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Linksys Instant GigaDrive

20GB Network Drive, Print Server, DHCP Server, 10/100 Autosensing Network Interface.
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Date: 2000-04-11 02:43
Author: S. McDougall
Category: Hardware
Manufacturer: Linksys
Product/Model: EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive (20GB) w/ Print Server [Mo.# EFG20]
Retail Price: $1,100.00
Online Price: ~$578 [Buy.com]

 

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The unit I received came in it's full retail packaging. This is what comes inside the box:

Contents

  • The Unit
  • A 33 Page Manual
  • An AC Power Adapter
  • An AC Power Cord
  • An installation/setup wizard CD-ROM
  • A floppy for NT4 that labeled "Utility Program for Windows 4.0 Workstation"
  • A 6' Cat-5 Ethernet connector with RJ-45 connectors (non-crossover)
  • Two plastic clips. The manual doesn't mention it but, I assume they are for securing multiple GigaDrives when stacking them.
  • A warranty card
  • An ad from Linksys

What I would have like to have seen:

  • A small 'quick setup' guide
  • A more detailed and informative manual

Inside The Case:

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Hey - didn't Cyrix go bankrupt?
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The Hard Drive

The Hard Drive in the 'review' unit I received was a 5400RPM IBM Deskstar 25GP. It's is an ATA/66 drive that's been very well rated as a reliable IDE drive. I was told by Linksys that the internal drive will vary from time to time (best bulk price when they need to make a new order I assume). This can mean that in some units you may get a different brand of Hard Drive, possibly with a different RPM rating. Considering this is a network drive unit, there shouldn't be any noticeable performance difference between the 5400 and 7400 RPM drives. I wouldn't mind testing that theory out though....

All the parts are laid out so, lets move on to the Basic Setup.

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