Introduction; Package Contents; System Requirements - Macpower & Tytech Hydra LAN User Manual

Hydra LAN

1 Introduction

A SATA enclosure like no other, the Hydra LAN offers the latest in network attached
storage technology. Workstations connected to the same network have access to the
Hydra's massive 4-bay storage space. Plus, with 2 available USB host ports, any attached
USB device is also accessible on the network. Used in conjunction with BitTorrent™, the
Hydra LAN can be set to download media files from the Internet and save them onto its
internal SATA hard drives. With powerful RAID technology, all your downloaded media and
data files can be safely backed up.
Product Dimensions:

1.1 Package Contents

• Hydra LAN (no HDD included)
• Power Cord
• Ethernet Cable
• Utility CD
• Manual
Note: Package contents may vary, depending on vendor & version.

1.2 System Requirements

• Computer with internet browser and network access for setup
• Switch or Router with one free Ethernet port for the Hydra LAN
• Two to four 3.5" SATA-I or SATA-II Hard Drives (1.5Gb/s)
• 20GB -1TB per HDD (for RAID, identical capacities are recommended)
Supported Operating Systems:
• PC running Win2000, WinXP or Windows Vista
• Mac running Mac OS 10.2 or later
Note: For external USB devices, we recommend using self-powered USB drives. If two
bus-powered USB drives are connected at the same time, at least one of them needs to
be powered by an external power supply.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows 2000/XP/Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple Macintosh,
iTunes and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer. BitTorrent™ and Torrent™ are trademarks of BitTorrent,
Inc. All other third party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
24.5cm x 17.7cm x 13.5cm
9.6in x 7in x 5.3in
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