NSLU2
The NSLU2 (Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives) is a network-attached storage (NAS) device made by Linksys introduced in 2004 and discontinued in 2008. It makes USB flash memory and hard disks accessible over a network using the SMB protocol (also known as Windows file sharing or CIFS). It was superseded mainly by the NAS200 (enclosure type storage link) and in another sense by the WRT600N and WRT300N/350N which both combine a Wi-Fi router with a storage link.
An NSLU2 | |
| Manufacturer | Linksys |
|---|---|
| Type | NAS |
| Release date | June 15, 2004 |
| Lifespan | 2004–2008 |
| Operating system | Linux based |
| CPU | 266 MHz ARM Intel XScale IXP420 |
| Memory | 32 MB SDRAM, 8 MB flash |
| Storage | External hard drive/flash disk |
| Connectivity | USB, Network |
| Power | 5V DC Adapter |
| Dimensions | 2.1 x 9.1 x 13 cm |
| Mass | 0.2 kg |
The device runs a modified version of Linux and by default, formats hard disks with the ext3 filesystem, but a firmware upgrade from Linksys adds the ability to use NTFS and FAT32 formatted drives with the device for better Windows compatibility. The device has a web interface from which the various advanced features can be configured, including user and group permissions and networking options.