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Product Name Maxtor Central Axis NAS server

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Review Summary The Maxtor Central Axis is a simple, compact, and fast NAS device that offers 1TB of storage at a fair price. Be warned, though, that it runs hot and comes with confusing desktop software, a sluggish, unintuitive Web-based interface and a limited backup application. Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server. The Synology DS107+ is the most sophisticated NAS device we've tested to date. Its more advanced features require some networking know-how, but the included software and Web interface go a long way in helping you tackle the various offerings. You can't beat all the features you get for the price. The Western Digital MyBook World Edition is a simple-to-use NAS drive that makes remote access and file sharing easy for even beginners. Only its slow data transfer speed gives us pause. The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is a two-drive NAS device that offers Bluetooth support but no remote access via the Web. We don't like the fact that you can't access its two hard drives, but it still holds appeal for novice users looking for a dead simple NAS drive.
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Basic Specs

Device Type NAS server NAS server NAS server NAS server
Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Hi-Speed USB / Gigabit Ethernet
Width 2.5 in 3.5 in 2.2 in 1.7 in
Depth 5.9 in 8.6 in 5.6 in 7.9 in
Height 6.8 in 6.3 in 6.8 in 3.1 in
Weight 1.5 lbs 2.2 lbs 2.6 lbs 4.9 lbs
Total Storage Capacity 0 GB 500 GB 1 TB
Max Supported Capacity 4 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty 0 (installed) / 2 (max) 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
Built-in Devices Print server
Localization French / United States, German, English, Italian, Spanish
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