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Hey everyone, I'm looking for a RAID5/6 solution for my Mac Mini. Currently I'm using two 1 TB external drives but they're running out of space fast.
I require something that's going to be pretty easy to set up without any headaches. After dealing with computers for so many years, I'm tired of configuring new boxes.
The device can be a NAS or a DAS, but if it's a DAS, it must have Firewire 800. eSATA doesn't matter for me since I don't have a Mac Pro. Also, since it will be in my room, it also needs to be pretty quiet.
Speed-wise, I need something that will be able to saturate the bandwidth of its connection type, so 800mbps for Firewire 800 and 1gbps for ethernet.
It needs to have 4 drive bays as a minimum, but I'd prefer more if possible for future expandability.
Currently I'm leaning towards the DroboPro because of RAID5/6 and its ability to use different-sized hard drives, but dropping $1,300 for a box with no hard drives is a tough pill to swallow. What do you guys suggest? I'm open to WHS but the lack of RAID5/6 is a turn-off and I really don't want to build another computer.
I require something that's going to be pretty easy to set up without any headaches. After dealing with computers for so many years, I'm tired of configuring new boxes.
The device can be a NAS or a DAS, but if it's a DAS, it must have Firewire 800. eSATA doesn't matter for me since I don't have a Mac Pro. Also, since it will be in my room, it also needs to be pretty quiet.
Speed-wise, I need something that will be able to saturate the bandwidth of its connection type, so 800mbps for Firewire 800 and 1gbps for ethernet.
It needs to have 4 drive bays as a minimum, but I'd prefer more if possible for future expandability.
Currently I'm leaning towards the DroboPro because of RAID5/6 and its ability to use different-sized hard drives, but dropping $1,300 for a box with no hard drives is a tough pill to swallow. What do you guys suggest? I'm open to WHS but the lack of RAID5/6 is a turn-off and I really don't want to build another computer.