The N8800SAS 2U NAS Server with Core 2 Duo from Thecus is a rackmount NAS with support for high-performance SAS hard disks. Featuring (8) 3.5" drive bays, which can also accommodate more common SATA drives, the server is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
The server can be configured in a variety of RAID modes, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. You'll even be able to configure multiple RAID volumes on the same unit for added flexibility. Online RAID migration and expansion is available so that you can make changes to RAID settings. Each drive is hot-swappable, and the array supports auto-rebuild from a hot spare for uninterrupted service.
The system features a Dual DOM design and redundant 450W power supplies for continuous operation. Its dual Gigabit Ethernet ports support 802.3ad link aggregation, load balancing, and failover operation. You'll be able to backup data with the FarStone Drive Clone PRO 5.0 and Thecus Nsync software. You can even encrypt your RAID thanks to support for AES 256-bit volume encryption.
The array can be formatted with any number of file systems, including Ext3, XFS, and ZFS. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux clients, allowing you to integrate it into virtually any network. A number of useful services, including a media server, a download manager, a web server, CD/DVD ISO sharing, and an IP cam surveillance server are built into the system.