Reviews of the Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive (500GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The 1TB version supports RAID 0 and RAID 1; includes backup software; can support network printers and other external hard drives; works as a media server; compact design; quiet; inexpensive.
The Bad: Setup was not smooth; runs hot.
The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating.
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Part number: 33784
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 500 GB
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 8 in
- Height 1.8 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
Processor / Memory
- Processors Installed 1 x 400 MHz
- RAM Installed 64 MB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Data Transfer Rate 300 MBps
- Storage Controller / Supported Device Type Hard drive
- Max Storage Devices Qty 1
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 500 GB
- Interface type Serial ATA-300
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
- Buffer size 8 MB
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Networking
- Type Network adapter - Integrated
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Remote management protocol HTTP
- Network Services Compatibility FTP, DHCP, Microsoft CIFS, Apple Bonjour Protocol, Apple File Protocol (AFP), Network File System (NFS), Server Message Block (SMB), Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
- Features Print server
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
Power
- Power Device Power supply - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities, Iomega Discovery Tool, EMC Retrospect Express
- Min Operating system Red Hat Linux 9, Debian Linux 3.0, Mandrake Linux 10.0, Red Hat Fedora Core 3, Apple MacOS X 10.2.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Professional
Video
- Video Output None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
User Opinions
Buying Choices
StorCenter 500GB Network Attached Storage from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $117.99
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