Plug: Build Private "cloud storage" with network cable and mobile hard disk

Thanks to the popularity of cloud storage technology, more and more netizens began to upload files to the cloud, so as to achieve "backup, multiple devices shared" and other functions. As the files in the cloud store increase, the cost of the user's time to find it increases, plus the network restrictions, the file "upload, download" and other operations also need to wait.

In addition to the above disadvantages, the free space that cloud storage can provide is very limited. If you want more storage space, users have to pay. Is there a way to build a "cloud store" in your own home?

On the Kickstarter, the Small Box project plug brings a new experience to storage: users only need to put the mobile hard disk and network cable into the box, you can build a own "cloud storage" service. Devices that are on the same network (such as Macs, PCs, mobile phones, and flat panels) can share and access files through plug as long as they are fitted with the appropriate software. In addition, the network of television and FI devices can also access the contents of the media, such as movies, music and other documents.

In fact, you can also understand that plug has become a storage extension and file sharing area for other devices with the help of a network and a mobile hard disk. If the user needs more storage space, the USB hub can be used to connect more mobile hard drives and plug.

It is worth mentioning that plug is doing well in data security: Each file is versioned and the user tries to open a previous version when a file does not open properly. To avoid hacking, the team has hired experts in the field of security, often pushing patches or updating information on the product. In addition, plug also 100% compatible with Backblaze, CrashPlan and other companies to provide backup services, users can choose to deliver 5 of dollars per month fee, access to remote data backup security.

From the product specifications, the volume of 70mmx33mmx25mm plug using the x86 architecture of the processor, built-in a USB interface and network card (mobile hard disk need to solve their own). It supports reading the contents of the NTFS, hfs+, EXT3/EXT4, and FAT32 file system formats, with a transmission speed of 30Mbps. It uses a openwrt based Linux system.

The team has been holding out for two years to improve the development of the product, currently in Kickstarter has received 425,000 of dollars in financing. Quoting Yeelink blog: "The Silicon Valley team's approach to innovative products is deeply worth learning, relative to buying a program, replacing Shell and ROM hardware entrepreneurs." ”

As for the price, plug the lowest price is 69 dollars. It's not expensive, the reader can weigh it.

Via:kickstarter

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