The 2big Network can act as a file-sharing server, a backup server or an FTP server. Easily share important files and make them accessible from anywhere via FTP or any web browser. With this affordable 2-disk RAID solution with Ethernet interface, get maximum storage capacity in BIG mode or maximum security in SAFE mode (RAID 1). If one drive fails in RAID 1, data remains accessible and can even be automatically rebuilt onto a hot-swappable spare drive. With the 2 USB ports, easily transfer files from a USB key or USB hard drive with the 1-Click Data-Sharing Button or expand available network capacity. The heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk's internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent enables direct access to shares, drive mapping, and easy administrator configuration.n. Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with the manual switch on the back of the drive. For maximum capacity, choose BIG with concatenation of the two hard drives. For maximum protection, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) for automatic mirroring of one disk to the other (available capacity = 50%); if one disk fails, data remains accessible on the other one and the defective disk can be replaced easily with an optional hot-swappable disk.The heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk's internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The 2big Network can be stacked or rackmounted to conform to every work environment. The large glowing blue button adds more than character - it functions as a 1-click data-sharing button for automatic file transfers from a USB key. Just push the button; your data is immediately sharable with your colleagues.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
Do not buy for FTP, September 9, 2008
By
J. Walton (Los Angeles)
Pros: Good network hard drive if you are looking for something that mirrors automatically.
Cons:
It is possible to bypass all security permissions on this LaCie 2Big Network hard drive via FTP. The default `admin' password will not change on the FTP side of the user login even after changing the admin login password. This allows full access to the hard drive via the administrators login to the FTP.
I have contacted LaCie regarding this issue only to be told that this is a 'feature' of the product not a defect.
Steps to verify.
1. Setup a LaCie 2Big Network Hard drive with FTP access as per the manufacture instructions.
2. Change the `Admin' password anything you like.
3. Using an FTP client, log in to the LaCie 2Big Network hard drive using the 'admin' log in and your password.
4. You will not be able to log in using the new password
5. Using an FTP client, log in to the LaCie 2Big Network hard drive using the `admin' log in the default `admin' password.
6. You have full access to all folders and documents in the hard drive.
Do NOT buy this product if you are planning on using it for an FTP.
Does everything I want, April 19, 2008
By
A. Davis (Tallahassee, FL)
I needed a drive that would serve as a backup for my most important files, and also allow me access to important files from abroad. This does both.
I originally purchased a WD World Edition, but returned it immediately after I discovered that WD places a restriction on certain file types, and also requires the use of third-party software in order to remotely control it.
The Lacie drive as compatible with FTP, AFP, and SMB, so I can access it from anywhere using an Apple or Microsoft machine. Transfer speeds are exactly what I expected: Extremely fast when accessed from my internal network, and understandably slow when pulling files from outside the network (speed when downloading from abroad will be dictated by your home's upload speed).
the RAID configuration is simple: just specify (when you setup the drive initially) that you want to run it in SAFE mode. This way you'll have roughly 732 GB of space, with an automatic backup in case of drive failure.
A few minor downsides that I can think of: 1) The drive is pretty bulky 2) It is also somewhat loud 3) If a drive fails, I think you need to get a replacement direct from Lacie, as opposed to simply going out and buying a new drive. (That might be Lacie trying to get more money out of us, not necessarily a restriction).
I highly recommend this great drive!
