ZyXEL NSA320S 2-Bay Power Media Server

Overview

• Organize media, photo, music, and backups in one centralized location.
• Share contents in the home to any DLNA-certified device.
• Access files anywhere on mobile devices using the Polkast app.
• Organize your media library with the built-in media server.
• Back up and download files remotely to Dropbox from anywhere.
• Reduce power consumption with power scheduling and hibernation functions.

The ZyXEL NSA320S 2-Bay Media Server provides high performance for sharing multimedia files, backing up data, and managing music, videos, and photos in your personal cloud. It offers fast multimedia streaming and sharing functions for multiple UPnP and DLNA-certified devices throughout the entire house.

Benefits

Enjoy digital entertainment center everywhere at home

Powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and 256 MB memory, the ZyXEL NSA320S 2-Bay Media Server acts as your 24/7 personal cloud, enabling quick and easy sharing of digital photos, music, and movies/videos, while keeping home computers backed up. The NSA320S also functions as a cloud download server, facilitating media streaming to multiple UPnP and DLNA-certified devices, including Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation, or DLNA TVs, anywhere in your home.

Access, share, and enjoy personal cloud everywhere

The ZyXEL Media Server is more than a central home media library. It allows effortless sharing and uploading of media stored on the NSA320S via mobile devices. Using the Polkast app on your mobile devices, you can access all photos, music, and videos stored on the NSA320S and share them with friends or family. You can synchronize photos to Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr via your NSA320S through Polkast, and stream music to play-zones, controlling them with a remote or mobile device wherever you go.

Organized Media at Your Fingertips

The zPilot™ file auto-classification function of the ZyXEL NSA320S enables easy storage and management of media files through simple drag-and-drop operations. The zPilot™ identifies and directs music, photo, and video files to appropriate folders automatically, helping to categorize your media collection.

Your 24/7 Download Center

The ZyXEL NSA320S allows easy sharing, uploading, and copying of stored files from services like RapidShare via mobile devices. With Dropbox support, you can remotely back up files and send torrents from your mobile devices to your NSA320S from virtually anywhere. As a handy P2P download/FTP server, the NSA320S is a perfect solution for a 24/7 personal cloud.

Eco-Friendly Design for Energy Saving

The ZyXEL NSA320S is designed for eco-friendliness. The smart fan ⚙️ automatically adjusts its speed to reduce power consumption, while the hard disk hibernation function ? puts the hard disks into standby mode when there is no disk access for a period, extending disk life. The new green feature, Wake-on-LAN, allows users to turn on the NSA320S and access media files remotely anytime, anywhere, even when the device at home has been powered off.

Specifications

System Specifications

Networking

• Network protocol: CIFS/SMB, NFS (for Linux/Unix), FTP, HTTP
• DHCP client
• PPPoE
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Network Application

• Personal Cloud with Polkast support
• Media server: DLNA 1.5 media server, UPnP AV server, iTunes server, SqueezeCenter support, Photo album server
• Web server: FTP server, phpMyAdmin/MySQL/PHP, RSS client & server

Smartphone Application

• zMedia for NSA configuration, system status monitoring, file browsing, and media playback.

Network Application Management

• User & group management
• Package management for setting up applications
• One-click-hosting sites download manager

Network Security

• Support HTTPS and FTPES (FTP over explicit TLS/SSL)
• Encrypted NSA to NSA remote replication
• Encrypted NSA to external disk archive backup

Data Management

• Backup support: One-touch copy/sync button for external USB-capable devices backup
• Backup planner: Instant/Scheduled backup, NSA to NSA synchronization/archive backup, NSA to external USB hard disk backup
• Dropbox support
• Apple Time Machine support
• Download/Upload support: Auto-download from FTP/HTTP/P2P download service, Scheduled download, One-click hosting sites downloading, Auto-upload photos and videos to YouTube/Flickr/FTP server
• File system support: Internal HDD: EXT4; External HDD: NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, FAT32, ReiserFS, XFS

System Management

• RAID 0, 1, JBOD
• Online firmware upgrade
• Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)

Power and Thermal Management

• Power control: Internal disk hibernation support, Scheduled power on/off/reboot, Wake-on-LAN support, System automatically resume after power outage, APC USB UPS monitoring and auto shutdown
• Thermal management: Smart fan speed control, High temperature alert/buzzer, Auto shutdown while high temperature

Application Package Center

• Backup Planner
• Gallery
• NZBGet
• PHP-MySQL
• Polkast
• SqueezeCenter
• Transmission
• WrodPress

Minimum System Requirements

• OS for utility: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 & 64 bit)/8 (32 & 64 bit)
• Browser: IE 10.0+, Firefox 20+, Google Chrome 10+, Safari 5+

Hardware Specifications

• 2.5" or 3.5" SATA II hard disk interface supported
• One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 connector
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• Buttons: Power button, Copy/Sync button, Reset button
• Smart fan design
• Power consumption: Access mode: 28 watt; Hard disk spin-down mode: 7.5 watt
• Power: Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; Output: 12 V DC, 5 A

Physical Specifications

• Item dimensions (WxDxH): 207 x 164 x 123 mm (8.15" x 6.46" x 4.84")
• Item weight: 1,257 g (2.77 lb.)
• Packing dimensions (WxDxH): 280 x 173 x 275 mm (11.02" x 6.81" x 10.82")
• Packing weight: 2,260 g (4.99 lb.)

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Environment: Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F); Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing)
• Storage Environment: Temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F); Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing)

Certification

• Safety: CE LVD, BSMI
• EMC: CE, FCC class B, C-Tick, BSMI
• Others: DLNA 1.5, UPnP

Package Contents

• Network storage device
• Power adapter
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Support CD
• Warranty card

Product Views and Application Diagram

Front Panel

The front panel of the ZyXEL NSA320S features:

• Power LED
• LED indicators for System, HDD1, HDD2, USB, Copy status
• One-touch Copy/Sync button
• 1 x USB 2.0 port

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the ZyXEL NSA320S features:

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port
• Power input: 12V DC, 5A
• Smart fan ⚙️
• Kensington security slot [Kensington Lock]
• Power cord storage hook [Power Cord Hook]

Application Diagram

This diagram illustrates how the NSA320S integrates into a home network and connects to various devices.

The network starts with an [Internet] connection, leading to an [xDSL/Cable Modem]. This connects to a [Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC1750 HD Media Router] (NBG6716), which supports 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz, Ethernet, USB Cable, and HDMI/RCA Cable connections. The router connects to the [NSA320S 2-Bay Power Media Server] via Ethernet.

The NSA320S can connect to other devices:

• Via USB 2.0 to a [Digital Camera] or [USB Mass Storage Device].
• It serves as a central hub for a [Personal Cloud].

Various devices can access the network and personal cloud:

• [Game Console]
• [DLNA] devices
• [Laptop] (can also connect via [NWD6605 Dual-Band Wireless AC1200 USB Adapter])
• [Smartphone]
• [Tablet]

The diagram shows connections between these devices and the NSA320S, illustrating data flow for media sharing and access.