Connecting to enclosure allows users to share a USB printer as well as traditional external storage devices over the network

LA PUENTE, CA (APRIL, 2009)—Encore Electronics introduces an all-around network hard drive enclosure for use in homes or small offices: Encore Gigabit SATA Network Storage Enclosure with Print Server (ENNHD-1GS). The ENNHD-1GS is a high-speed, economical and powerful network attached storage device, using the efficient SATA interface, and provide excellent data storage and sharing solution for small offices and personal use. This product can accommodate a 3.5” SATA hard drive while letting users choose the hard drive size based on their needs up to 1 TB (1000GB).

Encore Electronics Network Storage Enclosure lends the ability for users to share, store and access all types of data such as photos, videos, music or various other documents from any computer (Windows^®, Mac^® or Linux^®), within the home or office network. The built-in USB print server provides users with the option to connect one USB printer and share it over the network. If users require more storage space for personal media, extra storage can be added by simply attaching an external USB 2.0 or eSATA hard drive to the enclosure which is twice as fast in real world tests in comparison with USB storage devices.

With the user-friendly ENNHD-1GS there is never a worry about data transfer security to and from the device. This is possible by assigning accessibility rights to specific users or groups. Users have the ability to create various user groups and assign them to folders with either read or read/write permission.  Furthermore, the ENNHD-1GS features Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with jumbo frames, which provide maximum data throughput speeds to and from the network backbone.

“IP technologies make resource sharing easy and cost-effective. Encore’s multi-functional Network Storage Enclosure not only allows users to share storage space, but also a USB printer, within their local network or elsewhere around the world,” said Kai Huang marketing manager at Encore Electronics. "Encore Electronics ENNHD-1GS finally allows small offices and home users to enjoy the same centralized storage and data protection often found only in large companies.”

The suggested retail price for the ENNHD-1GS is $159.99 and is currently available at various online retailers.

About Encore Electronics®

Founded in 1996, Encore Electronics® is a world-wide leader in providing small offices and home users with cost effective wireless and wired Ethernet networking products. Encore offers a variety of devices that enable users to share broadband connections, peripherals, MP3s, photos and videos among multiple personal computers and other devices. From product development to after-sales service, customer satisfaction is the core of Encore’s business. Encore hosts a worldwide network of local technical support hotlines staffed with highly skilled technicians fluent in worldwide languages. Encore’s helpdesk is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, by telephone or email to assist customers, end users, resellers and distributors.  Please visit www.encore-usa.com for additional information.