Some time ago I bought a network disk (1TB Lacie Network Space), as I thought it was a great tool for sharing files on home LAN.

It basically works - both from Windows and Linux - but it's extremely slow (little more than 10 Mbit/sec on a 100 Mbit/sec network). And even worse in summer when it's hot.

Not sure if it's a problem with my particular unit or a general issue, anyway can someone please suggest a better/faster network (not USB) drive?

Thanks

the past tense of buy is bought

it sounded bad indeed! thanks, now edited

Maybe your network !?  If it's running at 10 rather than 100 Mb !?  Check your cards and other settings

That's what I thought at first as well - but all other file transfers between computers on the same network - using the same router / switch - are doing fine at 80+ Mbit as expected.

thanks elvinstar - I did some research now and found some good reviews about Buffalo; and also Seagate

regarding my current Lacie, I finally managed to update firmware and speed went from 10Mbit/s to almost 40Mbit/s - still not as it should but definitely better; strange thing is I tried other times to update firmware and it never worked! maybe complaining works

When I asked a similar question a while ago I was suggested to purchase a Qnap
http://www.microstockgroup.com/computer-hardware/nas-automatic-backup-to-offise-nas/

I ended up getting this one - Qnap TS-439 Pro II.  I have only had it for a day or two so I only have first impressions but so far so good.

Another option is the drobos. They are not cheap but they are good. Since I am in the computer biz, I put together my own version of a drobo. I used a P4 3Ghz machine that a customer gave to us to recycle. Here is a link to hopw to build your own

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/storage/2010/07/23/how-to-build-a-nas-box/1