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Iomega 33455 Ethernet/USB 2.0 500GB 1HD X 500GB Home Network Storage Drive

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Iomega 33455 Ethernet/USB 2.0 500GB 1HD X 500GB Home Network Storage Drive

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Home office network sharing made easy - files, photos, music and video! The Iomega Home Network Hard Drive 500GB offers an easy way to share files over your home network (up to 4 users). Share photos, music and video while increasing your storage capacity. The Discovery Tool Home utility (PC) makes set-up a snap and automatically configures to work with any computer on your network. This cost-effective network hard drive (NAS) includes EMC Retrospect HD software (2 licenses) for Touch-Free backup of all your important files.

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Product Details

Product Length:	9.4 inches
Product Width:	4.75 inches
Product Height:	1.31 inches
Product Weight:	6.1 pounds
Package Length:	12.2 inches
Package Width:	8.5 inches
Package Height:	3.1 inches
Package Weight:	3.9 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 28 reviews

Features

Maximum Storage - 500GB
Hard Drive - SATAII
Weight - 2.88 lbs
Journaling File System -- Journaling File System prevents data loss in the event of a power failure

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 3.5

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A bit slower than I expected in NAS Dec 28, 2008
When I transfer large files over 100Mb Ethernet, I get about 50Mbits/s transfer rate. I had expected it to be a bit faster, but it is acceptable. I don't know how it compares with the more expensive models. Also it would be nicer if the USB and Ethernet could work at the same time.

Nice drive and NAS come in handy Dec 27, 2008
Hardware wise the drive seems fine and works nicely. I didn't even try backup software as all reviews said it was bad. The setup software also did not work for me, despite firewall changes. I am good in technology so
I was able to setup the drive myself and also mount as network drive. It works fine now but be ready for it and assume that software is not going to work.
Otherwise it works fine and speed also seems to be good. I didn't find any other NAS (Network attached storage) this cheap so like it. Its good to have automatic backups of my videos, pictures.

Recommended...yes! Nov 26, 2008
This is a good NAS drive for a good price. I guess it's not perfect - but with this plugged directly into my router, I've really gotten used to being able to access files from any computer on my (home) network without fussing with USB/power cables and carrying the hard drive around, etc. I wonder how I ever did without it!
I've stashed (legal) back-ups of some of my video dvds on it and now we are able to watch these wirelessly from anywhere in the house, including 3 laptops and the living room TV, with no problems (all n-draft). Awesome!!

Very Satisfied Oct 26, 2008
After my wife's laptop's hard drive crashed, and the ensuing cost to recover the data, I was looking for a truly hands-off back-up device for both home office computers. I purchased the Iomega 33455 Ethernet/USB 2.0 500GB 1HD X 500GB Home Network Storage Drive and have been very satisfied with my choice. Both the physical set-up of the hard drive and the installation of the back-up software were painless. I am using a Linksys wireless router for my home office network and the hard drive just plugged into one of the router ports. In just a few minutes I had already completed a small test back-up. I did upgrade the back-up software to EMC Retrospect 7.5 Professional for Windows Upgrade, so I could run unattended back-ups on all computers in the home office. If you have more than one computer to back-up, you will need to purchase the upgrade which includes two additional client licenses. I have also been pleased with the software upgrade, however the Professional version has so many options it is initially overwhelming. So, plan on spending the time necessary to determine how to use it most effectively to meet your needs.

IOMEGA 500GB Network Drive Oct 24, 2008
This drive was simple to set up on my PC's running XP and Vista. No trouble on either PC in finding the drive. Setup was quick and simple.