LaCie 301340U 1 TB D2 Ethernet Network Attached Storage
From Lacie
The LaCie d2 Network offers professional, reliable, central storage for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up from any computer on your network. Manage your home or small office network easily with this full-featured file server, recommended for networks with up to 50 users (15 at once). With the LaCie d2 Network, you can share files among Windows, Mac, and Linux users thanks to its SMB and AFP protocols support, or connect remotely through FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS file systems. Get extra security and increase data portability by backing up your LaCie d2 Network on your own scheduleto an external hard drive through its USB and eSATA ports using the built-in backup system. The LaCie d2 Network comes also with Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac to install on each PC/Mac for client backups to the NAS. This software lets you reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets. With the LaCie d2 Network, it¿s easy to download big files using its integrated torrent server, without even needing your computer to be turned on. You can also play your media files stored in your d2 Network directly on any UPnP AV-compatible device or via a Digital Media Adapter (DMA), such as a PS3 or Xbox. In fact, the d2 Network has been developed to be compatible with any DLNA multimedia device, and also works with iTunes®. Controlling access is simple; you can assign various security levels to shares, groups, users profiles, and public access. With Windows ADS domain support, there¿s no need to recreate existing user and group accounts of your Windows domain, making it easy to manage for IT Administrators. Thanks to the Wake-on-LAN feature, the LaCie d2 Network can be switched back to operating mode from the client side. Box Contents: LaCie d2 Network, Ethernet cable, External power supply, Drive stand for upright use, CD-ROM with User Manual and Utilities, Quick Install Guide.
Amazon Sales Rank: #24918 in Consumer Electronics Size: 1 TB Brand: LaCie Model: 301340U Dimensions: 6.50" h x 8.70" w x 9.10" l, 30.00 pounds Hard Disk: 1TB
The LaCie d2 1 TB NAS Device offers a reliable solution for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up data from any PC or Mac on your home or small-office network. Recommended for networks with up to 50 users (15 at once), this full-featured Network Attached Storage (NAS) file server comes with backup software for easy data support. And stylishly designed by Neil Poulton, the d2 complements any computer setup. The d2 1 TB NAS Device offers: 1 TB of centralized storage accessible by your entire network. Streams content to any UPnP AV-compatible devices. BitTorrent client lets you download torrent files without your computer. The d2 NAS can be rack mounted to save space and fit into A/V setups. View larger. 1. The stylish aluminum enclosure dissipates heat. 2. There are eSATA and USB 2.0 connections for backing up to an external drive. Centralized Storage for Your Entire Network With support for SMB and AFP file protocols, the d2 NAS can be accessed by Macs, PCs, and Linux computers without any problems. And with a 1 TB capacity, you'll have a lot of storage for all your data and digital media. If 1 TB doesn't suit your needs, the d2 NAS also comes in 1.5 TB and 500 GB versions. Extra Security, Increased Data Portability The d2 NAS Device comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro (Windows) and Intego Backup Manager Pro (Mac) for backing up to network attached storage. This software lets you reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets. Also, it supports compressed, encrypted, or image backups and initiates a computer recovery program in case of a system crash. You can also get extra security and increase data portability by incrementally backing up your d2 NAS Device to an external hard drive using the built-in backup system. All-in-One Multimedia Solution Stream multimedia content to your television or play your media on any UPnP AV-compatible Digital Media Adapter (DMA), such as a PS3 or Xbox, without using a computer--simply store the information directly on the d2. This hard drive has been developed to be compatible with any DLNA multimedia device and also works with iTunes. Additionally, the d2 can download torrent files automatically, even when your computer is turned off. Take Control of Your System Access With the d2, you can choose how your data is accessed by assigning security levels to shares, groups, user profiles, and public access. With included Windows ADS domain support, there's no need to recreate existing user and group accounts in your Windows domain. And thanks to the 2-big's Wake-on-LAN feature, this hard drive can even be switched back to operating mode from the client side. Minimalist Design for Style and Function Styled exclusively for LaCie by the world-renowned product designer Neil Poulton, the d2 NAS Device was engineered to maximize reliability and longevity. Its sturdy aluminum body with unique fanless heat sink offers heat dissipation by providing 60 percent more surface area. The d2 NAS Device can stand upright on your desk, sit vertically, or be rack-mounted with other drives to save space. For security, there's a Kensington-compatible lock slot on the back. Operation That's Simple and Informative With the d2 NAS Device's intuitive Web interface, administration is easy, convenient, and secure. And thanks to DHCP and Automatic IP support, network configuration is fast and automatic. The d2 NAS Device also comes with LaCie Network Assistant, an easy-to-use program available for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. Additionally, this file server will keep you up-to-date with email notifications for backups, downloads, high temperatures, and disk damage. The LaCie d2 NAS Device is backed by a three-year limited warranty. About LaCie Established in France in 1989, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals for Windows, Apple, and Linux users. With offices and plants in the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong, LaCie develops and manufactures external storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and everyday people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has distinguished its products through original designs and leading-edge technology. What's in the Box LaCie d2 NAS device, Ethernet cable, external power supply, drive stand for upright use, LaCie utilities CD-ROM with user's manual, and quick install guide.
Good but not great I bought this NAS to use with an Xbox hacked to run Xbox Media Center. I have an all mac household so buying a Lacie drive just made sense. I also have 2 separate Lacie d2 external hard drives. While this drive is fine as a simple NAS, it is billed as so much more. And when taking that into account, it is hard to give this a great review. Evaluating this only as a NAS it is decent, probably 4 stars. The read speed is fine accessing HD video on my xbox over a 802.11G network works fine. Write speeds are not as great. Transferring a 300MB files takes about a minute. So while it might not seem that bad, the "features" are where this really starts to fall apart. First, all of the setup must be done using a web browser. Lacie provides a taskbar program, but it does nothing except provide the link to the browser admin page. The bittorrent client is WORTHLESS. The only stats that it provides, or status, is the percentage complete. No speed, seeds, peers, NOTHING. Not to mention that to actually use the BT client you have to login to the NAS through a browser, then click on media, then click on bittorrent, then upload a .torrent to it. Why couldn't it just watch a folder named "Torrents" and download anything that enters? Also, the remote power feature is complete BS. It is billed as being able to turn itself on when a network devices is requesting it. And it does, as long as you are referring to using the taskbar app and clicking on Wake Up Device. Same goes for it turning off, you have to use the web interface and pass through 4 menus to click "shutdown" It is basically just a digital power switch. Thats all. I sound like I hate this, and I really dont. I just was not happy paying for features that do not exist. I was able to get a partial refund and keep it. But you might want to look elsewhere if those features are important to you. THE MOST UNSTABLE DRIVE AND SOFTWARE CREATED Do not even think about purchasing this drive. There are other that are much cheaper on this site and will do everything you want without crashing your computer. I have two computers, one with snow leopard and one with leopard, and the lacie drive software (that you HAVE to use) to configure the drive ALWAYS crashes. I haven't ever used it when it hasn't crashed. Time machine never works. I am an expert user and have configured the drive to the optimal specifications, and still nothing. You cant even change the default password from admin or else the drive will crash and you will have to do a hard reset. DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE!!!! Runs a bit hot but seems to be working well Previously I had a 500GB Lacie Disk Mini which served me very well for a backup drive for 3 years until the circuit board fried. The only real issue I had with the Disk Mini (other than the frying) was the loud fans which continuously ran since there was no remote power-on/off. Well Lacie fixed the loud fans and the remote power on/off in the 1TB D2 however there are some caveats. I had my old Disk Mini unit sitting in a cabinet with my cable modem and router and it worked out fine. When I put the 1TB D2 in the same cabinet and did my first backup the unit over heated and shut itself down (I must say it was nice to receive the e-mail from the unit when it over heated -- a great feature) Since then I've had to move the unit outside of the cabinet and it has not overheated. Another advance in the D2 (over the Mini) is that you can remotely shut it down and start it up. The start-up function is nicely controlled from the desktop icon (in both mac and pc) however to shut it down you have to go to the unit's web page, click through several pages and then press a button -- but hey, they added the feature! Over all the 1TB D2 seems good I use it to back-up a windows vista laptop as well as a os x leopard laptop. However we will see if this circuit board will fry after 3 years of use.
