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FireServer™: Headless Double Duty & 'Drop-n-Rip' media server

The perfect entry-level rack mount server for Blu-ray, DVD, music CD, digital photos, & video content

Start with 2.0TB of standard storage, or upgrade to 8.0TB to
archive hundreds of Blu-rays, 900+ DVDs & millions of songs onboard.* Perfect for entry-level projects that need just a few multizone AV streams.
1-Step Drop-n-Rip™ archiving* of Blu-rays, DVDs, & CDs
Want to archive a movie? Just drop it into the FireServer's disc tray & close. simple! No need for a remote. No menus. No problem! The FireServer automatically lets you Drop-n-Rip™ up to (5) discs at once!
DualRip™: Store music in multiple, convenient formats
Storing music in lossless WMV or FLAC is great, but these formats aren't compatible in players like iPods®. MP3s are universally compatible, but is compressed. WAV is both portable & lossless, but doesn't transfer the embedded metadata correctly 100% of the time. DualRip™ solves all of these problems to let you enjoy the best of all worlds!
100% locked-down, headless design for fool-proof reliability
No monitors, mice, keyboards, nor remotes are included nor needed with the FireServer - making it protected against users installing spyware, viruses, & other malware. Just connect power, LAN, and then the VidaBox extenders - you'll be good to go!
Multiple simultaneous multi-zone AV streams
Stream the same or a few different movies or videos throughout your
home easily with the FireServer and VidaBox extenders over CAT5e/6. Independently control each stream. Learn more about extenders here.
Flexible storage : Up to 8.0TB onboard, or more w. add-ons!
Start with as little as 2.0TB, or upgrade to 8.0TB to start with for storing over 900+ DVDs, millions of songs, or thousands of hours of TV with the max upgrade onboard - more than enough for most homes.**
Streams & archives videos, music, photos, & more
Get quick, on-demand access to all of your favorite content through your VidaBox extender's an easy-to-use, intuitive on-screen interface. Easily store your music, pictures, videos, or archive your Blu-ray or DVD movies.
Archive content easily & losslessly w. 1-step 'Drop-n-rip'
Storing content has never been easier - just open the disc tray, drop it in, and close! No remotes, no clicking, no on-screen prompts. Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs are archived complete w. cover art & disc info in 1 step!
Ultra reliable and flexible vWHS software performance
vWHS (VidaBox modified OS platform) provides additional feature sets and a higher level of reliability & performance not found in conventional WHS-based servers. Click here to learn more about vWHS software.

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FireServer Base Specifications

· 1U tall, 15.25" deep
· Blu-ray & DVD streaming support
· 2.0TB of standard storage (non-RAID)
  - Max. storage up to 8.0TB; now field upgradable
· No video outputs. A VidaBox extender is required
· Intel Atom Dual Core
· 1GB of DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel RAM
· Optional DVD±RW dual-layer or Blu-ray drive
· Audio outputs supported for:
  - Multiroom Audio server
  - vAutomation multiroom audio
· Genuine Windows Home Server
· Complete, headless design for fool-proof operation
  - No keyboard, no remote included

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* - unencrypted titles only.   ** - storage can start w. 2TB, and then be upgraded in the field.