Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition
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The 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition from Iomega is a powerful and versatile network storage device with a plethora of enhanced online connectivity features. The spacious hard drive connects to your home network via a Gigabit Ethernet connector and works to bridge the gap between local and online storage -- which is also known as cloud storage.
The ix2-200 is a dual-drive system, and can be configured as a RAID 1 or JBOD. The RAID 1 configuration mirrors data to both physical disks. This halves the available storage capacity, but ensures that no data will be lost if either disk fails. If you need the full 6TB of storage that this drive is capable of, you should configure it as a JBOD. In this mode, your computer will see each physical disk as a separate volume.
You can configure the drive to automatically upload files stored within specified folders to Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr. Its remote data access feature allows you to access your data when you are away from home -- all you need is an Internet connection. You can also invite friends and family to view specific files or folders stored on the drive -- a great way for you to share family snapshots and vacation photos with relatives who think that Twitter is a little yellow cartoon bird who is constantly harassed by "puddy tats."
When you are at home, you'll be happy to know that the drive can stream multimedia files to UPnP/DLNA devices. This includes game consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Apple TV owners will be happy to know that the device has a built-in iTunes server. The Home Media drive also has a built-in BitTorrent downloader, which can grab files from the Internet -- even when your computer is off.
If you are in need of a network backup solution, it should comes as no surprise that this Swiss Army knife of a drive does that too. It can backup all of the computers in your network, and is also compatible with online backup services like Mozy Pro and Amazon S3. Mac users will be able to perform network backups to the drive via Time Machine.
Photographers will be able to download photos from a digital camera to the drive via USB. You can also set the drive to downsize and watermark your photos, perfect for those who wish to share their work online -- but don't want to see it stolen and reproduced without permission. The USB port can also be used to connect an external hard drive -- giving you more room to store files -- or to connect a printer -- making it easy to print from any computer in your network. Users who use Axis IP security cameras will be happy to know that the StorCenter ix2 can act as a server for up to five of them.
- RAID Support
- Can be configured as a mirrored array (RAID 1) with automatic rebuild, or as a JBOD
- Network File Protocols Supported
- Supports numerous network transfer protocols, including CIFS, SMB, Rally, NFS, AFP, Bonjour, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, WebDAV, Windows DFS, and SNMP
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Connects to your network via high-speed 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, complete with support for Jumbo Frames
- iSCSI Target
- Acts as an iSCSI target, providing block-level access for the most efficient utilization of storage - especially for backup, database, and e-mail application performance. It can be used in parallel with file-level storage access via CIFS or NFS
- Ease of Use
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- Simple three step setup -- Simply plug into your router, power on, and install the software CD
- User friendly web-based management interface
- Web Interface accessible in 16 supported languages
- Simple Content Sharing
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- Access files from any networked Windows, Apple or Linux computer for easy file sharing
- Easily share content with friends and family outside of your home using the exclusive Iomega Personal Cloud feature. Invited guests will have access to read and write to files and folders on your network drive. No need to e-mail file attachments
- Built-in photo slide-show sharing feature -- easily select and share your digital pictures on the web
- File distribution made easy. Drop files into a designated distribution folder, and all of those on the distribution list automatically get an email with either the file itself or a link to download the files
- Remote Access
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- Connect securely from any computer in the world and get full access to pictures, videos, files -- everything stored on the network drive -- through a web browser. Remotely access and administer the Iomega Home Media Hard Drive through a personalized web address
- Upload and share files and folders directly from iPhone, iPad, Android and other mobile devices while on the road
- Active Directory Support
- Functions as a client member in an Active Directory domain, allowing the StorCenter ix2-200 to utilize the domain users and groups
- Replication / Device to Device Copy Jobs
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- One-touch copying via the QuikTransfer button. Easily copy files to and from attached USB drives or any network share -- including Iomega Personal Cloud locations -- using the rsync or CIFS protocol
- Define your Copy Job to copy/synchronize files to and from connected drives and/or any other shared storage on your network
- Schedule jobs to run on a predetermined schedule
- Expandability
- Add storage capacity by connecting external USB Hard Disk Drives. Supports NTFS, HFS+, FAT32, and ext3 formatted hard drives
- Data Organization and Access
- Windows DFS organizes folders and files on a network, such that they appear to be all in one directory tree on a single Iomega StorCenter system, even if the folders reside on many devices in many different locations. WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) enables viewing, adding, or deleting files on a StorCenter from the web, via HTTP or HTTPS for added security
- Power Savings
- Automatic hard drive spin-down ensures the most efficient (minimal) power consumption
- Print Server
- Intelligent print sharing capability for up to 3 USB printers
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Support
- UPS support enables unattended system shutdown via the USB port without data loss in the case of power failure
- System Status
- The System Status console is a consolidated resource that provides information in regards to space utilization, device information, and status. In addition, you can manage controls such as device restart from here
- Reporting
- E-mail alerts and Event Logging provide up-to-the-minute updates on the status of your device -- even when you are away from your computer. SNMP agent monitoring helps administrators centrally manage the StorCenter ix2-200
- Built in Audio Video Media Server
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- UPnP/DLNA Certified server provides the ability to stream photos, audio content and videos to a variety of media devices, such as game consoles (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3), audio bridges, iTunes players, picture frames, Iomega ScreenPlay products and more
- Create shared iTunes libraries to provide a central location for your music
- Social Media Sharing Made Easy
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- Convenient folders that automatically integrate with your social media accounts. Multiple accounts are no problem -- just create another folder for each account
- Facebook: Files dropped into your Facebook folder are automatically uploaded to your Facebook page
- Flickr: Files dropped into your Flickr folder are automatically added to the designated Flickr photo album
- YouTube: Videos dropped into your YouTube folder are automatically uploaded to your YouTube channel
- Torrent Download Manager
- The Iomega ix2-200 manages peer-to-peer file transfers without the need of a dedicated PC
- Security Camera
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- Built in support for up to 5 UPnP (universal plug and play) network cameras by AXIS and Panasonic to capture and store video without the need of a dedicated PC. IP cameras from other manufacturers can record to a Share, but are not automatically discovered. Video is encoded as MPEG-4
- Embedded Axis Video Hosting Solution (AVHS) for local to hosted cloud video storage and management
- Powerful Backup Functionality
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- Backup all the computers on your network simply by downloading and installing the available client backup software. Also compatible with today's most common backup software applications
- Time Machine Support allows Apple users to easily backup any Mac computers running OS X (10.5 or later) using Time Machine
- Personal Cloud Backup: Copy data between personal cloud member systems and the Home Media Network Drive
- Public Cloud Backup: Use one of the integrated third-party cloud-based storage services such as Amazon S3, or Mozy Pro for Network Storage (Beta) to replicate data from your Home Media Network Drive to your public cloud account
- Cloud Disaster Recovery: Utilize two or more Home Media Network Drives in different locations and the Iomega Personal Cloud function to create your own disaster recovery scheme
- Digital Photography Tools
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- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP): No touch, automatic transfer of photos from digital cameras via the USB port
- Photo resize: Automatically resize photos any lower resolution
- Watermark: Automatically add a watermark of your choosing to photos as they are re-sized
- Bluetooth Upload
- You can add an optional Bluetooth adapter to facilitate the uploading of contacts, photos, and more from a cell phone, pocket PC or BlackBerry phone
- Total Data Protection
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- Native security support with robust username and password authorized access. Create additional users and secure their content with password protection
- User Quotas: Easily manage capacity by setting maximum limits per user
- RSA BSAFE technology protects installs and upgrades
- Data Protection Software: Iomega's full suite of data protection software is available for download. The suite includes: Trend Micro Internet Security, Iomega QuikProtect, and MozyHome Online Backup service
- Software Compatibility
- Compatible with today's most common backup software, web browsers, media devices and computers
Iomega Personal Cloud
- Bridging the Gap
- Iomega Personal Cloud is the revolutionary technology that allows you to protect and share your data. Iomega Personal Cloud is a patent-pending, web-based computing architecture that connects your Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive to other individuals and/or devices via the Internet. Unlike public and private cloud applications, Iomega's Personal Cloud technology is completely self-owned -- so the content and accessibility is always under your control
- Synchronization
- Users around the globe can copy files directly between computers as though they were on a local network
- Collaboration
- Easily set up a shared workspace so that local and remote users can view and edit documents -- spreadsheets, presentations, and word processing documents, for example -- especially useful for helping geographically dispersed workers collaborate.
- Sharing
- Sending large files can quickly choke your company's e-mail system. And e-mailing sensitive files can raise security concerns. Iomega Personal Cloud offers functionality that makes it easy to securely copy and transfer large or confidential files
- Security
- Iomega Personal Cloud allows you to choose who has access to what data by invitation only. And, users can choose from three levels of security when sending data over a public network
- Low Maintenance
- Once the system is set up there is almost no maintenance. You still have to manage user accounts, but jobs like array maintenance and monitoring the health of your data storage simply go away
- Archiving
- Archiving older files to a remote StorCenter frees up space on your primary StorCenter device for day-to-day business needs. Less capacity required for primary storage saves you money
- Backup
- Keeping a second copy of your most valuable data (family pictures, insurance and financial data, for example) in an offsite location ensures it is safe in the event of an unforeseen disaster. Using your Home Media Network Hard Drive and another Iomega Personal Cloud device, you can set up scheduled copy jobs to duplicate data in another site. Jobs run in the background and can be scheduled after hours so your data is being protected while you sleep
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6TB (2x3TB) |
| Drive Types Supported | 2x 3.5" SATA II |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Processor | 1GHz Marvell 6281 |
| Hardware Platforms | 256MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Interface | 1x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Ports | 3x USB 2.0 (A) |
| System Requirements |
Computer: Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6; Linux (Redhat 9, Enterprise 4/5, Gentoo, Mandrake 10, Devian 4, FedoraCore 6/5, OpenSUSE 10.3) Hardware: Optical drive; Ethernet network Software: IE7, Firefox 3.x, or Safari 3 or newer web browser Internet connection required for online features; UPnP compatible router or admin rights to enable port forwarding required for media streaming; 2.5Mbps/500Kbps Internet connection recommended Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew, Swedish, Polish |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting Orientation | Desktop |
| Power Requirements |
AC: 100-240VAC Consumption: 19W (Max), 5W (Min) |
| Environmental Requirements | Noise: 28dBa maximum |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 8 x 3.7 x 5.6" (20.3 x 9.4 x 14.1cm) |
| Weight | 5 lb (2.3kg) |
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Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
After all the StorCenter ix2-200 is not as bad as it was reviewed by some. Initially I was worried if I had made a wrong choice, well the ix2-200 has wiped away my concerns by proving that it is the best NAS for small office requirements. Connecting the device to my office network and getting it up was fun and the NAS instantly responded to my commands. Large file transfer also is great. This product would be ideal for people who are looking for media serving solutions as well. I wholly recommend this product to them.
The ix2-200 has excellent network backup and storage facilities that I am looking to buy another one for my home network as well.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
The ix2-200 makes a great media server and that is why I have ordered one for my home use as well. I have the StorCenter ix2-200 at my office and it takes care of keeping all my data secure. Connected using the gigabit switch and the speed is amazing. It was while experimenting with my office ix2-200 I got to learn that this NAS has great media server features. I was able to share photos, music, videos from the NAS to any player like my iPhone, PS3.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
At my office we do not have a dedicated network administrator to deal with backup and maintenance. I manage everything with my limited knowledge. I have the StorCenter ix2-200 for about six months now and am using it as backup for my 5 computers in my office. I found the performance of the machine incredible. I have set the NAS device for incremental daily backup for all my computers on the network and it does the job fine.
Whenever I encounter any error I manually power down the NAS and when it restarts everything comes back to normal. I did not realize the need to call an expert as I did not encounter any big issues with my ix2-200. Very clever design.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
The best NAS drive with some world class NAS features is hard to find elsewhere. According to me the StorCenter ix2-200 is very compact and quiet. The read/write speed is pretty good while on gigabit Ethernet. Sometimes I found the read/write speed slow down as well.
After consulting experts I realized that it was the fault with my Gigabit network and not Iomega. I had to change my router and network card and then everything worked fine.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
Being practical I know that getting a picture perfect NAS server is almost impossible, that is why when I started to venture for a suitable NAS for my home office I was particular that it fulfilled my business needs. I was adamant that the NAS appliance should definitely have decent file sharing and data backup needed for my office environment. I found all this in the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 network storage device.
The NAS was affordable as well and hence I jumped at the option. I was glad to find out that the ix2-200 makes replacing drives easier. The caddies can be pulled out by just removing the screws at the base of the ix2-200. A simple yet fulfilling NAS server.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
All that I wanted in a NAS device was available in the StorCenter ix2-200 network storage from Iomega. Be it RAID configuration, web based interface or storage space, ix2-200 satisfied all my requirements. The performance of the NAS appliance was good and that too at a price that I could never imagine. Though an entry level device the ix2-200 has some advance features like IP camera support, self downloading and remote access. I bought the ix2-200 for my small office where I require just simple file sharing and backup needs.
The server is fast and can cope with my requirements. The drives though not hot swappable can be detached easily by switching off the power.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
The ample storage space is the first thing that attracted me in the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 network storage device. Hereafter there will be no issues as far as storage is concerned. Even data security has been taken care of by this device. The web interface is interactive. It is the best drive I can get for my home and it was quite within my budget as well.
There is nothing advanced in this NAS appliance, yet it is the best money can get if you are looking for a basic NAS drive that supports all the NAS features. The server is fast and responsive. Couldn't ask for a better starter NAS device.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
The StorCenter 6TB ix2-200 has been in the market for quite some time now and as far as I have heard there are no complains about this NAS device which is why I decided to buy this for my home use. The device is whole as it comes with a USB port in the front panel which makes it comfortable for me to plug in my external drives and digital camera without having to struggle a lot. Moreover there are two USB 2.0 ports at the rear as well which I have permanently connected to my network printer. Three USB ports have made the device complete.
Talking of connectivity there is more to it as the device has an optional Bluetooth dongle meant for wireless transfer of data from the mobile phone and not to forget the gigabit Ethernet port for remote access. With so many connectivity options who would say no to this NAS device.
Comments about Iomega 6TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition:
I have put four machines on LAN and was looking for a suitable network attached storage device to backup all the four machines. There were certain criteria I had in mind. Firstly I wanted a huge storage capacity, secondly I wanted some private space to share my files with my friends, thirdly, I wanted the device to address my security concerns and finally, I wanted all this to be done without any hassles.
After weeks of research I finalized on Iomega 6 TB (2x3TB) StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition, for one reason it had all that I wanted and even more. No regrets so far, the experience is unbelievable.
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