Iomega StorCenter ix2 2x3.5"SATA Bay JBOD/RAID 6TB Network Storage Enclosure NAS
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About this product
The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is a 2-bay network storage enclosure supporting JBOD/RAID 1 configurations for 3.5" SATA II HDDs, with an enclosure capacity up to 6TB. It features a Marvell 1.6GHz 6282 CPU and 256MB DDR3 RAM. Connectivity includes one Gigabit Ethernet port and one USB 2.0 port. This NAS is compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux, offering features like active directory support, UPnP DLNA certified media server, iTunes server, and iSCSI target. Its design includes an aluminum frame, rear cooling fan, and user-friendly web-based management.
Our take
This Iomega StorCenter ix2 offers a solid, if slightly dated, foundation for network storage. The 2-bay design supporting RAID 1 is excellent for data redundancy, which is a key advantage for home or small office use, and a 6TB capacity is decent. The inclusion of a Marvell 1.6GHz CPU and 256MB DDR3 RAM suggests adequate performance for typical NAS tasks, although not top-tier. Gigabit Ethernet is a must, but the single USB 2.0 port is a definite bottleneck for external drive connections. Features like a media server and iSCSI target add versatility. Overall, it's a functional unit for its price, but the USB 2.0 interface is a noticeable compromise.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Two 3.5" SATA bays for JBOD/RAID 1
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Marvell 1.6GHz CPU and 256MB DDR3 RAM
- PC, Mac & Linux compatible
- Includes media server and iSCSI target features
Cons
- Only one USB 2.0 port
- SATA II interface is older generation
- Limited to 6TB enclosure capacity
Specifications
- Write Speed 2x
- Compatible With Laptop, Mac, PC
- USB Specification USB 2.0
- Color Black
- Number of Bays 2
- MPN 31996500
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- Writable Format
- Fat32, NTFS, ext2/ext3, HFS+
- Brand
- Iomega
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- StorCenter ix2 2x3.5"SATA Bay JBOD/RAID Network Storage Enclosure
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- 3.5" SATA II HDD
- Maximum Fan Speed
- 818 RPM
- Model
- StorCenter ix2 JBOD/RAID Network Storage Enclosure NAS
- Storage Format
- SATA HDD
- Features
- PC, Mac & Linux Compatible, Marvell 1.6GHz 6282 CPU, 256MB DDR3 RAM, 2 x 3.5" HDD Easy-Swap Drive Bays, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, Multi-functional LED Indicators, LED Indicator Brightness Control, Compact & Rugged Heavy-duty Aluminum Frame, Rear Cooling Fan, Rear Security Lock, User-friendly Web-based Management Interface, Native Security Support, Active Directory Support, Bluetooth Support, UPnP DLNA Certified Audio/Video Media Server & iTunes Server, iSCSI Target (Server), Supports JBOD & RAID 1, Automatic Hard Drive Spin-down Control, SMART Hard Drive Monitor, Schedule Copy/Synchronize File Jobs, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Support, Enclosure Capacity: Up to 6TB HDD, 2 x 3.5" HDD's
- Storage Capacity
- 6 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- Ethernet, SATA II
- Readable Format
- 3.5" SATA II HDD
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Iomega StorCenter ix2
- UPC
- 742709358876
