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LaCie 2big Network 2 4TB Hard Drive

LaCie 2big Network 2 4TB Hard Drive
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The LaCie 2big Network 2 4TB Hard Drive offers professional, reliable, central storage for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up from any PC or Mac® on your network. Manage your small office network easily with this full-featured file server, recommended for networks with up to 200 users. You can also use your 2big Network 2 as a print server and expand its capacity by connecting external hard drives into the external ports (USB and eSATA). It’s easy to change your RAID mode using the 2big Network 2’s web interface. For maximum capacity, choose a RAID 0 array of the two hard drives. For maximum protection, choose RAID 1 for automatic mirroring of one disk to the other (available capacity = 50%). The hot-swappable disk trays even allow maintenance without affecting your workflow; a defective disk can be replaced easily without having to turn off the 2big Network 2 (extra spare disks are available as an option for immediate replacement).  More

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LaCie 2big Network 2 4TB Hard Drive Further Details

LaCie 2big Network 2 main features

  • Fast access to your NAS—performance up to 68 MB/s
  • RAID 1 hot-swap option in case of disk failure
  • Complete backup solution for data integrity
  • Advanced power management options
  • Dynamic DNS remote access
  • Time Machine® Compatible
  • Get extra security and increase data portability by backing up your 2big Network 2—on your own schedule—to an external hard drive through its USB and eSATA ports using the built-in copy system. The 2big Network 2 also comes with three client licenses for Genie® Backup Manager Pro™ for Windows® and three licenses for Intego® Backup Manager Pro™ for Mac to install on each PC or Mac for client backups to the NAS. The LaCie 2big Network 2 is compatible with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, including Time Machine®, making it an ideal partner for your Mac.

    You can connect your 2big Network 2 directly to your computer through a USB cable to access to a dedicated folder USBShare of up to 500GB like a normal external hard drive. This unique feature allows you to gain extra flexibility and mobility for customized usage , so you’ll be able to format this USBShare in your preferred file system using your computer.

    With the 2big Network 2’s new widget-based dynamic web interface, administration is easy, convenient and secure. Thanks to the its DHCP and Apipa support, network configuration is fast and automatic. The product integrates easily with existing Windows domains using Active Directory and it allows user, groups, share and quota management.

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    LaCie 2big Network 2 4TB Hard Drive Reviews

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    5.0

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        Best Uses

        • Work (4)
        • Media server (3)
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        11/2/2012
         
        5.0

        Good drive

        By A.B.

        from Bradford

        Pros

        • Dynamic DNS remote access
        • Easy RAID configuration
        • Easy To Setup
        • Full metal casing
        • Good software suite

        Cons

        • No comments

        Best Uses

        • Media server
        • Network file transfers
        • Work

        So far so good. I've got this drive about six months ago. It was easy to install. It works well, just as advertised. It's pretty rich feature-wise, runs cool and quiet. I love that it can be accessed remotely. Good buy.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        15/1/2012
         
        5.0

        Solid network server

        By kgraves

        from Leicester

        Pros

        • Good value for money
        • Sturdy and secure
        • UPnP compatible
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • 0 problems works well

        Best Uses

        • Media server
        • Video photo editing

        I've bought this server for a mirrored backup of my work files, and to share media files within the local network and remotely. The dive is great for this purpose. The setup was easy. The transfer speeds over the network are decent. The drive is very quiet. Overall, I think this is a great product.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        31/12/2011
         
        5.0

        Simple and reliable

        By itnzEee

        from Bristol

        Pros

        • Accessible on the network
        • Advanced backup software
        • Doesn't overheat
        • Easy To Setup
        • Easy to use

        Cons

        • So far none

        Best Uses

        • Network file transfers
        • Work

        This hard drive works like a charm, it transfers large video files over the network without any delays. We use it as a server for storing video projects. Everyone at our studio has a separate account and password, which allows both local and remote access. Managing the drive is very simple, the admin interface is friendly and understandable for an average user. All in all, this is a very convenient and simple hard drive for solving complex tasks!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        29/11/2011
         
        5.0

        A real workhorse!

        By Our Brian

        from Sheffield

        Pros

        • Accessible on the network
        • Aluminum casing
        • Creative design
        • Fast

        Cons

        • 0 problems works well

        Best Uses

        • Media server
        • Network file server
        • Print server
        • Work

        This NAS drive was installed at our office as the main file server. We don't have many users and 4TB of space is more than enough for our needs. Setting up took literally a few minutes. Everything is very simple. The drive even comes with the installation software. The drive supports all network transfer protocols. It's UPnP-A/V and DLNA compatible, supports DNS. The drive can be accessed remotely. The casing is out of metal and looks very sturdy. Aluminum helps with heat dissipation as well. The unit has been working flawlessly so far.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        28/10/2011
         
        5.0

        Efficient network drive

        By SB

        from London

        Pros

        • Advanced backup software
        • Allows remote access
        • Easy to install
        • Fast

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backup Drive
          • Work

          2big Network 2 is an excellent network drive with a sufficient storage capacity (4TB) for centrally storing media archives and work files. The drive is ideal for our 5-user network, it bears the workload well and quickly. The administration interface provides flexible network settings, including user accounts management and permissions. Everything is understandable and doesn t create any problems. I recommend this to anyone.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          29/9/2011
           
          5.0

          Reliable storage solution

          By BinymnFl

          from Bristol

          Pros

          • Aluminum casing
          • Optional RAID 0 RAID 1

          Cons

          • A bit heavy

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Extra storage

          I wanted to protect my work files and decided to buy a reliable solution for data storage and backup. I've chosen 2big Network 2. This is a very powerful RAID-array that consists of 2 disks, 2 TB each. Flexible settings allow me to switch from RAID 0 to RAID 1. I've decided to stay with RAID 1 mode for the moment. Now all my data is safely backed up on one of the two 2TB drives and then synchronized to the other one. The device itself is well made, the aluminum enclosure is very solid and looks sleek. The drive is a bit heavy but very reliable and quiet.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          LaCie 2big Network 2 4TB Hard Drive Specifications

          Storage capacity (GB) 3000
          Connectivity 1 x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX
          Operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 / Linux 2.6
          Size 91 x 200 x 172mm
          Weight (g) 2630
          Manufacturer Link Click here
          Hard Drive Type Professional

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          Included Accessories:  Ethernet cable, USB 2.0, External power supply, Drive stand for upright use, Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual, Quick Install Guide, Drawer key

          Product Code: PEH5437     Manufacturer #: 301509EK
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