LaCie 301257U 1 TB 2big Network Attached Storage Hard Drive with 2-disk RAID
List Price: $326.99 $322.47At Amazon on 11-3-2008.
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Ethernet for file sharing
RAID 1 mode with automatic data-rebuilding
2 hot swappable disks with locks
1-click data sharing for automatic file transfers
2 USB ports for storage expansion
Product Description
The LaCie 2big Network, represents the new generation of shared storage with security. Enables you to easily share professional files and to make them accessible from anywhere via FTP or HTTP. It can act as a file-sharing server, a backup server or an FTP server. Available network capacity can be expanded by attaching up to 2 USB hard drives. The new user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent makes setup simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your office¿s network. The 2big Network¿s compatibility with Mac, Windows and Linux machines without having to install drivers make it the ideal file-sharing solution for small businesses. Get maximum storage capacity or extra data security in one affordable yet professional 2-disk RAID solution. Easily select your RAID mode with the manual switch on the back of the drive. For maximum capacity, choose BIG with concatenation of the two hard drives. For maximum protection, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) for automatic mirroring of one disk to the other (available capacity = 50%); if one disk fails, data remains accessible on the other one and the defective disk can be replaced easily with an optional hot-swappable disk.(Sold Seperately) The heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk¿s internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The 2big Network can be stacked or rackmounted. The large glowing blue button adds more than character ¿ it functions as a 1-click data-sharing button for automatic file transfers from a USB key. Just push the button; your data is immediately sharable with your colleagues.
Product Description
The 2big 1TB Gigabit Network Drive can act as a file-sharing server, a backup server or an FTP server. Easily share important files and make them accessible from anywhere via FTP or any web browser. With this 2-disk RAID solution with Ethernet interface, get maximum storage capacity in BIG mode or maximum security in SAFE mode (RAID 1). If one drive fails in RAID 1, data remains accessible and can even be automatically rebuilt onto a hot-swappable spare drive. With the 2 USB ports, easily transfer files from a USB key or USB hard drive with the 1-Click Data-Sharing Button or expand available network capacity. The new heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk's internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent enables direct access to shares, drive mapping, and easy administrator configuration. 400MHz Processor, DDR2 RAM Network Setting - New web-based management, Auto IP configuration (DHCP client compatible) Network Protocols - SMB (Windows/Linux); AFP (Mac); FTP; HTTP; Apple Bonjour RAID Modes - SAFE 100 (RAID 1) - maximum security BIG (concatenation) - maximum capacity Software - LaCie Ethernet Agent for accessing, mapping & configuring drives on the network LaCie 1-Click Backup Software Cooling System - Heat sink metal design for natural cooling; thermo-regulated, linear smart fan System Requirements - Ethernet switch or router, Intel Pentium 500MHz processor, G4 with Mac Intel 500MHz processor or greater, 512MB RAM or higher, web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox), Windows 98SE, Window ME, Window 2000, Window XP, Window Vista, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Linux 2.4 or higher Dimensions - Width 3.5 x Height 7.8 x Depth 6.7 (91x200x172mm) Weight - 5.8 pounds (2630 grams)