Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive
The 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive from Iomega is a high-capacity external hard drive array. It features two hard disk 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 real-time 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
- Three FireWire ports provide extended connection capabilities
- eSATA provides transfer rates of up to 3Gbps
- High capacity storage for tons of photos, music files and videos
- The EMC Retrospect Express software is a robust backup software suite
- MozyHome Online backup software is included for off-site storage
- HFS+ formatted for use in Mac OS X, the drive can be reformatted for use in Windows
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 3x USB 2.0 2x FireWire-800 1x FireWire-400 |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| 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 |
| General |
200MB Available Disk Space CD-ROM |
| 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 Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
Video storage
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Doesn't run hot
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
- Not for carrying around
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Home
- Sensitive Materials
- Small Networks
Comments about Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
I use this for storage and data back up and for hold my photos, video and editing files for both. It makes a little noise, but is still really quiet compared to what others said it would sound like. Having no issue at this time. I would buy this again. This is the second storage drive I have from Iomega and I am very pleased. I am checking out there product first when I need storage external and portable.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
This drive unit was very well built, it had all the connections one could want. The price is very good for its capacity.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
right size, right price, right features.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Affordable
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Solid
Cons
- Audibly Conspicuous
- Loud
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
It wasn't exactly plug and play on my Mac. I had to get into disk utilities and learn how to set up a raid 1. No great problem as I was up and running quickly. I feel good that I have a back up disk of everything I do. Remember it doesn't save what you undo, (that's how raid 1 works).
Having only used USB 2, I find Firewire 800 is real fast. The unit doesn't sleep so it always does what you want right now.
It sounds like a hair dryer on low to medium. I'm going to get the longest possible cable for this and put it in another room.
The only clues available on changing out a bad drive are four screws on the bottom.
Have only used it for a very short time.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- As a paper weight
- Door stop
Comments about Iomega 4TB UltraMax Plus External Hard Drive:
After only 60 hours of use and only 2/3 capacity full, the drive stopped being able to mount on the computer from which the data originated. The failure happened 1 hour before an invited audience were to arrive for an important media presentation of what was contained on the UltraMax drive. Three other high end computers, along with their professional computer tech owners with over 50 years combined computer experience, tried to mount the drive, but to no avail. This item was quickly referred to by the professionals as a piece of S#!*. Half of these trouble shooting tests happened the day after it stopped working to be certain that it wasn't an overheating issue. Nothing worked. "Always back-up your work" became the motto of the day. Regardless, the Iomega product was a loser-bust when it mattered most. I'll never trust Iomega again!
- Primary use:
- 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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