![]() The unit also supports Logitech’s Squeezebox and Skifta for streaming content over the internet. Unfortunately Virgin’s Tivo-based box won’t be out until later this year, so we couldn’t test how well it worked. There are plenty of features that make the ReadyNAS Ultra 4 suitable for a range of tasks a BitTorrent client for downloading files straight to the device, UPnP and DLNA media streaming, iTunes music server and even support for TiVo-based DVR boxes. The single USB port on the front can be used for one-touch backup to an external storage device although if you’ve filled four drive bays with data it’s unlikely you’ll fit everything on one external disk. Three USB ports are available for attaching external hard disks, digital cameras and printers, all of which can be accessed through the user interface. Once the unit is up and running, you don’t have to use the monitoring software a smart LCD screen on the front of the device shows useful information such as IP addresses and the status of installed disks. This is useful if you have plan on adding disks at a later date as it can expand the array without erasing data, but regular RAID modes are still available. If a disk fails, it can be replaced and the data rebuilt. Multiple disks default to the proprietary Netgear XRAID-2 format, which automatically uses the last installed disk for data redundancy. The useful RAIDiator software simplifies the initial setup as it can identify, format and mount any installed disks. Disks are cooled by a rather noisy 90mm fan, which makes it irritating to use in a home setting. Given that it weighs 2kg without hard disks, this is a welcome inclusion. The mesh front panel swings open to reveal the hot-swappable drive bays and a rather large carrying handle protrudes from the back of the unit. The unit itself is large and not particularly attractive. ![]()
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