Andre Yoskowitz
26 Aug 2008 11:49
LG is set to release its latest network attached storage (NAS) solution which will offer an industry first, a built-in Blu-ray burner.
The N4B1 can accept hard drives up to four terabytes large and is optimized for small business users who need to manage large amounts of data. LG also offers an "Easy&Fancy web-based graphic user interface / Remote support to help solve more complicated issues" help bar that should make installation and management very simple for those who have never used a NAS before.
Another interesting feature is that of the ability to create a virtual disc library out of any Blu-ray, DVD and CD inserted into the Blu-ray drive. The NAS can create and store an image of the disc which will then be available to all users on the network. LG says this will save time as well as reduce wear on discs that may be used a lot.
When writing a Blu-ray disc, the NAS automatically creates a catalog of the contents of the disc. In this way, the content can be archived easier.
The new NAS is compatible with the major OS, Windows, Linux and Mac OSX and includes "a gigabit Ethernet connection and three USB 2.0 connections. It can be configured for RAID 5 (default), 0, 1, 1+0 and JBOD modes and also allows for hot swapping of hard drives."
LG says the NAS will be available by December.