The Iomega StorCenter ix2 runs a bit louder than some of the other NAS enclosures we’ve tested. Notebook users should be particularly interested in this because it allows you to store huge multimedia libraries on a secure drive at home and access those files via the internet without having to store those files on your notebook’s hard drive … and without having to pay monthly subscription fees for online storage. People buy NAS enclosures so that they can store huge amounts of data in one secure location and access it from any computer with an internet connection. Of course, if you’re using a NAS you didn’t buy it for the fastest transfer rates (an eSATA external enclosure is better in terms of raw speed). As it stands, this NAS provides transfer speeds similar to a cheap generic USB flash drive connected directly to your computer’s USB port. Using a 1Gb network switch will allow you to gain even better data transfer speeds. In short, the main thing these benchmarks indicate is that the Iomega StorCenter ix2 has more than enough horsepower to push a typical 100Mb network connection (12.5MB) to its limit. Below you can see the average read and write times for the StorCenter ix2 over a standard 100Mb network connection. The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is rated at a theoretical maximum of 1000Mb (megabits) transfer rate on a 1Gb network which equates to 125MB (megabytes) per second.Ītto is one of the standard synthetic benchmarks we use to test the performance of a storage drive. The Iomega StorCenter ix2 drives are each 500GB separately but the RAID 1 mirroring gives the user a combined total space of a single 500GB drive.
#Storcenter ix2 full#
The Iomega StorCenter ix2 also has USB connectivity for setting up a print server or adding information directly from other devices, but like most consumer NAS enclosures the built-in USB ports only support USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbs).įor those who might be concerned about security, the included encryption from RSA helps secure your data inside the StorCenter ix2 and protect the NAS from malicious attacks during installs and product updates.Īnother feature worth mentioning is the low power consumption on the Iomega StorCenter ix2 for users who want access 24/7 the average consumption of this Energy Star qualified system is 12-15W while idle.
#Storcenter ix2 Pc#
from anywhere on either a Mac or PC computer. Through web access, users can view all the shared content, add users/groups, and manage RAID settings, network settings, disk backup, etc.
#Storcenter ix2 software#
The StorCenter ix2’s main configurations are all accessed through the supplied software or via a web browser by simply typing in the IP address. Simply insert the included software CD, type your desired user name and security password, click a couple of on-screen buttons to confirm the installation and you’re ready to start using your new StorCenter ix2! Network attached storage doesn’t get any easier than this. The software engineers at Iomega deserve a great deal of praise for creating one of the easiest software installation and setup applications we’ve seen for a NAS enclosure in our office. I honestly lack the words to describe just how easy it is to setup this device. One of the main features of the Iomega StorCenter ix2 is that it’s remarkably simple to setup and use. The construction of the Iomega StorCenter ix2 does make it difficult for accessing the drives inside the enclosure in fact you would need to remove multiple screws and disassemble the internal framework of the enclosure in order to access the drives, making it less than ideal for do-it-yourself repairs.
#Storcenter ix2 series#
There is also a security lock slot on the enclosure to deter theft is located on the bottom along with the S/N, Mac address, series code, etc. The back of the enclosure has a dual USB slot, power button, DC plug and a LAN plug along with the cooling fan vent. Who cares how it looks? You’re going to connect this thing to your network and then stick it behind your router or in your closet. The design isn’t particularly attractive, but we’re talking about a NAS here. The top, bottom and sides are made of solid metal and the front and rear of the dual hard drive enclosure have vents to keep the drives from overheating. The enclosure is all black and has a very simple design with the Iomega logo on both sides. The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is remarkably compact for a network attached storage (NAS) enclosure that contains two 3.5″ desktop hard drives: