The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage offers content sharing with advanced security, and is ideal for small and remote offices, workgroups or home networks. Based on enterprise-class EMC storage technology, the StorCenter ix2-200 provides easy file sharing, iSCSI block access, and multiple RAID configurations for optimized data protection. Business users will appreciate the robust data protection features such as UPS support, print serving, folder quotas, rsync device-to-device replication, and user replaceable drives for business continuity and disaster recovery. The easy-to-use interface provides no-hassle management. Active Directory support and remote access round out the comprehensive business features. The StorCenter ix2-200 supports up to five Axis IP security cameras for basic video surveillance. Home users benefit from the advanced media features such as the DLNA certified UPnP AV Media Server, PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol), torrent download compatibility, Bluetooth upload, and Cooliris slide show plug-in. Award-winning EMC Retrospect Express backup software and RSA BSAFE encryption for protected installs and upgrades. Supports PC, Mac and Linux clients and is VMware certified for NFS and iSCSI. Available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities.
Features: Easy file sharing, data backup and print serving from any networked Windows PC, Mac, or Linux workstation | Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with Jumbo frame support and high performance embedded architecture | Remote Access: connect securely from anywhere in the world and get full access to pictures, videos, files, and administration of the StorCenter ix2-200 through a personalized web address | Print Server: Intelligent print sharing capability for up to 3 USB printers connected to the StorCenter ix2-200 | VMware Certified: HCL certified NAS (NFS) and iSCSI storage for VMware
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 1 TB Network Attached Storage 34749 (Black) (Electronics)
By Iomega
17 used and new from $226.99
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Customer tags: nas(5), network storage(5), backup(5), network attached storage(4), upnp(4), smb(3), media storage(3), raid(3), ftp(3), macbook, apple, mozy
Excellent Product
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Before buying this NAS, I had bought the Netgear Stora. I returned it after three weeks of hassle and not getting it to work. The problem: a layer of software severely lacking in functionality that you could not get through.
After some more research, I replaced it with this unit and I could not be happier. I travel a lot for work so remote access through a secure tunnel was a requirement. This worked marvelously though it did require an additional cash outlay for a domain name, security certificate, etc.
The end result is that our household is all hooked into the same iTunes content, I no longer carry thumb drives for my presentations and my wife and I can work on files without having to e-mail them back and forth.
My only regret is that I probably should have gone for the 2TB box since, with RAID 1, the two 1TB drives supplied with the unit only stores 1TB with the other drive being a mirror of the first for redundancy. I didn't realize that consolidating out files would use almost a quarter of the 1TB.
Something else just came to mind: I tried to create a new folder while working remotely. It does not have that functionality. Small thing but it is a thing. Hopefully, this feature will appear in a future upgrade.
The bottom line is that this is a spectacular product and, with further upgrades to come, will only get better.