Shuttle Adds Two NAS Models to Omninas Family

Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH (subsidiary of Shuttle Inc.) has expanded its NAS product family by adding new KD21 and KD22 models.

With two more network storage solutions, there is spectrum of models available for various backup and storage requirements via GbE.

Two machines are coming onto the market – the OMNINAS KD21 and KD22 – offering increased transmission speeds and a range of functions. New ARM-based processors with 1.0 to 1.2GHz and twice the amount of memory enable data transfer speeds of up to 110MB/s (read) and 75MB/s (write). Thanks to the performance of the new processors, all server services can be activated at the same time.

The features include functions for increased user convenience, e.g. a power on/off schedule, online firmware updates and direct image transfer from an attached digital camera to the NAS. Initial setup has also again been simplified. Experienced users will appreciate the Wake-on LAN and integrated FTP server. Two HDDs can operate in single mode, if desired – for subsequent expansion of disk capacity. To reduce light interference in the home environment, the LEDs on the KD21 and KD22 can be disabled at the press of a button.

A particular feature of the KD22 machine is the integrated wireless LAN function which allows notebooks, smartphones and tablets to have wireless access to the NAS server and the network in which it is located. Since this creates an additional WLAN network, the network coverage should extend as terminal devices have access to more than one network.

“We are grateful for the numerous responses and suggestions we have received since the launch of our first storage solution. The extended OMNINAS family benefits from this feedback,” says Tom Seiffert, head of marketing and PR, Shuttle “Important features have been added to the KD21 and KD22 so that they work noticeably more rapidly.”

The OMNINAS trio all possess an aluminium chassis that enables quiet and cool operation. The ARM-based processors are energy-efficient, making these NAS solutions the most frugal on the market. All models support both 2.5″ and 3.5″ drive formats. Consumers can choose almost any HDD or SSD with 3Gbit/s or 6Gbit/s SATA interface. The machines also come with Acronis True Image backup software. Mac users backup with Time Machine.

The KD20 model continues to be available and is for NAS novices or as a second machine for regular backup of content from an existing NAS.