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Piranha Home Server

Piranha Home Server

German company Leo are a trade hardware vender for Windows Home Server. Their offering is the Piranha Home Server. Using a Intel Celeron 430 (1.8GHz, 512KB, Conroe) and based in a stylish MiniPC mATX case. It offers the following:

  • Fortron 350Watt pPFC 120mm ATX 2.0 Power Supply
  • Foxconn 45CM-S V+A+L Mainboard comprising the i945GC / ICH7 chipset:
    1 x PCIe 16x
    1 x PCIe 1x
    2 x PCI 32-Bit
    4 x USB 2.0 (I/O)
    4 x USB 2.0 optional
    2 x DDRII 667/533/400MHz / max. 2GB Dual Channel
    1 x Parallel
    1 x Serial
  • Memory 2x 512MB DDRII PC667
  • Graphics on board
  • Network on board 10/100
  • Audio on board 6 Channel
  • Hard disk 2 x 250GB Seagate RAID
  • Optical drive optional
  • 3,5″ drive optional
  • Input devices optional
  • Service 24 months warranty

More details and ordering information from their site.

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OEM Pre Built: Ace Computers AHS_300 and AHS_400

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Ace Computes are offering 2 PCs for Windows Home Server. The AHS_300 (pictured above) which uses the NSK1300 MicroATX Cube case from Antec and the AHS_400 (pictured below) with Hot Swap Drive facility. This time using the Mini-ITX ES34069 chassis from Chenbro which only measures 10.24” x 5.51” x 10.24” and weighs 9.5 Kgs.

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Both PCs offer:

  • Low noise output – Anti-Vibration and Acoustically Dampened
  • Genuine Intel® 64 Bit Processor
  • Microsoft® Windows Home Server Software
  • Easy operation – Preinstalled utility software
  • Gigabit LAN Port – Fast Backups and Transfers
  • NO DIRECT SALES-100% partner sales – OEM Customizable
  • Nationwide On-Site Support Available
  • CRN Top 5 Storage and Server Specialist
  • Up to 3 Terabytes of RAID Backed Storage (AHS_300)
  • Up to 4 Terabytes of Storage – 4 Hot Swap SATA2 Drive Bays (AHS 400)

Ace Computers are not selling direct to the public as these computers are designed for system builders to re-sell.

More information is available from Ace Computers, plus PDF data sheets for both the AHS_300 and the AHS_400 are available for download.

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OEM Pre Built: Universal Home Server

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Universal Home Server from Universal Systems is available for $750.00 and includes:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo E2140 1.60GHz Dual-Core 800MHz FSB with 1MB Cache LGA775 (Conroe)
  • Intel DG31PR Core 2 Duo µATX LGA775 Motherboard
      • Intel G31 Chipset, 1333/1066/800 FSB
      • 2 x DDR2 DIMM Sockets
      • Intel GMA 950 Graphic VGA Port
      • Realtek 5.1 Audio/Intel Pro GigaLAN
      • 4 SATA Ports Controller, 1 ATA-133 IDE
      • 1 x16, 1 x1 PCI Express, 2 PCI
      • 8 USB 2.0, 4 back/4 internal
      • PS2 ports, floppy controller,no parallel port
  • Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G 1GB 667MHz DDR2 PC2-5300 Dimm
  • 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II NCQ 250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
  • Sony AW-Q170A/B Black Double Layer 18X Combo Drive DVD±RW and CD-R/RW
  • Antec NSK4480B Black ATX Mini Tower Case
      ¤ 3 x 5.25″, 2 x 3.5″ External and 3 x 3.5″ Internal
      ¤ 1 x 120mm Rear Fan
      ¤ 380 Watts Power Supply
  • Microsoft Windows Home Server with 10 Clients OEM
  • Desktop Computer Assembly/Two Year Standard Parts and Labor Warranty
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OEM Pre Built: Enpower EN-501 Home Server

The Enpower EN-501 Home Server from PC Club offers the following for only $649 pre built.

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  • INTEL ® CORE 2 DUO E2140 1.6 S775 RTL CPU
  • MICROSOFT® WINDOWS HOME SERVER Software
  • GBT S775 DDR2 GA-945GCMX-S2 uMAX Motherboard with Intefrated Graphics, audio and 10/100 ETHERNET
  • 275W PS SLIM MATX Case
  • 1024MB KINGSTON 1GB DDR2 VALUERAM – DIMM 667MHz (1x102MB) Memory
  • 250GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA2 HARD DISK (x2 – RAID1)
  • LITEON 52X32X52+16X DVD-ROM/CD-RW DRIVE – BLACK
  • STANDARD PS2 KEYBOARD – BLACK
  • STANDARD PS/2 INTERNET WHEEL MOUSE – BLACK
  • STANDARD 1-YEAR PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY

Upgrades are available for a higher spec Core 2 Duo CPU, Memory, Hard drive and the CD-ROM drive using the online PC build configurator.

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More WHS Hardware – MAXDATA Belinea o.center

MAXDATA Belinea o.center is an energy-efficient unit, which will allow up to four hot plug SATA hard drives to be connected and offers advanced management and media functions.

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No more information is available on this unit at the moment, but you may want to keep an eye on the o.line page at Belinea.

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Life|ware Life|storage

Available in early 2008, the Life|ware Life|storage will offer enterprise-class storage to consumers, including Life|ware Entertainment and Automation Server software for home management.

Life|ware Life|storage

1 gigabit network capability and 1.5 or 2.25 terabyte of storage in a 4-space rack-mount or set-top unit, Life|storage has the capacity, flexibility, and speed to make digital storage a snap.

The rack-mount unit fits in any standard 19″ rack. The set-top version can be placed on any horizontal surface, so you can start doing more with your digital media immediately.

Features

  • 1.5 TB or 2.25 TB digital storage
  • 3.4GHz Intel® Pentium® D Processor
  • Completely self-contained on-board computer
  • Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server Operating System
  • Front panel DVD Recorder/Player
  • 28-in-1 Digital Media Reader
  • USB and Firewire ports
  • Available with black or silver finishes

Life|ware Life|storage Silver

Life|ware is the software solution that allows you to seamlessly control your home digital entertainment. Distributing music throughout the house, enacting homeowner-defined Life|scenes™ and sharing media across your entire network from Windows Home Server. You can also control your home’s lighting system, thermostats and security systems via the included home automation software.

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Iomega HomeCenter Server

We reported back in July, that Iomega would be releasing a Windows Home Server machine and today we have (a little) more information for you. Due for release in early 2008 the expandable Iomega HomeCenter Server will ship with one 500GB hard drive and will have four “easy-swap” drive bays for storage expansion.

Iomega HomeCenter Server  

At least from the pic we can now see, what she is going to look like. And I must say, what a beauty! More information will be available early next year.

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View your Security Cameras on Home Server

Digital video surveillance software company WiLife, has announced that their PC-based security software package, Command Center Software Version 2.1 is compatible with Windows Home Server.

Their Video Security System was created by industry veterans to provide a fully integrated, easy to use and easy to set up security system for homes and small businesses. Windows Home Server offers an additional layer of security to the WiLife system by providing a central storage hub and automatic daily backups of security video archives.

The Command Center Software enables you to fully leverage and manage your video security with built-in features like motion based recording, free remote viewing from any Internet connection and real-time text and email alerts with video attachments. It also also fully integrates with the Windows Mobile platform for remote viewing of up to six simultaneous video streams from any Windows Mobile device.

It enables you to see what’s going on in and around your home or small business from anywhere at anytime, and more importantly you are able to review recorded video of what happened while you were or are away.

WiLife also offers a variety of high resolution digital video cameras that include indoor cameras, outdoor cameras and spy cameras. Simply select a starter system which includes one camera, the Command Center software, and HomePlug receiver, and then expand the system by purchasing additional cameras, all of which have mix-and-match interoperability.

The award-winning PC-based WiLife Video Security System is the world’s first affordable, professional-grade video security system that is easy to install. WiLife’s advanced security technology delivers high-end features such as free remote viewing from any Windows cell phone or Internet browser, motion based recording, quick search and playback of recorded video, customizable alerts and mix-and-match smart IP cameras.

Download WiLife Command Center 2.1

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Create Web Sites or Blogs with Windows Home Server

Telligent have announced that Graffiti CMS, a robust and simple content management platform, is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows Home Server. This will enable customers of Windows Home Server to quickly create Web sites or blogs.

With Telligent Graffiti CMS Windows Home Server, you will now be able to easily create simple Web pages for their family, friends, or yourselves. Whether it’s a personal blog, publishing a family calendar, sharing photos or easily creating content and using themes.

Graffiti is an easy to use content management and blog solution appropriate for individuals and small businesses and with Graffiti CMS running on Windows Home Server you can expect to see even more people join the online publishing revolution.

In addition to its blogging capabilities Telligent Graffiti CMS is a complete content management platform that includes revision support, tools for highlighting changes between versions of content, workflow, easy to use themes and built-in reporting.

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Unlimited Online Backup for Windows Home Server

KeepVault

Proxure, has officially announced KeepVault for Windows Home Server. The KeepVault family of products let users automatically backup all of their media files online for storing, managing and anywhere access as we discussed here.

Using the easy to use KeepVault for Windows Home Server application, files on Windows Home Server are backed up online, for access via the KeepVault interface or for fast one-click restore.

For a limited time only, Proxure is offering unlimited online storage for just $78 per year (only $6.50 per month). By coupling the power of Windows Home Server and the flexibility of unlimited online storage, users can now have total peace of mind knowing that all their valuable documents and digital memories are protected.

It is available on their site right now and this is a great deal for unlimited storage.

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