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News Release from: Oxford Semiconductor | Subject: OXE800
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 06 August 2007
Storage controller enablers consumer
devices
Network attached storage controller is specifically designed for consumer devices, such as the WD My Book World Edition storage appliances.
A network attached storage controller from Oxford Semiconductor is a key technology behind the award winning My Book World Edition storage appliances from Western Digital Integrating Ethernet MAC and PCI ports, the OXE800 NAS controller is accessible to client devices connected via Ethernet and offers a seamless, high-performance, direct interface to up to two SATA disk drives to enable remote access and secure sharing of digital content
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The My Book World Edition storage appliances were recently voted "The Best of RetailVision" in the best product peripheral category by top technology retailers in North America.
Best of RetailVision awards winners are selected by decision makers from top-100-level retailers who buy over US $60 billion worth of products each year.
"The rapidly emerging home storage sector benefits from Oxford's NAS controller technology", says Jacqui Adams, Oxford Semiconductor Marketing Manager.
"The OXE800 was specifically designed for consumer network-attached storage devices, such as the WD My Book World Edition storage appliances, to provide simple, easy to use, shared storage anytime and anywhere".
"We are excited that Western Digital chose our controller for this drive and are confident that it validates Oxford NAS controllers as being superior solutions to enable simple and secure access and sharing of valuable data".
The My Book World Edition storage appliances provide remote access to digital content such as photos, music and video and allow consumers to securely access and share these files from anywhere in the World - even when their local computer is off.
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