As a Media Server, this NAS is unmatched, with support for Tivo, PS3, XBOX, Logitech Squeezebox and Sonos.
The NETGEAR brand has become quite established in the home, and it is the aim of Netgear to take the ReadyNAS ULTRA family to the next level.
As a Network Attached Storage device, the NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus Network Attached Storage RNDP200U
What we really love about it though is it’s Media Server Capabilities.
The Media Server capabilities of this NAS are truly brilliant, with it’s ReadyDLNA sporting Tivo, PS3, XBox 360 support and much much more.
SqueezeBox software is included, so you can stream directly to devices such as the Logitech Transporter SE Network Music Player
Similarly, Sonos
The server is also able to run an iTunes service to playback your music collection to all your iPods, iPhones, iPads as well as on your Macs and PCs. Setup is as simple as enabling the service and moving your files to the ReadyNAS.
In addition to all these great Media Server features, ReadyNAS remote allows secure access to your files over the internet without the use of a VPN, using Explorer for Windows, or the Finder for mac.
Remote Media Streaming using Skifta also lets you shift your media to a remote player over the internet.
Backup your home computers and media
Paranoid about losing all your movies, videos and other data?
Netgear has ReadyNAS Vault allowing you to easily syncronise your data to the cloud, there is a free 30 day trial where you can check it out, after that you will need to pay for the service.
There is also support for Time Machine and a host of other backup solutions for your home network.
The entrly level model is diskless
ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus Tech Specs
Media Streaming
DLNA Certified™ and can stream to media players (see www.dlna.org for latest):
- NETGEAR® Digital Entertainers
- Network DVD/Blu-ray players
- Game consoles, like Sony® PlayStation® 3 , Nintendo® Wii and Microsoft® Xbox®, Xbox 360®
- TiVo® DVRs
- Skifta™ clients
Apple® iTunes® server
Logitech SqueezeBox
SONOS Digital Music Center
Windows MCE compatible
ReadyNAS Ultra 2
Physical Specifications
Intel® Atom Single-core CPU (Ultra 2)
Intel® Atom Dual-core CPU (Ultra 2 Plus)
1GB DDR2 SODIMM
Two (42) Serial ATA II channels
Hot swappable and lockable trays
Two (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
One (1) USB 3.0 port
Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
Embedded 128 MB Flash Memory for OS
Kensington Lock security hole
Software controlled 80 mm chassis cooling fan
Dimension (H x W x D): 101 x 142 x 220 mm (3.98 x 5.59 x 8.66 in)
Weight: 2.07 kg (4.56 lb), without hard disks
Electrical
60W External AC power supply
Input: 100-240V AC~ 50-60Hz 5A(Max)
Power Consumption
34W typical with 2 x 2TB disks
32W idle, 19W with disk spin-down
Environmental Compliance
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
20% to 80% Humidity (non-condensing)
FCC, UL, CE, RoHS, C-tick, VCCI, CCC, KCC compliance
Available Configurations
Diskless
Half-populated
ReadyNAS Ultra 4
Physical Specifications
Intel® Atom Single-core CPU (Ultra 4)
Intel® Atom Dual-core CPU (Ultra 4 Plus)
1GB DDR2 SODIMM
Four (4) Serial ATA II channels
Hot swappable and lockable trays
Two (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
LCD Display
Three (3) USB 2.0 ports
Embedded 128 MB Flash Memory for OS
Kensington Lock security hole
Software controlled 92 mm chassis cooling fan
Dimension (H x W x D): 134 x 205 x 223 mm (5.28 x 8.07 x 8.78 in)
Weight: 4.70 kg (10.35 lb), without hard disks
Electrical
120W server-rated AC power supply
Input: 100-240V AC~ 50-60Hz 5A(Max)
Power Consumption
52W typical with 4 x 2TB disks
48W idle, 25W with disk spin-down
Environmental Compliance
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
20% to 80% Humidity (non-condensing)
FCC, UL, CE, RoHS, C-tick, VCCI, CCC, KCC compliance
Available Configurations
Diskless
Half-populated
- $379 - $620 diskless