#Lacie network assistant manual for free#

So you can count on not being able to replace a drive unless you are willing to damage the case. In fact, we were unable to open the case to take our usual circuit board photos and to identify the components. Additionally, the case is not designed for user access. The plastic is formed in a highly polished mold, so the case has a very shiny, reflective surface that shows virtually every fingerprint and scratch. Though some people may like the case, it’s not my favorite. The NS2 is supplied with both Ethernet and USB cables. On the rear panel, you’ll find a power switch, the power connector, 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (sorry, no jumbo frames) and the USB 'Type B' port used to connect the device directly to a computer. The front panel has a single USB port used to connect a printer, external storage or a digital camera. The single LED is used to indicate status as shown in Table 1. This promotes cooling, as well as allowing the downward-facing blue LED to reflect off of its supporting surface.įigure 1: Front and Rear panels of the LaCie Network Space 2 Measuring 4.6' x 7.6' x 1.8', the NS2 sits on four rubber feet that keep the device slightly off of your desk. The device is housed in a black monolithic block (Figure 1) designed by industrial designer, Neil Poulton.

#Lacie network assistant manual for free#

With a list price of $189.99 and a street price of about $160 for a 1TB device, it’s almost like purchasing an external drive and getting a NAS thrown in for free (or vice versa).įrom the outside, the NS2 looks virtually identical to its predecessor, the original (and notoriously poky) Network Space. But you have to choose which mode, NAS or USB, to use- you can’t connect to both interfaces simultaneously. It can operate either as a traditional NAS, or you can connect it to a host computer via a Type-B (square) USB port. Should you buy a NAS device and add it to your network, or should you purchase an external USB drive and just plug it into a computer? The LaCie Network Space 2 (NS2) eliminates the need to choose.

If you’re looking to add storage to your home office, you’re often faced with a choice.

Requires separate partitions for USB and NAS modes.

Supports only Postscript-compatible printers.

Separate USB port for direct connection to computer.USB support for printers, additional storage, or for direct attach to a computer Single 1TB NAS with Gigabit Ethernet support.