NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo 2-Bay (Diskless) Desktop Network Attached Storage RND2000

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Product Description With powerful embedded software the ReadyNAS Duo makes storing and accessing your personal digital photo collection a snap. Simply connect any USB-enabled digital camera (cameras produced since 2005) to the front-mounted USB port on the ReadyNAS Duo. Then set the camera to automatically copy your digital pictures into the ReadyNAS. The ReadyNAS Duo RND2000 is shipped without disk drive. Just select a hard drive from the ReadyNAS Hardware compatibility List to build the network storage. Add an optional second hard disk drive and the ReadyNAS Duo can create a duplicate copy of all your stored pictures. In the event of a disk failure the backup copy on the second disk drive is still available. After storing the photos the ReadyNAS Duo automatically resizes the images and creates a web page that can be shared with friends and family across the Internet (router and broadband connection required for Internet-sharing capabilities). Compatibility: Game console, Mac, PC, Unix From the Manufacturer The NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo, a member of the award-winning ReadyNAS family of advanced network storage products, is the ideal storage and file sharing solution for the home or small-office. This compact, quiet, and very low-power-consuming, network attached server lets your network users share all your files, including music and video, easily and securely. The Duo has two storage bays and supports RAID for secure storage with great performance. The ReadyNAS Duo is a compact but powerful storage device that can store and stream your digital media throughout your home . Fast Network Storage and Media Streaming for the Entire Network The ReadyNAS Duo is compatible out of the box with computers running Windows, Mac OS, or Linux. You don't need to install any special software to get started. One person can be editing photos in one room, another might be listening to music, and a third could be watching video files -- all working off the ReadyNAS. The ReadyNAS Duo features a 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection, so everyone will have fast access. With the Duo, you don't need to keep your computers running to stream media files. Thanks to its built-in media server capabilities, the Duo can connect via your network to such devices as the NETGEAR EVA8000, Sonos Digital Music System, Apple iTunes clients, Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, and more. Two hot-swappable drive bays make upgrading the ReadyNAS Duo simple. View larger . It also features Logitech's SlimServer software, which means you can stream the music stored on the Duo directly to your Logitech Squeezebox Boom, Duet or Classic devices, completely bypassing your computer. In fact, the Duo will work with just about any DLNA-compliant device. The Duo also has a built-in BitTorrent client that lets you download files via BitTorrent directly with the Duo, letting you keep your computer off. You can even set your ReadyNAS up to serve web pages directly thanks to the web server built-in. Simple, Web-Based Set Up Although the Duo has several advanced server features, you don't need to have a degree in IT administration to set it up or administer it. Thanks to it's easy-to-use, Web-based administration interface, you can easily create user accounts, change user permissions, set storage capacities for each user on your network. The interface, called Frontview lets you configure every detail of the device, as well as check on its health and status. And if you ever run into situations that you need support for, NETGEAR hosts www.readynas.com, a knowledge-base site where a community of ReadyNAS users and technicians can help answer just about any question you might have. RAID for Great Performance and Security The ReadyNAS Duo features powerful RAID, or Redundant Array of Independent Disks, capability that allows for great performance or security. Basically, RAID means that if one of your disks fails, your data is still available on the second disk. This feature adds a high level of security to your data, ensuring that you'll never lose your valuable data due to a disk failure. NETGEAR's FrontView web-based control panel makes configuration and administration simple. View larger . The Duo supports RAID 0/1 as well as NETGEAR's proprietary X-RAID. If you choose to run X-RAID, you can add more storage capacity by simply replacing the two disks with two larger ones, one at a time. The X-RAID will automatically move your files over and expand your disk capacity. The ReadyNAS Duo lets you choose the most appropriate set up for your environment. And thanks to its hot-swappable capability, you can add disks to the ReadNas while it is running, and it will make all the right decisions for you. You simply choose the RAID level you want, and the device will do the rest. Hard Drive Capacity Options, or Use Your Own Hard Drives The ReadyNAS Duo can handle two SATA or SATA II drives. You can use one hard drive or two, and they can be different sizes as long as you use the default XRAID configuration. All you have to do is plug in the hard drive and then the Duo takes care of the rest. If you prefer, there are versions of the Duo with preinstalled hard drives in the following configurations: 1TB (1000GB) total capacity with 1TB Hard Drive with one empty hard drive bay 1TB (1000GB) total capacity with 1TB Hard Drive with one empty hard drive bay 2TB (2000GB) total capacity with 1TB in each hard drive bay 2TB (2000GB) total capacity with 1TB in each hard drive bay 2TB (2000GB) total capacity with a 2TB Hard Drive and one empty bay 2TB (2000GB) total capacity with a 2TB Hard Drive and one empty bay 4TB (4000GB) total capacity with a 2TB Hard Drive in each Bay 4TB (4000GB) total capacity with a 2TB Hard Drive in each Bay Compact, Energy-Efficient Design that is Easy to Set Up The ReadyNAS Duo features a compact design that is quiet and energy-efficient. A low-power function lets you reduce its power consumption to less The ReadyNAS Duo can serve files to all your computers and compatible media players in your home. than 20 watts during low use time; you can also schedule the Duo to automatically power down and turn back on, saving even more energy. A bit taller than a coffee cup, the Duo measures a compact 5.56 x 3.98 x 8.70-inches (HxWxD). It's constructed of sturdy and durable metal. A metal door swings open to reveal two hot-swappable trays onto which drives can be easily installed and slide into the unit. NTI Shadow Backup Software Included and Time Machine Compatible NTI Shadow is included with the Duo, making backups a cinch. Every time you save your files on your computer, the Duo backs them up and also lets you revert to previous versions of your files. If you are running a Mac, the ReadyNAS is also Time Machine compatible. Three USB Connections Let You Plug Additional Accessories There are three USB 2.0 ports on the ReadyNAS Duo, extending its utility and allowing you to connect virtually any USB storage device for additional storage. You can also connect a USB printer and share printing capability with everyone on the network. Support Forums and Industry Leading Warranty A thriving and helpful community at www.readynas.com provides support, and NETGEAR backs up the unit with a class-leading 3-year warranty. What's in the Box ReadyNAS Duo, two hard disk trays, quick installation guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cable, Ethernet cable, installation CD, ReadyNAS discovery utility, NTI Shadow for Windows and Macintosh.