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The editors liked
Remote web access feature
Aggressively priced
Quiet and low power consumption
Easy to set up
Small footprint
Easy to set up especially for Mac users
Runs quietly
Highly intuitive Web interface. Plenty of management features and storage configurations. Runs cool and quiet.
Agressive pricing
Large capacity
DLNA compatible
Quiet
Low power consumption.
The editors didn't like
Low performance
Very slow RAID 5 build / recovery
No NAS to NAS or scheduled backups
WDonly drive replacement policy
Case has to be unscrewed to change drives
Slower download times
Kind of pricey
Remote back-up software is not Mac compatible
Hard drives are not truly hot swappable. Help files for advanced features arent always helpful.
Abstract: With file sizes rapidly increasing and average consumers owning gigabytes of music, photos, and videos we’ve been seeing changes in the storage industry lately. Increased capacity has always been a trend, but now ease-of-use and accessibility are major...
Remote web access feature, Aggressively priced, Quiet and low power consumption
Low performance, Very slow RAID 5 build / recovery, No NAS to NAS or scheduled backups, WDonly drive replacement policy
Four drive RAID 5 NAS with remote access service...
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Published: 2008-09-30, Author: Darren , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: It's no Drobo, but Western Digital is dabbling in the NAS space with its minty fresh ShareSpace 4TB Network Storage System. Aimed primarily at small business users and "multimedia" junkies, the 4-bay NAS comes with gigabit Ethernet, support for multiple R...
Easy to use, attractive design, comes with hard drives
Expensive, slow, no BitTorrent downloads
The Western Digital ShareSpace (8TB) NAS device provides lots of storage in a small space, but it is expensive. If you’re after a NAS device that’s easy to use and has low maintenance requirements, it is a reasonable choice. ...
Fast transfer speeds, large storage capacity, aesthetically neutral, USB 2.0 one-touch backup
Pricey, some key features require advanced feature tweaking that isn’t explained in the manual, lacks FireWire connection, flimsy interior rack system
The Western Digital ShareSpace (WDA4NC20000) is fast and comes bundled with two excellent 1TB hard drives, but it suffers from a slightly higher price tag than competing units and has a fragile interior racking system. ...
Abstract: Four drives with a capacity range from 2TB to 4TB isn't enough for the WD ShareSpace, it's also a database built with the environment in mind. Using Western Digital's GreenPower technology, the ShareSpace claims to consume 33% less power than competing st...
