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Corporation launched its first
Intel Atom platform optimized for networked home and SOHO storage
devices. It delivers the processing performance and input/output
(I/O) connectivity required to meet the throughput demands of leading
storage vendors such as LaCie, LG Electronics, QNAP, Synology and
Thecus.
Home server and SOHO network-attached
storage (NAS) devices based on the new Intel Atom processor platform
act as centralized hub that organize, manage, protect and share
documents, photos, videos and music. This makes it possible to keep
digital content safe and available anytime, anywhere. “NAS systems
have traditionally been found in businesses to manage, store and
access data. The advancement in mobility coupled with the explosive
growth of data and media are creating the need for centralized,
easy-to-use network storage solutions for the home and small office,”
said Seth Bobroff, GM-Storage, Intel Data Center Group.
With about 50 percent power reduction,
the new Atom processors paired with the Intel 82801IR I/O Controller
enable vendors to deliver cost-effective, feature-rich and reliable
systems that scale to support the demands of the evolving home and
small office storage market. “The introduction of Intel's Atom
processor is a critical advancement that will dramatically change the
scale of storage solutions across LaCie's target markets. We are
excited to work with Intel and leverage this game-changing technology
to offer a new level of powerful and robust features to our
customers,” said Erwan Girard, Manager-Professional Business
Unit, LaCie.
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processor
D510, LG's N4B2 NAS device performs fast 'reads' and 'writes' of
large data files and allows up to 20 users to simultaneously stream
high-definition-level (30Mbps) data within a local network.
“Network-attached storage has become more than just a fancy disk
drive. It is now a secure, redundant vault for your irreplaceable
photos, songs and documents. With the innovative, fast data
processing features of N4B2, we are emerging as a leader in this
segment,” said Dong-Keun Lee, VP-DS Division, LG Electronics.
The new platform features six PCI
Express lanes, 12 USB 2.0 ports, a port multiplier function and eSATA
ports that give OEMs the ability to add peripheral devices and expand
storage capacity outside of the box. It also features hot plug
capabilities for easy capacity upgrades and an integrated gigabit
Ethernet MAC controller for improved data transfers to and from the
home server or small office NAS device. The storage platform also
offers the flexibility to support Microsoft Windows Home Server and
open source Linux operating systems.
Atom processor embedded platform
In addition to the introduction of the
storage platform, Intel also announced two single-core Atom
processors, the N450 and D410, and the first dual-core Atom
processor, the D510, for embedded devices. The Intel Atom processor
embedded platform is ideal for small, energy-efficient designs for
print imaging, digital security surveillance and industrial market
segments. The three processors are paired with an I/O controller
designed for the embedded market-the Intel 82801HM I/O
Controller-for a two-chip solution that provides rich I/O
capabilities and adds flexibility via high-bandwidth interfaces,
including PCI Express, PCI, SATA and USB 2.0 connectivity.