Network Attached Storage for Home or Office The MediaCase LAN Drive takes a standard 3.5" Hard Disk Drive and turns it into a fully features Network Attached Storage (NAS) file server. The LAN Drive adds the convenience of network attached storage to homes and small businesses, giving you a central location for your data and letting you share that data across your network. The LAN Drive is a multifunctional hard drive enclosure. In addition to being a network storage device, you can also use it as standard external hard drive via the USB interface. Two versions of the LAN Drive are available; Enclosure only - Add your own 3.5" hard drive to Instantly transform any into a mini file server! 250GB Disk version - with a 250GB Seagate Disk Drive, pre-installed, formatted and ready to go.

The easiest way to store and share your precious memories and important documents.

The LAN Drive can be plugged directly into your broadband router,  firewall or LAN switch on your home network and provides easy to access file storage for backup and sharing. Using it's interactive web control panel, even the most novice user can set up a NAS file server in just a few minutes.

The LAN Drive is just as at home when plugged into an office network. Easily backup and share important documents, spreadsheets, presentations, customer databases and emails.   

Supporting standard windows file sharing (SMB/CIFS), the LAN Drive appears as a shared drive on your local network.

The LAN Drive also includes an on-board FTP server supporting accounts with full user ID and password protection.

No networking experience is required to setup and use  the LAN Drive. The LAN Drive is ready to plug and play on your home or office network and appears as a shared network drive. Folders on the LAN Drive can also be mapped to drive letters for easy direct access. Alternatively, just plug it into a USB port and it appears as an additional hard disk in 'My Computer'. There are no drivers necessary and no additional software to install. Files can simply be dragged and dropped to the LAN Drive in Windows Explorer.

Package Contents

The LAN Drive ships with everything you need to get up and running quickly.

• LAN Drive enclosure with stand
• Screwdriver
• USB Cable
• Instruction Manual
• CD with drivers (for windows 98SE)
• External AC power adapter
• UK Mains lead
• Disk mounting screws

The Disk version includes a 250 GB
Seagate Barracuda Hard Disk Drive, pre-installed,
formatted and ready to use.

Aluminium Construction:

Known for it's exceptional properties for being lightweight, high rigidity and superior heat dissipation capabilities, Aluminium is an obvious choice when it comes to constructing a quality hard drive enclosure, especially with the excess heat generated from the high-speed hard drives available in the market.

The four thumb screws secure the faceplate tightly to the hard drive. This setup doubles as a heat sink to dissipate excess heat from the hard drive.

Power Saving Mode:

To further add longevity to your hard drive, LAN Drive also supports power saving mode.

If there is no activity for a pre-determined time (configurable from 5 to 60 minutes), the disk can be configured to spin down to save power, reduce noise and prevent excessive wear.

Disk and Diskless Options:

Two version of the LAN Drive are available;

• Enclosure only (Diskless) - Add your own 3.5" hard drive to instantly transform any into a mini file server!
  
• 250GB Disk version - Complete with a 250GB Seagate Disk Drive, pre-installed and ready to go.

All Seagate Disk Drives are brand new and are covered by a 5 year manufacturers warranty.

System Requirements:

The LAN Drive can be connected in two ways;

•  To a home or office network using an RJ-45 LAN cable. The LAN Drive supports 10/100 Fast Ethernet networks. 

• To a PC or Laptop or MAC using the USB cable. (USB 1.x and USB 2.0 are both supported)  

Minimum specification for USB connectivity;

• PC Requirements:
  Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista
  Now shipping with latest Vista ready firmware
  (LAN Drive is driverless in Windows 2000, XP & Vista)

Browser Requirements (for administration via Control Panel)

• PC
  Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, Netscape 6.2.x or higher or Linux Mozilla.

• Mac:
  Apple Safari Browser

Enclosure only versions require a 3.5" hard disk drive.

Disk based versions have a 250GB Seagate drive pre-installed.

Technical Specifications:

• Supports 3.5" hard drives (either SATA or IDE)
  
• Disk format: FAT32 via LAN. NTFS or FAT32 via USB.
  
• LED status indicator
  
• Reset button
  
• Aluminium enclosure
  
• Heat sink to prevent hard drive from overheating
  
• Interfaces:
  • USB 2.0 port (also compatible with USB 1.x)
  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet port (100base-T)
    
• Regulatory Approvals:
  • FCC
  • CE
    
• Dimensions: 11.5x7.25x2.75 inches (29.2x18.4x7.0 cm)
   

Payment and Shipping:

We are a UK distributor and all stock is in the UK ready to be dispatched.

• We accept PayPal and most major Credit Cards

• There are no surcharges.

• Items will be shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment.

• Standard delivery is via Royal Mail.

£39.95
(£34.00 excl VAT)
(In Stock)

standard delivery £4.95
(£4.21 excl VAT)

To order a LAN Drive without a disk drive
(you must install your own disk drive)
click the button below.

£99.95
(£85.06 excl VAT)
(In Stock)

standard delivery £4.95
(£4.21 excl VAT)

To order a LAN Drive with a
250GB Seagate Barracuda disk drive pre-installed,
click the button below.

'No Quibble' Returns Policy - Buy with Confidence:

We are confident you will be completely satisfied with your LAN Drive, but if you wish to return it to us, we aim to make it as quick and convenient as possible. Be assured your order is subject to your rights of cancellation pursuant to the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000.

The LAN Drive may be returned for any reason for a full refund, as long as you contact us within seven days from the date of delivery and the LAN Drive remains in 'as new' condition with all the original packaging. We will then provide you with an RMA number and details of the return address for your return. Please do not return the LAN Drive without prior notification and an RMA number. Goods returned without prior notification may be returned to you, or subject to a restocking fee of £10.00. This restocking fee also applies to non-faulty returns requested after the seven day return notification period.

If the LAN Drive is faulty or we have made an error, we will also refund your return postage costs, if the LAN Drive is not faulty, you will be responsible for the cost of returning it to us. When sending a return, the LAN Drive is your responsibility until it reaches us, we therefore recommend that you send it using Royal Mail Second Class 'Recorded Signed' post.

Warranty

Should a fault develop with the LAN Drive within the six months of ownership, please contact customer support at  techsupport@mediacase.co.uk for replacement or repair. Please quote your transaction number together with details of the fault and we will then advise you how to proceed.