LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini with Gigabit Ethernet (500GB)
Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd. Part number: 301138U
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- Bottom Line:
- The LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini is a decent NAS drive for a good price. If you need more features or faster performance, look elsewhere.
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CNET editors' review
LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini with Gigabit Ethernet (500GB) price range: $213.60
- Reviewed by: Ryan Belonga
- Edited by: Felisa Yang
- Reviewed on: 04/16/2007
The good: Gigabit Ethernet port; USB port for connecting additional hard drives; UPnP media server; backup software included.
The bad: Read/write times could use some improvement.
The bottom line: The LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini is a decent NAS drive for a good price. If you need more features or faster performance, look elsewhere.
The LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini is a compact network-attached storage device. It is designed for the home user who doesn't need high performance: it delivers middle-of-the-road performance when reading and writing files over a local network. With a Gigabit Ethernet port, a USB port for direct connection, UPnP-based media server functionality, and a second USB port for storage expansion, the drive offers a wide range of connectivity and uses. At $300 for the 500GB version, it's fairly priced compared to the competition. If you need faster data transfer speeds and don't need the media serving capabilities, consider the comparably priced Ximeta NetDisk Portable. And if you'd like even more features such as RAID capability and a built-in print server, take a look at the slightly more expensive (per-gigabyte, that is) HP Media Vault MV2010.
- Capacities: 250GB, 320GB, 500GB
- Capacity of test unit: 500GB
- Number of drives/bays: 1 drive/installed
- Max capacity: n/a
- Hot swap/cold swap: n/a
- Drive speed: 7,200rpm
- Cache: 16MB
- Dimension: 1.7x6.8x6.3 inches
- Notable design features: none
- Connection options: Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports (one for direct connection to a PC, the other for expansion)
- OSs supported: MS Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS 9.x/10.2 and up; Linux 2.4 and up
- Software included: LaCie IP Configurator, LaCie 1-Click Backup Software
- Any additional features: Connects with hard drives and cameras via USB
- Service and support: One-year warranty; toll-based phone support available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST; e-mail support site offers driver and software downloads and FAQs
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User reviews
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Don't buy it
by super max on February 8, 2008
Pros: Hooks up easily
Cons: Dies and takes your music with it
Summary: Worked fine for 6 months. Then one day it just stopped. Customer support is hopeless and too slow. If your NAS drives you want it confirmed quickly so that you ...
Summary: Worked fine for 6 months. Then one day it just stopped. Customer support is hopeless and too slow. If your NAS drives you want it confirmed quickly so that you can move on and buy something else. Not left hanging there. Save your time and money. Don't buy it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Slow as Molasses & Noisy
by SNSNS on May 31, 2007
Pros: Case Design
Cons: Slow as Molasses & Noisy
Summary: This drive is so slow that I ended up stopping the 250 gig transfer, deleted the incomplete files, unplugged all cables, boxed it up and sent it back.
WHAT WAS ...Summary: This drive is so slow that I ended up stopping the 250 gig transfer, deleted the incomplete files, unplugged all cables, boxed it up and sent it back.
WHAT WAS LACIE THINKING WHEN THEY MADE THIS JUNKER? YOU HAVE TO BE A MASOCHIST TO USE THIS.
STAY FAR AWAY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This company does not deserve to be in business.
by GeoNomad on November 27, 2009
Pros: 1 month since I bought it and I still can't get music from the server to my iPod.
Cons: Support sucks. Product sucks. Software is worse than that.
Summary: All I wanted was a networked hard drive. Instead I have something that gets in the way of everything I want to do. Came with no CD. No way to ...
Summary: All I wanted was a networked hard drive. Instead I have something that gets in the way of everything I want to do. Came with no CD. No way to download setup software. Wait for it to come in the mail. Configuration was a nightmare. Now it works with the PC, but iPod just tells me about the music and won't play it. I have spent hours make that days on this piece of crap.
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Disk: ok, software: um... not good at all
by misterdom on March 20, 2009
Pros: The hardware is ok and the disk worked fine for me as a networked shared drive.
Cons: The HipServ software from Axentra is probably one of the useless and worst designed software I ever got to see. The backup software works only once in a while, which leaves you with a "great" feeling for a BACKUP software!
Summary: Don't buy it unless LaCie drops HipServ or unless you want to hack it and install your own software.
Summary: Don't buy it unless LaCie drops HipServ or unless you want to hack it and install your own software.
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Terrible!!!!
by pdc7777 on January 10, 2009
Pros: Sort of attractive case but don't buy it.
Cons: I bought six of these drives or similar LaCie drives and all of them have failed except one.
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LaCie doesn't care about customers
by jtr716 on November 26, 2008
Pros: Stands vertically for better shelf space
Cons: Poor construction and horrible support.
Summary: After mechanical failure and complete data loss, LaCie effectively said "that's too bad." I'll never buy another LaCie product!!
Summary: After mechanical failure and complete data loss, LaCie effectively said "that's too bad." I'll never buy another LaCie product!!
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Hard drive died after 6 months
by jpcamilleri on October 25, 2008
Pros: How can you like a hard drive that dies on you.
Cons: One day it decided to stop being a hard drive.
Summary: Can't believe LaCie would put out such an unreliable drive. Last time I buy something from them.
Summary: Can't believe LaCie would put out such an unreliable drive. Last time I buy something from them.
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Do me a solid jerry
by typeamit on October 10, 2008
Pros: does the job as a mapped drive and FTP HTTP server support...yes slow but great media support....good features for price :)
Cons: slow i know...
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God awful slow. Too expensive at any price!
by jaybee2005 on August 10, 2008
Pros: La Cie normally makes great products. Reliable.
Cons: Transfer rate is way too slow.
Summary: God awful slow. Too expensive at any price! Normally I give La Cie products high marks but this device is simply too slow to be useful as a network drive.
Summary: God awful slow. Too expensive at any price! Normally I give La Cie products high marks but this device is simply too slow to be useful as a network drive.
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Painful, but cheap
by wdandromalos on February 14, 2008
Pros: cheap, effective network storage
Cons: glacially slow
Summary: configuration and the user interface are somewhat straightforward for a tech savy user. Do not plan on using as a routine network backup device, or to back up to another ...
Summary: configuration and the user interface are somewhat straightforward for a tech savy user. Do not plan on using as a routine network backup device, or to back up to another external drive as it is horribly slow. The USB interface is strange and problematic: Windows XP config failed every time on three different PC and there is nothing available for MAC. Their ,'Configurator' doesn't work with Leopard, yet their OS9 version does.
It's cheap temporary thow-away technology that effectively stores and play my music and video collection.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd.
- Part number: 301138U
- Description: With Gigabit Ethernet for file sharing and USB 2.0 for personal storage, the Ethernet Disk mini works with or without a network. Use it as a simple, cost-effective data server with your office or home network. Accessible on every wired or wireless network, sharing files among Windows, Mac and Linux, users becomes very easy. The user-friendly Wizard Install and web page administration make network set-up and configuration accessible for anyone. With the additional USB expansion port, the available capacity on your network can be expanded or you can share your photos stored on your camera.
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Hi-Speed USB / Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 500 GB
- Width 1.7 in
- Depth 6.8 in
- Height 6.3 in
- Weight 3.3 lbs
Processor / Memory
- Processors Installed 1 x 400 MHz
- RAM Installed DRAM 64 MB
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 500 GB
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
- Buffer size 16 MB
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 DHCP, Apple Bonjour Protocol
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable, 1 x USB cable
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Included Accessories (CE) Vertical stand
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Min Operating system Linux 2.4, Apple MacOS 9.2, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Video
- Video Output None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Product series
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LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini with Gigabit Ethernet (500GB)
Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd.
Specs: LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini with Gigabit Ethernet (320GB)
Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd.
Specs: LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - NAS server, 320 GB, PC, Mac, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini with Gigabit Ethernet (250GB)
Manufacturer: LaCie Ltd.
Specs: LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - NAS server, 250 GB, PC, Mac, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.lacie.com/
- Address:
22985 NW Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124
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