Bogged down by shrinking drives and slow network access? Super-size your storage and stay connected with the Media Vault 168TB 12-Bay NAS Server in a 12 x 14TB configuration from Codex. Featuring a total capacity of 168TB divvied up between 12 3.5" 14TB HDDs, this NAS array also sports a 2.1 GHz Intel Xeon Silver processor and 128GB DDR4 ECC RAM, translating to 1000Mb/s read and write times allowing you to complete your work in less time. Additionally, the Media Vault includes two 2.5" SSD drives for parity, ensuring your data remains safe in the event of a drive failure.

Complementing its storage space and processing speed, the Media Vault boasts four RJ45 ports supporting 10-Gigabit Ethernet. Users can take advantage of two USB ports on the front panel of the Media Vault to attach a keyboard and mouse for administrator set-up tasks. However, these ports can also be used to charge phones and tablets. Designed to accept media uploads over a network connection, data should first be uploaded to a host computer before being transferred to the Media Vault via a network. Featuring a web-based interface, this NAS server is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.

168TB Total Capacity (12 x 14TB)    12 x 3.5" HDD Drive Bays    2.1GHz Intel Xeon Silver 8-Core CPU    128GB DDR4 ECC RAM    4 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet Ports    2 x USB 3.0 Ports for Peripherals    2-Drive Parity    Up to 1000 MB/s Read & Write Speeds    Works with macOS, Windows, and Linux    Web-Based User Interface

Deployed in a desktop form-factor with styling intended to compliment client-facing workstations, the Codex Media Vault is designed to look and feel at-home in professional spaces.

Create, manage, and support multiple users and workgroups using a web-based interface that works across multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. You can also use this interface to monitor your system status or manage user accounts and file systems.

You can widen network bandwidth when you swap the four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports included in the standard configuration for one 40-Gigabit connection as an optional upgrade.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What type of WD drives come with this system? Are the at least Red Drives?

A: Yes, these would be WD red drives pre-installed.

Q: 2. Does it work if I just plug in two WD Red disks leaving the other two slots empty? I was planning to plug in just two 10GB (each) disks leaving the other two ports empty to fill with new disks some day in the future... Thanks!

A: Yes you can occupy just two of the four bays. You may have limited options when upgrading to 4 drives later.

Q: 3. do you know what switches are compatible with this unit?

A: It can be used with any switches up to 10Gb speeds.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with the 2nd Generation Microsoft Edge (Chromium) browser?

A: Yes, it would be compatible with all Microsoft Edge browsers provided they have the latest security updates.

Q: 5. Does this NAS Index with MAC OS? what can be expected with locating and retrieving 25 TB worth of image files

A: If you are referring to Spotlight indexing, the Mac OS has that turned off by default, however it can easily be enabled with one command. The WD My Cloud PR4100 is fully compatible with the Mac OS, and once mounted will be just as accessible as a directly attached drive. Keep in mind that as this is a NAS you will be limited to the speed of your network accessing files.

Q: 6. Does it have a fan?

A: The manufacture doesn't go into details of the fan but this NAS server does have a fan. In the manual, on page 86, it mentions the fan for diagnostic test. https://bit.ly/2wdMAXX

Q: 7. Does the PR2100 support controlling and uploading data from the mobile anywhere and anytime, or does it only require a local connection to the network only

A: The WD My Cloud PR2100 2-Bay NAS Enclosure will allow users to upload, download, and edit data so long as you have an active internet connections on both ends no matter where you are.

Q: 8. I live outside the US and the voltage here is 240V my question is if I bought a NAS from the US will I be able to use it or is it strictly 100V?

A: The power supply supports 100-240v.

Q: 9. Is there NVMe over Fabric support?

A: The QNAP TS-H1290FX-7232P-64G-US 12-Bay NAS Enclosure does not use NVMe-oF.

Q: 10. Can Macs and PCs both be connected to it? I Run a small video production team and we have a total of 3 editors, mac and pc.

A: Yes, you can connect Mac and PCs to the Synology FlashStation FS2500 12-Bay NAS Enclosure. Because NAS's are a separate computer that has it's own operating system that is accessed via your network the operating system of the computer that you access the NAS from does not effect compatibility.