. The review system came with a dual-port Emulex card, but we found this isn’t supported. The card is hard-set to use a PCI Express x8 slot, but the only available slot is x4.

    Fortunately, our testing kit includes dual-port Intel 10GbE cards that worked fine, and the N8900 proceeded to deliver superb performance. With a direct connection to a Dell R515 server equipped with a 10GbE Emulex card, we saw Iometer return a raw read speed for a mapped share of 540MB/sec.

    We then direct-attached a Broadberry dual-Opteron 4100 server to the second port, and with Iometer running on both systems we recorded a cumulative raw read throughput of 1,016MB/sec. Real world copies using drag and drop were also swift, with a 2.52GB video clip returning 287MB/sec for both read and write operations.

    IP SAN performance is excellent as well, with a 100GB target assigned to the Dell server delivering a raw read speed of 112MB/sec over Gigabit. Swapping over to 10GbE saw Iometer report a huge read speed of 780MB/sec, with drag-and-drop file copies returning to 500MB/sec.

    Business backup options aren’t as good as those from Qnap or Synology, with no cloud features or support for hosted services such as Amazon’s S3. The single-user copy of Acronis True Image Personal is of limited value as it doesn’t support Windows Server, and you have to upgrade to get features such as scheduling, disk cloning and incremental backups.

    The N8900 is easily the fastest 2U rack NAS appliance we’ve tested, and the 24TB model is excellent value. It can also be upgraded with a selection of freely available modules, but we can’t help thinking Thecus should have sorted out the web interface and user manual before rushing it to market.

    Read more: Thecus N8900 review | Storage appliances | Enterprise | Reviews | PC Pro http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/storage-appliances/372421/thecus-n8900#ixzz1kgAgdEdA

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  • Origin Storage 16:50 on 24/01/2012 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: N2800, Thecus, Thecus N2800, Thecus N4800   

    Thecus Release New 2 & 4 Bay NAS for Consumers and SMB’s 

    With 2.13GHz Intel Atom CPU and HDMI and USB 3.0 output

    Thecus Corporation the N2800, the successor of the N2200XXX.

    Keeping the SD card reader and LED design, the N2800 has been tweaked after user’s demands.

    It is be one of the first Intel Atom N2700 based NAS and multimedia oriented. You can connect it to the TV of the living room to play HD content and/or use it as a backup center for a couple of computers in your small office.

    On its side the N4800 has 2GB of DDR3 RAM. This NAS is for SMBs in need of centralized storage, application serving, and top-notch response time within multi-user environments. For the more demanding users, the N4800 will also have its use at home.

    USB 3.0: from optional to mandatory
    Thecus already launched NAS compatible with USB 3.0 for early adopters. Now that the technology has matured and more USB 3.0 devices exist on the market, it is embedded by default. The N2800 has one USB 3.0 port, which are at least 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

    3rd generation Intel Atom CPU
    New Intel Atom CPUs are designed to work without fans. This will reduce noise and power consumption of the NAS. Associated with amounts of DDR3, those Atom will provide better performance. Reaching the limits of Gigabit bandwidth on a ‘small NAS’ is already possible, thanks to the N2200XXX. It gives you also multi-users environment, web hosting, backup, data encryption, application serving, RAID computations and HD multimedia streaming, thanksto multi-tasking.

    HDMI output
    After installing the proper module, plug a screen on HDMI output, a mouse and keyboard on USB ports. You don’t need computer anymore to check on your NAS. You can for instance directly watch videos or browse Internet from your NAS to your compatible device. For small installations and/or mobile users, this feature is designed to lower the TCO of the network architecture.

    Specifications of N2800

    • Intel Atom 3rd Generation at 2.13GHz
    • 2GB of DDR3
    • USB 3.0 port
    • HDMI output
    • SD/SDHC/MMC card reader

    Specifications of N4800

    • Intel Atom 3rd Generation at 2.13GHz
    • 2GB of DDR3
    • USB 3.0 port x2
    • Backup Battery Mini-UPS
    • HDMI output
    • OLED Screen
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  • Origin Storage 12:17 on 29/09/2011 Permalink | Reply
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    NEW Thecus 8900 Enterprise Rackmount NAS 

    Thecus’s new enterprise rackmount NAS is flying off the shelves and filling businesses across the world. The N8900 is a powerful 8-bay NAS featuring the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor and 8GB of DDR3. Watch this unboxing video to get a good idea of what you are buying when you purchase an N8900, inside and out.

    Thecus N8900 Video - http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=56

    Awards/Reviews

    Media: WhichNAS | Country: USA


    Thecus N8900 NAS at WhichNAS: Best 8-Bay Ever

    “It is the NAS of the moments…get the 8900, it’s all you will ever need”

    “If you are in the market for an 8-bay that rocks, the N8900 will be an outstanding addition to your storage assets. The Thecus N8900 is a worthy recipient of our Excellence award”

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  • Origin Storage 09:15 on 29/09/2011 Permalink | Reply
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    PC User Australia Gives Thecus N2200XXX Their Best Buy Award 

    PC User Australia has reviewed Thecus’s 2-bay performance NAS for home users, the N2200XXX. After testing and comparing to other devices in the NAS market, they gave it a rating of 85% and the magazine’s Best Buy award and finished with a strong conclusion: “Fast speed, tough built and a truckload of features.”

    PC User compared the Thecus N2200XXX with the 5-bay N5200XXX, which they had previously tested: “…it’s tough and well-featured, and effectively the two-bay version of the N5200XXX (see PC User Australia’s July issue, page 12) minus the alphanumeric display.”

    This performance home NAS is perfect for more demanding users, who are looking for great functionality. One of the advantages of having this device is its speeds: “The N2200XXX is pretty quick, transferring 1GB of mixed files in 31.7 seconds for a write rate of  31.5MB/s.”

    PC User stressed the competitive sides of the Thecus N2200XXX: “As for functionality, it’s right up there with the QNAP TS-219P+ and Synology DS211; in some ways, it exceeds both with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, a built-in eSata port and three USB 2.0 ports.”

    Since many photographers and designers choose this storage unit, its logical that it accomodates their needs: “It also includes an SDHC flash card reader – press the Copy button and it’ll copy the contents of the card to your NAS storage, making it fast and easy to back up to RAID 0,1 or JBOD storage.”

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  • Origin Storage 09:16 on 16/09/2011 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: firmware 5, Thecus, thecus firmware   

    Thecus®’s Firmware V5: Friendlier UI, Happier Users 

    A live search menu, embedded help, and Auto Module Installation

    As NAS are being adopted by more and more users, the need for a clearer and easier UI is growing. That’s why Thecus’s Firmware V5 UI has incorporated several new functions according to users feedback in order to allow you to use your NAS in even more convenient ways

    The Live Search Menu: Just one click away from your answer!

    Thecus NAS’ functionality is expanding constantly and sometimes it can be hard to find what you need in a simple way. That’s why we’ve created the live search menu. Just type a keyword and all relevant items in the Thecus UI will appear in a very convenient and orderly list. One click later you are already there!

    The live search menu updates its search results as you type and searches through the whole UI to find what you need. You can try with some basic examples: RAID, quota, iTunes (itunes works fine as well!), module, iSCSI, and so on.

    Embedded Help: Truly all in one!

    Not everyone is an IT administrator, but everyone has the right to use his or her NAS properly! Some functions can be hard to understand or sometimes they can even look very scary to non-initiated users. Don’t panic, you just need to click on the help button on your screen in order to display the matching help menu. In this way, when you don’t know what to do or you are not sure, you can check the notes we wrote for you and do the right thing!

    The help menu can remain open to walk you through each page as you navigate through the UI. Each step is meticulously spelled out to help everyone from beginners to advanced users. The help menu also incorporates its own live search menu to get you right to your answer in seconds.

    Auto Module Installation: Download and manage your modules in a second.

    With Firmware V5, Thecus’s international community of dedicated users has been working hard on open source, convenient, and useful modules that you can download for free. We’ve prepared the field for them: adding, deleting, upgrading, and getting info on modules has never been easier with our brand new Auto Module Installation function.

    Auto Module Installation allows you to download the latest modules directly from our server, activate and deactivate them, and access their individual functions all from the same place in the UI. This keeps your NAS doing only exactly what you want it to, no more, no less, improving performance and security.

    For more information on Thecus Firmware V5, check out:

    http://www.thecus.com/sp_livedemo.php

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  • Origin Storage 09:12 on 08/09/2011 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: HA, High Availability, Thecus   

    Thecus® High Availability – Keeping Your Data Safe and Within Reach at all Time 

    For businesses, having constant access to their data is always of vital importance. High Availability (HA) is the most sophisticated system for keeping your data safe and within reach at all times. By running two parallel NAS, HA allows constant synchronization between the two.

    Thecus’s supersized N16000 and N12000 are equipped with the High Availability (HA) function. Find out more on Thecus TV, where Thecus shows how HA works on the example of Thecus’s biggest N16000 NAS.

    See the video on Thecus TV:

    http://www.thecus.com/sp_tv.php

    For more information on the N16000, check out:

    http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=45

    For more information on the N12000, check out:

    http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=44

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