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

This is a good NAS drive 4 a good price. I guess it's not perfect - but with this plugged directly into my router, I've really gotten used 2 being able 2 access files from any computer on my (home) network without fussing with USB/power cables & 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 & now we are able 2 watch these wirelessly from anywhere in the house, including 3 laptops & the living room TV, with no problems (all n-draft). Awesome!!

After my wife's laptop's hard drive crashed, & the ensuing cost 2 recover the data, I was looking 4 a truly hands-off back-up device 4 both home office computers. I purchased the Iomega 33455 Ethernet/USB 2.0 500GB 1HD X 500GB Home Network Storage Drive & have been very satisfied with my choice. Both the physical set-up of the hard drive & the installation of the back-up software were painless. I am using a Linksys wireless router 4 my home office network & 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 2 EMC Retrospect 7.5 Professional 4 Windows Upgrade, so I could run unattended back-ups on all computers in the home office. If you have more than one computer 2 back-up, you will need 2 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 2 determine how 2 use it most effectively 2 meet your needs.

This drive was simple 2 set up on my PC's running XP & Vista. No trouble on either PC in finding the drive. Setup was quick & simple.

Simple set up, lots of space. My desktop backs up 2 it once a week automatically. I back up my laptop 2 it wirelessly, when I remember.
I also back up all my flash drives frequently. Over a wired network, it is fast & convenient. Over the airwaves, it's just convenient. I feel it is a good product from a reputable company 4 a good price.

Bought this drive with the intention 2 use it 4 backups in NAS mode. I was not able 2 get a single full-back done with the included backup SW. Back-up stoppped after a couple of hours with the message that it lost connectivity 2 the drive. After reading one of the other reviews on this site, it might be than I ran into the 4GB barrier which was decribed there. I have returned the drive & consider buying a Netgear model now.

The Iomega Home Network Hard Drive offers a fast easy way 2 share files over your home network (up 2 4 users). Share photos, music, data & video while increasing your storage capacity. The Discovery Tool Home utility makes set-up a snap & automatically configures 2 work with any computer on your network, by just connecting 2 Network hub, switch or router. This cost-effective network hard drive includes EMC Retrospect HD software (2 licenses) 4 Touch-Free backup of all your important files. Network File System Support - CIFS/SMB (Windows), FTP Journaling File System - Prevents data loss in the event of a power failure Secure - Touch-free professional-level backup & disaster recovery 4 all your critical data with EMC Retrospect HD backup software (2 client licenses). Just set it & forget it - effortlessly back up files on a scheduled basis (client 2 NAS). Share level password access Simple 2 use - Easy network file sharing. Using Discovery Tool, automatically configure 2 work with any network computer. Management via user friendly web interface Compatible with today's most common backup software titles 1 Year Warranty System Requirements - CD Drive, Ethernet port, (PC Users) Pentium 300MHz processor or higher, Windows 2000; XP Home/Professional; Vista Basic/Home/Business/Ultimate, 256MB RAM, (Mac Users) Mac OS X 10.2.7 or higher, 128MB RAM Approximate Unit Dimensions - 9.43 (L) x 4.75 (W) x 1.31 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 2.88lbs

The Iomega Home Network Hard Drive 500GB offers an easy & economical way 2 share files over your home network 4 up 2 four users. Share photos, music & video while increasing your storage capacity. And it even comes with the Discovery Tool Home utility that automatically configures any computer on your network.

The Iomega Home Network Hard Drive 500GB offers: Storage 4 up 2 four users on a home network. 500GB of storage capacity. A 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port 4 fast networking.

The Iomega Home Network Hard Drive works with PCs, Macs, & Linux. View larger.

Attaching the drive 2 your network is as easy as plugging in an Ethernet cable. View larger.

Easy Setup & Fast Performance
The hard drive features 7200 RPM speed with an 8MB cache connected via an SATA-II interface 4 fast data throughput. A 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection links the hard drive 2 your home network. To ensure compatibility with your home network, there is support 4 a variety of network file protocols including Microsoft (CIFS/SMB), Linux/Unix (NFS), Apple® (AFP), Internet (HTTP 1.1), & FTP. A web-based interface makes management easy, without the need 2 install software. The device can also be connected directly 2 a computer via USB & will then function as a normal external hard drive 4 that specific computer. A journaling file system helps guard against data loss in case of power failure.

The Iomega drive is compatible with most backup software & included is a copy of EMC® Retrospect® HD software (2 licenses) 4 touch-free backup, & the ability 2 have backups automatically done on a scheduled basis. The Iomega Home Network Hard Drive 500GB is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Iomega Home Network Hard Drive NAS appliance, Ethernet cable, power supply, Solutions CD with user manual & backup software 4 PC & Mac, & quick install guide.