LaCie 9000269 3TB d2 Network v.2

$226.88
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Essential Networking Solution
The LaCie d2 Network 2 offers professional, reliable, central storage for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up from any PC or Mac on your network, and best of all, it's fully compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Manage your home or small office network easily with this full-featured file server, recommended for networks with up to 10 users. The d2 Network 2 is perfectly suited for quiet environments or for professional IT server rooms thanks to its 19" rackmount capability.

A Truly User-Friendly Interface
The LaCie NAS OS 2.0 represents a significant update to its line of network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features a simplified graphical user interface, the Dashboard. The LaCie NAS OS 2.0 Dashboard offers unprecedented ease of use and a quick learning curve, even for NAS novices. Its customizable, widget-based navigation system lets you focus on the tasks you use most, and minimize those you don't.

A Complete Backup Solution
Get extra security and increase data portability by backing up your LaCie d2 Network 2? on your own schedule? to an external hard drive through its USB and eSATA ports using the built-in copy system. The LaCie d2 Network 2 also comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac to install on each PC/Mac for client backups to the NAS. This software lets you reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets; it supports compressed, encrypted, or image backups and initiates a computer recovery program in case of general crash. Also, the LaCie d2 Network 2 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, including Time Machine, making it an ideal partner for your Mac.

USB Direct Connection
You can connect your d2 Network 2 directly to your computer through a USB cable to access a dedicated USBShare folder of up to 500GB like a normal external hard drive. This unique feature allows you to gain extra flexibility and mobility for customized usage. So you'll be able to format this USB Share in your preferred file system using your computer.

Eco Management
The LaCie d2 Network 2 helps you to reduce power consumption by switching to idle mode (where the disk spins off) after a determined inactivity time. Also, you can schedule a deep sleep on/off mode according your needs. Thanks to the Wake-on-LAN feature, the d2 Network 2 can be switched back to operating mode from the client side. In addition, it also integrates UPS support** through its USB port to ensure proper shutdown in case of power failure. On top of that, its exclusive aluminum fanless heat sink design makes it your ecological partner? it's recyclable and ROHS-compliant.

Remote Access
With Automatic Port Forward, you can take advantage of UPnP-IGD/NAT-PMP compatible routers and easily access your d2 Network 2 remotely. With the Dynamic IP integration you can create your own Internet address for your NAS. Thanks to its advanced file browser based in Ajaxplorer you can also easily see, download and use your documents stored in your LaCie d2 Network 2.

Specifications:

Interface : 1 x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX
1 x USB 2.0 (type B)
Network Protocols : File Server: SMB, AFP, FTP, SFTP, NFS
Web access: HTTP, HTTPS
Others: Apple Bonjour, BitTorrent, DHCP, Apipa
Remote Access : Via FTP, SFTP, or HTTP. Dynamic DNS services and iPhone/iPad app optional.
Expansion Ports : 1 x eSATA
1 x USB 2.0 (type A)
Burst Transfer Rate : OS with 64KB I/O ? Read: up to 50MB/s; Write: 35MB/s
OS with 1MB I/O ? Read: up to 68MB/s; Write: 40MB/s
Backup Solutions : PC to NAS: using client software (Time Machine, Windows Backup, etc.)
NAS to DAS: scheduled, automatic, and restore
NAS to NAS: scheduled, encrypted, compressed, and automatic to local or remote NAS***
Special Features : Quota management
Time Machine compatible
Print server
Download (torrent) machine
Administration : Direct access to NAS using LaCie Network Assistant (Windows?, Mac, Linux with limited support)
Customizable "widget-based" interface (Dashboard)
Email notifications
Auto-update
Security Access : Users, groups, and shares management
Private and public access
Active Directory support
Multimedia : UPnP A/V media adapter compatible
Photo browser and audio streaming through web interface
iTunes (DAAP) server
Environment & Power : Automatic standby mode; Scheduled ON/OFF
Wake on LAN
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) support**
Cooling : Heat sink aluminum body
Fanless
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 44 x 160 x 173 mm / 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 in
Weight : 1.5 kg / 3.31 lbs.
System Requirements : Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 (Lion)
Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0 / 8.0 Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0, or Chrome 2.0 or higher
Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
Ethernet switch or router 10/100/1GB
UPnP server or client (to access UPnP services)
SMB server or client (to access SMB services)
Software : LaCie Network Assistant for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Genie Backup Manager Pro software for Windows
Intego Backup Manager Pro software for Mac

Item Includes:

LaCie d2 Network 2
Ethernet cable
USB 2.0 cable
External power supply
Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual
Quick Install Guide