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The NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra series deliver the power you need to run bleeding-edge applications and the flexibility you want to store, share and protect your prized multimedia collections. Two Gigabit Ethernet Ports deliver ultra-fast connections, while three USB ports offer the flexibility for users to connect other devices with a USB connection (e.g., printer servers, external USB storage devices or digital cameras). These multimedia desktop storages are ideal for media enthusiasts with large digital media libraries who want to take their media files wherever they go. X-RAID2 - Manage volume expansion automatically as you add new hard drives or replace existing drives with larger capacity drives. ReadyNAS Remote - Get secure drag-and-drop remote access without complicated network setups. ReadyNAS Vault - Backup critical files off-site for added security and peace of mind, then access and restore them remotely online. Rsync - Replicate and synchronize files between two ReadyNAS devices. TiVo compatible - Archive your favorite television programs and play them back to any TiVo DVR in your home. Media shifting with Skifta - Access multimedia content from your ReadyNAS while you’re away from home on connected DLNA devices. Transcoding with Orb - Convert multimedia content for optimal streaming on mobile devices. Automatic backups - Back up three computers (PC or Mac) continuously using Memeo Premium Backup and restore any previous version of a file with a simple right-click.

Brand: Netgear Model: RNDU4000 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 12.90" h x 11.20" w x 8.90" l, 14.00 pounds Blazing fast performances for bleeding-edge applications Best software partnerships to provide best store and serve user experiences First TiVo compatible DVR network archiving and storage device storage device Continuous backups from PC/Mac with Memeo Premium Backup Built in iTunes Server

The diskless NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 4 (RNDU4000) offers an ideal network storage solution for multimedia enthusiasts. Simple to set up and operate, this network attached storage device allows multiple users to access shared music, movies, and more--from one centralized network location. Media shifting capability, easy Internet access to files, X-RAID2 technology, and bay space for four drives all add capacity, security, and flexibility to your media setup. The ReadyNAS Ultra is the digital brain for your connected home--share music, movies, and more from one centralized network location. Access All Your Media in One Place ReadyNAS Ultra 4 lets you store all your music, photos, videos, and data in one centralized location that everyone on your home network can access. Instead of each computer in your home having separate media libraries, each computer--whether it's a PC or Mac--can access, share, and stream multimedia content directly from the ReadyNAS Ultra 4. Thanks to its 80-Mbps capacity, the ReadyNAS Ultra 4 will leave you confident that the music and videos you stream will be smooth and clear, even when multiple users are accessing them simultaneously. And ReadyNAS Ultra 4 does more than simply connect to computers on your network, it can connect to any devices that are DLNA certified, including Sony PlayStation3 and Microsoft XBox360. Even digital picture frames can access the media you put on your ReadyNAS Ultra 4. For wired networks and devices, the ReadyNAS Ultra 4 has two fast Gigabit Ethernet ports. Drag-and-Drop File Access via the Internet The NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 4 not only lets everyone on your home network access your media, but it also lets you share and access files over the Internet using ReadyNAS Remote. Featuring simple setup, drag-and-drop file management, preservation of all your network's privacy settings, and secure transfer over an encrypted tunnel, ReadyNAS Remote makes it easy to share music with friends, stream movies from your home to any Internet-connected device, and access files on your Droid or iPhone. Optimal Streaming and TiVo Compatibility Netgear's partnership with Skifta makes it easy to shift media files and access your media on DLNA-certified devices from virtually anywhere. This means you can listen to music stored at home when you're at work and access your movie collection from a hotel room. And when you want to access media using mobile devices, you can use embedded Orb software to convert files for optimal streaming and sharing. In addition, ReadyNAS Ultra 4 is TiVo compatible, which means you can archive your favorite television programs and send videos, music, or photos to any TiVo DVR in your home. It even includes an iTunes server for music management. Features four bays so you can install your own drives and add whatever capacity you need. View larger. Three USB 2.0 Ports for Adding External Devices The ReadyNAS Ultra 4 also has three USB 2.0 ports that allow you to connect and share external devices, such as printers, scanners, external hard drives, or flash drives. This makes it easy to add content directly to the ReadyNAS Ultra 4 or back up your existing content. Four Bays Let You Add Drives for Custom Capacity This ReadyNAS Ultra 4 is a diskless device, so you can install your own drives and add whatever capacity you need. It features bay space for four drives, and it can accommodate most 3.5-inch SATA drives. Netgear also offers the four-bay ReadyNAS Ultra with two preinstalled 2TB hard drives, as well as a diskless six-bay version of the Ultra and a version of the six-bay Ultra with three 2TB hard drives preinstalled. RAID and X-RAID2 for Security and Reliability When you're ready for new drives, X-RAID2 auto volume expansion technology makes switches easy. As your media library grows, you can replace your disks with larger-capacity versions--X-RAID2 vertically expands your storage with no reformatting necessary. Plus, ReadyNAS Ultra 4's hot-swapping capability makes it simple to add new disks on the fly--no need to power down or worry about tools. The ReadyNAS Ultra 4 also offers multiple volume support for RAID 0, 1, and 5, so you can select the configuration that's right for your system. RAID technologies allow your data to be spread out and duplicated across multiple drives, adding a high level of security to your storage system and ensuring that you'll never lose valuable data due to a disk failure. Features 3 USB 2.0 ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and ReadyNAS Remote for sharing/accessing online media. View larger. Automatic and Online Backups for Peace of Mind The ReadyNAS Ultra 4 allows you to back up three computers continuously using the included software, so you can trust that your entire system is backed up--not just specific files. In addition, you can use rsync functionality to synchronize and replicate data between multiple ReadyNAS storage devices. For further protection, the Ultra 4 comes preloaded with ReadyNAS Vault software, which gives you the option of storing copies of your data offsite without worrying about a complicated setup. (A 30-day free trial lets you test file storage using ReadyNAS Vault; later, you can select a paid plan that provides the amount of online storage you need.) Compact Design and Easy Network Setup Setting up your ReadyNAS Ultra 4 is as simple as plugging it in and running the included setup disk. ReadyNAS Ultra 4 automatically shows up on your computer as a network drive and configures remote Internet access. For added convenience, the four-bay Ultra 4 measures a compact 5.28 x 8.07 x 8.78 inches (W x H x D). The NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 4 is backed by a three-year NETGEAR hardware warranty. What's in the Box NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 4 storage device, power adapter, power cable, quick installation guide, warranty card, and resource CD. NETGEAR ReadyNAS UltraAt a Glance: Store, Share, and Protect your multimedia content with new Intel processor First TiVo compatible DVR network storage device Continuous backup from PC/Mac with Memeo Premium Backup Remote access of media files and content via mobile devies (phones), PC's, game consoles Built in iTunes Server, optional Bit Torrent System Requirements: For LAN setup: an Ethernet connection Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Apple Safari 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, Opera 9.5+ Hard disk drive(s) - We recommend HDD from NETGEAR HDD Compatible List only Available Configurations: ReadayNAS Ultra 4 - Diskless ReadayNAS Ultra 4 - 2 x 2 TB ReadayNAS Ultra 6 - Diskless ReadayNAS Ultra 6 - 3 x 2 TB

Customer Reviews more useful 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. The solution I'm looking for Bruce E. Wampler's been a while since I started a new NAS system, and I am completely impressed with this device. It is almost completely painless. Now all computers in my house may have plenty of storage, backup, and sharing of all data, video, photography, music and files that are likely. MY ENVIRONMENT I am a Computer Engineer - was on the field for 35 years, so I'm picky about my hardware. I have a house with CAT5 hardwired via a WiFi router main machines are Macs, but there are also some computers running Windows. This device supports Time Machine - and support works perfectly and without pain. I also have a pair of DLNA media devices have, so that's an important feature. The ReadyNAS can also connect USB drives and they are readily available on the network - so all my old external USB drives are not vain with this upgrade. THE GOOD (Great, really) * This unit is as close to plug and play, as I've seen in a while, there is a configuration, a bit "long - but we're dealing with terabytes of disk space that must be organized, and to correct for X-RAID striping. * You can connect new drive to expand capacity as needed. * Works seamlessly in a mixed Mac / Windows / DLNA media storage environment * Redundant continues even after a single disk failure. I feel all my Pictures and video are now safe (although still has an extra off-site backup, just in case.) * Fast - almost as fast as a directly connected USB but now available to all computers in the house. * You can install additional software to securely access your data anywhere on the net. LESS THAN THE GOOD * There is a setting called MTU of network interfaces. default setting did not seem quite right for the Mac - 1492 to change things fixed. But a call to Netgear support solved that question so, I would be their support is very good * Not cheap - but I've spent years producing all my videos, photos and music - and I think the simple interface of this is worth the price. * The term "Shares" is not really as good as I would like to explain. Which device to get? I decided to be a little more to spend on this device - it's the latest technology - especially the older Netgear units. I decided four disk drive and the single core unit would probably be the best cost / benefit ratio. With this device, with the help of 2 TB Western Digital Caviar Green SATA 64 MB Cache IntelliPower Bulk / OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARS (they look just work so far - though still not on whether the list for this device) you can receive up to 6 TB redundant storage (recovering from a single disk failure). I think they eventually support 3-4 GB hard drives. 7 of 7 people found this review helpful. Avoid this product and Netgear! By Stevo Lambo My first installation went smoothly, but the device was really slow and I was able to use the Netgear utility After endless e-mail exchanges with support they told me to call her for help. I did. It went downhill from there. NetGear support is the worst I've ever experienced. I was willing to pay for support to solve my problem. But when I bought this product, and not quite fill it with drives, refused support team to me after almost 1 hour on the phone to answer their questions and ridiculous is added to support more buying support contracts. The money is not the problem here. The refusal to help me. I'm sure what my problem may be of a competent support staff to be solved. And I was happy to pay for it. But after spending around various engineers for whom English was poor, poor phone connection, and I was put on hold for at least 50% of my conversation, finally refused to help me, I think, 'I bought a premium product. NetGear has my money and I have produced a stalemate. I recommend.