Klegg NetDisk MEGA NDAS

Author:	Jason Jacobs
Date:	2007.11.08
Topic:	Storage
Provider:	Klegg
Manufacturer:	Klegg

Klegg NetDisk MEGA NDAS

Specifications:

Model Number	NDU10-80 / NDU10-120 / NDU10-160 / NDU10-250
Formatted Capacity	80 GB, 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB
Interface	Ethernet, USB2.0 and 1.1
Cable Type	Category 5e or better
LEDs	testing 1 2

Drive Performance Specifications
Average Read Seek	8.9 ms average
Track-to-Track Seek	0.8 ms average
Average Latency	4.17 ms average
Rotational Speed	7,200 RPM
Buffer	2 MB; 8 MB on 250GB models only
Drive Ready	7 sec.
Warranty	1 year

Physical Dimensions
Height	1.4 in. (36.5 mm)
Length	8.3 in. (210.5mm)
Width	4.7 in. (119.5mm)
Weight	3 lbs. (1.36 kg)

Power Requirements
AC input voltage	110 ~ 220 VAC
AC input frequency	50 to 60 Hz
AC output current (converted power)	5V, 1.5A / 12V, 1.5A

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5 to 50 Degrees C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70 Degrees C
Thermal Gradient	20 Degrees/hr
Operating Humidity	5 to 90%, non-condensing
Non Humidity	5 to 95%, non-condensing
Shock	2ms, 63g
Non Op. Shock	2ms, 350g
Certifications	FCC Class B, CE Class B

Interestingly enough the back of the box shows a quick drive installation guide which reveals that the internal drive is an IDE and not a SATA. This makes sense as it keeps the retail cost low while still offering acceptable performance. The 250GB storage capacity limit may also be due to the chipset used inside the NetDisk MEGA which limits the device to 250GB of readable space.

We are a bit confused by the installation guide being on the box at all as this product is not sold as a barebones model and the drive is not easily removable from the enclosure.

Additionally the specifications list the drive's formatted capacity which is incorrect. The capacity listed is before formatting which of course reduces the amount of available space.

As you can see the NetDisk Mega is USB 2.0 and 1.1 capable as well as Ethernet. The 8.9 ms seek time and 4.17 ms latency are average to good for an IDE drive. As for the buffer range we would have liked to see an 8MB standard where it seems you only get 8MB on the 250GB models.

We are pleased to see a ready time of 7 seconds instead of the long delays we are used to seeing on older models. We will be testing the ready time later.

The requirement for Cat5e cabling is only to ensure that sub standard cabling is not causing delays. Rest assured this drive should work fine with regular Cat 5. Included in the box is a short run of Category 5e cabling to use in case you dont have any.

In addition to the Klegg NetDisk MEGA NDAS drive the box contains the NetDisk MEGA software disk, AC adapter, USB cable, power cabling, and manual.

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