Thecus®  releases an all new 2-bay N2520 and 4-bay N4520 NAS server to lead the  competition. The latest 2 and 4 bay NAS are designed to offer a revolutionary  experience to the NAS industry. It utilizes the latest Intel® Atom™ processor  with 1GB RAM (N2520) and 2GB RAM (N4520). In addition, superspeed USB 3.0 fosters quick transfers, HDMI output is convenient for multimedia  playback and McAfee  Antivirus protection is to keep your NAS operating smoothly. The  past proves merit; innovative technologies have been utilized to develop the  new N2520/N4520 NAS to serve one single purpose: improve user experience and   satisfaction.

“The integration of the  new Intel® Atom™ processor CE5315 and Thecus® award-winning NAS is truly a  revolution. We are proud to be the initial storage manufacture to embed Intel’s  first SoC storage dedicated chip, said Florence Shih, General Manager of   Thecus®. This pairing is phenomenal because it offers a new energy efficient,  multimedia powerhouse and performance driven NAS solution to the storage  industry.”

Highlights:  Thecus® N2520/N4520

• Superior price for performance Intel® Atom™  SoC processor
• Ultra energy efficient 9W idle, 14W load
• Ultra quite 20dB
• 5 minute complete installation
• Quick NAS accessibility with client utility
• Easy connection through DDNS
• HDMI output for media playback
• Auto Flashback Photo Gallery

Intel® Atom™ CE media processor CE5315: performance  without compromise

  The  next-generation Intel® Atom™ CE media processor CE5315 is designed to manage  multitasking like multimedia playback and data backup without affecting performance.  This significantly changes the user experience as NAS appliances are becoming   optional to mandatory.

Furthermore,  the new Intel® Atom™ processor provides superior performance and efficiency  with its System-on-Chip (SoC) platform, new to the NAS industry. A true  multi-user NAS environment with web hosting, data backup, data encryption,  application serving, RAID 0, 1, JBOD (N2520) and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD  (N4520) volumes, and multimedia  playback: welcome to the world of smooth multi-tasking!

"The integration of the Intel® Atom™ media processor CE5315 into  the Thecus N2520/N4520 model NAS enables users to simultaneously manage  activities such as media sharing and data backup without compromising  performance,"said Bev Crair, General Manager of Intel® Storage  Division. “It's a great small system storage solution.”

ThecusOS™ 6: new OS for new  management experience

  A  noteworthy feature for the new OS will include auto firmware and module update. Users will not have to go online  to check whether they have the latest firmware and modules, a quick look at the  UI and the simple press of a button is all you will need to keep your NAS  updated. Most importantly, ThecusOS™ 6 has gone under a complete make-over,  which promotes a faster, smoother and more fluid transition during NAS  management. Experience innovative ThecusOS™ 6!

Ultra energy  efficient x86 SoC NAS 9W idle / 14W load, ultra quite 20dB

As noted, the Thecus® N2520/N4520 utilizes the  latest Intel® Atom™ processor built on a System-on-Chip, SoC platform. What  this means is that the chip offers a myriad of works built into one; such as  processor, graphics, memory and so on. This innovative technology paired with  the Thecus® N2520/N4520 allows the best energy efficient combination. The N2520/N4520 offers the lowest  power consumption of x86 NAS, 9W idle/14W load, and over 50% power  savings. Furthermore, noise levels are kept to a minimum at 20dB.   Ultimately the Intel® SoC promotes ultimate energy efficient characteristics.  This combination of Intel® Atom™ processor and Thecus® NAS can be summed up as “pure performance, ultra energy efficient.”

5 minute complete  installation

  The   N2520/N4520 is designed with ease in mind; it is easy enough for anyone to set  up. Overlook the several steps which usually are associated with setting up NAS  appliances. Simply plug the power supply, insert the Ethernet cable, boot up  the N2520/N4520 and set up will be completed within 5 minutes. This  breakthrough feature truly makes this a plug-and-play NAS.

Quick NAS accessibility using client utility

  Thecus®   developed a unique way to access your NAS without the need to go through web browsers.  The client utility is better known as “Intelligent  NAS,” it’s a utility that is packaged in the N2520/N4520 to offer ease of  use. This powerful utility will directly be  installed on your computer and auto-Samba your NAS, thus automatically gives you access to designated folders.

  Browse  all of your photos, see statistics about your stored data, monitor your NAS (copy/download/log  activity), personalize, manage and share files, all this in one easy to use  application.

Easy connection  through DDNS

  Have easy  access to your NAS via Dynamic DNS (DDNS), this allows users to allocate and  access their NAS files via the internet remotely. Since IP digits are often  difficult to remember, domain names are utilized to make NAS management much  more convenient. When the IP address is changed, the DDNS server will  automatically adjust the IP address to make sure that remote access is always  available. In short, DDNS provides convenient remote internet access to your  Thecus® N2520/N4520 by utilizing domain names instead of IP digits.

Personal Cloud

  The   Thecus® N2520/N4520 can easily be set up as your personal cloud; you now have  the ability to access all your files stored in your NAS via mobile device or  devices synced to the NAS network. The N2520/N4250 is able to store up to 8/16TB of storage capacity which provides a large amount of cloud storage. In  addition, cloud service providers such as Dropbox, ElephantDrive and Amazon S3 are fully  compatible. Whether you are backing up sensitive data to your personal cloud,  to streaming movies and music from your NAS, the N2520/N4520 offers easy  personal cloud access.

HDMI output for  multimedia playback

  With   the easy to use local display module, simply plug a screen via HDMI  connection, you won’t require a computer anymore to monitor your NAS! Local  display via HDMI makes things that much more convenient, directly attach  keyboard and mouse or sync mobile device to start data management. Ideal for  small/medium business and home users who need to show presentations or home  users who wish to display multimedia on their HDTV. Whether it is music, photos  or videos the N2520/N4520 is capable to display multiple formats via HDMI  multimedia playback.

Auto Flashback Photo  Gallery

  A   new feature that Thecus® has integrated in the N2520/N4520 model is the Auto  Flashback Photo Gallery. When the user utilizes the client utility, they will  be presented with a feature of photos from the past, hence flashback. For  example, if the current date is “Feb xx, xxxx,” Auto Flashback Gallery will  automatically display photos of the same date but different year. If a photo of  that date is absent, other photos will simply take its place.

In all

  The  new Thecus® N2520/N4520 is the ultimate home and SMB NAS for any user who  manages daily data backups, personal cloud to multimedia playback purposes. The  easy 5 minute installation contributes to the phrase “plug and play” in  addition to the easy remote NAS access via DDNS. Furthermore, the client  utility known as Intelligent NAS is  a big hit and offers a revolutionary experience to manage your Thecus® NAS  without the need of web browser. As networking storage technology is evolving  quickly, energy efficiency is always a consideration; the Thecus® N2520/N4520  paired with the latest Intel® Atom™ SoC chip offers the best performance while  conserving energy. Last but not least, ThecusOS™ 6 and Auto Flashback Photo Gallery are  remarkable updates which add to the user experience; explore the Thecus®  N2520/N4520, Experience the Revolution.

See  the Thecus® N2520/N4520 premiere at CeBIT 2013, Hall 13, D76

  For more information on the Thecus® N2520, go to:
http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=87

  For more information on the Thecus® N4520, go to:
http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=86