Could this be used as a simple Home server? What I mean to ask is, can I store files to it and then retrieve them from another pc?
1474473
Yes I put all Music Videos and movies on the hard drive plugin it .Then from my cellphone or my tablet I can watch all movies when I parked the car at parking lot and waiting for my wife go shopping.One thing if you want to change the hard drive you need to break the clip otherwise when you lock it you can't change HD.
2146478
I don't think so. Unless you could figure out a way to network a USB device but at that point you're better off buying a product meant to be a NAS. FYI, my unit failed after 1 month. Don't buy this product.
1509152
You can. Not a feature I have tied yet. USB drive seems to be the best answer and of course you would need to set it up in your setup menu.
1082196
What you want to do is not supported, but there might be a solution out there if you understand how the drive extender technology works. There is a technical paper about the data structure on the Microsoft website. http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/f/c/2fc09c20-587f-4f16-aa33-c6c4c75fb3dd/Windows_Home_Server_Drive_Extender.pdf "Windows Home Server Drive Extender does nothing unique to the secondary data partitions or the files on them, which makes enables you to recover most of the lost data-even in worst-case scenarios. If the home server fails completely, all the surviving drives can be attached to a computer that is not even running Windows Home Server Drive Extender, and you can copy the files from the drives to that computer. Because the files retain their original names and paths (under the \DE directory), the files can be used with no specific recovery steps. Important Although this works as a disaster recovery method, moving a secondary hard drive between computers is not a recommended or supported use of Windows Home Server Drive Extender." Also, I found this on one of the webcasts: Q:If you are using "Folder Copy" and a drive fails - can you remove the working drive and plug it into a normal computer and read the files without any special software? A:The data from the File Shares is recorded onto the hard drives in standard formats, so you can pull data off the drives. That said, you really don't know which data is on which hard drive if you have more than one working drive. Q:i have about 500GB - 1TB of data that i will want to archive each year. i.e remove hard drives. But data will not be stored on any one drive. How would i achieve that? Manually copy files to externals? A:there is an add-in created that allows for a USB HDD to be added and accessed without adding it to the storage volume. That way you can easily move the data to that external USB HDD
1819010
Sure, you can use an external enclosure and use it as a backup drive. Just remember that it's a 2.5 inch drive (like in laptops), not a regular 3.5 inch (like in a pc).Cheers
1408810
It's not a hard drive - just an enclosure. You would have to provide your own drive.
1002600
Yes, the device can be used as a NAS (Network Attached Storage) if you connect a USB HHD, SD card, USB drive. I am not sure if it has a program to do automatic backups, but it will serve as the NAS no problem!
637018
By "file server" does that mean that it can connect to the internet on it's own? without any other device connected to it?Example: Can I leave this drive on at home or the office (connected to the internet, without a cpu), and travel to somewhere with a internet connection and see my data? Or even download or upload to it?Is there any tech info available on this besides the "Data Sheet" which sounds more like a sales pitch then a technical document?
430598
Yes, but honestly I wouldn't recommend it. Having a drive fail on that setup would kill you and the interface that your presented with on this device really limits the usability of anything over 2tb
917086
I have not done this BUT, according to the setup manual:"...You will be able to access files from a USB external hard drive or thumb drive that is plugged into the router from your local network or from the Internet using either a web browser or an app for your smartphone or tablet..." so I don't why the other two respondeers said no to you.
1264612
You must have a PC or server to utilize it. It is a 0-client, meaning there are no moving parts in this. If you have windows 7, you can install their software to use this unit or if you have enough licensing from MS you can put one in use with this using your windows server.
640671
I have not tried it. I just used Dropbox app to transfer all files to pc wirelessly. It's easier.
1418389
You can't use your home internet and connect to this at same time. You can plug it in to you pc directly but then it's not like a external hard drive. I highly recommend buying a wirless router with a USB port. You than can connect and external hard drive you want and connect to all your pc's including internet.
190765
This is a basic bare bones server. While yes, it could likely play games like minecraft well, you would need to add components like a hard drive, operating system, and possibly a CD drive to get any use out of it. Unless you know how to build a computer/server its best you stear clear and stick with a complete system.
2259009
I use it into a NAS as it is designed to run 24/2h every day. But it should work into a desktop, provided this desktop runs an operating system able to handle 4 Giga bytes disc drive. But in such conditions it is perhaps a bit luxuous to use such a powerfull device.
1913573
Hi, I'm no PC expert by any means, but I myself use it for storage of photos, as well as weekly back up of my files on my work lap top. Also I transfer files from one pc to another and never have had an issue. Hope this helps! God Bless......
1764020
Yes! You can keep a lot of files as it is a 3TB. You can also use this a router and printer hub.