The NAS devices can support up to 14 external USB 3.0 (5Gbps) ports.

According to Tuhy, current two-drive NAS boxes start at $299 and a four drive configuration sells for $500 and up.

The NAS servers are targeted for home use by consumers for storing movies, music, video games and other content that can then be played on a range of connected devices. For example, the servers have built-in hardware acceleration for video playback that allows consumers to connect HDMI-ready displays and watch 1080p HD video.

By using an HTML-based IP address to the Internet, a user can access the NAS via a graphical user interface or the NAS box can be made to look like a separate hard drive on a mobile device. Access to the NAS requires a password.

The Web-enabled access allows the NAS boxes to act as a personal cloud, letting users access files remotely using a variety of connected devices, including ultrabook computers, smartphones, tablets and laptops.