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VIA has announced the ARTiGo A2000 barebones storage mini-server, a tiny box with a small price tag. The compact mini-server offers a high capacity, low power power storage system while also claiming to keep noise levels below 26.8 dB.
Other specs include a LAN port, audio ports, wireless LAN support, built-in HD audio, and support for Windows XP/Vista, and Linux. But perhaps the ARTiGo A2000's biggest appeal is it's small stature. The mini-server is designed using a custom Nano-ITX form factor and up to 3TB of data can be crammed into a chassis no higher than a CD and only 10.2 inches long.
Included software gives uses the ability to create up to 10 encrypted virtual drives, with the encryption being "performed with virtually no CPU load."
Several e-tailers have begun offering the device on pre-order for $299, and depending on where you order it from, could ship as early as this month.
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Shalbatana
December 12, 2008 at 8:52am
Go Via! Such a subtle player that is often dismissed, and yet they come out with some really useful stuff. Their greatest asset is their ability to find a niche market and fill it with style.
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mls067
December 11, 2008 at 7:34pm
can windows home server be installed on this?..Just wondering, I know it says xp and vista so I assume you could.
horzo
December 11, 2008 at 11:17am
Hardware RAID support would have been nice, but for $300 I suppose you can't complain too much.
