Acer Aspire AH340-UA230N Home Server

Spec Check Intel Atom Processor 230 Microsoft Windows Home Server 1 TB Hard Drive 2 GB DDR2 Memory 3 hot swappable hard drive bays 5 USB 2.0 Ports 1 eSATA Port Gigabit Ethernet

The Acer Aspire EasyStore AH340 home server offers a compact footprint and stylish blue LED status lights (see a larger view of the features).

It includes three hot-swappable hard drive bays with simple, easy access to the drives (see a larger view; also see a view of the rear of the server).

The Microsoft Windows Home Server operating system centralizes digital media in one location, making it easy to access files, photos, videos and music from any PC on your network. It also protects critical data by creating an image-based backup of every home computer every day, so you can restore a single file or an entire PC. With Windows Home Server, users can access the home network from the office or the road, for full access to their files and applications, just as if they were sitting in front of their home PC.

The hot swappable HDD cage enables you to increase your data storage by adding up to three 3.5-inch internal hard drives--allowing you to max out your storage capabilities at an amazing 7 TB (yes, that's terabytes). The cage is outfitted with release levers for each drive to keep them secure. In addition, a recovery/reset pinhole provides additional data protection by enabling system restores and data recoveries with just one-touch.

The server works with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 Certified Home Server (DMS) and digital media player (DMP) to enable music playback as well as photo and video viewing on a TV. For internet security, the EasyStore AH340 comes with a 60-day free trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008.

24/7 Global Access to Your Data
The Aspire easyStore offers a variety of networking benefits inside the home as well as remotely. For example, parents can access their children's homework while traveling for business. They can also upload videos and photos from sports events or summer vacations to the server, even while away from home. At any time, from anywhere, every family member with a PC in the home network can access photos, videos, music and other documents from the home server.

This centralization of digital data saves significant time by eliminating the need to transfer data from one PC to another, every time someone wants a photo, video or other document that's stored on another PC. It's also a safeguard. If a netbook or notebook is damaged, lost or stolen, users don't lose their data along with it, since it's backed up at home. In addition, when a new system is added to the network, it's quick and easy to upload data from the computer to the server.

Product Description
The Acer Aspire easyStore Home Server brings your digital home together with an easy and reliable way to store, share and access files, photos, music and videos anytime and anywhere. Enjoy a centralized digital library of all your files from multiple PCs in one location where it is protected, organized and easy to access. The perfect solution for households and home-based businesses that have more than one personal computer or want a simple backup solution with anywhere access. One-Touch USB Backup allows for quick file uploading from your favorite digital devices. Simply plug-in the device, push the button and data is automatically sorted and stored by file type into designated folders. With Smart File Backup you can schedule convenient automatic back up times and set standbys. Quick recovery process ensures all your files are safe and sound. Experience around-the-clock reliability with the Intel Atom processor providing environmentally friendly, quality performance. With Windows Home Server it enables easy backup, access, sharing and storage of digital media and PCs. This small form-factor server takes up little space and is perfect for any home with its trendy contemporary style, sleek black bezel and blue LEDs. Open the secure hard drive cage door to reveal 4 hot-swappable SATA hard drive bays for a no-hassle approach to increasing storage space. Windows Home Server Drive Extender simplifies drive management by consolidating all the hard drives. As your collection of music, videos or digital photos grow; you need a server that grows with you. With easyStore Home Server its simple, just add any size internal SATA drive or connect an external drive through the e-SATA port and Windows Home Server will take care of the rest keeping all your files safely stored together. 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN (RJ-45 port) 5 USB Ports (1 Front, 4 Rear) 1 - (RJ-45) LAN 1 - eS