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ASUS TS-Mini/500GB - SOHO Server - Making Home Server Easy (Storage, Backup, and Sharing) WebStorage: Free 1 year subscription for 500GB online storage. - External Backup: Directly and easily backup, synchronize and manage your files/folders (6 USB2.0 and 2 eSATA ports). ASWM: ASUS monitoring application to provide live status updates on the Home Server.Energy Saving: 25-28W, low power consumption.

Brand: Asus Model: TS-Mini/500GB Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 6.90" h x 12.80" w x 14.50" l, 10.60 pounds CPU: Intel Atom 1.66 GHz Memory: 1GB SDRAM Hard Disk: 500GB Processors: 1 Excusive 500GB Web Storage for important data redundancy Easy Data Backup and Restore of Home Computers Online Access of Files from Anywhere Globally Convenient Media Streaming at Home Powered by Microsoft Windows Home Server

The new ASUS Small Office Home Office (SOHO) Server TS mini helps you centralize your files to improve data management, enhance media streaming, and better utilize home networks. Designed to simplify a user’s digital life, the TS mini centralizes files such as photos, music, and videos from multiple home computers—to enable easy storing, sharing and securing of the files within a home or remotely through the Internet. Equipped with Intel Atom processor N280, the TS mini delivers efficient, 24/7 performance. Operating on the Microsoft Windows Home Server Platform, TS Mini simplifies the management and protection of digital content. The TS mini features up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM memory, Gigabit Ethernet support, supports up to 4TB of internal storage, exclusive 500GB of ASUS WebStorage online storage*, six USB ports, and two eSATA ports to meet future growth requirements. The 500GB version offers 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 500GB of internal storage, 500GB of ASUS WebStorage and much more. Key Features Easy data backup and restoration - choose from automated or manual backup Quick and convenient file sharing with easy remote access via Internet and LAN Large data capacity with ASUS exclusive WebStorage (500GB HDD + 500GB WebStorage)* Enhanced data access and file management with 2x eSATA ports, 6x USB 2.0 ports and gigabit ethernet port Uses less than 30 Watts when fully operational Windows Home Server with ASUS System Web-based Management Software for maximum compatibility and convenience Learn More Enhanced Data Access and File Management The TS mini functions as a data management center, automatically backing up data from up to 10 computers daily. With six USB and two eSATA ports, the TS mini lets you directly back up, synchronize, and manage your files across various USB and eSATA devices and the internal hard disk drive. In a recovery scenario, you will be able to easily restore files or bring computers back online by loading the latest information saved on the TS mini. With the TS Mini, it is easy to have peace of mind. Convenient Content Sharing at Home and Easy Remote Access The TS mini makes it easy for users to stream photos, music, video and other digital content to various devices including HD media players, TVs, computers, Media PCs, and gaming consoles in their around home—for all-around home entertainment access. With the Remote Access feature, while away from home, you can access the TS mini and its content using your personal Windows Live account. While connected, you can also stream music and multimedia content through the online connection. Large Data Capacity with ASUS’ Exclusive WebStorage* On top of the 500GB of hard drive storage, the ASUS TS mini comes with a full year of free 500GB ASUS WebStorage* that allows you to store, share, and access your files over the Web. With ASUS WebStorage, you can boost your storage limit and synchronize backups online for improved data security. Additionally, you can save large files on the Web, and upload it to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter anywhere there is internet access. ASUS WebStorage allows you to create multiple logins for sharing your favorite files securely. With this free cloud storage, you will have the redundancy and safety of online backup to make sure that your most precious data is never lost.* Enhanced Data Access and File Management You can use the TS mini as a user-friendly management console to consolidate data from various sources. With six USB and two eSATA ports—the most I/O interface for a home server—the TS mini lets home users directly back up, synchronize, and manage their files across various USB and eSATA devices and the internal hard disk drive. With the eSATA ports, you can quickly access and store your data up to 3Gb/s. That is like transferring 2 movies in just 15 seconds! Less Power Consumption than a Light Bulb** In line with global energy-saving initiatives, the TS mini was developed to use minimal power—consuming 24.5W of power in idle mode and 27.9W when activated. Such energy-saving capabilities make the TS mini the ideal choice for 24-by-7, non-stop data center operations. That is less power consumption than a typical 60W light bulb! And because the TS mini consumes so little power, it is able to run at a much quieter sound level. At only 28 Decibels during full operation, the TS mini is quieter than a whisper. Warranty ASUS 1 Year Limited Warranty ASUS SOHO Server TS Mini comes with 1 year limited warranty. Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on warranty policy. What's in the Box TS Mini (500GB version) Quick start guide User manual AC adapter Power cord RJ45 LAN cable HDD screws package Software installation CD Recovery CD Restore CD Warranty card Specifications CPU: Intel Atom Processor N280 1.66GHz Memory: 1GB DDR2-800 Hard Drive Storage: 500GB @ 7200rpm (1x 500GB) Cloud Storage: 500GB ASUS WebStorage* Networking: 1x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 LAN Interfaces: 6x USB 2.0, 2x eSATA, 1x Kensington Lock Buttons: Power on/off button, Recovery button LED Indicators: System, HDD1, HDD2, Network status indicators AC Power Adapter (Watt): Output: 19V, 90W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal Dimensions: 9.6 (H) x 3.8 (W) x 8 (D) inches Approximate Weight: 7.26 lbs. Operation Noise: 28 dBa (near silent) Operating System: Powered by Microsoft Windows Home Server Color: Piano Black All specifications are subject to change without notice. Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. *ASUS WebStorage service is complimentary for the first 12 months. **Compared to a typical incandescent 60W light bulb Check out other ASUS products that makes a great pairing with the TS Mini ASUS O!Play HD Media Player Stream and watch HD videos from your TS Mini on this ASUS O!Play HD media player paired with your HDTV. Ethernet enabled, O!Play plays H.264, Divx, RMVB, MP3 and much more right from your home network. ASUS Thin and Light UL30A-X5 LaptopLooking for great battery life and mobile processing power? Check out the Amazon exclusive thin and light UL30A-X5 Laptop. Eee PC Touch T91 Tablet NetbookThe Eee PC T91 delivers ultimate portability and simplicity with an easy-to-use touchscreen that enables user to effortlessly navigate applications and the Web at a press of a finger. ASUS VH242H 24-inch LCD Monitor with HDMICheck out this 24-inch large Full HD LCD monitor. With built-in speakers and HDMI input, it is easy and affordable to get the ultimate entertainment right on your desk.

Most helpful customer reviews 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Suites my purposes perfectly in all that it offers By K. Vu In searching for a server, I wanted something easy on the electricity in order to keep it on all day. If this does indeed use only 27 watts when at max operating, it's perfect. I use it for file storage, having WinAmp running at all times to be able to remotely (via Ipod Touch) turn on to stream to an Airport Express with Airfoil (iTunes gave me problems, read below), run uTorrent all the time, and stream to a WD TV Live. It's doing all these things for me perfectly. The only thing I don't run on it that I had planned on is PlayOn to stream Hulu to the WD TV Live. The CPU is lacking for this, so I do run PlayOn from my laptop when needed. In installing iTunes to WHS via instructions found on the net, I got it to install, but had the "stuttering/pausing" problem with iTunes. I have this happen once in a long while on my laptop, but with the Server, it was pausing every 3 seconds or so, continuously. I found if I had QuickTime player running, this got rid of the stutter for some reason, but QuickTime then consumed 50-60% CPU constantly. I didn't want to subject the CPU to this, so I switched to WinAmp and Airfoil, and the combination is working fine for my purposes. I'm still able to remotely control WinAmp with my Ipod Touch with a iAmpRemote, although with less capabilities that the Apple Remote and iTunes gives you (sort by artist, song, etc). My server sits in my family room, so I also installed a USB sound card with XP drivers to the server, and can route sound directly from the server to my stereo via the USB Sound card. So far, I've been very pleased with it. The Atom Processor is capable for what I use it for (and more so if you don't intend to run things like Winamp/iTunes, etc on it). Anything that takes a CPU power, like PlayOn to process video, will run slowly and not so well on it. So consider the trade offs of the small lower power consuming CPU, versus CPU power needed. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fast WMS for the money, also quiet and reliable Asus By ® I was in a market for an NAS and after a few week of reading reviews from small network builder I decided that the Asus TS Mini was the cheapest and fastest option I could afford. I was ready to pull a trigger on a Buffalo Technology LinkStation Duo, or Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220. Unlike those models, Asus on average scored 2x the speed on small network builder read/write charts over those. Performances/Design: You can see the charts, but from my experience when I attached an usb hard drive to copy files to the the NAS, it is very fast. When I copied large chuck of files over the wifi network to NAs and got around 3.0mbps, or bit slower. I streamed 720 video clip to other PC and there is no hiccup or dropping. Did the same thing to the PS3, no freeze or skipping. The only time it freezes is after I copy 40gb of file and then streamed to the PS3. To fix this, just turn off the Asus and restart it and all will be back. The NAS is very quiet; the only sound is when the HHD is copying and you can hear that, I find it better or quieter to lay the NAS on its side, when it spins. All my computers and laptop, with window 7 and vista can see the all the files that I allow. The netbook and PS3 can see only DLNA stuff. I didn't see any jumbo frame option, but it is still fast enough for me as a home user. There are four light on the front panel, see the guide for what they mean, usually four solid blue is good. Spec 1.66 GHz Atom N280 CPU -Intel 82801GBM/GHM ICH7-M SouthBridge -82945G mobile graphics (yes the vga video out is covered - 1 GB of RAM -Marvell 88SE6121 SATA II controller, Realtek RTL8112L 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller, Phison PS2232 flash controller and 256 MB of flash. The single Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/ST3500418AS-Bare Drive is fast and quite,