SimpleTech 250GB SimpleShare NAS Office Storage Drive

Network storage made easy with one-step installation

Product Information

If you have more than one computer and need to share files, access printers, or just need enhanced storage capability, SimpleShare is the simple solution. No network experience is required. You can start storing and sharing files with multiple users in your office or home immediately.  SimpleTech's NASfinder wizard provides automatic network drive mapping and configuration for easy setup and quick plug-and-play installation.

With a 250GB capacity, SimpleShare provides plenty of space to store everything from data files and applications to music, photos and videos. And if that's not enough, SimpleShare includes two USB 2.0 ports to allow for additional external hard drives to be added. 

SimpleShare is the simple way to store and share PC or Mac files over a network.


Key Benefits

SimpleTech SimpleShare™ Sharing is Better™
Whether it's photos and music, or business presentations and financial data, your files are valuable and must be kept safe, accessible and easily shared with others. SimpleShare Network Attached Storage enables you to do it all.

About Network Shared Storage (also known as NAS)
Network attached storage (NAS) systems are storage devices that can be accessed over a computer network, rather than directly being connected to the computer (such as an external USB hard drive). This enables multiple users to share the same storage space at once.

About SimpleTech SimpleShare Network Attached Storage
SimpleShare is the best storage solution for home or small business networks, requiring no network experience. Setup is a breeze - SimpleTech's NASfinder wizard provides automatic network drive mapping and configuration for easy setup and quick plug-and-play installation. In addition, built-in print server functionality allows users to print documents over the network. With a capacity of 250GB, your valuable documents, photos, music files or presentations can be accessed anytime by any computer on your network!

Already have an external hard drive?
You can easily plug your existing USB external hard drive(s) into any one of the two available USB ports on the back of the SimpleShare device for even more network storage - up to 1 Terabyte (1,000GB)!

How is Network Attached Storage installed?
One of the most unique features of SimpleShare Network Attached Storage is the ease of installation. Simply plug in the network cable. Plug in the power and run NASfinder which provides automatic drive mapping and configuration, and you're ready to go. 

Network Storage VS USB External Hard Drive

Network Storage	External Hard Drive
Multiple Users Expandable Capacity Backup All PCs Share Printer	Single User Only Limited Capacity Backup Only One PC No Printer Sharing

Product Highlights

SimpleShare stores everything from data files and applications to music, photos and videos.  And if you need more space, SimpleShare includes two USB 2.0 ports to allow for additional external hard drives to be added.

• Music: Up to 75,000 songs
  Supports all audio formats (tunes, Napster and Music Match)
  
• Video: Up to 250 hours of video
  Supports all video formats (Tivo, Mpeg and more)
  
• Photos: Up to 200,000 photos
  Supports all photo formats (jpeg, tiff, RAW and more)

Product Features

• 250GB Server Capacity
• Store and share files over a network
• Easy setup with AutoDiscovery (no network experience required)
• Backup and protect PC or Mac files with Retrospect Express
• Expand storage capacity with additional USB drives
• Share printers over a network with built-in USB print server
• Fast Ethernet 10/100 LAN connection
• NASFinder software provides automatic drive mapping and simple configuration
• Compact, space-saving design

Product Specification

• Power:  External Power Adapter - AC 50/60Hz, 100 to 240V, DC 12V 36W Maximum
• Operating Environment:  5-35C, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
• Network File System Protocols:  CIFS, NFS
• Weight:  2.5 lbs.
• Data Transfer Rate: 35 MB/sec
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPMs
• Track To Track Seek Time: 1 ms
• Average Seek Time: 9 ms
• Buffer Size: 2048 KB
• Operating Shock: 55 G
• Non-Operating Shock: 250 G
• Dimensions:  5.51" x 8.86" x 1.35" (H x L x D)
• Stands vertically or sits horizontally
• Network InterfaceIEEE802.3 : 10 BASE-T
• IEEE802.3u : 100 BASE-T
• 10/100 Mbps (transmission speed)
• RJ-45 (port/connector)
• USB InterfaceHigh-Speed USB 2.0
• PowerExternal power adapter: AC 50/60Hz
• 100 to 240V, DC 12V 36W Maximum
• Network File System ProtocolsCIFS ; NFS
• Advanced FeaturesAES Hardware Encryption
• RAID 0 - Striping
• RAID 1 - Mirroring
• 1 Year Warranty

• SimpleShare Office Storage Server
• 12 Volt DC power adapter
• 2 Vertical stands
• CAT5e Ethernet cable
• NasFinder quick setup CD with user guides
• SimpleShare quick installation guide
• Warranty card

Windows Requirements

• Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2003 Server
• Pentium III processor or newer
• 256MB of RAM
• 25MB free hard disk space
• Available RJ45 Ethernet 10/100 Connection or 10/100 Network Router

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS X
• 256MB of RAM
• 25MB free hard disk space
• Available RJ45 Ethernet 10/100 Connection or 10/100 Network Router