Hornettek GS-3215 Prolinux 3.5" Dual Bay Gigabit NAS Enclosure with Built-In HW RAID 0/1 $80 @ Walmart

Was looking for a NAS solution tonight and ran across this gigabit, hardware RAID 0/1 NAS down to $80 @ Walmart. Sole review @ Amazon basically says you really gotta know your networks to get this one going, but it's a well built, feature loaded, pro-level unit. The specs on this are pretty impressive for sub $100 (hardware RAID, gigabit, SAMBA, FTP, iTunes/uPnP). It's Walmart, so I say get it, mess around with it, and if it's too archaic, bye bye.

LINKY [walmart.com]

Details

The HornetTek Prolinux is a multi-functional NAS designed for home or small business. It provides SAMBA server for file sharing, FTP server for remote access, and other servers, such as WEB server, MySQL server, Download server (BT/HTTP/FTP/MetaLink), and iTune/uPnP server. Yet additional powerful services of DDNS and PPPoE are included. The HornetTek Prolinux is an excellent mini but super SOHO server with its enriched networking features.

Native Server and Extension Server: SAMBA and FTP servers are two native servers which are embedded in the Prolinux nor-flash by default. Extension servers are installed in the HDD after the NAS system is built up. It’s convenient for users to install the network services at their discretion. Extension servers are WEB, MySQL, iTune, uPnP, Download server & DDNS service, etc..

Efficient Raid management: equipped with Hardware Raid, HornetTek Prolinux supports Raid 0, Raid 1. Configured at HW raid, system & data rebuild and recync performs as high efficiency.

Support Mode:

RAID 0 (Striping): Read/Write on both HDD simultaneously
RAID 1 (Mirroring): Mirroring on both HDD simultaneously

Humanistic HDD installation: rigid and elegant aluminum case with retractable tray, HornetTek Prolinux is convenient for HDD installation and replacement.

Quiet and smooth: Smart PWM control, the rotation speed of the FAN smartly varies in accordance with the temperature status inside the HornetTek Prolinux. FAN speed divides into 4 stages according to the leverage of the detected temperature.

Safe and smart power scheme: 3 seconds power button depressed on/off control will avoid faulty power button operation. The HornetTek Prolinux memorizes the previous power status before abnormal power break ie: power cut and resumes to its previous status after main power resumes.

Data crash restore: remote and scheduled backup help to preserve the precious data safely. And data can be restored to avoid data loss and system crash.

Easily NAS connection: The Software "NASLink" helps find Prolinux in the network easily. System info of Prolinux is shown in the dialogue box, such as IP, MAC, and disk status. It’s easy to link to the web management page of Prolinux by clicking “access via web” icon in the dialogue box. Users do not necessary need to know where Prolinux is located in the network.

All the functions designed in The HornetTek Prolinux are pragmatic. The set-up procedures and operation are simple and user-friendly. The embedded Linux system works highly stable and is affordable for home and small business operation.

Specifications:

Universal fitting for 3.5” SATA I / II HDD device.
MARVELL -88F5082 /300MHz Chipset
Hardware Raid functioned with Silicon image Sil5923 chipset
2-Bay Mobile Rack design
Smart PWM fan control
Smart Power on/off, resume control
Supports RAID 0,1,Normal hardware RAID control
Support SAMBA server
Supports FTP Server
Supports BT/HTTP/FTP/MetaLink download
Support iTunes server
One Touch Backup from USB devices.
HDD format: Internal EXT3, External EXT3/FAT32/NTFS (Read-only)
Support Protocol：SMB/CIFS, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, DHCP
USB 1.1/2.0 device : Online sharing
Interface: 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 LAN port x 1
Two USB 1.1/2.0 host ports
One IP Default Setting Button
One Power On/Off Switch Button
One USB device backup button
Power Supply：DC 12V/3A External power adapter
FCC/CE Compliant

Manufacturer product page HERE [hornettek.com]