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Hi,
I'm looking to purchase a NAS, and wanted some recommendations please.
Ideally want
2 bays, may consider more
RAID support to at minimum mirror the drives
USB Printer Server support
DLNA
FTP, etc
Drive Sharing
Ability to stream content to my PS3 & Bravia TV's
Initally looked at the Thecus N2200 and the Qnap range.
My alternative is to build my own and run something like FreeNAS.
Thanks,
Pav
I run a Netgear Readynas NV+ 4 Bay unit. The only bit I'm not sure about is the Print Server support , but only because I've not tried it personally.
HP Microserver + FreeNAS - tbh I think you'd struggle to get anything which matches that bang-for-buck.
Synology DS211/j/plus - does all of the above.
Depending on the age of the Bravia TV, you'll find the DLNA features limited at best. Better to stick with the PS3 for streaming.
+1 for FreeNAS for anyone who has a cheap old PC looking for a purpose. :woowoo:
most definately the hp microserver is the best bang for the buck right now , currently with £100 cashback from hp so it'll cost you about £125
http://www.crescentelectronics.co.uk...2442170bd.html
http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/prol...r_Apr_2011.pdf
I have a readynas duo does what your after, never had any problems with it mainly use it for streaming to my ps3, print server and just a general file server.
+1 for FreeNAS if you've got the bits for a server around.
I've got a QNAP TS-219P and it does all needs and has great support.
Expansys currently have a bundle offer of a D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay NAS and two 2 TB hard drives for £205
http://www.expansys.com/d-link-dns-3...rs-4tb-209109/
Really tempted with the HP Microserver and 2 1TB Samsung F3 drives setup as RAID 1. Although not sure if Windows Home Server 2011 will work on it.
Any thoughts on the Thecus N2200 ?
Plenty of help and comment at www.wegotserved.com on WHS 2011 and the Hp microserver, just register to use the forums.Quote:
Originally Posted by pav