ZyXEL NSA325 2-Bay Power Plus Media Server

Overview

The ZyXEL NSA325 Power Plus Media Server is an advanced, centralized archive designed to make your HD multimedia content accessible, shareable, and playable from anywhere. Using the Polkast app on your smartphone or tablet, you can freely access, share, and stream your multimedia content, transforming the NSA325 into more than just a storage device.

Key Features:

• Superior performance for simultaneous file transfer and multiple HD streams.
• Access your personal cloud from anywhere with Polkast support.
• Easy configuration from portable devices.
• USB 3.0 port enables fast backup from USB devices.
• All-In-One backup solution for data protection.
• Dropbox support for anywhere download and backup.
• Advanced eco-friendly NSA with Wake-Up-LAN, power scheduling, and HDD hibernation for energy saving.

Advantages

Greater Performance

Equipped with a 1.6 GHz CPU and 512 MB of memory, the NSA325 2-Bay Power Plus Media Server delivers high speeds for simultaneous sharing and streaming to various UPnP or DLNA certified devices, such as Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PS3, and DLNA TVs throughout your home. It also functions as an iTunes server, SqueezeCenter, personal blog server, and photo album server, simplifying media streaming and sharing between PCs, laptops, and SqueezeBox devices.

Access, Share, and Enjoy Anywhere!

The ZyXEL NSA325 is more than just a central media archive. Its Personal Cloud function allows you to access, share, and stream multimedia content from wherever you are. Simply launch the Polkast app on your smartphone or tablet to connect to the NSA325 and find your desired files. You can share images, music, or movies with friends and family, even sending vacation photos and videos directly from your device to be viewed on platforms like Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube within seconds.

Easy Configuration

Easy Configuration from Portable Devices

When at home, the zMedia smartphone app provides a convenient way to play movies, photos, and music stored on the NSA325. It also allows you to check system status, download/upload progress, and configure the NSA325 remotely without needing to turn on your PC or laptop.

Fast File Sharing and Backup

Fast File Sharing and Backup

The integrated USB 3.0 port and the NSA325's copy/sync button enable high-speed backup and synchronization with USB storage devices and digital cameras. Beyond operating as an eMule/BitTorrent/FTP server, the One-Click download manager simplifies downloading large files from sites like Rapidshare. With Dropbox support, you can perform remote backups of your files and upload torrents from your smartphone or tablet to your NSA325 from virtually anywhere.

Eco-Friendly Design

Eco-Friendly Design for Energy Saving

The Wake-on-LAN feature allows users to power on the NSA325 and access multimedia files remotely at any time, even if the device was previously powered off. Additionally, the internal hard disk hibernation function allows the drive to automatically enter a low-power state after a period of inactivity. The power scheduling feature enables users to set specific times for the NSA325 to power on and off, further conserving energy based on usage needs.

Specifications

System Specifications

Networking

• Protocols: CIFS/SMB, NFS (for Linux/Unix), FTP, HTTP, DHCP client, PPPoE, Network Time Protocol (NTP).
• Network Applications: Personal Cloud and Polkast support. Media server: DLNA 1.5 media server, UPnP AV server, iTunes server support, SqueezeCenter support, Photo album server. Web server: FTP server, phpMyAdmin/MySQL/PHP, RSS client & server.
• Smartphone Applications: zMedia for configuration, monitoring status, file search, and NSA media playback.
• Network Application Management: User and group management, Package management for application installation, Download manager for One-click-hosting sites.
• Security: HTTPS and FTPES (FTP over explicit TLS/SSL) support, Encrypted remote replication NSA to NSA, Backup from NSA to external hard disk.

Data Management

• Backup Support: One-touch copy / sync button for backup from external USB devices, Backup planner: Immediate / scheduled backup, Synchronization/backup NSA to NSA, Backup NSA to external USB disk, PC backup to NAS (Memeo Autobackup software), Dropbox support, Apple Time Machine support.
• Download/Upload Support: Auto-download from FTP/HTTP/Bittorrent/eMule, Download Scheduling, Download from One-click-hosting sites, Auto-upload of photos and videos to YouTube/Flickr/FTP server.
• System Support: Internal HDD: EXT4, External HDD: NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, FAT32, ReiserFS, XFS.
• System Management: RAID 0, 1, JBOD, Online Firmware Update, Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.).
• Thermal and Energy Management: Energy control: Internal disk hibernation support, Power on/off/reboot scheduling, Wake-On-LAN support, Automatic restart in case of power surges, APC USB UPS monitoring and suspension. Thermal management: Intelligent fan speed control, High temperature alarm, Auto shutdown in case of high temperature.
• System Requirements: OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 & 64 bit), Browser: IE 7.0+, Firefox 3.6+, Google Chrome 10+, Safari 5+.

Hardware Specifications

• Support for two 3.5" SATA II / III hard disk interfaces.
• One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 connector.
• Two USB 2.0 ports.
• One USB 3.0 port.
• Buttons: Power button, Copy / Sync button, Reset button.
• Smart fan design.
• Power Consumption: Access mode: 27 Watt, Hard disk hibernation mode: 7 Watt.
• Power Supply: Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Output: 12 V DC, 5 A.

Physical Specifications

• Product Dimensions (LxDxH): 108 x 205 x 147 mm (4.25" x 8.07" x 5.79").
• Product Weight: 1080 g (2.38 lb.).
• Package Dimensions (LxDxH): 280 x 173 x 210 mm (11.02" x 6.81" x 8.27").
• Package Weight: 1810 g (3.99 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).

Certifications

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

Package Contents

• Media Server (hard disk not included).
• Power adapter.
• Ethernet cable.
• Quick guide.
• Support CD.
• Warranty card.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

The front panel features a Power LED, status LED indicators for System, HDD1, HDD2, USB, and Copy status. It also includes a Copy/Sync button and a USB 3.0 port for easy external device connectivity.

Rear Panel

The rear panel is equipped with 2x USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity, the power connector, a smart fan for cooling, a Kensington security slot for physical security, and a power cord storage hook.

Application Diagram

Application Diagram

This diagram illustrates the NSA325's connectivity and usage scenarios. It connects to the internet via a DSL/Cable Modem and a Media Router (e.g., ZyXEL NBG5715). The NSA325 acts as a central hub for 'Easy Streaming' to devices like Game Consoles [?], TVs [?] (potentially with a streamer like DMA2501), Smartphones [?], Laptops [?], and Tablet PCs [?]. It also supports 'Remote Backup' from these devices and can connect to Digital Cameras [?] and USB Mass Storage Devices [?].