Intel introduces faster 'Pineview' Atom processor for network-attached storage devices
Intel today announced its low-power Atom processor line has two new models designed to be used in network attached storage in the home or small business setting: the 1.8GHz single core D425, and and dual-core D525.
We first began seeing network storage devices built on Intel Atom chips in early 2009 with solutions like Asus' D200 mini-server/router/nettop, which utilized the Atom N270, a member of the first generation "Diamondville" platform.
Intel says manufacturing partners have been building NAS solutions on the "Pineview" platform since March, utilizing the Atom D410 or D510 processors. Some are currently available, such as the Asus TS Mini, and the Synology Diskstation DS1010, and some will be released later in 2010.
The D425 and D525 are currently shipping to manufacturers.