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SohoNAS provides a cost effective, robust, flexible and functionally rich alternative to server-based disk for file access applications plus internet services. SohoNAS is an easily maintainable network connect disk appliance that can be shared across the network. It's ideally suited to non-application based data, such as file serving, and internet gateway or digital AV media center for SOHO and home users.

Traditional NAS used to divide into three areas based on scalability and cost: entry-level, with up to 300G bytes of capacity; midrange, from 300G bytes to as much as 1.2 terabytes; and enterprise, high-end, which exceeds 1.2 terabytes.

The SohoNAS from MWR is a 'traditional' entry-level NAS device with internet services capabilities, ideal for SOHO use. It offers enough capacity, and is much more cost effective. It further enhances MWR's unique positioning in the consumer market, by improving performance and functionality while reducing cost.

SohoNAS offers smaller networks an economical and simple means of sharing files, as well as backing up data and provides soho users a cost effective solution in increasing storage capacity and the flexibility to be accessed through internet.  Compared to the conventional file server designed for experienced IT professionals, SohoNAS is designed to simplify complicated and time consuming operations.  Comprehensive web-browser based software is provided and offers a wide array of managerial and administrative options.  No NAS or file servers have ever been easier or more affordable than with MWR's SohoNAS products.

SohoNAS offers the ultimate storage solution by providing efficient, high-speed network-transmission and data-security for SOHO customers, small advertising and design studios as well as image processors.

The entry-level SohoNAS models (single disk) will begin shipping at an estimated retail price of $99 ~$199 through distributors (no hard disk pre-installed), value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in October. The other two networked storage solutions, the SohoNAS-302 and the SohoNAS-312, are available to ship through the same channels this month.

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