VIA's 'MINI' Server: The M'SERVE / M'SERV

Made available for the Small Business and Home users, VIA introduces their little computer M'SERV. This unit runs on a VIA 64-bit processor and supports DDR2 memory and SATA HDD's.
The M'SERV S2100 also dual gigabit LAN ports letting users hook up to the internet and the local network at the same time.

The M'SERV also provides a few more features such as Virtualization Technology, allowing network access to multiple virtual environments. It allows OS installation on a CF (Compact Flash) Memory Card and booting from it. The unit has been tested to support the following Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit versions), Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux and FreeBSD.


Here are the M'SERV's specifications: 
CPU           VIA Nano processor (1.3+GHz @ 1.6GHz, 64-bit, 1MB, 800MHz FSB)
Chipset          VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset
Memory Support          2 x DDR2 SO-DIMM Sockets
Hard Disk Support          2 x 3.5” SATA-II
Bootable SSD          1 x CompactFlash socket (supports DMA mode)
 
Operating System Support 
Windows® XP, Windows® 7(x86 & x64), Windows® Server 2008 R2, Linux, FreeBSD®
 
USB Ports          3 x USB 2.0 ports (1 on the front panel)
LAN Port          2 x Gigabit RJ-45 LAN port with LED
Display Port          1 x DB-15 VGA port
Front LED          LAN active, LAN speed, power, HDD active, WLAN active
System Cooler          8 cm low-noise ball-bearing fan
Security Features          Hardware AES engine, EEPROM, TPM (Optional)
Dimensions          10.2” x 5.3” x 4.5” / 259 x 135 x 115 mm (L x W x H)
Power          100~240 V input, 75W AC/DC adapter



VIA has not yet announced how much this 'low-noise' and 'low power consumption' small form factor server costs but with the specifications provided, this should be a budget alternative for consumers.


more info from crunchgear