| Revew | Thecus W5810 Windows storage server EssentialsThe Thecus W5810 is a 5-bay NAS running Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials, made for small businesses that want to manage storage, users and backup in a familiar Windows environment. A Microsoft license is included. It is built around a quad-core Intel Celeron J1900 processor at 2.0GHz and 4GB of DDR3 memory that can be expanded to 8GB. The operating system sits on a dedicated SSD, so all five bays are free for data. Drives are not included. 
Key features- Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials - A familiar Windows environment for managing users and permissions, with built-in Active Directory and Storage Spaces support and the option to add third-party Windows Server add-ins.
- Five bays and up to 40TB - Five hot-swappable bays for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. The operating system lives on a separate SSD, so every bay is used for storage.
- Intel Celeron J1900 processor - A quad-core processor at 2.0GHz (burst up to 2.42GHz) and 4GB of DDR3L-1600 memory in two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 8GB.
- Space saving and backup - Support for Data Deduplication to save space, automatic backup of client computers to a central location, and integration with Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Backup.
- Remote access - Remote web access and file sync across devices, plus access through the P2P-based Orbweb app.
- Networking and connections - Two Gigabit Ethernet ports with failover, three USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI port.
Specifications| Manufacturer | Thecus | | Model | W5810 | | Form factor | 5-bay tower | | Processor | Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core, 2.0GHz (burst up to 2.42GHz) | | Memory | 4GB DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 8GB | | System drive | Dedicated SSD for the OS (all five bays free) | | Drive bays | 5 bays, hot-swappable, 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives | | Maximum capacity | up to 40TB | | Network | 2 x Gigabit Ethernet with failover | | USB | 3 x USB 3.0 | | HDMI | 1 x HDMI | | Operating system | Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials |
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