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Manufacturer: Iomega Corp. Part number: 34337
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- The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.
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CNET editors' review
Iomega Home Media Network Drive (1TB) price range: $139.99 - $199.99
- Reviewed by: Dong Ngo
- Edited by: Eric Franklin
- Reviewed on: 04/09/2009
The good: Easy to set up and use; excellent Web-based interface; compact and sleek design.
The bad: Lacks advanced NAS features; hard drive is not user serviceable; can't read NTFS external hard drive.
The bottom line: The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.
For about $130 for the 500GB version (or $230 for the 1TB version), the Iomega Home Media Network Drive is a sound buy for any home user. Iomega NAS servers are known to be easy to use, and the Home Media Network Drive is the company's easiest so far. Getting it up is a simple task, as is customizing the more advanced settings. Its good performance and support for USB hard drives and printers round out its merits. If you're looking for more advanced features, check out the Editors' Choice winning Synology DS107+ or the Western Digital My Book World Edition.
Setup and ease of use
Barely larger than a 3.5-inch hard drive, the Iomega Home Media Network Drive is about as compact as a single-volume NAS server can get. The device comes in both a 500GB and a 1TB version. Choose carefully though, the device is not designed to let you to replace the hard drive later if you want to increase its capacity.
The drive includes a Gigabit Ethernet port and one USB 2.0 port, located on the back. The USB port can be used to host a printer or an external hard drive. Also located on the back is a very small fan that, unfortunately, produces a high-pitched sound when spinning. However, it only spins when the drive gets hot, which is only when during heavy loads.
Setting up the drive was as simple as installing the included Home Network Media Storage and EMC Retrospect HD Back Up applications. In our tests, the installation took about 3 minutes. Once finished, the NAS server's share folders are mapped automatically to your computer and are ready to be used.
The Home Media Network Drive comes with five default share folders including photo, backup, music, movies, and public. By default, these folders are set to be publicly accessible by anyone; however, you can use the Home Network Media Storage application to launch the Web interface of the NAS server to further customize the security settings.
Enabling certain features was simple and easy. Turning on the iTunes server or DLNA media server features involved only a single click of the appropriate button on the user interface. This lets iTunes-enabled and DLNA-enabled clients automatically see and play the share media from the NAS server.
Overall, the Iomega Home Media Network Drive is the most easy-to-use NAS server we've yet tested. Getting it up and running was a simple process, and most people with basic computer knowledge should have the same experience.
Features
The Iomega Home Media Network Drive lacks many advanced features you'd expect to find in a NAS server. Common, but missing, features include: FTP, HTTP servers, download station, support for an IP camera, and remote over-the-Internet access. Also curiously missing, is support for Bluetooth devices, which was included in another iOmega product, the Iomega StorCenter ix2.
The Home Media Network Drive has a very interesting way to limit users' access to the share folder. Each share folder includes a switch, with the choices of "Everyone" and "Secure." The former allows everyone to access it freely. With "Secure" you'll see a list of user accounts pulled from your computer, each with a check box next to it. Checking its box allows the account access to the folder. This is a much simper way compared with other devices where you have to create user accounts and apply settings to each account separately, making the whole process confusing for home users.
The USB 2.0 port of the NAS server lets you extend the storage capacity by connecting an external hard drive. Unlike the Iomega StorCenter ix2 that supports drives formatted using either FAT32 or NTFS file system, the Home Media Network Drive only supports those formatted using FAT32. This is disappointing as it's not easy to format a hard drive larger than 32GB using FAT32 and most external hard drives are much larger than 32GB. To make matters worse, the Iomega doesn't include a formatting tool for external hard drives.
Sharing an external drive is as simple as plugging it in. Once connected, a share folder will be created for the drive and you can access it as well as configure access privileges for it the way you would with any other share folders.
The included and EMC Retrospect HD Back UP application works well too. It allows for backing up the entire computer or just select folders. You can make copies of files that can be viewed and retrieved using Windows Explorer, or create restore points that can be used to recover the entire computer to previous working states.
Performance
The Home Media Network Drive performed very well in our throughput tests. It is one of the fastest single-volume NAS servers we've tested.
The device registered 105.6Mbps for the write test and 192.8Mbps for the read test. We test NAS servers' throughput by timing how long it takes them to finish writing/reading a certain amount of data. The scores, therefore, are a sustained data rate, with all performance overheads taken into account.
In comparison, the Home Media Network Drive was just a tad slower than the Western Digital My Book World Edition, which scored 120.1Mbps and 206Mbps for the write and read tests, respectively.
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Service and support
Iomega backs the Home Media Network Drive with only a one-year warranty. This is short for a storage device, especially one you can't service yourself. However, you can purchase an Extended Silver Warranty package that extends coverage for another year. The device also comes with three years of complimentary toll-free phone support, available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT. Iomega offers online chat support via its Web site as well as support through e-mail. The site has a user forum, FAQs, how-to videos, downloadable manuals, drivers, and software.
User reviews
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Don't buy, Read Complaints on IOmega's User Forum
by finnydip on November 3, 2009
Pros: Would be nice if it worked as advertised
Cons: Doesn't work as advertised
Summary: Lot and lots of problems getting this NAS to connect in my house. I haven't even tapped into the extensive feature list, but when I went up to Iomega'...
Summary: Lot and lots of problems getting this NAS to connect in my house. I haven't even tapped into the extensive feature list, but when I went up to Iomega's support site I saw all the other frustrated users. Don't try to call phone support, they don't offer it. Really too bad. I bought this over a month ago and have been trying to get it to work, now my return policy is up.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Drive is good. Firmware need works
by kunba888 on October 29, 2009
Pros: Good storage, easy to use and setup
Cons: After updated the firmweare, drive is locked. any small issues, such as stop backup it will cost the system lock. Tech support not helpful.
Summary: The system is not smart. When it stop in the middle of the backup or any process, it locks up the drive. You can't go back to the earlier ...
Summary: The system is not smart. When it stop in the middle of the backup or any process, it locks up the drive. You can't go back to the earlier version of the firmware. Be ready to loss your data.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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this is junk
by joey219 on October 28, 2009
Pros: easy to install
Cons: restrospect backup software doesn't work; poor/frustrating customer support;all of a sudden the folders you create are inaccessible
Summary: Don't waste your money.
The advertised features don't work and the customer support is poor. For no apparent reason I cant access any of the shared folders on ...Summary: Don't waste your money.
The advertised features don't work and the customer support is poor. For no apparent reason I cant access any of the shared folders on the drive even though the computer can see them. (visit the user forum and see how many people have this problem!)
Imagine tech support suggested that I "try formatting the drive" -to lose all my data!....obviously clueless.
the Print server feature never worked....neither did the backup software that came with it now I have apparently lost my data. Do your own research into problems with this product before you even consider using it.
Youve been warned1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Backup software EMC Retrospect Express HD does not work
by fabricemtb on October 6, 2009
Pros: Easy ans fast installation. Cool iTunes server. NAS works flawlessly.
Price is sweet.Cons: EMC Retrospec HD 2.5 software crashes continuously and make the whole computer crash ...
Summary: I chose this model because it came with a backup software and this is the first use of this NAS, to backup my home computers (4 laptops and 2 desktops) ...
Summary: I chose this model because it came with a backup software and this is the first use of this NAS, to backup my home computers (4 laptops and 2 desktops) daily and automatically. But this feature does not work. There's a bug in the EMC Retrospec HD2.5 software that is known by EMC since but no fix available.
EMC Retrospec Express HD is just a teaser.
So buy something else if like me you need a NAS to perform automatic home network backup.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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What the hell?!
by boomchickawowwow on June 30, 2009
Pros: Looks pretty.
Cons: Will not connect to network. Registration website does not recognize the serial number. I bought this at Fry's so it can't be a knockoff, and I've followed the entire ONE page of directions to the letter.
Summary: I have no experience with this device, BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
Summary: I have no experience with this device, BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simple home networking and media sharing
by worldblee on March 12, 2009
Pros: * Pretty easy to setup
* Excellent amount of storage
* Easy to connect to with PCs and game consolesCons: * At least on my network, uploading files can be sluggish
* Is a little noisySummary: This drive solved my media storage needs for home-based business and entertainment media all in one go. I haven't used the print server, but that's a nice plus ...
Summary: This drive solved my media storage needs for home-based business and entertainment media all in one go. I haven't used the print server, but that's a nice plus on the unit. It's easy to set up and once it's running and you have your files loaded you can access it from any PC (even my little netbook, which is a nice way to watch archived TV shows in widescreen). I haven't tried connecting to it with the Xbox 360 but my PS3 detected it automatically and gives me access to all my TV shows in high def through its HDMI connection so I don't have to watch everything on my PC monitor.
I love this drive and have recommended it to my friends.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Home Nat Out There.. Amazing
by jonhhhy on February 25, 2009
Pros: gigaethernet, printer server, 1 TB not expensive below 200 dlls, compatible with mac pc and linux wow.. runs cool, small, conveniant i am verry imprised
Cons: none exept have to install software for some reson software could be a little better (minor issues)
Summary: i bougth this on a sunday that same day in less then 10 min i was running everything lots of space, runs cool, have to say.. i recomend this to ...
Summary: i bougth this on a sunday that same day in less then 10 min i was running everything lots of space, runs cool, have to say.. i recomend this to anyone who wants to put in a small inexpensive Extenal networkable Drive.. this is it..
MAC and PC..
i have run maxtor products and western digital .. this is better..1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Does not have a MAC Address
by Biomechanical on August 21, 2009
Pros: The installation instructions were straightforward and clear, and it was affordable. For an ordinary network I am sure it would be a great NAS.
Cons: The drive has no MAC Address! I was trying to connect it to a secure network (no dynamic IPs), so I needed the MAC address to assign it an IP address. After much work I found it could not connect to the network unless I configured for DHCP.
Summary: For an ordinary DHCP home network, it is a great NAS, but for businesses schools and such you need to go for a more expensive drive with a MAC Address. ...
Summary: For an ordinary DHCP home network, it is a great NAS, but for businesses schools and such you need to go for a more expensive drive with a MAC Address. It baffles me that they would not give the drive designed to connect to a network an address, even my Nintendo has one.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Value for $$$, thumbs up on space, down on NAS features
by vasukibk on June 17, 2009
Pros: Good build quality, Nice cosmetics, 1TB drive less than 150 USD, Supports Gigabit ethernet, cooling mechanism inbuilt, simple user interface, EMC Retrospect HD Routine backup suite included. Mozy Home cluster backup software also included.
Cons: !!! LACKS ADVANCED NAS FEATURES!!! (cannot access files over the web), No idle spin down feature, Cooling fan generates a bit of noise (audible in silent environment), Single Volume Drive (forget RAID Capabilities).
Summary: Got this product from FRY's store thru my brother. Excellent packaging. User manual and other basic setup information available in the package. The power adapter is compatible for 100~...
Summary: Got this product from FRY's store thru my brother. Excellent packaging. User manual and other basic setup information available in the package. The power adapter is compatible for 100~240v range. CAT 5e LAN Cable included that connects from NAS port to the LAN port
Formatting this 1TB drive is very simple. Just follow the links in the system menu of the user interface that the device incorporates. Be warned the entire drive may be formatted in a single click. So only format the drive for the first time. No partitioning support(atleast i did not find anything from the user interface to partition the drive).
Data is stored in folders. Some default folders available like music, photos, backups, etc.. , but you can also create folders of your choice. Also in the interface you create/add users and store the username and password information in the NAS. User based access can be given to folders, there is no folder write protection. Once you gain entry to the NAS you can read/write/overwrite the contents of the accessible folders.
Will not be using the bundled Retrospect HD, so no comments on the automatic/scheduled backup capabilites.
*** For good data transfer rates over your network bundle this buy with an 10/100/1000 Mbps switch (Gigabit Switch) or Home routers that support full duplex 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. ***
In conclusion HOME MEDIA NETWORK DRIVE : good buy, if drive capacity is considered, but definately needs improvement on features and settings that will improve the drives functioning. -
features advertised are not available
by borisyaz on April 24, 2009
Pros: light, compact, easy to set up
Cons: advertised to provide NFS - does not. No CLI or web interface - the configuration is done with a remote control displayed to a TV
Summary: It is more for entertainment than for any NAS function. No NFS.
Summary: It is more for entertainment than for any NAS function. No NFS.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
- Part number: 34337
- Description: Enjoy your digital life! Easily share and access files, photos, videos, and music between all your computers, with friends and with family using the Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive. Powerful and fast, the three-step set-up is very simple, even if you've never used a network drive before. Ideal for centrally storing and sharing all your media files, the Home Media Network Hard Drive has a built in UPnP AV Media Server (DLNA certified) and iTunes Server so that content can be easily shared between computers and any other digital media adapters such as game consoles, digital picture frames or networked TVs. Simple 1-click sharing automatically posts files to your Facebook, YouTube and Flickr accounts. A photo slideshow can be created instantly, for online sharing with friends and family - updated by simply dropping files into an Active Folder. Remote access allows you to access your files securely from anywhere in the world via the internet. Torrent download allows you to take advantage of the new standard in file sharing, and other features allow you to share a printer and control which family members have access to certain folders. Automatically back up all your computers to the network drive with award winning EMC Retrospect Express backup software for PC and Mac (included), or virtually any backup application, including Time Machine. For extra protection, back up online with MozyHome Online Backup service - 2GB included free.
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 1 TB
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 7.8 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
Processor / Memory
- Processors Installed 1 x 370 MHz
- RAM Installed 64 MB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Data Transfer Rate 300 MBps
- Storage Controller / Supported Device Type Hard drive
- Max Storage Devices Qty 1
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 1 TB
- Interface type Serial ATA-300
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Networking
- Type Network adapter - Integrated
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Remote management protocol HTTP
- Network Services Compatibility HTTP, Microsoft CIFS, Apple File Protocol (AFP), Network File System (NFS), Server Message Block (SMB)
- Features DHCP support, Print server
- Networking standards DLNA CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities, EMC Retrospect Express
- Min Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.3.x or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- System Requirements Details Windows Vista - RAM 256 MB, MacOS X 10.3 or later - RAM 128 MB
Video
- Video Output None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Product series
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Iomega Home Media Network Drive (500GB)
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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Iomega Home Media Network Drive (1TB)
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.iomega.com/
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