Conclusion
Tagan did an outstanding job when they created the IcyBox IB-NAS4220-B. For about $150 you get a well documented, good looking, and feature packed network storage system that works incredibly well. Whether you need a media server, file server, and/or print server the Tagan IcyBox IB-NAS4220-B will meet your needs. Those using strictly wireless networks will want to avoid streaming video, but otherwise the IcyBox will satisfy your network storage needs.
Pros:
- Excellent product documentation
- Simple configuration method
- Loads of software features
- Supports loads of devices for media streaming
- DIY capabilities for the tinkerer
Cons:
- Cannot take full advantage of gigabit ethernet speeds
- Re-creating the volume destroys all of your configuration settings
Additional Resources:
- Product page: http://www.tagan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315&Itemid=87
- Community information page: http://en.nas-4220.org/
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