Overview
Just in time for Christmas, Thecus is announcing the release of its latest home and SOHO NAS, the N2310. Equipped with an Advanced Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) 800MHz SoC processor and 512MB of DDR3 RAM, this latest 2-bay device is a great choice for those seeking solid storage solutions on a budget.
My little black number
Though not as powerful as the N2560 and N4560 released earlier this quarter, the N2310 still packs in a lot of the features of its pricier siblings:
-RAID support (0, 1, and JBOD)
-Web-based file access
-Built-in FTP server
-BitTorrent client
-Plex Media support
-Mobile control and media streaming via T-OnTheGo (for Android and iOS)
-5 minute complete installation
-Self-RAID creation
-Energy Efficient: 5W
Well equipped for a connected life, the N2310 not only offers users access and control of their files over the Internet, but is also able to stream stored media to Android and iOS mobile devices. And if youre one for sharing and downloading files online, just drop the seed files into the N2310s BitTorrent client and watch as this little NAS does the rest.
But what about the setup? Thats where our Intelligent NAS utility comes in. Once youve connected your N2310 to your home network, simplydownload and run Intelligent NAS. Itll automatically find your NAS and allow you to easily set up your RAID or JBOD volume. Once up and running, Intelligent NAS will also allow you to effortlessly connect to the N2310s operating system, ThecusOS 6, where you can monitor, configure, and update your NAS and modules.
So besides the comprehensive features and great usability, what else makes the N2310 great for home and SOHO users? Well, when we mentioned that it was a budget friendly NAS, we werent only referring to its cost price. The N2310s AMCC processor and advanced design allow for such a degree of energy efficiency that its day-to-day running costs are near negligible.
Not only does the N2310 pack in a lot of the capabilities of larger and more expensive units, but it does so with style, noted Florence Shih, General Manager at Thecus, proudly. This dashing little black box can store up to 8TB of data with an unprecedented level of energy efficiency. In fact, we calculated it, and powering the N2310 for an entire year, say in the US, would only cost you $5.03.
Specs
1. Hardware Platform
Item |
Spec |
Processor |
AMCC APM 86491 800Mhz |
System Memory |
512MB DDR3 |
LAN Interface (PCI-e) |
RJ-45x1: 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X |
USB Interface |
USB 2.0 host port x1 (back x1) USB 3.0 host port x1 (back x1) |
Disk Interface |
2 x SATA for internal |
Power Supply |
40W external power adaptor |
Buttons |
Power button USB copy button Reset button |
Environment |
Temperature: 5C to 40C Humidity: 0 ~ 80 % R.H. (Non-condensing) |
Chassis |
2bays Tower |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
135 x 97 x 207 (mm) |
Weight |
0.79Kgs |
Certificates |
CE/FCC/C-Tick/VCCI/BSMI RoHS WEEE |
2. Software Functions
RAID |
RAID Modes |
RAID 0, 1 and JBOD |
Auto-rebuild |
Supported |
Hot-swap |
Supported |
Disk |
Bad Block Scanning |
Supported |
SMART Info |
Supported |
SMART Test |
Supported |
Disk Roaming |
Supports volume-based roaming to other N2310 |
Network |
Configuration |
Fixed IP address, dynamic IP address |
Transport Protocols |
TCP/IP, AppleTalk |
File Protocols |
SMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, AFP, NFS |
TCP/IP |
IPV6 & IPV4 |
System status |
Syslog Management |
Send syslog to assigned location Act as syslog server to receive log info from other systems |
Data Access |
Client OS Support |
Windows XP and after Windows Server 2003 and after Mac OS X Linux |
FTP |
Built-in FTP server with bandwidth control |
Secure FTP |
Built-in secure FTP server with bandwidth control |
Download Manager |
BT Transmission |
Printer Server (IPP) |
Supports USB printers Supports a wide range of IPP printers Client can manage print tasks (list/delete) via web user interface |
Data Backup |
Client Incremental Data Backup |
Thecus Backup Utility |
Data Burn |
Create files to ISO image and burn to optical disc Create files to ISO image Read ISO image from optical disc and write to NAS |
Mac OS X Time Machine |
Supported |
Data Guard |
Remote Backup/Local Backup |
Power Management |
Scheduled Power On/Off |
Supported |
Volume Management |
File System |
EXT4 |
Multimedia Support |
iTunes Server |
Supports AAC, MP3 w/ID3 tag and WAV |
Piczza! Photo Server (via module) |
Supports GIF, JPG (JPEG), BMP and PNG Supports EXIF display Supports slide shows |
Media Server |
Supports uPnP AV streaming protocol |
User Authentication |
Local User |
Supports built-in user accounts |
Local Group |
Supports built-in user groups |
File System |
Type |
Journaling File System |
Language Support |
Unicode Support |
Authorization (ACL) |
Read, write, or deny privileges to individual users or groups in folders and sub-folders |
User Quota |
Supported |
Administration |
User Interface |
Web-based user interface supports English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Portuguese. |
Utility Program (Intelligent NAS) |
MS Windows Setup Wizard Supports Windows XP and after Windows Server 2003 and after Mac OS X Setup Wizard |
Email Notifications |
Sends system messages via email to the system administrator |
DDNS** |
Support one free DDNS registration (ex. xxx.thecuslink.com) (How-to) |
UPnP and Port forwarding |
Support auto setting in Intranet environment |
Intelligent NAS |
Go through defined URL for auto install (install.thecus.com) |
Mobile Applications (iOS/Android) |
T-Dashboard |
Mobile monitoring and administration |
T-OnTheGo |
Upload, download and stream multimedia |
Others |
Recycle Bin |
Supported |
Web Disk |
Supported |
**Thecus ID & DDNS setup requirements: An ADSL or Cable modem and router (that supports configurable UPnP port forwarding or IGD).
Package Contents
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Accessory Bag |
Ethernet Cable |
Power Cord |
Power Adaptor |
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QIG |
Warranty Card |
All in one DVD |