Vantec NexStar LX

INTRODUCTION

As we get more and more computers in the homes, there is a need to be able to share data between them all. While you can solved it by simply sharing folders on each computer it quickly becomes complicated as each computer needs to be on all the time.
A simpler solution is to get a get a NAS – Network Attached Storage – that can be accessed independently of any computer. Today I am reviewing a NAS-solution from Vantec, the NexStar LX NAS Hard Drive enclosure.

ABOUT VANTEC

Vantec has a wide range of products. We at Bjorn3d.com have reviewed several of their products before including the Vantec NexStar 3 NST-260SU-BK eSATA Enclosure and the Vantec Piano 101 Notebook Cooler.

Founded in 1994, Vantec is recognized as one of the premier thermal solutions leaders. We are devoted to manufacturing and developing total PC solutions for every computer user, from mainstream to enthusiast. Utilizing our technical expertise and innovative designs, we are constantly expanding our product line to offer advanced computer peripheral to meet the personal and industrial needs of modern computer users. Our primary goal is to create viable solutions to satisfy the consumer’s needs. Offering complete and affordable ways to upgrade and maintain your personal computer, Vantec is a name you can trust for quality and reliability.

At Vantec, our mission is to produce the best thermal solutions on the market. Vantec produces quality products that help you keep your system cool. However, that is only the beginning. We produce two of the quietest power supplies on the market in our Stealth Power Supply and ION Power Supply. Our Multi-function Panel (NXP-101) and fan controllers (NXP-201 and NXP-205) give you a variety of options to monitor and control the temperature and noise of your computer. We also provide cold cathode lights in a myriad of colors, including UV, for you to light up your computer. And with our new Fan and Light controller (NXP-301 and NXP-305), you can control your fan speed and lights all with one convenient unit.

Adhering to the theory of both form and functionality, Vantec has the end-user’s best interest in mind. Though the computer scene is constantly changing, you can rely on Vantec to provide quality components to improve, enhance, and insure your computing experience.

WHAT IS A NAS?

As the name implies, Network-attached Storage is all about a device that sits on the network sharing data without the need for an additional computer. A NAS usually runs a stripped down operating system that provides functionality like different network protocols and a way to set up different access methods to the storage. Some consumer NAS even include a web server, an email server, a torrent client and media functionality. Others just share data.