Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp. Part number: 34766
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- The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition makes a very good simple home NAS server. Advanced users who need more control over their storage and remote access might want to look elsewhere.
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CNET editors' review
Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server price range: $139.99 - $229.99
- Reviewed by: Dong Ngo
- Reviewed on: 03/21/2011
The good: The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition is easy to use for home users and affordable. It offers good performance and a Personal Cloud feature that enables remote access.
The bad: The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition lacks advanced NAS features, storage capacity, and backup options. The server requires software installed on Mac client computers to work, and the Personal Cloud storage could use some improvements.
The bottom line: The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition makes a very good simple home NAS server. Advanced users who need more control over their storage and remote access might want to look elsewhere.
The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition, which was announced at CES 2011, is a major upgrade to the Home Media Network Hard Drive that Iomega released almost two years ago. The new NAS server offers more storage space, is faster, and, at the street price of just around $170 for 2TB (or $130 for 1TB), is also more affordable.
It's far from perfect, however, especially the new Personal Cloud function, which requires a fast Internet connection and software installed at the remote computer, and provides limited support for storage and external backups. The server, like the previous generation, also lacks advanced NAS functionality.
Nonetheless, for the price, it is still one of the best choices for home NAS servers.
Setup and ease of use
The new Cloud Edition NAS server shares the same physical design as the Home Media Network Hard Drive. It's compact, barely larger than a 3.5-inch internal hard drive. The server comes in 1TB and 2TB versions. Like other NAS servers with "locked-in" internal storage, the device doesn't allow users to replace its built-in hard drive.
The drive has one 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. There's another USB port on the front of the server, together with a Quick Transfer copy button. Connect a thumbdrive (or even an external hard drive) to this front port and press the button to back up the entire content of that drive onto the NAS' internal storage.
It's very easy to set up the NAS server with the network. All you have to do is connect the server to the network, turn it on, and run the Iomega Storage Manager, which is included on a CD. The software, which can be set to run when the computer starts, will map all the network drives to the NAS' default share folders, including Backups, Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, Time Machine and QuickTransfer. By default, the Time Machine folder stores backups done by Mac computers' Time Machine feature and the QuickTransfer stores backups of thumbdrives as mentioned above. The Movies, Music, and Pictures folders have media-streaming features turned on, meaning digital content stored inside them will automatically broadcast to iTunes or DLNA-enabled media streamers in the network. This feature can be turned on or off for any share folder using the server's Web interface.
Overall, the Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition 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 a similar experience.
Features
Like the previous generation, the Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition lacks many advanced features you'd expect to find in an NAS server, such as FTP, HTTP servers, a download station, and support for IP cameras.
To make up for this, the server now offers a simple torrent-based self-downloading feature and Personal Cloud, an advanced method for accessing the server's data over the Internet.
This feature needs to be turned on via its Web interface. Once it's activated, you'll need to give it a unique name and type in your e-mail address. After that you can invite others to access the server by entering their e-mail addresses. The server will send out an e-mail to the invited members. The e-mail includes a link the recipient can follow to download and install a customized version of the Iomega Storage Manager (for Mac, Windows, or Linux computers) that contains all the information necessary to make the remote connection.

Once installed and run, the customized software creates a VPN-like connection from the remote computer to the NAS server, allowing the server to function as though the remote computer were part of the local network. The access is complete with the share folders, access to the server's Web interface, support for Time Machine, and so on.
In our trials, this feature generally worked well, though not perfectly. First of all, it requires fast Internet connections at both ends to work; otherwise, the Iomega Storage Manager software takes a long time to establish the connection. Even with fast connections, you can only drag and drop small files or folders between the server and the remote computers without experiencing freezes. Once in a while we found that server didn't send out the intended invite e-mails. In this case, you'd need to install on the remote computer the version of the Iomega Storage Manager software included on the CD and manually enter the credentials, including the Cloud's unique name and the access code.
Also, the Personal Cloud feature only works well when you want access to a single server. For example, if your brother wants to share access to his server with you and your cousin wants to do the same with another server, you'd have a hard time accessing both at the same time, if at all.
The Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition offers two tiers of access to the server's storage. By default, it's a free-for-all approach, meaning everybody has full access to all share folders. If you want to restrict access, you'll need to turn on the security feature, which changes access to the server to account-based access, meaning users will need to enter a username and password. You can create unlimited number of user accounts using the server's Web interface. Note that this also changes for those who want to access the server via the Personal Cloud feature, and you'll have to provide them with a user account in addition to the access code. We find that it's better to use the server without the security feature turned on, to avoid making it confusing for home users.
In a local network on a Windows computer, you don't really need to use the Iomega Storage Manager to access the server, as it fully supports the Windows SMB protocol, meaning it can be browsed using Windows Explorer and you can access or map the network drives to its share folders manually. On a Mac, however, even though the server will automatically appear in the Finder, in our experience, the Iomega Storage Manager software is needed for the computer to access its share folders.
The USB 2.0 port of the NAS server lets you extend its storage capacity by connecting an external hard drive. Unlike the previous version, which supports drives formatted in FAT32 only, the Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition supports both FAT 32 and NTFS drives. Once an external hard drive is connected to the server's USB port, its content will be automatically shared with all users with full access to it.
The server doesn't allow for backing up its internal hard drive onto an external one. This is a terrible shortcoming, as the server is a single-volume storage device, which means if its internal hard drive dies, you lose everything. To make up for this, the server supports data replication to another unit. This means if you have two Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition servers, you can mirror content between the two of them via the network. It also supports backing up data to third-party online storage providers, including Amazon S3 and Mozy Backup. And those who want to share content via social networking sites such as YouTube and Facebook can make the server upload content to those sites automatically.
Performance
The Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition performed very well in our throughput test and--as the previous generation was able to do in its time--topped our charts for single-volume NAS server performance. This is the kind of traction we always love to see.
In our testing, the new Iomega registered 285.2Mbps for write and 476.9Mbps for read. The second fastest in the write test was the LG N1T1 with 243.8Mbps, and the second fastest for the read test was the Verbatim MediaShare with 435.1Mbps. We test NAS servers' throughput by timing how long it takes them to finish writing or reading a certain amount of data. The scores, therefore, are a sustained data rate, with all performance overheads taken into account.
With this performance, the Home Media Network Drive Cloud Edition should have no problem serving both data storage and media-streaming functions.
(Longer bars indicate better performance)
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Service and support
Iomega backs the Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition with a three-year warranty; the previous generation only came with a one-year warranty. You'll need to register within 90 days of purchase to qualify for the warranty, however. The company's complimentary toll-free phone support is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. 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, and downloadable manuals, drivers, and software.
Conclusions
The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition is a home NAS server that offers fast performance and limited features and storage. Its new Personal Cloud is a viable remote access option for those with fast Internet access who need to access only a single server at a time.
User reviews
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Easy to Setup, Difficult to operate
by Laughbudd on July 2, 2011
Pros: Easy to setup.
Slick design.
Two USB port for easy direct loading of external devices like hard drives.Cons: Loading speed is too slow.
Have to get a domain name to work the IP-based address.
Web-based access is very slow.
User manual is not easy to follow or understand.Summary: I purchased the drive and had to returned it after a week. It took forever to load files to the drive. Since my work block the IP-based address, I had ...
Summary: I purchased the drive and had to returned it after a week. It took forever to load files to the drive. Since my work block the IP-based address, I had to applied a domain name with TZO. Also if you don't have UpnP router, you will encounter problem with it. I had ATT U-Verse and the router they provided is not UPnP. For those who like to stream media and document for Android devices like what I intended, this doesn't work too well. As I returned this drive, I did a factory reset to reset to origiinal factory settings. It took 3 days and still not finished with the reset. I later found out the drive was defective. How can that be? It's brand new. In theory it sounds good what was described and marketed. For someone like me, it didn't work for me.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Big Warning! Do Not Buy Don't even try.
by kengohcp on October 11, 2011
Pros: Small footprint
Cons: Iomega icloud edition does not work at all, it's a painful experience trying setup with the routers, I have tried three different computer system at various location with different ISP, imac, macbook pro etc. I have wasted three months tested all methods
Summary: Do be be fool by their commercials, it's really not easy at all, totally a waste of time & money.
Summary: Do be be fool by their commercials, it's really not easy at all, totally a waste of time & money.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Poor product, wouldent install for me, No USB cable Arr
by richiek67 on September 24, 2011
Pros: None, couldent get it to work
Cons: User quick guide doesent really exist, you need glasses to see it....Poor poor poor
Summary: No simple fault guide, everything is web web web, I like paper, I like a guide and a trouble shooter, listen up IOMEGA!!!
Summary: No simple fault guide, everything is web web web, I like paper, I like a guide and a trouble shooter, listen up IOMEGA!!!
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Looks nice. Doesn't work.
by goetzpd on October 2, 2011
Pros: Hopeful of getting remote access to people.
Cons: Got this error message "Your network router could not be configured to enable or disable remote access. This can occur when your router does not have UPnP enabled or the required port cannot be opened or closed." I have U-Verse. Discovered this online: "y
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Totally unusable on a Mac-based network
by simoncroft on April 17, 2012
Pros: Would be cheap if it did what it claims on the box. The on-line file/user/permissions management works OK, although see Cons.
Cons: Dangerously unreliable - took ages to copy folders, then I'd find that some or all of the files inside were missing. Also totally erratic file transfer speeds.
Summary: I'm an old lag at networking Macs, so unlike some unlucky users, I didn't spend months thinking 'it must be me'. I took it back the next day ...
Summary: I'm an old lag at networking Macs, so unlike some unlucky users, I didn't spend months thinking 'it must be me'. I took it back the next day for a refund. If you want to store your files 'in the cloud', you might as well sign up for a service that does that. If you're looking for a whole house/SoHo media server solution, this so isn't it! Iomega seems to have fallen into the trap of bolting on all the latest 'bells and whistles', while forgetting the 'killer app' is storage you can trust. This has been a massive disappointment.
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Looks good, very quite, easy to step up, no issues
by RedBav on March 1, 2012
Pros: Support gigabit network, I get about 30+ mb/sec writes to the NAS and faster reads
Well priced
Runs my USB Printer
Likes the extra USB portCons: avg performance (noticeable speed increase after firmware update)
Sometimes drive will stop working if many computers would read and write at the same time (again this is not a problem after the update)Summary: I have read the above comments and I'm sorry I cant relate to any of those issues. The device required no real setup at all. It just appears as ...
Summary: I have read the above comments and I'm sorry I cant relate to any of those issues. The device required no real setup at all. It just appears as another computer on my network. I just mapped the drives to each computer. I dont turn the NAS and its been running for 6 months with about ten restarts. The old firmware seems cause the unit to hang if two or more computers were accessing the same folder. This problem has not happened since the new firmware about 2 months about. I basically use it as a NAS device. I dont really play around with the torrent software or much of the advance features. I dont really have a need for it and i'm guessing most households wont either.
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Works sometimes, pain to keep going, incredibly slow
by P-NL-62 on February 4, 2012
Pros: It works most of the time and the html interface is workable
Cons: Keeps bugging me for passwords every 15 minutes. When I deselect security altogether, it doesn't work with TimeMachine. Usable for backup but not for files you use all the time. It is way, way to slow for that. Changing settings takes ages too.
Summary: Can't recommend it, unfortunately. I'm going to look around for something (much, much) better
Summary: Can't recommend it, unfortunately. I'm going to look around for something (much, much) better
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Terrible on a Mac
by mattlth on January 2, 2012
Pros: Price, storage space, alleged features.
Cons: Must run without security to operate on a Mac.
Summary: If you have a Mac, I would strongly advise that you don't use this product. I've tried to use a 2TB model for almost 8 months and it'...
Summary: If you have a Mac, I would strongly advise that you don't use this product. I've tried to use a 2TB model for almost 8 months and it's been one of the most perplexing and infuriating devices I've ever had the misfortune of owning. If you run the device without any security, everything works fine. But the minute you add users and shares, it becomes impossible to use. After logging in with the correct credentials, accessing the drive will work for only a few minutes before it disconnects from the network, requiring you to retype your login and password and even that doesn't work consistently. This unacceptable behavior persists whether I have it connected to my Linksys router or connected directly to the Ethernet port of a Mac. (I've tried 8 different machines with different version of OS X to no avail.) I've chatted with iOmega and they've assured me that I have everything connected and configured properly and are just as perplexed as I am. I'm unwilling to run it without any security as this drive would contain sensitive financial documents. It's running the most current firmware and software, and I've reset it many times with the exact same results. Perhaps Windows-users will get better results, but Mac-users should research other alternatives with a proven track record.
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AVOID PRODUCT
by T_Han on January 2, 2012
Pros: Great NAS system while it worked
Cons: I have had two units, both froze up and lost all data. Iomega refuses to help with data recovery
Summary: Avoid at all costs
Summary: Avoid at all costs
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I give up.
by hobbydogs on December 28, 2011
Pros: Looks good on paper
Cons: Very difficult to setup, bad and confusing software. Very slow copy speed.
Summary: I had it working ok initially but copy jobs were very slow. Then I had to replace a router (bought identical router) and since then I have spent several hours ...
Summary: I had it working ok initially but copy jobs were very slow. Then I had to replace a router (bought identical router) and since then I have spent several hours to get the copy jobs back up and running with no luck. My last stab was to load the latest firmware. It said it was successful but now I can't login to the management console as the screen is blank. But the copy light is running so who knows what it is doing. I give up.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
- Part number: 34766
- Description: Get high-capacity, reliable home network storage with the Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive, Cloud Edition. Easily share and access files, photos, videos, and music between all your computers and with friends and family. It's powerful and fast, plus the three-step set-up is very simple, even if you've never used a network drive before. This feature-rich drive has a built in UPnP AV Media Server (DLNA certified) and iTunes Server so content can easily be shared between computers and any other digital media adapters such as game consoles, digital picture frames or networked TVs. Plus, automatically post files to your Facebook, YouTube and Flickr accounts.
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 2 TB
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 8.4 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
- Localization Turkish,
Arabic,
English,
Brazilian Portuguese,
Chinese (simplified),
Chinese (traditional),
Japanese,
Hebrew,
Korean,
Russian,
Spanish,
Polish,
Swedish,
German,
French,
Italian Processor / Memory
- Processors Installed 1 x 600 MHz
- Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
- RAM Installed 256 MB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
- Data Transfer Rate 300 MBps
- Max Storage Devices Qty 1
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 2 TB
- Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Optical Storage
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Networking
- Type Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet ,
Gigabit Ethernet ,
Fast Ethernet - Remote Management Protocol HTTPS,
HTTP - Network Services Compatibility HTTP,
HTTPS,
Microsoft CIFS,
Apple File Protocol (AFP),
Server Message Block (SMB),
FTP - Features iTunes server,
E-mail alert,
Torrent/P2P data exchange,
Print server,
UPnP Media Server - Compliant Standards DLNA CERTIFIED,
IEEE 802.3u,
IEEE 802.3 Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Interfaces 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45,
2 x Hi-Speed USB Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power Provided 9 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Trend Micro Internet Security,
Retrospect Express Backup,
Iomega QuikProtect - OS Required Debian Linux 4.0,
Red Hat Linux 9,
Red Hat Fedora Core 6,
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4,
Gentoo Linux,
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5,
Red Hat Fedora Core 5,
Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later,
Mandrake Linux 10.0,
openSUSE 10.3,
Microsoft Windows XP or later Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty with product registration
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Product series
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Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server,
2 TB,
Mac,
PC,
RJ-45,
Standard,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
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Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server,
1 TB,
Mac,
PC,
RJ-45,
Standard,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Iomega Corp.
- Address:
10955 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92130 - Phone: 801/629-7610
- Email: support@iomega.com




