LAS VEGAS - (PMA BOOTH NO. R260) -- Mar. 3, 2009 - WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today announced that WD ShareSpace™ network storage systems now offer 8 TB (terabytes) of capacity, up to 30 percent faster transfer speeds, and DLNA1 media streaming capabilities. Combined with its ease-of-use and small footprint, WD ShareSpace is now a more compelling solution for small offices and digital media enthusiasts who want to store, protect and share massive amounts of content.
Price and Availability
The new 8 TB capacity will be available this week at WD's online store (http://www.shopwd.com/). WD ShareSpace network storage systems also are offered in capacities of 2 TB and 4 TB. MSRP for the WD ShareSpace storage system with 8 TB is $1,799.99 USD
Features
The new high-speed network storage systems feature:
A small-footprint, 4-bay storage system that takes up very little space and provides plenty of storage to go around;
GigE connectivity with data transfer rates up to one gigabit per second when used in a GigE network;
RAID 0/1/5 capabilities for data protection and speed;
E-mail alert system that monitors drive and system health and sends you an e-mail if a problem is detected;
UPnP/DLNA 1.5 Certified Media Server;
iTunes server for centralized shared music;
Microsoft Active Directory® directory service support;
Plug a USB drive into the front-mounted USB 2.0 port and push a button to transfer automatically all the data on the drive to the WD ShareSpace system;
Automatic and continuous2 network backup software including licenses to back up 3 computers;
WD's unique MioNet remote Web access service (for PC and Mac) that lets users access the drive from anywhere;
Download manager that supports scheduled downloads through FTP and HTTP;
Windows Vista® operating system ready;
Built-in FTP server;
3 USB 2.0 ports;
Equipped with WD drives using WD GreenPower technology, this system, with its efficient cooling architecture and power saving mode, consumes up to 33 percent less power3 and is reliably cool and quiet; and,
3-year limited warranty.
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. WD applies its storage expertise to consumer products for external, portable and shared storage applications.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site (http://www.westerndigital.com/) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
1 To allow streaming for music, photos and movies to any DLNA Certified multimedia device such as Playstation®3 and Xbox 360®.
2 Users can select specific files or folders for backup during the set-up process. From then on changes or additions made to those files or folders will be immediately and automatically backed up on the WD ShareSpace device.
3 Tests based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using WD's GreenPower drives.
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