All stock codes associated to this product
W12000, BATHW12000, BATH-W12000
The Definitive Windows Storage Server
Intel Xeon E3-1225 3.1GHz Processor
Enterprise Size for Enterprise Tasks
SATA III and SAS 6G for Ultra-Fast Transfer Speeds
Single-Instance Storage (Dedup)
No Windows Server CALs Required
Features
Single-Instance Storage (Dedup)
When data is sent to multiple users, single-instance storage allocates data to be stored once, eliminating the need to duplicate data storage. This results to reduced data storage and improved data backups. Single-instance storage is most functional when transferring data to large distribution directories by improved delivery efficiency.
No Windows Server CALs Required
No CALs required benefits users the ability to access the services of the server without a permit. With this, business users will not have to go through the trouble of obtaining authorization of per-user or per-device. With no CALs required, users are able to access data on demand, without the troubles of CALs.
PCI-e Gen2
The evolved PCI-e Gen2 offers innovative technology that saves cost with an efficient narrow configuration. While doubling the transfer rate of the previous PCI-e, the PCI-e Gen2 provides the same bandwidth as the PCI-e but with only half its lanes. The target is to save on cost and provide an improved PCI-e for users. The Gen2 provides a significant improvement on system performance over the PCI-e; users can now enjoy faster transfer speeds and connectivity.
HDMI Output
Make your NAS into the ultimate multimedia hub! The W12000's HDMI output allows you to connect your NAS directly to your TV for device management.
10GbE Ready
High-end data centers often need a level of speed that today's average Internet cannot provide. This Thecus NAS is 10Gb Ethernet ready to satisfy the toughest needs of today and tomorrow.
USB 3.0 Connectivity
The next generation of connectivity is here with speeds 10x faster than USB 2.0. Whether connecting digital cameras and smart phones, backing up large external hard drives, or extending the capacity of your NAS, USB 3.0 will make sure it's done in no time at up to 5 Gbit/s. Backwards compatibility adds the connectivity of a world full of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices to get the best combination of speed and universal access.
Overview
Thecus has received hundreds of
awards during its history for its innovative and reliable hardware,
helping countless people all over the world to share our new digital-era
treasure: data. Thecus believes in diversity. That's why they are
releasing a new Windows Storage Server-powered NAS product line to help
you share your files using Windows Storage Server 2012: the W Series. Three models will be available: 8-bay W8900, 12-bay W12000 and 16-bay W16000.
“The release of the W Series is
the start of a very fruitful relationship with Microsoft that will help
us achieve our main goal: to satisfy more and more Thecus users with
high-quality network appliances,” says Florence Shih, General Manager of Thecus Technology.
Explore the reliable and powerful Thecus NAS
appliance powered by Window Storage Server 2012. This appliance offers
new tools to manage and fulfill business needs. The appliance provides a
network platform that allows users to access computers that are running
Windows Server 2012. With the latest Windows Storage Server Service
Pack 1 (SP1), RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory are two additions that
increase user flexibility and control.
“We are pleased to see
Thecus utilizing Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 to deliver a cost
effective, reliable, and scalable solution,” said Thomas Pfenning, General Manager, File Server Foundation, at Microsoft. “This
will help customers address challenges of managing and providing access
to the growing amount of data that businesses rely on.”
Besides easy integration within a Microsoft
infrastructure and finer optimization for Windows transfer protocols,
users who are familiar with Windows Server will now have more familiar
interface for managing and protecting their essential business data. In
addition, Microsoft updates its product to maintain the security level
of its appliances. And finally, the whole Windows ecosystem and
community are available to help. Enabling functions such as replication,
anti-virus, data backup and so forth has never been so simple and well
documented.
Key benefits of a Windows-powered NAS include
enhanced power, data and server management capabilities. Paired with
Thecus' W series, the possibilities are endless.
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2, Standard Edition
Windows® Storage Server 2012 R2 is the Windows
Server® 2012 platform of choice for network-attached storage (NAS)
appliances offered by Microsoft partners.
As part of a network-attached storage appliance,
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 can help reduce the storage costs
associated with building modern datacenters and private clouds. It
enhances the traditional file serving capabilities and extends file
based storage for application workloads like Hyper-V, SQL and Internet
information Services (IIS). Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 delivers
excellent economics for a shared storage solution by leveraging industry
standard hardware matched with robust storage capabilities. It delivers
continuous availability that is designed to protect from a range of
failures and prevent downtime in a scalable and reliable manner.
Microsoft partners offer specialized hardware and
additional software components to create NAS appliances based on Windows
Storage Server 2012 R2.
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 based NAS appliances
are best suited for you if you are seeking to deploy a dedicated
turnkey solution for highly reliable, high-performance shared storage,
for example your database needs. If you are a customer who wants to
deploy a converged private cloud infrastructure which also includes the
ability to run physical or virtual workloads including line-of-business
applications, you should consider Windows Server 2012 R2 for your needs.
Thecus Hardware: reducing costs but not quality
Thecus is a company entirely dedicated to storage and
network sharing. The main advantage of reaching the high level of
excellence is that Thecus helps customers optimize costs and quality.
The hardware used for the W series has been tested and approved by media
and users all around the world. And you can also benefits from Thecus
prices, which give you the best value because of the experience and
optimization delivered by our R&D teams.
Thecus products are always delivered using the best
quality available on the market. For instance, take high-speed
transfers: Thecus NAS appliances are delivered with USB 3.0 (10x faster
than USB 2.0).
The following table summarizes the key specs of the W series:
|
W8900 |
W12000 |
W16000 |
| Description |
8-bay 2U Rackmount |
12-bay 2U Rackmount |
16-bay 3U Rackmount |
| CPU |
Intel® Core™ i3-2120 Dual [email protected] |
Intel® Xeon® E3-1225 Quad [email protected] |
Intel® Xeon® E3-1225 Quad [email protected] |
| RAM |
8GB DDR3 (Up to 32GB) |
| Storage (for Pre-installed OS) |
2.5" SATA
250GB 5400rpm/7200rpm above |
| Disk interface |
SATA III & SAS 6G (8/12/16) |
| USB 2.0 |
Front x2 Back x4 |
| USB 3.0 |
Back x2 |
| eSATA |
Back x1 |
| HDMI |
Back x1 |
Specs
1.Hardware Platform
| Item |
Spec |
| Processor |
Intel® Xeon® E3-1225 3.1GHz Processor |
| System Memory |
8GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage (for Pre-installed OS) |
2.5" SATA
320GB 5400rpm/7200rpm above |
| LAN Interface (PCI-e) |
RJ-45x3: Intel 82574L 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X
WOL supported |
| USB Interface |
USB 2.0 host port x6 (front x2, back x4) (Type A)
USB 3.0 host port x2 (back x2) |
| LED Indicator |
Power: (blue)
HDD 1-12 Activity/Fail (green/red) |
| HDMI Output |
HDMI port (back x1) |
| Audio |
MIC input, Line input, Audio output |
| SAS/SATA controller (HBA), PCI-e (8-lane) |
LSI 2008 HBA card supports 6G SAS/SATA (x8) |
| Disk Interface |
12 x SATA for internal
1 x eSATA for external |
| Power Supply |
Redundant power supply 500W or more |
| PCI-e Slots |
8-lane (x3), One is used by SAS HBA
4-lane (x1)
1-lane (x1) used by CU30N (USB 3.0) |
| Thermal/Fan Control |
Thermal sensor on processor temperature
CPU fan control
System fan control |
| System Fan |
Hot swappable (x4) |
| Buttons |
Power button (Front, shutdown controlled by user interface)
System reset button
Locator button |
| RS232 |
1 (For UPS) |
| Environment |
Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Humidity: 0 ~ 80 % R.H. (Non-condensing) |
| Chassis |
2U Rack mount |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
89 x 440 x 662 (mm) |
| Weight |
15.8Kgs |
|
2. Software Functions (Optional, Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard Version)
|
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard is a robust
and reliable foundation on which to develop, deliver, and manage rich
user experiences and applications. Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
Standard provides a secure network infrastructure and reduces costs
while increasing technological flexibility and value within your
organization. |
| Key Features |
| File sharing (SMB & NFS) |
| DFS-Replication |
| File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) |
| File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) |
| Domain Join |
| Shared block storage (iSCSI Target + Boot) |
| OEM Customizable Out of Box Experience |
| Storage Spaces |
| Deduplication |
| BranchCache |
| Virtualization(Host + 2 VM*) |
| Clustering |
| Simplified Cluster Setup |
| Networking Infra (DHCP, DNS & WINS) |
| Features |
| Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) |
Yes |
| Thin Provisioning |
Yes |
| Storage Spaces |
Yes |
| SMB |
SMB 3.0 |
| SMB Transparent Failover |
Yes |
| Failover Clustering |
Yes |
| Cluster-Aware Updating |
Yes |
| Online CHKDSK scanning |
Yes |
| Scale-out active-active/continuously available file server |
Yes |
| SMB Multichannel |
Yes |
| SMB Direct (RDMA) |
Yes |
| SMB performance DAS equivalence |
Yes (97% of DAS transaction performance) |
| Hyper-V VHD files & SQL Server database files on SMB shared folders |
Yes |
| Online Backup to Cloud |
Yes |
| Hyper-V Replica |
Yes |
| NIC teaming |
Yes |
| Hyper-V share-nothing live storage migration |
Yes |
| Hyper-V Virtual Fiber Channel |
Yes |
| ReFS |
Yes |
| Native 4K Disk Support |
Yes |
| Virtual Disk Format |
VHDX up to 64 TB |
| Shared block storage (iSCSI Target + Diskless Boot) |
Yes |
| BranchCache |
Yes |
| Virtualization (Hyper-V host or guest support) |
Yes |
| Simplified Cluster Setup |
Yes |
| Networking Infra (Print, DHCP, DNS & WINS) |
Yes |
| NFS file sharing |
NFS v4.1 |
| Deduplication |
Yes |
| OEM Customizable Out of Box Experience |
Yes |
| DFS-Namespace and Replication |
Yes |
| File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) |
Yes |
| File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) |
Yes |
| Domain Join |
Yes |
| Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services |
Yes |
| Windows Server Backup |
Yes |
| BitLocker |
Yes |
3. New and changed features in Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
|
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 makes significant improvements
throughout File and Storage Services, including to protocols, data
access and replication, continuous availability, scalability, deployment
and management. |
| Feature/functionality |
Summary |
| Storage protocols |
-iSCSI Target Server –Improvements to iSCSI Target
Server include support for VHDx (VHD 2.0) virtual hard disks for
capacities of up to 64 TB. iSCSI Target Server also now supports SMI-S,
enabling end-to-end provisioning using System Center Virtual Machine
Manager.
-SMB – Improvements to the Server
Message Block (SMB) protocol include better SMB Direct performance,
automatic rebalancing for Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) on scale-out file
servers, shared VHDx files, Hyper-V Live Migration over SMB, SMB
bandwidth management, detailed event messages, and more. |
| Data access and replication |
-Work Folders - a new feature that facilitates the
BYOD (bring-your-own-device) scenario by enabling users to access work
files from their personal computers and devices. Organizations retain
centralized control over their data and can specify device policies such
as encryption and lock screen password.
-DFS Replication
– Enhancements include increases in scalability, the ability to do
database cloning and corruption recovery, a Windows PowerShell module, a
new WMI provider, faster replication on high bandwidth connections, and
recovery tools for conflicts. |
| Continuous availability |
-Failover Clustering - Enhancements include
improvements to virtual machine availability, Cluster Shared Volumes
(CSV), dynamic cluster quorums, cluster node health detection,
deployment, updating and monitoring.
-Hyper-V -
Enhancements include shared virtual hard disks, resizing of virtual hard
disks while a VM is running, storage quality of service (QoS), improved
performance for live migrations, cross-version live migrations, and
several more new or improved capabilities. |
| Scalability improvements |
-Storage Spaces – Enhancements include storage
tiering, SSD write-back caches for storage spaces, parity storage spaces
on failover clusters, dual parity storage spaces, and faster rebuilding
of storage spaces after disk failures.
-Data Deduplication -
Enhancements include support for Cluster Shared Volumes and
deduplication of live Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) VMs that
reside on a file server connected via SMB. |
| Deployment and management |
-OEM Appliance OOBE (out-of-the-box experience) -
Enhancements include added support for four-node cluster deployments and
a wizard for creating a domain controller within a Hyper-V VM that can
be used to deploy a turnkey cluster-in-a-box.
-Storage Management API
– Enhancements include an improved Storage Management API enables 10x
faster enumerations, added cluster-awareness, and remote management for
Storage Spaces new features. |
