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LaCie 2big Network 2
$325.00
Released September, 2009
The Pros:Unit is sleek and very well-built - durable enough to sustain falling from a computer desk without damage to stored contents. Doesn't require a software driver/adware client - standalone functionality is preferable to competitors from Western Digital, which involves "Drive Manager" software. Drive removability is excellent switching out singular components - especially helpful for repairing damaged partitions and installing new ones.
The Cons:Printed manual is short and nondescript - most users will be required to seek further information online. Self-adjusting "Smart Fan" is fairly noisy - likely to frustrate users working off of the drive or spending a lot of time editing/organizing contents.
The LaCie 2big Network 2 is a 2-bay NAS, recommended for networks with up to 200 users. 2TB, 3TB and 4TB capacities are available as standard configurations, however users can swap out drives to meet changing needs.
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The manufacturer claims the 2big Network 2 will perform at 68MB/s, taking advantage of the built-in 1000Mbps Ethernet connection. As a RAID 0/1 device, users can hot-swap drives in case of disk failure. Everything is configurable via the device’s built-in web-based interface, eliminating the need for command line configuration. External drives can be connected via USB 2.0 or eSATA, allowing for backup through the 2big Network 2’s built-in copy system. Additional functionality includes an integrated BitTorrent client and an UPnP/DLNA media server.
Features
- 68MB/s network performance
- RAID 0/1
- Hot-swappable
- Web-based user interface
- USB 2.0 and eSATA connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Time Machine compatible
- UPnP and DLNA media server
- External power supply
- Drive stand for upright use
User Reviews (35)
Pros & Cons
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Unit is sleek and very well-built - durable enough to sustain falling from a computer desk without damage to stored contents
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Doesn't require a software driver/adware client - standalone functionality is preferable to competitors from Western Digital, which involves "Drive Manager" software
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Drive removability is excellent switching out singular components - especially helpful for repairing damaged partitions and installing new ones
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RAID support is logical and easy to configure - "mixed" mode provides hybrid "safe" and "open" partitions for varying materials
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Preserves high-speed file transfer rates when daisy-chained - Firewire 800 connectivity promotes fast, consistent operation
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24
Dynamic DNS remote access
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3-year warranty is a major selling point - provides users with confidence towards storage/partition problems that may happen within the first year
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Complete backup solution for PC and Mac
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RAID 1 hot-swap option in case of disk failure
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Uninterrupted Power Supply support
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Printed manual is short and nondescript - most users will be required to seek further information online
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Self-adjusting "Smart Fan" is fairly noisy - likely to frustrate users working off of the drive or spending a lot of time editing/organizing contents
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