Bangkok--24 Mar--Pr Plus Two
WD? (NYSE: WDC), the world’s leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new WD ShareSpace high-speed network storage systems that provide cost-effective, centralized storage for small office and home networks. WD ShareSpace represents WD’s first entry into the small-office network storage market. ). With 8 TB (terabytes) of capacity, DLNA[1] media streaming capabilities ,ease-of-use and small footprint, WD ShareSpace is now a more compelling solution for small offices and digital media enthusiasts who want to store, protect and share massive amounts of content.
WD ShareSpace network-attached storage systems make it simple for small offices and workgroups to centralize storage for easy accessibility — both within the network and remotely via WD’s MioNet? remote Web access service. Responding to small-business customers’ needs for increased shared storage, WD incorporated its industry-first 2 terabyte WD Caviar? Green? drive into WD ShareSpace’s flexible four-bay design, creating a massive 8 TBs of storage in a small footprint.
The included WD Anywhere Backup? software provides automatic and continuous protection for the valuable data from every PC and Mac on the network.
Twenty-six percent of broadband households worldwide find it very appealing to be able to play PC-stored content on their TV, and the majority of consumers buying network storage cite as important the ability to serve content to other devices (58 percent), according to a recent Parks Associates studies (Aug. 2008).
To meet the needs of digital media enthusiasts, WD added a DLNA Certified media server to the WD ShareSpace system, making it easy to stream music, photos and videos to popular DLNA-Certified devices including Windows? Vista? PCs, Playstation?3, and Xbox 360?. The previously included iTunes? Music Server lets anyone on the network stream the music collection on WD ShareSpace to any PC or Mac running iTunes.
“With its huge capacity and small footprint, WD ShareSpace has become a popular choice among small business owners. The 8 TB WD ShareSpace offers more value to small business users,” said Jim Welsh, senior vice president and general manager of WD’s branded products and consumer electronics groups. “Digital media enthusiasts, on the other hand, will really appreciate the new streaming support which lets them easily stream to PCs, Macs and game consoles. With the new WD ShareSpace, we have made important improvements for all our customers.”
Features
The new high-speed network storage systems feature:
? A small-footprint, 4-bay storage system that takes up very little space and provides plenty of storage to go around;
? GigE connectivity with data transfer rates up to one gigabit per second when used in a GigE network;
? RAID 0/1/5 capabilities for data protection and speed;
? E-mail alert system that monitors drive and system health and sends you an e-mail if a problem is detected;
? UPnP/DLNA 1.5 Certified Media Server;
? iTunes server for centralized shared music;
? Microsoft Active Directory? directory service support;
? Plug a USB drive into the front-mounted USB 2.0 port and push a button to transfer automatically all the data on the drive to the WD ShareSpace system;
? Automatic and continuous[2] network backup software including licenses to back up 3 computers;
? WD’s unique MioNet remote Web access service (for PC and Mac) that lets users access the drive from anywhere;
? Download manager that supports scheduled downloads through FTP and HTTP;
? Windows Vista? operating system ready;
? Built-in FTP server;
? 3 USB 2.0 ports
? Equipped with WD drives using WD GreenPower technology, this system, with its efficient cooling architecture and power saving mode, consumes up to 33 percent less power2 and is reliably cool and quiet.
? 3-year limited warranty.
2 Tests based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using WD’s GreenPower drives.
Availability and Pricing
WD ShareSpace is available at select resellers and distributors. MSRP for the WD ShareSpace 8TB is 70,430 baht.
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