Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 150d (2TB)
As shown: $1,099.00
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- Reviewed by: Ryan Belonga
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The good: The Iomega StorCenter Pro 150d network-attached storage drive has a generous capacity; a built-in print server; Gigabit Ethernet; four USB ports for printers or hard drives; backup software included; capable of RAID 0+1 and RAID 5; hot-swappable drive; decent speeds; generous support.
The bad: No media server features.
The bottom line: The Iomega StorCenter Pro 150d is a network-attached storage drive squarely targeted at the small- and home office user. With Gigabit Ethernet, USB port, and generous capacity for a fair price, this NAS drive should satisfy those users.
The Iomega Storcenter Pro 150d is an appreciably large NAS server targeted for small- or home office use. Above-average performance and considerable storage space make this device a great solution for data archiving and backing up PCs in your office. The four built-in USB ports let you expand storage with additional USB hard drives or share a printer across the network (the drive has a built-in print server). For those who are not technically inclined, setup is straightforward and easy. At $800, the 1TB option is priced fairly when considering price versus performance and capacity. We recommend it if you' ... Expand full review
The Iomega Storcenter Pro 150d is an appreciably large NAS server targeted for small- or home office use. Above-average performance and considerable storage space make this device a great solution for data archiving and backing up PCs in your office. The four built-in USB ports let you expand storage with additional USB hard drives or share a printer across the network (the drive has a built-in print server). For those who are not technically inclined, setup is straightforward and easy. At $800, the 1TB option is priced fairly when considering price versus performance and capacity. We recommend it if you're not tied to ultrahigh performance. If you're looking for media-serving capabilities, consider some home-oriented NAS drives such as the HP Media Vault MV2020 or the Buffalo TeraStation Home Server.
- Drive type: network-attached storage drive
- Capacities: 1TB, 2TB
- Capacity of test unit: 1TB
- Number of drives/bays: four drives, installed
- Max capacity: N/A
- Hot swap/cold swap: hot-swappable drive
- Drive speed: 7,200rpm
- Cache: 16MB per drive
- Dimension: 10.35x7.08x11.54 inches (HWD)
- Notable design features: none
- Connection options: Gigabit Ethernet
- Operating systems supported: MS Windows 2000/XP/XPx64/Vista; Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later); Linux (Red Hat 9, Mandrake 10, Debian 3.0, Gentoo, Fedora Core 3)
- Software included: Iomega Discovery Tool Pro, EMC Retrospect Express (includes two client licenses)
- RAID implementations: Software RAID 0 and 0+1; hardware RAID 5; JBOD
- Any additional features: Two front-mounted USB port and two rear-mounted USB ports for connecting hard drives or printer; built-in print server; TCP/IP; Network File Protocols include FTP, Microsoft CIFS/SMB, Linux/UNIX NFS, and Apple AFP; Network and File Security include ACLs, Kerberos v5.0, and Microsoft AD/NT Domain Controller
- Service/support: Two-year standard warranty (up to three-years with $179 extended service plan); 24-7 toll-free phone support while under warranty (after warranty expires, toll-free phone support is available on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MT); site offers driver/software downloads, live chat with tech support, live user forums, software how-to videos, and FAQs.
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"Nice, when it worked..." By Oliver_P
Pros: Easy to set up. Easy to use web interface.
Cons: Not reliable at all. Been through 2 machines already, both crashing within 6 months of installment.
Summary: I am very disappointed with the quality of this machine. It was easy to set up and use, but I have now the second machine lying in pieces on my desk and the support telling me that they will need to send a replacement. And this within 6 months of ... Expand full review
"Product was extremely unreliable." By rclaus72
Pros: A RAID 5 unit which was compact and could integrate with a windows domain.
Cons: required too much attention in order to get it work correctly. Never worked properly.
Summary: I originally purchased this product as a backup unit for a windows server and for archive purposes. Initially could not join the product to a windows active directory environment as was advertised. A firmware upgrade solve this problem. I created several folders and user accounts. I began storing some ghost ... Expand full review
Specifications
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- Product Description: Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 150d/2TB - NAS server
- Total Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Compatibility: Mac PC
