Taipei, Taiwan (Tech Messenger) -- Lanner Electronics Inc, an OEM/ODM designer and manufacturer of network storage and security platforms, today introduced a Media Storage and Content Server for the Digital Home. Featuring Gigabit Ethernet and IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN, the NS04-3100 simultaneously streams content to multiple applications; iTunes*, Media Center* or any DLNA compliant appliance, allowing users to consolidate their content library yet maintain instant access to digital media.
"The consolidated media server market has witnessed considerable growth since we released the awarding winning NS04-4100 storage server for the SMB market. The home storage market is now at a point where consumers are realizing the benefits and are actively seeking cost-effective solutions for sharing content in and around the home," explained Allen Chang, Associate Vice President, Storage Group. "The NS04-3100 targets this rapidly growing market by delivering an unparalleled mix of performance, functionality and ergonomics at a price to reflect the market demands."
Lanner's NS04-3100 4-Bay Media Storage Server enables users to share digital media file such as video, music and happy snaps with everyone on the home or office network. User's can store music, photo, and video collections on the NS04-3100 for safekeeping and enjoy the benefits of the built-in UPnP AV media server. UPnP AV and DLNA allows streaming of digital content to compatible media players on the network, be it in the bedroom, living-room or where ever you need digital media served.
Featuring space for four SATA 3Gbps drives, the NS04-3100 supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and JBOD, enabling the user to select their required level of data integrity for their personal requirements. Furthermore, the NS04-3100 can also be bundled with Lanner's award winning backup and recovery software, allowing customers to add value for business and corporate markets.
The sleek design and ultra-quiet operation of the NS04-3100 media storage server will capture envious looks whether it is located in a busy office environment or incorporated in your living-room entertainment system without adding any distracting fan noise or taking up much space..
NS04-3100 Feature Summary
- Marvel* 88F5281 Processor : 35 + MBps file sharing performance with minimal power draw.
- Large Storage Capacity : Four Serial ATA drives
- RAID Data Protection : RAID 0, 1, 5 and JBOD
- DHCP and FTP Server : Easy network integration
- UPnP AV and iTunes Server : Stream music directly to iTunes or network media device
- OS Support : Windows 2000/XP/Vista*, Linux and Mac OS X*
- System backup and restore : Optional software package for business orientated clients
Specifications
The NS04-3100 specifications are available online at
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Pricing and availability
The NS04-3100 is available immediately in sample quantities, with volume shipments scheduled for September 2007. Interested parties should contact their Lanner sales representative or send mail to
sales@lannerinc.com.
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About Lanner
Founded in 1986 and publicly listed (TAIEX 6245) since 2003, Lanner Electronics Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified designer and manufacturer of reliable, frontline security, storage and applied computing platforms and solutions. With headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and branches in the U.S., India, and China, Lanner is uniquely positioned to deliver custom technical solutions with localized, value-added service.
