Last weekend we unboxed the AWIECO HS-Pro SSD Windows Home Server 2011 box, and now it’s time for our exclusive hands-on review.
The AWIECO HS-Pro SSD provides a simple, familiar, and reliable way to store, stream, share and automatically protect your data, system and computers. It keeps your data safe by performing automatic, daily backups of every computer and server on the network. A personalized web address and remote access website on the servers enable you to connect to your family´s documents, photos, videos and music virtually, wherever you are. Equipped with the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge processor and a fast solid state disk (SSD), this server is powerful, fast and the ideal solution for your digital lifestyle.
Who Are AWIECO?
From their website:
AWIECO, the world`s first add-in developing company for Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, provides the customers software solutions to expand the functionalities of their home and small business IT environment. The company´s main focus is to develop high-quality, easy to use and innovative software products for making the server more attractive to home and small business.
As an Original-Equipment-Manufacturer (OEM) for home servers and small business servers, media centers and office computers, AWIECO also provides high-end and fanless hardware solutions for their customers.
AWIECO UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a young, ambitious company with headquarters in Oberstdorf, Germany. We develop cost-effective and efficient software solutions based on the latest Microsoft .NET technology and offer stylish, high quality and fanless hardware products for home and small business.
Specifications
CPU : Intel Core i3 2120T 2,6GHz
RAM : Up to 16GB DDR3 1333Mhz
Storage hard drives : 5x 3,5” bays (up to 15TB storage capacity), Intel RAID support
System drive : 2,5” internal SSD
LAN, USB : Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0
LCD : 2×16 lines display, black with white font
Optical drive : Slim line slot-in optical drive (if selected)
Weight : 4,5 to 10kg
Dimensions : 20cm (h) x 24cm (w) x 24cm (d)
Warranty : 1 year (optional 2 years)
Operating system : Microsoft® Windows Home Server 2011 (64-Bit)
Included in delivery : Preinstalled OS (if selected), External 10A power supply, LAN cable, Quick-guide, System restore CD/DVD
What’s in the Box?
Along with the server itself, the box contains a power supply, various manuals, Driver DVD, Ethernet cables and special antivibe rubber hard drive strips (more on those later).
Nice Job, Can you tell me which motherboard is in this unit ?
Nice Job, Can you tell me which motherboard is in this unit ?
thanks John – the mobo is an Asus P8H67-I
Nice switch, on Awieco’s site they show the HS-Pro with a Zotac motherboard ( I believe), I heard some reviews that the WiFi was weak and the Display port was buggy. This Asus board looks better and includes 6 sata ports, 2 of which are 6GB/sec.
Yes, all pictures are with Zotac board but the standard board is the Asus. The Zotac board is available with the PowerServers as an option.
Maybe I’m getting the wrong mobo in my Google search results but that model appears to only have 4 SATA ports. How are they managing to run 6 disks on this system (5 in back plus boot drive in the case)?
The mainboard is like Andrew said the Asus board and it has 6 SATA ports.
True, it’s the P8H67-I DELUXE that has 4 sata ports. I did the same mistake.
True, it’s the P8H67-I DELUXE that has 4 sata ports. I did the same mistake.
Can you give some details about the cooling system, please. It is a unique detail that is only available on this case. Maybe a photo too, thanks.
There is a CPU heatpipe inside. The pipes are connected with the sides of the case. Hard drive cooling system is on top.