Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive
The 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive from Iomega is a high-capacity external hard drive array. It features (2) 7200rpm drives, striped together in a hardware RAID 0 configuration for maximum performance.
The drive can be connected to a computer via eSATA, FireWire, or USB 2.0. It comes preformatted for Macintosh computers, but can easily be formatted for use with Windows. It is an excellent solution for digital imaging, data backup, or general storage applications.
- RAID 0 mode writes data to both physical disks simultaneously, giving you maximum storage capacity and performance.
- RAID 1 mode mirrors data to each physical disk, giving you a fully-redundant realtime backup
- JBOD mode treats each physical disk as a drive, allowing you to access them independently
- The 3-port USB adds ports to your computer when the drive is connected via USB
- The EMC Retrospect Express software is a robust backup software suite
- MozyHome Online backup software is included for off-site storage
- Iomega's Never Down software creates a complete backup of your computer system
- HFS+ formatted for use in Mac OS X, the drive can be reformatted for use in Windows
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 3x USB 2.0 Hub |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | ≥ 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac |
Computer: PowerPC G3 Operating System: Mac OS X 10.1 Memory: 128MB |
| Windows |
Computer: 300MHz Pentium Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, XP x64, Vista Memory: 256MB Drive must be reformatted for use with Windows, instructions are included |
| Hardware | eSATA, FireWire, or USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 120VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.9 x 3.1 x 5" (20 x 7.9 x 12.8cm) |
| Weight | 4.3 lb (2kg) |
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lots of storage
Cons
- Bulky
- Noisy
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Home
Comments about Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
Very easy to set up and reformat, but the drive is noisy. Also, mounting/unmounting is sometimes not very smooth. RAID compatible, and easy to switch between types
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
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- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
Comments about Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
I use this product for video editing, and it works very well, speed is good, is quiet, and the design is interesting. I have not had any problems and has a very good cooling system.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
It looks like the power supply was defective and it would not start. Had to return it. Am waiting for the replacement.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
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- Backup storage
Comments about Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
This is a replacement for an Lacie hard drive enclosure that burnt-out. We are a small business and this is our backup hard drive. Currently running in RAID-1 as two mirrored 1-TB drives. Changing to RAID-1 from RAID-0 was simple and required 10min, including reformat and hooking it up to our mac server. Time machine recognized it instantly. I have yet to see any issues with the drives or the enclosure.
- Primary use:
- Business
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Comments about Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
1. No e-SATA cable included in box (as advertized) this listing. 2. Included Set-up instructions poor. 3. Had to contact Iomega support to get usable instructions on how to format drive for HFS e-Sata4. Unit has a very noisy fan which runs 24/7. Manually switching drive off (without a complete computer shut down can produce a blue screen)5. Unit apparently very versatile however to change modes the hard drive has to be reformatted (very time consuming).6. Works OK on e-Sata its only saving grace7. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Comments about Iomega 2TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
I use the drive to store photos and video. I am a professional photographer and want lots of storage and fast access. This does the job for me.
Pros: I use Firewire 800 and access times seem very quick and responsive. The enclosure is sturdy and feels solid. An internal fan keeps the unit very cool even after I continuously moved over a terabyte of data to the drive.
Cons: The cooling fan is noisy. It is as noisy as a desktop computer on your desk.
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- Business
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What's in the Box
- eSATA Cable
- FireWire-800 Cable
- FireWire-400 Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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