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One reason I love being a ClubOC reviewer is the
opportunity to try new and interesting gadgets. A few weeks
ago, Thermaltake sent me an HTPC case so that I got to dive into the
world of PC-based Media Centers; today I get to jump into the world
of Network Attached Storage with the new Muse X-Duo RAID enclosure.
If you are unfamiliar with the Network Attached
Storage, a NAS box is essentially a group of external hard drives
that plug directly into the network, offering a resource for data
sharing and backups for the entire network, while remaining
completely independent of every PC on the network. As is plain
to see, this offers some serious advantages for both the
data-packrat home user and the small office.
So, let's take the wrapping off of the Muse X-Duo
and see if it is worthy of storing my data....
Introduction:
Features:
Storage
Center
- Share the contents via network.
- Expand the storage via USB or card reader.
Gigabit Ethernet
- Networks easily and fast via the Gigabit Ethernet.
- Supports all the major file serving protocols including CIFS, NFS,
HTTP and FTP.
RAID Configuration
- Configures your system with two different RAID modes by HW RAID 0,
1
- Provides up to 2TB of storage capacity by using 1TB HDD.
- RAID 1 configuration can prevent data lost if one HDD
malfunctions.
Remote management
- Supports web user interface for configuration, setting and
management.
No IP setting required
- Supports DHCP, Auto IP and Static IP
Media Server
- Supports UPnP and DLNA.
- Streams your video, music, and photo contents to TV or stereo via
DMA.
- Supports BT download function
FTP Server
- Allows users to remote access the data.
OTB Function
- Backup files from digital camera, mass storage, SD/MMC/MS card via
USB port or card reader.
iTunes Jukebox
- iTunes' users within the LAN can search and play music from Muse
X-Duo RAID.
Specifications:
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Model Name
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Muse X-Duo RAID
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System Memory
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DDR2 128MB
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Flash Memory
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8MB
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Max. HDD Bay / Type
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HDD 3.5” with SATA Interface * 2
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Max. Storage Capacity
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Up to 1.5 TB by using 750 GB HDD
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RAID Level
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RAID 0, 1, BIG, Linear
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Network
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Auto MDIX Ethernet Port ( 10/100/1000 Mbps)
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Front I/O
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USB 2.0 * 1
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LED indicators * 6
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One Touch Button *1
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Card Reader (For MMC, SD, MS Card)
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Rear I/O
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RJ-45 * 1
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DC power input * 1
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Reset to default button * 1
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USB 2.0 * 2
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Power switch *1
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Power
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DC12V/5A
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Operating Environment
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Temperature: 0 ~ 40 degree C
Humidity: 5 ~ 90 % RH
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Dimension
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120 mm x 140 mm x 240 mm
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Weight
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1.8Kg
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Network Protocol Supported
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TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMB/CIFS
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Network Client Supported
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Microsoft Windows, UNIX/Linux
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Application for NAS Management
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Supports Web user interface for Configuration, Browser
supports IE6.0 above and FireFox 2.0
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| Data sharing,
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Multiple Language
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Supports English
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Home media server
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Provides to be home media sever (DLNA v.1.0)
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iTunes Jukebox
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*Enables iTunes and Roku Sound Bridge to access Muse
X-Duo RAID automatically
*iTunes' and Roku's users can from Muse X-Duo RAID
collection
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FTP server
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Can act as an FTP server
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USB device
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Support USB device for Mass Storage, Printer and Still
Image
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OTB
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Backup files from Digital camera, Mass storage, Card
reader
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Hot Swap and Auto Rebuild
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Support
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Others
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Event logs and Email alert
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Reset button to factory default
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Firmware upgradeable
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Real Time Clock (RTC)
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Programmable system clock
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Certification
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CE, FCC, CUL, BSMI
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Accessory
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Package
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User Manual/CD , etc.
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Power cord
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