NAS

The NAS has a number of functions in a DS system

• Stores the audio files

• Provides a DHCP server to the network

• Hosts the selected media server

• Presents the audio file system over open file sharing protocols

Minimum requirements:

• DHCP server

• RAID (at least levels 1 or 5)

• Supports TwonkyMedia 4.4 (for UPnP AV 1.0)

• High end read throughput (> 15 Mbps)

• Gigabit Ethernet

• Samba/CIFS server

• Easy configuration

• Scriptable remote configuration/setup

• Easy installation of TwonkyMedia server

NAS that Linn have approved* for use:

• Infrant ReadyNAS NV+

• An approved device is one that meets all the system requirements for that product type, and has additionally been tested by Linn. Many other non-approved devices will work perfectly well with DS players. However, it is possible you will encounter issues with poorly implemented third-party products that impact the performance of the DS system.