VIA Embedded this week announced the availability of the M’SERV S2100 Mini Server, a boxy little server intended for home and small business users that’s powered by the VIA Nano CPU.
The VIA M’SERV S2100 is the first product of its kind to offer the unique advantages of the high-performance, 64-bit VIA Nano processor. This makes the VIA M’SERV S2100 capable of addressing many traditional and next-generation server applications including sophisticated backup, cloud-intermediary service roles along with other storage oriented server applications such as NVR (Network Video Recorder) systems and Log servers.
The M’SERV S2100 is equipped with a 1.6GHz VIA Nano 64-bit processor, two DDR2 SO-DIMM sockets, and two 3.5-inch SATA-II hard drive bays. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers dual Gigabit LAN, three USB 2.0 and VGA. The M’SERVE also has a bootable CF socket, allowing you to install your OS on a compact flash card, and then boot from said card. Sadly, VIA M’SERV S2100 home mini server arrives

From the press release:
“Thanks to the VIA Nano processor and its 64-bit architecture and integrated hardware assisted virtualization technology, the VIA M’SERV S2100 is capable of hosting multiple virtual environments. In addition, the VIA VX800 single-chip media system processor provides support for SATA, USB, and a whole host of other essential functions.
The VIA M’SERV S2100 mini server is even smaller than most small form factor (SFF) desktop PCs. Its ultra compact size and whisper quiet operation makes it a perfect server for the home, or any place where space is at a premium or noise is an issue”