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Iomega StorCenter ix4

The Iomega StorCenter ix4-100 and ix4-200d are network-attached storage devices aimed primarily at small businesses. The ix4-100 has a capacity of 6 TB, while the 200d is available in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities. All models use gigabit ethernet to store, share, and back up files from each computer on a network, and support RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD modes. Business-friendly features include print server capability, UPS support, folder quotas, and Active Directory support. The devices can also serve as DLNA media servers and torrent download managers. Backup and recovery software is included.

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Iomega's New StorCenter ix4-100 Network Storage
MSRP $700.00
Release date February, 2009
Brand Iomega
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Pros & Cons

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easy administration through web interface
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RAID 5 out of the box
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No root access to the device
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NFS export options, specifically access permissions, are not settable by user
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Backups directory and contents is readable by anybody on the local network which is a major privacy liability
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Features

  • Network-attached storage
  • 2/4/6/8TB capacities
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • RAID 5/10, JBOD support
  • Print server
  • Bluetooth upload
  • UPS support
  • Folder quotas
  • Active Directory
  • DLNA media streaming
  • Torrent manager
  • Security camera support
  • EMC Retrospect Express Backup software
  • Recovery software
  • Mac, PC, Linux client support

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Buy It

Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d | 2 TB Hard Drive

• Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS Server - NAS - 2 TB - Serial ATA-300 - HD 500 GB x 4 - RAID 5, 10, JBOD - Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI

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UPC: 742709345463

EAN: 742709345463

MPN: 34546

Iomega StorCenter ix4-100 | 2TB Hard Drive

• Iomega 2TB (4 x 500GB) StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS Storage Server 34340

• StorCenter Pro ix4-100 2TB 4-Bay NAS Drive

UPC: 742709343407

EAN: 4019976343406

MPN: 34340

Iomega StorCenter ix4-100 | 6TB Hard Drive

• Iomega 6TB (4 x 1.5TB) StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS Storage Server 34585

• StorCenter Pro ix4-100 6TB 4-Bay NAS Drive

UPC: 742709345852

EAN: 742709345852

MPN: 34585

Iomega StorCenter ix4-100 | 4TB Hard Drive

• Iomega 4TB (4 x 1TB) StorCenter Pro ix4-100 NAS Storage Server 34320

• StorCenter Pro ix4-100 4TB 4-Bay NAS Drive

UPC: 742709343209

EAN: 742709343209

MPN: 34320

Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d | 4TB Hard Drive

• Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS Server - NAS - 4 TB - Serial ATA-300 - HD 1 TB x 4 - RAID 5, 10, JBOD - Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI

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UPC: 742709345494

EAN: 0742709345494

MPN: 34549

Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d | 8TB Hard Drive

• Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS Server - NAS - 8 TB - Serial ATA-300 - HD 2 TB x 4 - RAID 5, 10, JBOD - Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI

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UPC: 742709345630

EAN: 0742709345630

MPN: 34563

Competitors

QNAP TS-419P

QNAP TS-419P

MSRP  $599.99    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • compatible with all major operating systems
  • supports up to 4 2.5 or 3.5" drives
  • powerful Marvell 1.2GHz CPU and 512MB of DDR2 memory - can sustain stable throughput to multiple accessing users
  • hot swappable
Cons
  • no drives included
  • steep price
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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 & 420

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 & 420

MSRP  $800.00    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • tool-less drive swap
  • DLNA and iTunes server capable
  • fast at building RAID configurations
Cons
  • high price for the majority of consumers
  • not available without drives
  • display stays lit all the time
ProSCORE
1 review
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Western Digital WD ShareSpace

Western Digital WD ShareSpace

MSRP  $1,700.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • High speed 1000 Mbit/s transfer rates when used in a GigE network
  • RAID 0,1 and 5
  • Use it to centralize your home media and stream to any tv or media player in the house
Cons
  • Only WD drives can be used as replacements
  • designed for non-demanding consumers only, very slow write speeds
  • poor value - very expensive for the performance
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Pros

  • easy administration through web interface
  • RAID 5 out of the box

Cons

  • No root access to the device
  • NFS export options, specifically access permissions, are not settable by user
  • Backups directory and contents is readable by anybody on the local network which is a major privacy liability

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