Recently I was after a decent NAS storage device and came across this little beauty from Pluscom.
NAS
It is a powerful mini server that takes SATA / IDE ATA UP TO 2TB (2000GB) Capacity, enough to meet your high storage need.
STR-8132 also have too many other useful functions like Print server, SAMBA Server on LAN , Secure BT Download, One Touch Backup, USB 2.0 Storage and DHCP. Support Bit Torrent Download.
This device is more than a portable external enclosure and has an easy to configure ftp server from its user friendly web interface; it’s beyond portability in the way that users get to store and restore data at remote location using the ftp server capability.
STR-8132 is the best storage solution for home or small business networks, requiring no network experience. With capacities up to 2000GB and with support of SATA and IDE, your valuable documents, photos, music files or presentations can be accessed anytime by any computer on your network!
You no longer need to set up an ftp server through home computer. STR-8132, the Network attached storage (NAS) system is storage devices that can be accessed over a network, rather than directly being connected to the computer (such as an external USB hard drive). This enables multiple users to share the same storage space at once via Network.
BIT Torrent Secure Download: Once the download start you do not need the computer to leave on as the download will continue saving to the this Network attached caddy.
Access this caddy wired or Wireless: If this caddy is connected to a wireless Router and your computer has wireless adapter you can access this NAS wireless or by RJ45 Cable if connected to a wired Router / Switch or VIA USB cable if connected to your computer direct via USB cable.
Access this caddy from out side your home or office: If assign a public IP address to this caddy you can access it out side your office or home and can save to it too.
Support NTF & FAT32: VIA USB 2.0 it Supports FAT 32 + NTFS File formats and via LAN it only support FAT32.
Print Server: You can even connect printers to it (BUT see the text below also for printers.)
Cooling Fan: Built in large cooling fan for better heat dissipation.
Compatible with Windows 98se/Me/2000/XP/Vista MAC Linux
Powerful performance with a transfer-rate via RJ45 and USB port. With this device, you can take your Data, files, music, movies and so on.
Made of special aluminium alloy material which protect the hard driver from getting hot, which give your Hard drive longer life.
Features:-
* Support 2TB 2000GB SATA or IDE HDD
* Supports SAMBA Server on LAN
* Ethernet & USB2.0 combination interface
* Supports Print Server
* Supports 3.5″ SATA or IDE HDD
* With one-touch backup function
* Compatible with DSL routers/modems
* Supports FTP and DHCP
* Hot USB available for external enclosure, Udisk, HUB devices
* Supports one 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port Under network environment
* Supports Secure Bit Torrent download
* Chipset No: STR8132
* Built in large cooling fan for better heat dissipation
* Supports DHCP server, DHCP client or fix IP
* Supports Maximum HDD capacity
* Supports hardware reset function by pressing the reset switch
* USB 2.0 Storage
* Data transfer is twice as fast as competing models
* Data transfer is twice as fast as competing models
* Data Transfer rate: Ethernet up to 100Mbps, USB 2.0 upto 480 Mbps
* Password management provides secure access to HDD and web management
* Supports FAT32 and NTFS file formats by USB & FAT32 by LAN.
* Drive enclosure made of aluminium alloy good for heat dissipation
* Power, HDD, LAN, USB Activity LED lights
* USB host can connect to another USB enclosure, easy to expand storage
* Software: Web based disk access management software
* Supports Plug-play and Hot-plug
* System Log
Specifications:-
* Interface: Ethernet 10/100 ; USB2.0
* Data transfer rate: Ethernet up to: 100Mbs ; USB2.0 up to:480Mbs
* Suitability: 3.5″ SATA HDD \ 3.5″ IDE HDD
* Hot Plug: Supports Plug-play and Hot-plug
* Power: AC input: 100 – 240V ~50/60Hz
* DC output: 12V/3A,26W
* Material: Pain Aluminium
You will find this being sold on Ebay. I’ve fitted a 1TB disk to it and also had my printer hanging off it. It’s especially useful when you have a laptop and don’t want to have to plug the printer in all the time.
I can switch on the NAS and access my printer from my wireless laptop anywhere in the house.