The 160 GB 7200 RPM Ethernet Network Hard Drive from Western Digital provides a unified and consolidated storage solution for your home or small office network. You can centralize your files and make them accessible from almost any computer for convenient shared access. It uses the Common Intenet File System (CIFS) for platform independent file sharing. In addition, it includes two hot-swappable USB 2.0 ports for printers and additional USB external hard drives. The incorporated utility helps in easy setup of NetCenter? as a local drive on any computer. With features like S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, Automatic power management, Kensington security lock, the Network Hard Drive provides a simple and convenient way to store and share your office data, music, photos and videos.