If you are in the market for a 4-Bay NAS, thats more than just a NAS, you may want to see what the QNAP TS-459 Pro has to offer.
Here is how QNAP describe the TS-459 Pro:
The TS-459 Pro is the powerful 4-bay network attached storage (NAS ) server, which is designed to provide an affordable and easy-to-management solution with iSCSI service for virtualized and clustered environment. The TS-459 Pro also offers versatile business applications to maximize the efficiency of the data center in the business environment.
Incorporating the next-generation Intel® Atom D510 1.66GHz Dual-Core processor and 1GB DDRII RAM, the Turbo NAS delivers exceptional performance and maintains high reliability for multiple concurrent applications and intensive data transfer with guaranteed low power consumption.
So let’s take it out for a spin.
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU : Intel® Atom™ Processor D510 1.66GHz (Dual-Core)
DRAM : 1GB DDRII RAM
Flash Memory : 512MB DOM
HDD : 2.5/ 3.5″ SATA x4
NOTE:
- The system is shipped without HDD.
- For the HDD compatibility list, please visit http://www.qnap.com/pro_compatibility.asp
HDD Tray : 4 x Hot-swappable and lockable tray
LAN Port : 2 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port
LED Indicators : Status, LAN, USB, eSATA, Power, HDD 1, HDD 2, HDD 3, HDD 4
USB : 5 x USB 2.0 port (Front: 1; Back: 4)
Support USB printer, pen drive, USB hub, and USB UPS etc.
eSATA :2 x eSATA port (Back)
Buttons : System: Power button, USB One-Touch-Backup Button, Reset button
LCD panel : Mono-LCD display with backlight
Enter button, Select button for configuration
Alarm Buzzer : System warning
Form Factor : Tower
Dimensions :
177 (H) x 180 (W) x 235 (D) mm
6.97 (H) x 7.09 (W) x 9.25 (D) inch
Weight :
Net weight: 3.65 kg (8.04 lbs)
Gross weight: 4.65 kg (10.24 lbs)
Sound Level (dB) :
w/o HDD installed: 34.7 dB
Stand by: 34.1 dB
In operation: 36.8 dB
(with 4 x 500GB HDD installed)
Power Consumption (W)
Sleep mode: 19W
In Operation: 35W
Power-off (in WOL mode): 1W
(with 4 x 500GB HDD installed)
Temperature
0~40?C
Humidity
0~95% R.H.
Power Supply : Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, Output: 250W
Secure Design : K-lock security slot for theft prevention
VGA : Reserved VGA interface for maintenance
Fan : 1 x quiet cooling fan (9 cm, 12V DC)
Thanks for the detailed review Andrew. It's quite pricy as you say, I like the look, it looks like something that would fit in a small business. The LCD screen is a nice touch. Did you try and install WHS on it ?
You know you want to…
QNAP have a few models available, so that nice to see.
🙂 now why did I know you were going to ask that!
No, I didnt get a chance to install WHS on it and its gone back to QNAP now unfortunately.
Nice box though!
eSATA :2 x eSATA port (Back)
VGA : Reserved VGA interface for maintenance
All stuff I like.
Bonus. LCD panel
LAN Port : 2 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port
lol, you would install Windows Home Server on a QNAP?!? I think you drive much better with the QNAP Firmware based on Linux! its much saver! And cant use the Buttons on the front and the LCD panel!
sorry for my bad english 😉
Greetings Neo