Specifications
Windows Storage Server Comparison
Workgroup
Standard
Essentials
Ability to join a domain
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data Deduplication
No
Yes
Yes
BranchCache- Hosted Cache
NO
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
No Hyper-V
Yes (2 VMs)
No Hyper-V
Failover Clustering
No
Yes
No
Networking infrastructure
Yes
Yes
Yes
(including DNS, DHCP, and WINS)
Windows Server Essentials Experience
No
No
Yes
Active Directory
No
No
Yes
(Domain Controller, Certificate Services,
Federation Services, Rights Management)
Hardware Platform
Processor
Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core
System Memory
4GB DDR3
Memory expandable up to
8GB Memory Compatibility List
SSD 2.5"
60GB + for system image
Drive Bays
2
LAN Interface
RJ-45x2: 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X
WOL supported
USB Interface
USB 3.0 host port x3 (front x1, back x2)
LED Indicator
Power LED: White
WAN/LAN1 LED: White
LAN LED: White
HDMI Output
HDMI port (back x1)
DP Output
DP port (back x1)
SPDIF
SPDIF port (back x1)
Disk Interface
2 x SATA for internal
Power Supply
48W External Power Adaptor
System Clock
Battery-backed up system clock
Power Management
Auto power on after shutdown due to power loss
Buzzer
Adjustable frequency alarm
Buttons
Power button
Environment
Temperature: 0C to 40C (Operation),
-40C to 70C (Non-operation)
Humidity: 0 ~ 80 % R.H. (Non-condensing)
Chassis
2bays Tower Chassis
Dimensions (HxWxD)
146 x 102 x 213 (mm)/5.17 x 4.02 x 8.39 (in)
Weight (Kgs)
1.76
Software Functions
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials
File System
Native NTFS support, FAT32, EFS, ReFS
Disk Management
Data Deduplication
Storage Spaces:
- Create pools of storage using industry standard hard disk drives
- Enables data redundancy with mirroring or parity
NTFS Online Scan and Repair (CHKDSK) Intelligently repairs unexpected corrupted data
Network Support
Protocols : IPV6 / Multiple NICs / DNS / DHCP & WINS
Support for multiple subnets / Multiple IP addresses
File and Block Storage Protocol Support
File : SMB (1.0, 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.01), NFS (v2, v3, v4.1)
Block : iSCSI Target Server, iSCSI, SATA, and USB
Directory Services / User Management
Seamless Active Directory integration with any existing Active Directory Domain
Authentication and authorization
Domain Controller, Certificate Services, Federation Services, Rights Management
Windows Client Integration via Launch Pad
Agent deployed on client, one click connection to NAS appliance
Performance
NIC Teaming: Aggregates bandwidth of multiple NICs
SMB Multi-channel: Multiple transport sessions in a single NIC
Secure Remote Access
Secure Remote Desktop Services with Encryption and Authentication
Remote file access via FTP/FTPS
Remote Web Access via HTTPS
Licensing
Client support for up to 50 users or devices
No Windows Server Client Access Licenses ( CALs) required
Single processor socket / Up to 4 GB of memory
P2P connectivity via Orbweb (Ultimate edition)
Printer Server Support / FAX and Scan
Local printer connection: Full Windows print services support
Distributed Scan Server: Print Server and Document Services
Health Reporting / Notifications
Integrated health monitoring and reporting
- Send health report to chosen email address on a customizable schedule
Media Pack for Streaming
Stream music, videos, and pictures with the included Windows Server Essentials Media Pack
Global Language Pack
36 Interfaces Available