Tyan network appliances provide network storage and security. Tyan Computer Corp., a division of MiTAC International, is a designer and manufacturer of networking, server and workstation systems as well as system boards that are used by original equipment manufacturers, resellers and system integrators.

Tyan products are designed to satisfy the needs of data centers and enterprise networks, offering powerful, stable and space-saving products. Network appliances by Tyan include the Trophy series, which are both entry level products and advanced appliances with fiber connection support. To find the right Tyan network appliances, list your networking and processing needs and check them against some of these Trophy features:

1. Tyan network appliances in the Trophy line feature dual Intel Xeon processors and Intel mobile processors.

2. Trophy appliances offer six-to-eight LAN ports as well as USB and COM ports.

3. Storage features include SATA hard drive bays.

Action Steps
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Find Tyan network appliances

Tyan network appliances are no longer in production, but open box and refurbished units and other Tyan products can be found at local and online retailers.

I recommend: Check out the selection of in-stock Tyan network appliances at Alvio or PCMall.

Find Tyan network appliances support

To keep your Tyan network appliance running, you'll need information about troubleshooting and access to BIOS and driver upgrades. The BIOS may need to be upgraded occasionally to provide additional support features and to fix problems. For companies with limited or no IT departments, consider partnering with a local reseller for help with product choices and setup.

I recommend: Resellers in the U.S. can be found on the Tyan website. A reseller will be able to help choose the best solution. Drivers and BIOS upgrades for the Trophy can be found on Softpedia. Fabrik's SimpleTech website also offers BIOS upgrades. The manufacturer's Online Support System can be used to access technical resources, file tickets and check for results online.

Locate a Tyan network appliances provider for memory

It's easy to find memory modules for Tyan network appliances. You can upgrade the memory in your Tyan network appliance for faster processing. Upgradeable Trophy models have DDR2 DIMM sockets that support up to 2 GB of memory.

I recommend: Memory-Up has memory up to 2 GB for the Trophy series of Tyan network appliances. PC Memory Store offers memory in 256, 512 and 1 GB modules for the Trophy NR18.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before purchasing Tyan network appliances from Internet retailers, check the warranty and return options. There may be a very limited warranty or no warranty at all. Returns may be subject to shipping and restocking fees.
• •  Check the specs before upgrading Tyan network appliances. The Tyan website includes helpful manuals, specs and user guides that are available for download.