You’ll be asked to delete all of your folders switching from mirrored to JBOD, and there doesn’t seem to be an easy way to delete the folders other than selecting each one individually for deletion. Switching RAID configurations isn’t easy either. The two drives are not hot swappable and popping them out requires a screwdriver and some patience. Unfortunately, the LED lights on the exterior of the drive do not indicate a hell of a lot, and though when a drive did fail a red exclamation point indicates the drive failure, it won’t be an easy matter to switch them out. If a drive fails, you’ll receive notification here and through e-mail (if you configure the optional setting). You can configure the disks through the settings tab, allowing you to see your data protection settings, configure disk write caching, check the internal fan and system temperature, and enable periodic data protection consistency checks. Aside from the HP MediaSmart, it’s probably the most navigable browser I’ve seen for a NAS device. The other tabs are also easy to understand and make navigation a breeze. From this central hub you can access shared storage, backups, manage your torrents, add users, add shared storage, and view printers. Each of the seven icons on the Home tab can be scrolled over to reveal more information about what they do. Iomega’s Web browser interface has been revamped for the StorCenter ix2-200 to reflect its more business-centric target audience. Small businesses may also enjoy the support for video surveillance cameras, Bluetooth dongle support, and iSCSI support.īut Iomega has made some major changes that leave the Home Media Network Hard Drive in the dust. The unit also offers a one-touch copying button on the exterior of drive that will allow you to quickly backup any USB drive inserted into the front port. The StorCenter ix2-200 features two 3.5-inch 2TB drives and can be configured to a RAID 1 mirrored alignment or a streamlined 4TB RAID 0 setup. It’s easy to set up user accounts and maintain control over the content on the drive, ensuring only the people you want to view certain data will be able to view it. The StorCenter ix2-200 is the higher-end, business-focused cousin of Iomega’s Boasting a wealth of features and mirrored RAID 1 reliability, the StorCenter ix2-200 brings Iomega’s signature usability to a high-end business environment. StorCenter ix2-200 as a network-attached storage device for home or small businesses. Iomega has proven that it’s up to the task of competing in the home media server arms race, and now offers the
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