Plextor Enters Network Attached Storage Market; External Hard Disk Drive Offers Print Server, FTP, Back-up, and Security Functions.FREMONT, Calif. -- Plextor(R) Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, today announced the PX-EH family of Network Attached Storage (NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular ) devices. Available in two capacities -- 250GB and 400GB -- the external hard disk drives (HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive ) are designed to allow multiple users to share data with fast performance assured by a high-speed processor and UltraDMA 133 HDD technology. The Plextor PX-EH series of NAS devices are designed for professionals and small businesses that require extra data storage capacity and easy backup capability. In addition to providing instantly accessible shared storage across the network, the devices include a print server that can share a USB-connected printer. Other built-in functions include an automated backup scheduler, administrative security, and the ability to configure the device as a dedicated FTP server (networking) FTP server - A network server program or computer which responds to requests for files via FTP. A busy Internet archive site may have one or more computers dedicated to running FTP server software. These will typically have hostnames beginning with "ftp.", e.g. . Throughput for FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to transfers is a fast 94.5 Mbps, compared to 60-85 Mbps for comparable products. The Plextor PX-EH Network Attached Storage devices are compatible with both Microsoft(R) Windows(R) and Apple(R) Macintosh(R) operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . Users enjoy silent operation thanks to the heat-releasing aluminum case and convection cooling design, which eliminates the need for a noisy fan. Set up is easy for customers with a DHCP server A server in the network or a service within a server that assigns IP addresses. See DHCP. -- just connect to the network and power up the unit. "As a leader in the data storage market, Plextor's mission is to help users secure and make the most of their valuable data," said Pete Schwartz, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. "Plextor has now expanded its product lineup to include professional network hard disk drives. This product line extension complements our award-winning family of optical disk drives and gives our customers more choices for data storage applications." Pricing and Availability The Plextor PX-EH Network Attached Storage device family is shipping to distributors in North and South America on March 1st. The PX-EH25, with 250GB capacity, has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ) of $299.00 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . The PX-EH40L, with 400GB capacity, has a MSRP of $449.00 USD. All retail packages include two-year full warranty and unlimited toll-free technical support. About Plextor Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment for professionals, consumers, and enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1990, Plextor has introduced generations of award-winning products, including digital video converters and CD-R/RW, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. +R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW optical disk drives. Plextor is privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in Japan. Shinano Kenshi is best known for its expertise in manufacturing motors. Contact Plextor at www.plextor.com. Plextor and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks of Plextor Corp. Other brands and products are trademarks of their respective holder/s. |
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