Synology has once again expanded its line of 2-bay NAS servers by launching the DiskStation DS213j. Designed for small offices and home use, this compact NAS server is equipped with a 1.2GHz processor, a 512MB DDR3 RAM, two 2.5-/3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD bays (up to 8TB), 2x USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a built-in 92mm cooling fan and supports for multiple RAID setups (0,1) as well as JBOD. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Synology]
Thecus hits back by showing off their newest 2-bay NAS server, the N2520. Powered by an Intel Atom CE5315 processor, this energy efficient NAS server (9W Idle/14W Load) is equipped with a 1GB DDR3 RAM, two SATA HDD bays (up to 8TB), two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port and supports for multiple RAID setups (0,1) as well as JBOD. The N2520 will be showcased at this year’s CeBIT in Hannover, Germany from March 5th. [Thecus]
QNAP has introduced a new 2-bay NAS server to its line-up, the TS-269L. Designed for SMB / SOHO users, this 2-bay NAS server is equipped with a 1.86GHz Intel Atom dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM (expandable up to 3GB), two 3.5-inch SATA HDD bays, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0 ports, 3x USB 2.0 ports, 1x eSATA port, a 70mm quiet cooling fan and supports for multiple RAID setups (0,1) as well as JBOD. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Product Page]
QNAP hits back by showing off their newest 2-bay NAS server, the TS-269 PRO. Designed for SMB / SOHO users, this entry-level NAS server is equipped with an Intel Atom D2700 processor, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, two SATA HDD bays, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0 ports, 3x USB 2.0 ports, 2x eSATA ports and supports for multiple RAID setups (0,1) as well as JBOD. The TS-269 PRO will start shipping from late June for unannounced price yet. [QNAP]