Introduction; Features - Acer RC111 User Manual

1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the RevoCenter Series.
The RevoCenter Series is a data storage and digital media content
server for your digital home. Featuring an Intel® Atom™ processor, up
to 4 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bays*, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA
and four USB ports for extended storage, a USB backup port for
backing up data to a USB storage device, and a recovery/reset button
to recover from a system failure or reset the system to factory default.
RevoCenter Series can store and share all your important data while
simultaneously streaming digital media content to multiple
applications including Apple iTunes or any Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP) Audio/Video and Digital Living Network Alliance™ (DLNA)
compliant device, such as PS3 or Xbox 360. It allows you to consolidate
your content library yet maintain instant access to digital media.
1 * The system hard drive with OS inside is not hot-swappable. See "Front
view" on page 17 for the location of the drive bay.

Features

• Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance.
• Fast network performance in the home is delivered through a
Gigabit Ethernet connection.
• Equipped with Microsoft's Windows Home Server operating
system to help you centralize and connect your digital assets.
• Back up home computers daily. See "Configure backup for home
computers" on page 65 for more information.
• Easily access your music, photos, and videos from virtually any
Internet connected computer on a home network or while away
from home. See "Access the shared folders on the home server" on
page 74 for more information.
• One-touch USB backup feature enables quick and easy backup of
your data from a USB storage device. See "Using the one-touch
USB backup feature" on page 79 for more information.
• Easily add storage space to the home server. See "Adding a hard
disk drive" on page 85 for more information.
• Windows Media Player and iTunes streaming support. See "Stream
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