Thecus 2-bay N2810 4K NAS Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2016-05-20

The N2810 SMB Tower NAS from Thecus packs the low-power Intel Celeron N3050 Dual Core CPU at its heart and is paired with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. Two LAN ports are available for failover or LAG configurations while the HDMI interface can display up to 4K output (30Hz) on our TV, with the possibility to playback 4K video in H264 format (since it is supported via hardware).

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Product Features

Running on the newly-designed, enhanced ThecusOS™ 7.0

 

The N2810 runs on the newly designed ThecusOS 7.0 offering an easy to use, intuitive user interface. Introducing several new features including Photo Station, Thecus App Center (including over 700 apps), and User Profile, ThecusOS 7.0 delivers significant improvements in design, performance, and user experience.

 

Seamless 4K Multimedia Playback

 

The N2810 is equipped with the newest generation Intel Braswell N3050 1.6 GHz Quad core processors (burst to 2.16 GHz) and 2 GB DDR3 RAM. Furthermore the N2810 supports AES-NI encryption engine for increased performance and enhanced security. The N2810 steps up to the challenges that 4K playback creates and provides a robust hardware platform that is able to handle multiple tasks with ease

 

Uninterrupted Accessibility with Thecus System Failover

 

The Thecus System Failover feature is a fault tolerance process that creates mirrored data volumes. With at least two Thecus NAS available, data is copied by schedule and all changes are mirrored between the two NAS. While the second NAS is not visible, it communicates with the primary NAS. In the event of a power or network failure, a scheduled maintenance, or other unforeseen circumstances, System Failover automatically redirects operations to the secondary Thecus NAS, which then acts as the primary NAS.

 

Secure Remote Access with Virtual Private Network (VPN)

 

A VPN Server allows users to remotely access a secure network. with VPNs, businesses will be able to utilize a cost-effective, scalable and secured network infrastructure for its client base.

 

Snapshot Your Data

 

With BTRFS support, Thecus NAS users can enjoy the simplicity of snapshot backups. Through BTRFS subvolumes, snapshots of data at various time points can be manually or automatically made and just as easily later restored to rollback files or folders to previous states.

 

Complete Data Backup Solution

 

Bundled withFree Acronis® Backup Software

Thecus brings the best to the table with Acronis's advanced backup software. Back up all your data with One-click Protection or pick and choose only your most important files. Acronis sports a slick interface, user-friendly design, and comprehensive features to keep your data safe.

Local Backup &Time Machine

PC users can utilize local backup devices while Mac users can automatically back up their entire Mac. Whenever a need arises, users can simply go back and recover files quickly and effortlessly

Real-Time RemoteReplication (Rsync)

This innovative backup feature allows users to back up files instantly to their NAS, external hard drive, or remote NAS. RTRR saves you time as it is able to back up data immediately and automatically.

 

The Cloud Done Your Way

 

Personal Cloud

We're a mobile society, and our NAS solutions are keeping up! Incorporated into Thecus NAS is support for Thecus's T-OnTheGo™ smartphone app. Supporting both iOS and Android, this NAS management software enables users to access, copy, stream, and edit any data between their NAS and mobile device. Your own personal cloud, available from anywhere with internet access.

Cloud Backup

The private and public clouds meet with Thecus' new DropBox, Amazon S3 and ElephantDrive cloud backup functionality! Guard your data with RAID at home and an additional level of protection in the Cloud. Just drag and drop files into the folder on your NAS and access them on any computer or mobile device with DropBox, Amazon S3 or ElephantDrive.

Remote Access via Free DDNS

Enable easy access to your NAS with Dynamic DNS. DDNS allows users to allocate and access their NAS files via the internet remotely. When the IP address is changed, the DDNS server will automatically adjust your address to make sure that remote access is always available. In short, DDNS provides convenient remote access to your Thecus NAS possible by utilizing domain names instead of IP digits.

 

Multimedia Data Center

 

Direct Media File Playback via HDMI Output

Transform your NAS into the ultimate multimedia hub! Thecus® NAS integrated HDMI output allows you to connect your NAS directly to your TV for direct device management and multimedia playback.

Media Streaming to XBOX360/PS4 via Plex Media Server

With the Plex Media Server installed on your Thecus® NAS, various devices on your network (such as your Xbox 360 and mobile devices) can connect to and stream your local and online media. The server can also automatically assemble iTunes, iPhoto, and Aperture content. From your favorite videos to your mountains of music, Plex makes it easy to manage and enjoy all of your media on your Thecus NAS.

TV Streamingvia Apple TV/Chromecast

Thecus NAS allow you to have your very own entertainment hub wherever you go. With TV streaming support and mobile apps, you can share all your favorite photos, music, and videos.

 

7 Modes of Link Aggregation for Faster Transfers


Link aggregation can sustain multiple network connections and provide redundancy in case one of the links fails. Thecus NAS supports 7 modes which provide Load Balance, Failover, 802.3ad, Balance-XOR, Balance-TLB, and Balance-ALB, Broadcast.

 

Bundled with Free Intel Security

 

Thecus' innovative hardware helps prevent failures. But sometimes you have to protect the NAS against itself. Adding an antivirus to the already comprehensive software bundle will provide the necessary software protection by scanning the files on your NAS and defending it against possible threats. Intel Security is the world's largest dedicated security technology company and shares Thecus' spirit of dedication and quality. By establishing a strong partnership with them, Thecus will allow users the benefit of Intel Security's powerful software on their NAS entirely for free.

 

Flexible Storage Allocation with iSCSI LUN and Thin-Provisioning

 

Get the most out of your storage space with the extreme speed of iSCSI and the efficiency of iSCSI thin provisioning. Connect through iSCSI for the fastest data transfer speeds available and make wasted disk space a thing of the past with thin provisioning's flexible storage functionality.

 

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