Reviews of the Maxtor Central Axis NAS server
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy to access over the Internet; quiet; fast throughput; compact; built-in print server; FAT32 support on external hard drives; affordable; five-year warranty.
The Bad: Runs hot; desktop software and Web interface are confusing and sluggish; no support for NTFS on external hard drives; hard drive is not user replaceable; rigid backup software.
The Bottom Line: 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.
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Part number: STM310005CAA00G-RK
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Width 2.5 in
- Depth 5.9 in
- Height 6.8 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 1 TB
- Interface type Serial ATA-300
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
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
- Networking standards IEEE 802.3u
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
- Compliant Standards UPnP
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later
Video
- Video Output None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years
User Opinions
Buying Choices
Central Axis 1TB External USB Network Server from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $209.83
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NextWarehouse.com
$209.83 |
In stock: yes
- Assembly Alliance Electronics $238.00 | In stock: yes
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