What is Netgear's ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Home Media Server? Work and Play 2-bay DLNA Certified NAS System with anytime multimedia streaming features. Superior performance for cutting-edge prosumers (advanced home users/media enthusiasts). First NAS system to offer mobile access and streaming using Orb transcoding add-on. First NAS system to offer remote DLNA media streaming using Skifta media shifting add-on. First NAS system to be certified TiVo Compatible, allowing users to extend the capacity of their TiVo DVRs by offloading non-protected content to their ReadyNAS for future playbacks (available in the US and Australia only). New Hardware Features: Latest 1.8 GHz Intel Atom single-core processor with 1GB DDR3 SODIMM RAM. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultra-fast wired connections. One USB 3.0 port (in front) and Two USB 2.0 ports (in back) to connect other devices with USB connections (e.g. print servers, external USB storage devices and digital cameras). Software Features: Three (3) Memeo Premium Backup software licenses for continuous data backups from PCs/Macs. X-RAID2 technology: Change/add/remove hard drives at any time, even when the server is running, so you can expand storage capacity and automate RAID 0/1/5/6 configurations on the fly. ReadyDLNA: Enable the ReadyNAS to act as a DLNA media server and stream media from your ReadyNAS to any DLNA players (i.e. Sony Playstation 3, XBox 360, and DLNA-enabled TVs). TiVo Compatible: Save your favorite programs to your ReadyNAS for future playback. This feature is integrated with the ReadyDLNA software feature. ReadyNAS Remote: Create a VPN-like connection without complicated network setup so remote users can access folders as though they were on the same local network with the server. ReadyNAS Photos: Share your photos straight from the ReadyNAS without complicated router setup. ReadyNAS Vault: Protect your data by creating your own personal disaster recovery plan using this optional online cloud service.
The product comes with Mounting Kit and screws.
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Noob User ExperienceMy first NAS and I like it. I considered building one from scratch but I spend enough time doing that with my PC. I chose the ReadyNAS because it can back up my PC as well as remote backup family members (PC & Mac), has support for Squeezebox (used by my two
Logitech Squeezebox Touch devices), TiVo support (useless unless DirecTV releases their promised TiVo DVR to replace their lame custom DVR). I picked the 6 bay one so I can start with 2 x
Seagate Constellation ES 2 TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 64 MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST32000644NS - Bare Drive now and then add larger drives later as I need them and HDD capacities increase.
This review is a work in progress until the Ultra 6 Plus does everything I need it to do.
MAJOR LESSON LEARNED: Make sure you pick hard drives that are on the compatibility...
DOA updateI sent in a review for this about a week ago and it never showed up. Just like the NAS bought through Beach Audio, DOA.
The unit exhibited problems from the very start. On boot, it had an error message, "ERR: Could not mount Root RAID d" The management and configuration program, "RAIDar" stated it had a "Corupt Boot" I used 6 SeaGate 2T HD's on the hardware compatibility list found on NetGear's web site.
After extensive research on NetGear's web site, I found several articles that might solve the problems. None of these worked. I call NetGear tech support for help. It seems that the articles on the NetGear web site listed under FAQ for the ReadyNAS Ultra 6 Plus, are not for this unit. All the documentation matched, so I'm guessing that the product is still new enough that the rep did not know what he was talking about. The tech guy actually accused me of causing the problem.
Anyway, after several hours, the conclusion was that this unit needs...
Ready NAS - not bad, but could be betterI bought the ReadyNAS Ultra to replace an older DroboPro that was just driving me crazy with its ISCSI limitations and systemic problems.
PROS: I like the 6 bay technology, the ease of setup and the fast interfaces, both LAN, USA and ISCSI. Ready NAS is very fast, reliable and attractive. As a matter of fact, it sits right next to my AV receiver adorning my other components and looks very professional and neat. The panel is easy to use and drive installation and setup out of box is non-dramatic and easy.
CONS: The software has a limitation that requires the interface to be sued solely through Internet Explorer and is a bit sluggish. Once volumes are created with hard drives, they CANNOT be extended when a new drive is added, instead you are forced to create another separate volume and share it independently of the first volume, so if you are planning on using the ReadyNAS for a massive, single volume device, buy all the hard drives up front (pricey) and...
Product Features :
- 6-bay DLNA Certified NAS System with anytime multimedia streaming features
- Maximum performance for cutting-edge prosumers (advanced home users/media enthusiasts)
- First NAS system to offer mobile access and streaming using Orb transcoding add-
- First NAS system to offer remote DLNA media streaming using Skifta media shifting add-on
- First NAS system to be certified TiVo Compatible, allowing users to extend the capacity of their TiVo DVRs by offloading non-protected content to their ReadyNAS for future playbacks (available in the US and Australia only)
Rating : 3.8
List Price : $1,400.00
