

Description
The 2big Network can act as a file-sharing server, a backup server or an FTP server. Easily share important files and make them accessible from anywhere via FTP or any web browser. With this affordable 2-disk RAID solution with Ethernet interface, get maximum storage capacity in BIG mode or maximum security in SAFE mode (RAID 1). If one drive fails in RAID 1, data remains accessible and can even be automatically rebuilt onto a hot-swappable spare drive. With the 2 USB ports, easily transfer files from a USB key or USB hard drive with the 1-Click Data-Sharing Button or expand available network capacity. The new heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk's internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent enables direct access to shares, drive mapping, and easy administrator configuration.
Quick Glance
External Interface: 1 x RJ-45 - Network, 2 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB
Network: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45
Hard Drive Capacity: 1000000
Summary
Product Title: LaCie 2big Network Storage Server
Manufacturer: LaCie
Power Score: 2.6 | 3 Reviews
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity: 1 TB
Number of Drives Included: 2 x 500 GB
Number of Drives Supported: 2 x 3.5" Hot-swappable Total, 2 x 3.5" Hot-swappable Occupied
Interface
Interfaces: 1 x RJ-45 - Network, 2 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB
Features
Installed Main Memory: 64 MB DDR2 SDRAM
General Features: Cooling Fan
RAID Levels: 1, Concatenation
Included Network Card: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45
Dimensions
Dimensions: 7.87" Height x 3.58" Width x 6.77" Depth
Height: 7.8 in
Width: 3.5 in
Depth: 6.7 in
Weight: 5.80 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Buffer: 32MB
Software Included: LaCie Ethernet Agent (for accessing, mapping & configuring drives on the network) LaCie '1-Click' Backup Software
Strengths: Affordable, raided, easy setup, supports many protocols.
Weakness: Security features don't work. May disable your access or corrupt you volumes.
This is a nice product on it's surface, but LaCie seems unwilling to fix the underlying problems with this unit(s). I own 2 separate units purchases 6 months apart, although they have slightly different hardware, both units suffer from numerous problems. 1) You specifically restrict a user from being able to see a volume, and suddenly they can access the volume. This is REALLY SCARY, forget about...
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Major Security Flaw
Strengths: Pros: Good network hard drive if you are looking for something that mirrors automatically.
Weakness: Cons: It is possible to bypass all security permissions on this LaCie 2Big Network hard drive via FTP. The default `admin' password will not change on the FTP side of the user login even after changing the admin login password. This allows full access t
Steps to verify this security flaw. 1. Setup a LaCie 2Big Network Hard drive with FTP access as per the manufacture instructions. 2. Change the `Admin' password anything you like. 3. Using an FTP client, log in to the LaCie 2Big Network hard drive using the 'admin' log in and your password. 4. You will not be able to log in using the new password 5. Using an FTP client, log in to the LaCie 2Big...
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