NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition 6-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage RNDP600E
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Manufacturer: NetgearFormat: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: RNDP600E-100NAS
Product features:
- Advanced Network Attached Storage device without bundled disks; ideal for advanced home enthusiasts and SOHO users
- X-RAID2 technology for automatic data redundancy and volume expansion; supports industry standard RAID 0/1/5/6
- iTunes server and streaming media server for devices such as NETGEAR EVA8000, Sonos Digital Music System, Squeezebox, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
- Three built-in USB ports lets you connect external hard disks, printers, and flash drives
- Measures a compact 6.7 x 10.0 x 11.2 inches (WxHxD); 3-year warranty
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition 6-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage RNDP600E
Customer Review: Just works
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased 12.2009, Review 02.2010 I do IT everyday for my day job, I'm VP at a tech firm. I want stuff to work at home, I debug at work! I have 2 laptops XP, Win 7 and a desktop, XP. I have iTunes with a 20,000 item collection. I have it setup with 4 Seagate 1.5TB drives(upgraded from 3 500 gb drives after 1 week). Other than a few file permissions issues (easily reset with web interface) this product has been flawless. Drive upgrades and volume expansion worked correctly. Netgear has released a firmware update since I've had the unit, it installed correctly too. I did have a couple initial issues with Firefly -- the iTunes streaming software, but that was the above mentioned permissions issue with my iTunes library file, which was undetected until I discovered many tmp files in my iTunes directory, and my library not being updated with recent purchases. Again, that issue was easily resolved once I discovered the problem.
There are simpler units out there, but I wanted something that was capable of doing RAID 5 or better, had room for expansion, email notification of issues, user profiles, and an LCD display for seeing what was going on. I looked at various mfg's but couldn't find anything to meet the bill other than this box. The USB card copy works good too once you have a single slot card reader.
My next step is to get a large external USB HD, and try the backup feature. Currently I'm copying key directories to my local desktop as a backup means. Next I want to get the remote backup feature working as well. I also see that it supports Logitech Squeezebox and similar units. I plan on purchasing one of those to use with this as well.
With a huge digital photo collection, iTunes collection, etc, you need RAID. Time is your most expensive asset, and it's irreplaceable. You can always make more money. Pricey? A bit, but you pay for the extra features. Be careful of where you buy this unit also, many places that don't normally charge a restocking fee do on this unit (because of cost, typically).
Ken, VP SHBO Technologies
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Description of NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition 6-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage RNDP600E
ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition is the newest and fastest member of the award-winning ReadyNAS product family. But speed is just one element of the Pro. With X-RAID2, RAID 6, and hot spare support, the ReadyNAS Pro automates future volume expansion and provides the utmost option in data protection. File and media streaming services are second to none, and the comprehensive backup support helps to prevent a data loss catastrophe. The performance and system design of the ReadyNAS Pro continues the tradition of excellence and again raises the bar for the ultimate network storage solution. Designed for home and SOHO users, the 6-bay gigabit network attached storage (NAS) appliance is packed with high-end features,including RAID (redundant array of independent disks) levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and Auto-Expandable X-RAID2 for data protection, integrated system monitoring capabilities, built-in backup manager and continuous data protection (CDP) backup. The Pro Pioneer Edition is shipped without hard drive and the users can start with a single drive of any size and add drives later easily to build up redundancy and expand storage capacity.The ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition shares most of the same powerful hardware and performance features with the ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition, but removes a few of business- and enterprise-specific features to save on cost. This high-performance network attached storage device is ideal for advanced home enthusiasts and small office users who want to customize it to the exact specifications their uses require.
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 Measuring just 10.0 x 6.7 x 11.2 inches (H x W x D), the ReadyNAS Pioneer Edition can be placed easily on desktops and in small office spaces. View larger. |
The ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition features six hot-swappable SATA II enclosures. Users can add hard drives one at a time for up to nine terabytes of total diskspace when using 1.5 GB drives. For users who wish to have hard drives pre-installed and setup, NETGEAR offers the ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition, available in 6 TB, 3 TB and 1.5 TB versions. (Click here to see the differences between the ReadyNAS Pioneer Edition and the Business Pro Edition.)
Measuring just 6.7 x 10 x 11.2 inches (WxHxD) and weighing 16.5 pounds without disks, the ReadyNAS Pro can easily sit on a desktop or in a small server space, making it the ideal solution for businesses and workgroups with limited space.
The ReadyNAS Pro also offers low power consumption and a special energy-saving mode, allowing you to not only spin-down your drives but also to program it to automatically power on only when the device will be in use.
Fast, Professional-Grade Performance With X-RAID2 Support
The ReadyNAS Pro packs an Intel multi-core processor and 1 GB of RAM to keep all your data rolling along seamlessly. With dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports for failover protection and jumbo frame support, the Pro offers enough bandwidth to allow up to 200 users to access data storage simultaneously.
The ReadyNAS Pro supports hardware-accelerated RAID, which provides for full data redundancy without sacrificing performance. By incorporating Intel Matrix Storage Technology, the ReadyNAS Pro supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and NETGEAR's own X-RAID2.
X-RAID2--the ReadyNAS's patent-pending Auto-Expandable RAID technology--automates volume expansion, allowing you to upgrade your capacity by simply replacing disks, without any need for reformatting or moving data from one disk to another. If you ever have a drive failure, simply replace the bad disk and the ReadyNAS will automatically resync the disk in the background while the ReadyNAS continues to operate.
Built-In Media Serving Functions
With the average home having more and more computers, being able to consolidate storage and backup is very appealing. With the capacity to install a large amount of protected storage, and a myriad of media-serving features, the ReadyNAS Pro is the ideal choice for homes with a large amount of digital media.
 This schematic shows how a ReadyNas Pro Business Edition can be integrated into your network. View larger. |
Three USB Ports for Attaching Networked Peripherals
The ReadyNAS Pro also has three USB ports, so you can also connect a printer for everyone on the network to share. You can also connect additional external hard drives to the ReadyNAS for file backups.
Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux Users
Whether your home computers are running Linux, Mac, or Windows, the ReadyNAS Pro will do the job, with full support for CIFS/SMB for Windows, and AFP 3.1 for Mac OS 9/X, and NFS v2/v3 for Linux.
 Patent-pending Auto-Expandable RAID technology makes it easy to upgrade capacity. (Note: Disks in image are for explanatory reasons only. This edition does not ship with disks.) |
The ReadyNAS Pro uses an intuitive Web-based interface that is accessible by any Web browser. Unlike enterprise servers that require IT professionals several hours to configure and constantly maintain, the ReadyNAS Pro can be set up quickly and doesn't require advanced server knowledge to manage. For added peace of mind, you can set the ReadyNAS to send you email alerts whenever something goes awry, such as disk failure, fan failure, or overheating.
Backups Made Easy
The Pro ships with NTI Shadow, a program specially designed for the device that allows for continuous data protection (CDP) between it and your Windows and Mac clients. You can also revert to any older saved version of your files, thanks to versioning support. An integrated backup manager also lets you back up critical data on your ReadyNAS to an external USB hard drive with a push of a button, which you can then take off-site for extra security.
The ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition is backed by an industry-leading 3-year warranty.
What's in the Box
ReadyNAS Pro unit, six hard disk trays, quick installation guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cable, Ethernet cable, ReadyNAS Installation CD and Discovery Utility, and NTI Shadow for ReadyNAS for Windows and Macintosh.
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