This NAS enclosure decent?

It looks interesting. I just hate how Fry's site doesn't show bigger pictures when you click on them.
 
I don't have one but Small Net Builder has a decent review. :)

I've been "eyeballing" these NAS things things for @ a year and have decided that anything below $300.00 just isn't "up to snuff". Below that price you run into slow speeds, different file systems, and low end proprietary electronics.

I already have 4 different external storage options and want to go to the next level, but the time you get to a decent prebuilt NAS, you're looking at 4-6 hundred dollars.

My solution is to just go with a DIY budget build and add WHS (Windows Home Server).
 
This looks interesting to me. Might have to make a trip to Fry's to check it out. There's just so many options out there now and the prices keep coming down so quickly.
 
Adakos said:
I have the big brother to that, the 4300N, I have to say, it's a SWEET machine, It's a complete hub for all my needs, Itunes sharing, print sharing, reliable -- easy to set up.

I could go on, but that would be derailing. I can't speak for that model, but if it's anything like this I would recommend it.
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I may just go with the big daddy so I can simply add drives instead of swapping for a while. It will be hidden anyway.
 
Well, I switched from a server to a Nas box over a year ago and have been very happy. They are not as flexible as a home built server, but very easy to setup and very reliable.

I started with a Hammer Myshare 1TB, and quickly outgrew it. I recently purchased a Thecus N5200 along with 3 X 1TB WD GP drives. I still have 2 more slots I can add drives to, and it will also migrate on the fly to larger drives in the future.

It cost almost $600 bux empty, but I didn't want to underbuy again. I purposely went with a fast device with 5 slots.

Not for everyone, but it fits my needs nicely.

Small Net Builder is a great site for more information.

Don
 
Adakos said:
+1 ^^ Small Net Builder has great reviews. I love this NAS but im opting for a raid card in a server over a NAS box for one primary reason: the 4 drive (theoretical 4 TB max) is cramped. I have 600 Gigs left.
HOWEVER, if you do not feel the need to download the entire internet (see: Ockie // Galaxy Server) 4 TB should last you a while... unless that just doesn't made you [H]ard.
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I will be purchasing 1.5 TB drives to fill the last 2 slots, and upgrading the other 3 when I need more space.

Don
 
Has anyone tested the 1.5TB drives in the mentioned NAS's yet? I've not seen any indication that they wouldn't work. I'm mostly backing up photos/videos of the baby, and my mp3 collection (so I don't have to spend weeks ripping 3000+CD's again). I have no need for HD movies and such...at least, I don't think I do :D
 
The first 1.5's had some firmware issues also, so there may also have been some problems reported that will get worked out when the drives are more stable.

If ya want to live on the cutting edge, expect to bleed a bit. It will be a few months before I am going to need to add more storage, so I am not worried. Thecus seems to support their products very well.

Check with the manufacturer before plunking down cash though.

Don
 
Kil4Thril said:
Those Thecus boxes look real nice.
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Believe me, I put a whole lot of thought into it, and did a whole bunch of research before I pluncked down that much cash. I travel a lot for my job, and did not want another computer to try and maintain remotely when my wife could not access her photos. ;)

Both my Thecus and my Hammer Nas boxes have been super easy to maintain after they were set up. The Hammer needed one reboot in almost a year of operation, and the Thecus has been flawless.

You can prolly get better performance for less cash with a roll yer own server, but for ease of use and reliability, it's tough to beat a good NAS.

You do get what you pay for in this venue though. This is one time you do not want to try and find a bargain no name brand.

Oh, I did try and use the media server in the N5200. It did not work well. I have about 30 gig of music and another 50 gig of videos, and the media server choked on it. I simply use software on the client pc to access the media off of network shares.

Don
 
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