NETGEAR's ReadyNAS is packed with technology previously reserved for upper echelon high-end servers (i.e. RAID, Gigabit Ethernet, Continuous System Monitoring and Backup capabilities).

The ReadyNAS NV+, for example, brings enterprise-level technology to the masses in a cost-effective manner. The ReadyNAS NV+ is a bullet-proof way to virtually insure that your data will never be lost again to hardware failure.

A newer, rackmountable high-end version of the ReadyNAS is also available. Unlike other complicated or proprietary storage solutions, the ReadyNAS 1100 is a new class of NAS designed to meet the requirements of increasingly powerful, increasingly energy efficient computing environments. By carefully tailoring a Linux-based OS with a custom microprocessor, the 1100 removes traditional complexity, efficiency, and interoperability barriers. The ReadyNAS 1100 packs 2 gigabit interfaces, hardware RAID and 4 Hot Swap SATA disks all in a remarkable 12 inch deep 1U chassis! Quickly add network storage for any workgroup or department with the ReadyNAS 1100.

So, whether you're storing your music, videos and photos at home or converting your mid-sized wedding video editing business to digital with a ReadyNAS NV+, or creating terabyte after terabyte of storage for your large company's enterprise with a rack of ReadyNAS 1100's, NETGEAR has a solution.

Check out these case studies in the use of the ReadyNAS for exactly these kinds of network storage applications...

Digital Photography

Bill Nieman Photography is located in Wisconsin Rapids, a rural and close-knit community in central Wisconsin. The company specializes in family portraiture, in particular, high school senior portraits. A photographer for 32 years, Bill Nieman began his career capturing weddings and family events and is now celebrated locally for his talent in capturing the individuality of local graduating seniors.

They went with ReadyNAS for the following features... RAID 5, hot swappable drives, FTP support, UPS monitoring, and auto shutdown.

Entertainment

Levels Audio Post has provided post-production sound design for some of America’s best-known reality TV series, including American Idol (Fox), Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC), The Bachelor (ABC), Grease: You’re the One that I Want (NBC), and So You Think You Can Dance (FOX). In their state-of-the-art production facility, they couple industry-leading talent and cuttingedge technology to help them deliver Emmy-nominated sound.

They went with ReadyNAS for the following features... Fast file sharing, dedicated backup, RAID capability, and easy deployment.

Retail

Edith Meyer Wedding Cakes began making wedding cakes when a close friend handed her a picture torn out of Elegant Bride magazine and asked her to recreate the cake. A high tech executive by day, Edith crafted her version of the cake after getting some tips from the original designer. The cake was a hit and the business was born. After retiring from the high tech world, Edith now averages about 80 to 100 cakes per year. Edith’s designs range from traditional to whimsical and all are custom to each couple and handmade with the finest organic ingredients.

They went with ReadyNAS for the following features... Hardware RAID, ease of use, small chassis, quiet operation, and low power consumption.