Tranquil PC Series 2 Home Servers
Tranquil PC are now offering a new line up of Series 2 Home Servers which are similar to the original series 1 but based on new low power Intel CPUs and equipped with the new D510 powered main board and extendable RAM (up to 4GB of 800MHz). Providing higher performance, at new reduced prices as well as lower prices for optional parts.
There are 3 models to choose from – the Harmony T7, the Harmony T2 and the SQA-5H.
Harmony T7 – Series 2
The Harmony T7 – Series 2 Home Server is an ideal, affordable starter unit. Powered by the latest Intel Atom D510 Dual core CPU, this Home Server delivers outstanding performance, coupled with low power consumption. This high quality unit will be at home anywhere, similar in size to a typical hard back dictionary. With wall mount option, it can be secured out of sight and out of mind. Supporting 4x external HDDs, this is an excellent Server start up option. Why not couple it with the slot on T7-HDx units (and have up to 9TBs of storage)
Harmony T2 – Series 2
The Harmony T2 – Series 2 Home Server for mid range users. Powered by the latest Intel Atom D510 Dual Core CPU, this Home Server delivers outstanding performance, coupled with low power consumption. This slim server supports 2x internal high capacity HDDs, 4x high speed USB HDD ports, and optional 4x eSATA ports. With numerous professional mounting options, this server can sit on your desk, fit in a 19" rack, sit on the floor, or even be secured to a wall.
SQA-5H – Series 2
Tranquil PC’s flagship Home Server, the SQA-5H, powered by the latest 64 bit ready Intel Atom D510 (2×1.66GHz) Dual Core and running Microsoft Windows Home Server. This server provides high capacity, quick installation storage, and a long list of new features. The power consumption is still very low, and it’s still a very quiet server too!
With new accessories such as the SQA-Ex (additional 5x HDDs) and the SQA-HDD1 (HDD carrier) along with a 3 year warranty, this is the Home Server for the discerning buyer.
All models have the following features in common:
- Windows Home Server (PP3) Operating system
- Powerful Intel 64 bit D510 CPU (Dual 1.66GHz)
- High Speed Network – Gigabit LAN
- High Speed 800MHz RAM (up to 4GB)
- Silent and reliable Fanless CPU cooling
- Power efficient and cool HDDs
- Designed and manufactured in UK
- AVA CD ripping engine + various Media servers
- 24 month warranty (Except SQA-5H which is 36 months)
- Prices range from £249+VAT for the basic Harmony T7, up to £399+VAT for the SQA-5H-1000
More information and a comparison chart comparing all 3 models is available here.
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Would love to see some reviews on the Tranquil with the Atom processor. I just had a Zotac Mag (returned) and it was slow as molasses. Not sure I want that for a WHS that streams media.
Tranquil produce good WHS boxes, but I would never buy another one…
They source cr@p PSUs.
I have to comment on the support from Tranquil. I bought an AVA media server from them last summer and I am appaled at their poor service. I would not purchase from them again because of this.
If you are thinking of buying their product spend some time reviewing their support by asking a few questions before you commit and see what sort of response you get. It tends to take about 3 or 4 weeks to get an initial answer from them followed by email ping pong that drags on interminably without seeming to get near a resolution. And on their ‘live’ chat you can wait for over an hour to get a response.
Try before you buy.
@Brad – I have just posted a review on the new SQA-5H-SAFE box:
http://usingwindowshomeserver.com/2010/02/09/in-depth-review-of-the-tranquil-pc-sqa-5h-safe-windows-home-server/
Andrew