Specs
1. Hardware Platform
Item | Spec |
Processor | Intel® Atom™ Processor |
System Memory | 1GB DDR3 |
LAN Interface (PCI-e) | RJ-45x1: 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X WOL supported |
USB Interface | USB 2.0 host port x2 (back x2) USB 3.0 host port x1 (front x1) |
HDMI Output | HDMI port (back x1) |
Audio Output | SPDIF (back x1) |
Disk Interface | 2 x SATA for internal |
Power Supply | 36W and above external power adaptor |
Power Management | Auto power on after shutdown due to power loss |
Buttons | Power button USB copy button Reset button |
Environment | Temperature: 5°C to 40°C Humidity: 0 ~ 80 % R.H. (Non-condensing) |
Chassis | 2bays Tower |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 166 x 114 x 210 (mm) |
Certificates | CE/FCC/C-Tick/VCCI/BSMI RoHS WEEE |
2. Software Functions
RAID | |
RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1 and JBOD |
Auto-rebuild | Supported |
Hot-swap | Supported |
RAID Level Expansion | Supported |
RAID Volume Encryption | AES256bit |
Disk | |
Power Management | Available spin-down on idle setting |
Bad Block Scanning | Supported |
SMART Info | Supported |
SMART Test | Supported |
Disk Roaming | Supports volume-based roaming to other Thecus NAS |
Network | |
Configuration | Fixed IP address, dynamic IP address |
Transport Protocols | TCP/IP/AppleTalk |
File Protocols | SMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, AFP |
TCP/IP | IPV6 & IPV4 |
DDNS | Supported |
SSH | Supported |
UPnP | Supported |
UPnP Port forwarding | Supported |
System status | |
System Monitor | Monitoring CPU, memory, temperature, fan, network utilization and protocols access user count |
Syslog Management | Send syslog to assigned location Act as syslog server to receive log info from other systems |
Data Access | |
Client OS Support | Windows XP and after Windows Server 2003 and after Mac OS X |
FTP | Built-in FTP server with bandwidth control |
Secure FTP | Built-in secure FTP server with bandwidth control |
Download Manager | BT Transmission |
Printer Server (IPP) | Supports USB printers Supports a wide range of IPP printers Client can manage print tasks (list/delete) via web user interface |
Data Backup | |
Client Incremental Data Backup | Acronis True Image (OEM version) |
Client System Disaster Recovery | Acronis True Image (OEM version) |
Data Burn | Create files to ISO image and burn to optical disc Create files to ISO image Read ISO image from optical disc and write to NAS |
Mac OS X Time Machine | Supported |
Data Guard | Remote Backup/Local Backup (iSCSI not supported for N2520) |
Power Management | |
Scheduled Power On/Off | Supported |
Volume Management | |
File System | EXT4 |
Multimedia Support | |
iTunes Server | Supports AAC, MP3 w/ID3 tag and WAV |
Piczza!™ Photo Server (via module) | Supports GIF, JPG (JPEG), BMP and PNG Supports EXIF display Supports slide shows Right click to publish on social network like FB |
Media Server | Supports uPnP AV streaming protocol (via Twonkymedia module) |
User Authentication | |
Local User | Supports built-in user accounts |
Local Group | Supports built-in user groups |
Cloud Backup | |
DropBox | Supported |
ElephantDriver | Supported |
Amazon S3 | Supported |
File System | |
Type | Journaling File System |
Language Support | Unicode Support |
Authorization (ACL) | “Read”, “write”, or “deny” privileges to individual users or groups in folders and sub-folders |
User Quota | Supported |
Administration | |
User Interface | Web-based user interface supports English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish and Czech. |
Utility Program | MS Windows Setup Wizard Supports Windows XP and after Mac OS X Setup Wizard |
Email Notifications | Sends system messages via email to the system administrator |
DDNS | Support one free DDNS registration (ex. xxx.thecus.ddns.com) |
UPnP and Port forwarding | Support auto setting in Intranet environment |
Zero Installation | Go through defined URL for auto install |
Windows Utility | Auto create desktop icon with designate application 1. Piczza 2. Download station 3. File manager |
Mobile Applications (iOS/Android) | |
Thecus Dashboard | Mobile monitoring and administration (via module) |
T-OnTheGo™ (iOS) | Upload, download and stream multimedia |
Data Security | |
Virus Scan | Supports McAfee® |
Local Display | |
HDMI/Audio | Supported |
DVB-T | Supported |
Others | |
Recycle Bin | Supported |
Web Disk | Supported |
UPS | Supported |
Features
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- 5 Minute Complete Installation
The N2520 is designed with ease in mind; it is easy enough for anyone to set up. Overlook the several steps which usually are associated with setting up NAS appliances. Simply plug the power supply, insert the Ethernet cable, boot up the N2520 and set up will be completed within 5 minutes. This breakthrough feature truly makes this a plug-and-play NAS.
- 5 Minute Complete Installation
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- Powerful Client Utility
Thecus® developed a unique way to access your NAS without the need to go through web browsers. The client utility is better known as “Intelligent NAS,” it’s a utility that is packaged in the N2520 to offer ease of use. This powerful utility will directly be installed on your computer and auto-Samba your NAS, thus automatically gives you access to designated folders.
- Powerful Client Utility
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- DDNS
Have easy access to your NAS via Dynamic DNS (DDNS), this allows users to allocate and access their NAS files via the internet remotely. Since IP digits are often difficult to remember, domain names are utilized to make NAS management much more convenient. When the IP address is changed, the DDNS server will automatically adjust the IP address to make sure that remote access is always available. In short, DDNS provides convenient remote internet access to your Thecus® N2520 by utilizing domain names instead of IP digits.
- DDNS
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- Photo Flashback
A new feature that Thecus® has integrated in the N2520 model is the Auto Flashback Photo Gallery. When the user utilizes the client utility, they will be presented with a feature of photos from the past, hence flashback. For example, if the current date is “Feb xx, xxxx,” Auto Flashback Gallery will automatically display photos of the same date but different year. If a photo of that date is absent, other photos will simply take its place.
- Photo Flashback
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- Data Guard
Data Guard backup solution is the ultimate software as it provides both local and remote parts. Currently, data is backed up across RAID volumes, external USB drives, and eSATA. In addition, Data Guard uses innovative technology to sync data across the network to other NAS and servers. More importantly, Thecus® Data Guard is the total backup solution which makes managing NAS user-friendly and convenient.
- Data Guard
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- Data Burn
NAS data can now be burned directly to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs with Data Burn, this hassle-free module makes burning data to a disk effortless. In addition, burning ISO image file is also supported. Whether you’re managing audio, media or essential files; Data Burn copies information fast while significantly reducing waiting time. The process of burning file to disk is now easy and smooth with Data Burn module.
- Data Burn
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- Antivirus
Thecus’ innovative hardware helps prevent failures. But sometimes you have to protect the NAS against itself. Adding an antivirus to the already comprehensive software bundle will provide the necessary software protection by scanning the files on your NAS and defending it against possible threats. McAfee is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company and shares Thecus’ spirit of dedication and quality. By establishing a strong partnership with them, Thecus will allow users the benefit of McAfee’s powerful software on their NAS entirely for free.
- Antivirus
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- Cloud Backup
The private and public clouds meet with Thecus’ new DropBox, Amazon S3 and ElephantDrive cloud backup functionality! Guard your data with RAID at home and an additional level of protection in the Cloud. Just drag and drop files into the folder on your NAS and access them on any computer or mobile device with DropBox, Amazon S3 or ElephantDrive.
- Cloud Backup
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- HDMI Output
Make your NAS into the ultimate multimedia hub! The N2520’s HDMI output allows you to connect your NAS directly to your TV for device management, web browsing with Flash support, and even HD video playback. Don’t force yourself to watch movies on that tiny little computer screen anymore, take it to the living room!
- HDMI Output
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- USB 3.0 Connectivity
The next generation of connectivity is here with speeds 10x faster than USB 2.0. Whether connecting digital cameras and smart phones, backing up large external hard drives, or extending the capacity of your NAS, USB 3.0 will make sure it's done in no time at up to 5 Gbit/s. Backwards compatibility adds the connectivity of a world full of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices to get the best combination of speed and universal access.
- USB 3.0 Connectivity
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- Acronis True Image
Thecus brings the best to the table with Acronis’s advanced backup software. Back up all your data with One-click Protection or pick and choose only your most important files. Acronis sports a slick interface, user-friendly design, and comprehensive features to keep your data safe.
- Acronis True Image
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- iOS/Android Connectivity
In the modern world, nothing is as important as reaching your data from anywhere. With T-OnTheGo and the Thecus Dashboard, you can manage your NAS, and upload to and download/stream from your NAS using an iOS or Android device on the go.
- iOS/Android Connectivity
User Quota
Divide the massive storage of a Thecus NAS among multiple users. Whether there are two users or 100, user quotas make it easy to divvy up and manage disk space.