Category: Hardware

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The WS Sentinel DS5100 / DS6100

The Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 are 2 new offerings from WD. Similar too the WD Sentinel DX4000 these 2 new offerings come with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials instead of Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. A Intel Xeon processor with RAID JBOD, 0, 1, 5 or 10. The WD Sentinel DS5100 is available in 4TB ($2,560) […]

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WD Sentinel DS 6100 Reviewed

The WD Sentinel DS 6100 is an update to the DX4000 but this one is using Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. A nice unit, although pricey! A 2 page review can be found at The Register.

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WD Release 2.5-inch up to 1 TB Red’s and 3.5-inch 4 TB Red Too

WD have released 2.5" Red hard drives up to 1 TB and a 4TB 3.5" Red drive too. The 2.5" Red drives are available in 1TB (WD10JFCX $99) and 750GB (WD750BFCX $79) capacities, whilst the new 4TB 3.5" Red is available for $229 (WD40EFRX). Here is the full press release: IRVINE, Calif. – Sept. 3, […]

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Add Color to your Gen8 MicroServer

Got a Gen8 MicroServer from HP, then the front bezel faceplate kit may be of interest to you. For $69 the blue, red or black bezel can bring a splash of color to your Gen8! Thanks to the Home Server Show for the details.

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The Buffalo TeraStation Pro Duo WSS running Windows Storage Server

The Buffalo TeraStation Pro Duo WSS comes complete with hard drives and Windows Storage Server. On the back are two gigabit network ports, two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 sockets and a serial port. The power supply is integrated, and there is also a small switch which lets you start up either from USB […]

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Compatible Processors for the HP MicroServer Gen8

Benjamin Bryan has installed a Xeon E3-1230V2 in Gen8 HP MicroServer. Benjamin goes through the actual installation process and provides us with a list of compatible processors for the new MicroServer from HP. You can read his full post here.

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The HP MicroServer Gen8 and PS1810-8G Switch

Windows IT Pro have a review of the HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 and the HP PS1810-8G Switch. “The HP ProLiant MicroServer and PS1810-8G switch is a great choice for small businesses looking to put in their first server, a home office server or for organizations looking to add manageable low cost servers for departmental computing.” […]

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The HP Gen8 MicroServer In and Out

TechHead have an article on the HP ProLiant MicroServer G8 where they take a look at the CPU, the disks and controller, the memory and networking capabilities as well as all the other hardware features in HP’s newest MicroServer. Also on the G8 is ServerWatch which takes a look at the setup and configuration including […]

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The HP PS1810-8G Switch for the ProLiant MicroServer Gen8

HP have announced the PS1810-8G Switch for the HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8. The PS1810-8G Switch was designed with small businesses in mind and is an easy-to-use, affordable solution. Custom designed to work with the HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8, this 8-port switch has an innovative design that allows it to physically stack on the HP ProLiant […]

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Video: IOSafe N2 Fireproof and Waterproof NAS

Linus techtips has a great video on the IOSafe N2 fireproof & waterproof NAS. In this unboxing and overview video they explain the technology which keeps the box safe from fire for 30 minutes, giving time for the fire department to arrive and distinguish the fire and whilst they are using their hoses the IOSafe […]