Pros
- Four drive bays, multiple RAID options
- Smoothly streams high-definition video
Cons
- Media server has issues with Firefox
At A Glance
Four-bay network-attached storage device boasts multiple RAID options, speedy performance, and smooth media serving.
Manufacturer’s Description
This high-speed network-attached storage system with capacity up to 4 TB and a space-saving footprint gives you all the benefits of a big time data center without the need for a big time IT department. Perfect for centralizing and sharing data on a small office or home network.
The Specs
| Pricing |
|---|
| Part Number |
WDA4NC40000N |
| Storage |
|---|
| Drive size |
4000.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed |
7200 RPM |
| Ports and Connections |
|---|
| Available Interfaces |
|
| USB 2.0 |
Yes |
| Storage Media |
|---|
| Compact flash |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Hardware |
|---|
| Installation Kit Hardware |
Network storage system with RAID (populated with 2 or 4 hard drives)
Ethernet cable
2 hard drive mounting rails (for 2-drive models)
AC adapter |
Performance
| PC World Test Center |
|---|
| Interface tested |
Gigabit ethernet |
| Performance |
|---|
| Primary Volume - Virus Scan |
290.86 |
| Primary Volume - Windows File Search |
268.21 |
| Test Version |
2 |
| External Write - Large File |
369.88 |
| External Read - Files and Folders |
252.9 |
| External Write - Files and Folders |
409.04 |
| External Read - Large File |
162.54 |
