[Phoenix32]

If it is any help, I have a SNAP 1000 with v4.0.860 OS and an original Quantum 30 GB drive. I use it for FTP once in a while. My Speeds measured by AnalogX NetStat Live are as follows;

Windows Explorer Read = 1.7MB average
Windows Explorer Write = 1.6MB average

FTP Read = 1.7MB average
FTP Write = 1.7MB average

It was a little faster using v3.4.807, but not much. Yes you can downgrade the OS, but you need a special Downgrade OS file to do so. I am still using v4.0.860 on my SNAP 1000 beause I had all kind of "issues" with Windows XP Pro, FTP use, and Security crap when using v3.4.80x. Just forget the SNAP OS units for Vista, Win2K03, and Win2K08 use.

If you want fast, buy another Guardian unit... Even the SNAP 4x00 units are no speed demons. Just facts of the SNAP OS units...