Network Attached Storage (NAS)

[vylint]

Hello Guys

I am considering getting a NAS but there are quite a few options available online. I'm not looking for something fancy or super high tech. I have a 1.5TB 3.5" hard drive that I want get an enclosure for that I can hook up to the router I have at home. Anyone have some advice/recommendations for me? I've found this that seems to meet what I need and not being overly pricey.

http://www.prophecy.co.za/vantec-nst610nun1-nexstar-external-enclosure-pcps3xbox-p-89808.html

Details:
Model: NST-610NU-N1
Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive
External Interface: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
USB Print Server Port
Hard Drive Format Fat 32, ext2, ext3
Single Hard Drive
HD Capacity Up to 2TB*
Power Supply: AC Adapter
Material: Aluminum & Plastic
Dimension: 180 x 120 x 50 mm


Cheers.
:=):

 

[PhoenixGG]

I recently did a freenas box for my home. It works ok most of the time, but its not that fast. I'm thinking of changing it to windows system

 

[freerider]

Id rather spend a bit more and at leadt get a nas device that caters for 2 drives or more, pretty pointless limiting yourself to just 1 drive bay.

 

[calypso]

Go search for Drobo boxes. They awesome, but expensive

 

[lambchop]

Seagate black armouror Drobo

 

[Mr Occo]

Dlink have a inexpensive 2 bay unit with RAID. Best bet if you want redundant backups

Look at the DLINK DNS 323 units

 

[abmi0000]

Id rather spend a bit more and at leadt get a nas device that caters for 2 drives or more, pretty pointless limiting yourself to just 1 drive bay.

+1 dont see the benefit of a single unit bay.

you can also check www.phase2.co.za They generally have very competitive pricing with a decent range to choose from :thumb:

 

[MikeR]

single :thumbdo: you want at least 2 drives so that you can RAID them at least.
I hooked up an HP mini server with 4 drives.
the rage show is up soon so go check it out - I got mine dirt cheap last year :thumbs: