Thread: Nas

Originally Posted by gatesy

Sorry about my last post!! I just saw the original post was from ages ago.

Didn't even notice.

Originally Posted by woody

I'm using an old low spec (low power usage) pc running a modified version of linux called NASlite ( Network Attached Storage Server Operating Systems )

cheap program and works well

when the current hardware dies I'll probably upgrade to the NASLite-M2 version

Another vote for NASLite. Been running one for about 4 years at work on an old PIII with IDE disks. Mainly just a dumping area for server logs and downloaded software etc to keep it off the main servers.
Not sure whether it meets the "supports SBS200" criteria.

If you want reliable hardware maybe NASLite on a entry level HP server.
Something like a HP DL160 (currently on promo for just over $1600 incl GST ), throw some big SATA drives in it with , run NASlite and away you go.
You get a server grade rackmount unit with 3 year onsite warranty, hardware raid, 2 Gigabit NIC's, 4Gb RAM for around the $2K mark.

If you don't need that grade of hardware, just build your own in an old PC with some big drives and hardware RAID card.

Steve

Chears guys.
Original post was old but I decided to use it rather than a new thread.
I will use the unit at home as a media server and data storage. Currently have 4 1tb usb drives running of the computer.
I want to cut down on power points, power consumption and upgrade the storage capacity. Network connection just makes it an easier option as it doesn't have to sit at the pc in the lounge then.

I use a mixed bag for data storage at home.

I use a WDShareSpace with 4TB for media storage and as a media server. It also holds network shares for family members to store documents.

WD ShareSpace 8 TB Hard Drives ( WDA4NC80000 )

I have a PC running windows home server with 4TB for backup and various other little jobs... The 4TB on this is via USB drives and the time for that setup will be coming to an end soon.

Originally Posted by mowog

I use a mixed bag for data storage at home.

I use a WDShareSpace with 4TB for media storage and as a media server. It also holds network shares for family members to store documents.

WD ShareSpace 8 TB Hard Drives ( WDA4NC80000 )

I have a PC running windows home server with 4TB for backup and various other little jobs... The 4TB on this is via USB drives and the time for that setup will be coming to an end soon.

That looks like a pretty good solution for a home enviroment!!

It works for us. We also use XBox 360's to stream media.

Originally Posted by mowog

It works for us. We also use XBox 360's to stream media.

'Darling it's not for playing games, it's for network storage.'

Originally Posted by Aussie

Get yourself a QNAP NAS box. I have one at home running RAID1, supports jumbo frames and has many very features, Webserver,FTP,Itunes Server plus heaps more. Also allows Intergration in to AD on domain. can also do DHCP, Very good little box, runs on Linux OS

Totally agree!!!

Rock Solid unit.... their media players not so great, but i use the QNAP 4 bay NAS and then other brand media players, like mediagate or astone