Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about Hive. Click on the questions below to obtain answers.

What exactly is RAID and how does it work?

What kind of performance can I expect from my Hive?

I need a place to store video. How much can I fit on a 4TB Hive?

To achieve maximum transfer speed I need to connect my Hive via the eSATA port. My PC or Mac does not have such a connection.

Can I attach two seperate PC's or Mac's to one Hive?

Which configurations are Hive available in?

Why can I only buy Hive fully populated with disk drives?

How does the onsite warranty work?

How do I activate my warranty?

Where can I buy a Hive?

What is in the box?

Can I buy a spare drive or a spare power supply?

I have heard something about a 2TB limitation. What does that mean to me if I order Hive with 4TB capacity?