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Buffalo introduces small business Network Attached Storage solution for Windows Storage Server 2003 users
TeraStation™ Windows Storage Server is an entry level NAS device providing fast and reliable data management to small businesses running Windows environments
19/01/2010
Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking solutions, today launches its first entry level, small office NAS device specifically designed for Windows environments, the TeraStation Windows Storage Server. A great value entry level NAS solution for small office environments, the new TeraStation Windows Storage Server comes with Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 pre-installed. This gives full integration with a Windows environment, along with the ease of use and familiar intuitive administration that Windows brings. As with all Buffalo business products, the TeraStation Windows Storage Server provides its users with a high performance and reliable storage solution. It is available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, with high speed transfer rates and RAID redundancy of four separate hard drives means that critical business data can be managed, stored and backed up quickly, efficiently and safely.
Paul Hudson, Northern European Sales Director, Buffalo Technology, said: “With the vast majority of businesses running a Windows environment and with Windows Storage Servers continuing to be a popular choice for business users, the new TeraStation Windows Storage Server is an excellent choice of entry level NAS device. The combination of Buffalo hardware and the Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 family code base offers superb security, stability and management advances. Initial setup is also extremely easy, thanks to our TeraNavigator software.”
Jim Fredricksen, Senior Director of OEM Server Sales at Microsoft, commented:“We are excited that Buffalo is releasing its TeraStation based on Microsoft’s Windows Storage Server technology. We look forward to working with them as they enter new worldwide markets, helping customers receive value from a strong Buffalo/Microsoft product offering.”
Key features
The Buffalo TeraStation WS key features include:
Pre-Installed Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 offering seamless integration with Windows
High performance and reliable hardware
Cost effective Windows based storage solution
Shadow copy of shared folders
Scheduled backup to USB drive or Buffalo NAS
Supports third party backup software. Full details available via the web
Supports RAID level, 0, 1, 5 and Standard
Resilient – Replace faulty hard drives with the Hot Swap functionality without interruption of work
Supports UPS connectivity via USB port
Seamless integration with Active Directory
NT Domain Log-on
Email notification (SMTP)
Supports NFS
Easy setup with Buffalo TeraNavigator Software
LCD Status Display and intuitive web interface
Warranty: 3 Years
Available with 2TB and 4TB
Pricing and availability
The Buffalo TeraStation Windows Storage Server will be available from Insight, Misco and other leading resellers from mid January, 2010.
Buffalo TeraStation WSS 2TB (WS-Q2.0TL.R5-EU) – SRP £1,049 Inc. VAT
Buffalo TeraStation WSS 4TB (WS-Q4.0TL.R5-EU) – SRP £1,309 Inc. VAT
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo is a global manufacturer of innovative storage, multimedia, and wireless networking products for the home and small business. The company is recognised as the Number 1 total PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan, and was the worldwide consumer NAS market leader in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 (In-Stat).
The company's storage products are addressing the needs of the individual and the business, providing cost-effective network attached storage (NAS), portable and desktop hard drives, multimedia players, and Wireless LAN routers, which together offer a complete and integrated solution for the small office and digital home environment.
Buffalo's product portfolio includes its TeraStation&trade NAS devices which are specifically designed to bring Enterprise Storage to the SMB. The LinkStation&trade range of NAS products, takes multimedia NAS to the home, and enables you to create a central location to share information, store files, photos and music, and save all your digital content, simply and easily. The AirStation&trade range of easy-to-use, high performance wireless networking products for the SMB/SoHo and home user, with industry-leading AOSS&trade (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) technology, allows users to build and manage secure wireless networks at home or in the office at the push of a button.
Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies such as Intel, Broadcom&trade, Nintendo and Microsoft have allowed it to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical tools for the business and the home.
Headquartered in Japan, Buffalo Technology has offices in the UK, France, The Netherlands, USA and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.buffalo-technology.com.
© Buffalo Inc. 2010. BUFFALO logo, AirStation, Nfiniti, AOSS, TeraStation, LinkStation, DriveStation, MiniStation, LinkTheater and Dualie are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Melco Holdings Inc. or Buffalo Inc. Microsoft Windows and Microsoft logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft corporation in United States and/or other countries. The names and logos of other companies mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.
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