QNAP TS-209 Pro NAS server (UK)
A NAS box (Network Attached Storage) is becoming more and more common in Danish homes. A NAS box might sound like some dangerously expensive hardware to a lot of people, but it is no such thing. A NAS box is in most cases a standard PC, only smaller and made for one simple purpose, and it’s often controlled by a small Linux system on the box. A NAS box is basically an intelligent hard drive, connected to a network, but not the same as an external USB hard drive. A NAS box can do a lot more than a USB hard drive due to the fact that the NAS box is still a little PC in disguise. This gorgeous little thing from QNAP, named TS209-PRO is no exception, and the design is top quality.
Introduction:
A NAS box (Network Attached Storage) is becoming more and more common in Danish homes. A NAS box might sound like some dangerously expensive hardware to a lot of people, but it is no such thing.
A NAS box is in most cases a standard PC, only smaller and made for one simple purpose, and it’s often controlled by a small Linux system on the box. A NAS box is basically an intelligent hard drive, connected to a network, but not the same as an external USB hard drive. A NAS box can do a lot more than a USB hard drive due to the fact that the NAS box is still a little PC in disguise.
This gorgeous little thing from QNAP, named TS209-PRO is no exception, and the design is top quality.
Packaging:
To my big surprise, the NAS box wasn’t black as I had expected after looking at various photos and even the box it arrived in. 
Specifications:
These are the hardware specifications for the box:
| Processor | SoC 500 MHz |
| Memory | 128MB DDRII RAM, 8MB Flash |
| HDD Capacity | 2* 3.5” SATA I/II HDD, up to 2TB (the HDD is not included) |
| LAN Port | 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| LED Indicator | USB, Status, HDD1, HDD2, LAN, Power |
| USB | 3 x USB 2.0, support USB printer, disk, digital camera, pen drive, card reader, USB hub |
| Buttons | Intelligent USB auto copy button Power button Reset button |
| Alarm Buzzer | System warning |
| Form Factor | Compact cubic type |
| Dimension | 214(D) x 175(W) x 115(H) mm |
| Weight | Net weight: 2.4Kg Gross weight: 3.5Kg |
| Operation Environment | Temperature 0~35°C Humidity 0~95% R.H |
| Power Supply | External power adapter, 60W, 100~240V |
| Power Consumption | Sleep Mode: 14.8W In Operation: 29.3W |
| Thermal Solution | Smart Fan |
| Secure Design | K-Lock security slot for theft prevention |
As seen on the above specifications sheet, the TS-209 Pro packs a decent and somewhat powerful machine. 500MHz and 128MB ram 1 gigabit LAN and space for two 3.5” hard drives. Note the 3 USB ports perfect for connection a USB printer etc.
Being able to connect a USB printer to the NAS server makes it easy to share a printer on a network. Especially when looking at the TS-209 PRO’s power consumption at a maximum of 29.3W. Remember that new pc’s easily consume 300W and more (a lot more), so this one only uses 1/10 of that which is worth considering.
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