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Addonics Mini NAS could be the smallest network-attached storage solution to date

by Parm Mann on 17 November 2009, 13:12

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If you're in the market for a space-saving NAS solution, take a look at the Addonics Mini NAS.

The device, pictured below, measures just 155mm x 95mm x 30mm and weighs around 170g. That's about the same size as a regular VHS cassette (remember those?), says Addonics.

Despite its diminutive size, the Mini NAS provides a decent selection of NAS features - including support for both SMB and Samba network protocols, an FTP server, BitTorrent client and print server. It can also be configured as a UPnP media server, all via a web-based admin panel accessible from any browser.

It's an impressive little unit, but its size does warrant a few restrictions. The Mini NAS supports only 2.5in drives, or Compact Flash cards via an optional adapter, and there's no room for Gigabit Ethernet - with users limited to speeds of 10/100Mbps.

Then again, it looks increasingly useful when you factor in Addonics' suggested retail price of $69 (roughly £40 excluding local taxes).

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Posted by aidanjt - Tue 17 Nov 2009 17:51
I'd say the bittorrent and upnp software on this isn't going to get much exercise. Lack of HDD space and CPU grunt will be a problem. Still, would do fine for simple file sharing/miniwebserver.
Posted by abaxas - Wed 18 Nov 2009 10:08
aidanjt
I'd say the bittorrent and upnp software on this isn't going to get much exercise. Lack of HDD space and CPU grunt will be a problem. Still, would do fine for simple file sharing/miniwebserver.


Of course they will.

If an NSLU2 with 133mhz and 32m of ram can saturate a 8meg adsl while serving to a ps3, all through a crappy usb port.

I'm sure this can!
Posted by aidanjt - Wed 18 Nov 2009 10:27
That's alright if the upnp client supports the file format on the nas, in that case the upnpav is simply a glorified mini-http server, if it's not, there's no hope at all.
Posted by abaxas - Wed 18 Nov 2009 11:40
aidanjt
That's alright if the upnp client supports the file format on the nas, in that case the upnpav is simply a glorified mini-http server, if it's not, there's no hope at all.

I'd agree,

But why use non standard formats and containers? It's always gonna be trouble. Also since this is a ‘piracy device’ I'd assume 99% use of avi/mp4.
Posted by aidanjt - Wed 18 Nov 2009 12:09
Propitiatory codecs might be an issue for some (Richard Stallman? ;)). Anyway, it's a non-issue really, 2.5" disk means 640GB tops. Not exactly meda-whore storage.

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