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snapwall · 03-08-2006, 07:09 AM

I just had my new 4200 for only few days so still learning the features as I go...

One reason why I chose 4200 is future proofing as it supports iSCSI (SCSI commands wrapped in TCP/IP packets). In comparison, to using normal protocol, iSCSI would have less overhead and hence provide slightly faster Read/Write process as it is using raw SCSI commands.

It is also capable of supporting 2.6TB of data by stacking two snap 10 which are 1TB each via external SCSI. So plenty of room to grow.

As for the specs on the 4200:

2 x 1000/100/10 Ethernet Inteface
OS Version: GuardianOS 3.1.079
CPU: GenuineIntel
Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.00GHz
Memory: 250 MB

Also supports hotswappable drives and harddrives are located at the front and slides out for easy access.

There are few more software that comes with 4200 like Bak Bone's netvault and CA eTrust Antivirus as bundle.

Not sure what I can do compare speeds vs 4100 as I don't have access to 4100 but let me know what info you need I try and get that for you while I have the machine.

Hope this helps..

03-08-2006, 07:09 AM	#8
snapwall Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 11	Re: How fast is the 4200? I just had my new 4200 for only few days so still learning the features as I go... One reason why I chose 4200 is future proofing as it supports iSCSI (SCSI commands wrapped in TCP/IP packets). In comparison, to using normal protocol, iSCSI would have less overhead and hence provide slightly faster Read/Write process as it is using raw SCSI commands. It is also capable of supporting 2.6TB of data by stacking two snap 10 which are 1TB each via external SCSI. So plenty of room to grow. As for the specs on the 4200: 2 x 1000/100/10 Ethernet Inteface OS Version: GuardianOS 3.1.079 CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.00GHz Memory: 250 MB Also supports hotswappable drives and harddrives are located at the front and slides out for easy access. There are few more software that comes with 4200 like Bak Bone's netvault and CA eTrust Antivirus as bundle. Not sure what I can do compare speeds vs 4100 as I don't have access to 4100 but let me know what info you need I try and get that for you while I have the machine. Hope this helps..