Unraid is very flexible and allows you to modify and add disks to the array
without having to start from scratch you can have disimiler sized disks in an
array as long as the you have parity disk(s) that are as large or larger then
the largest array disk. IO and file ops isn't stella but works for home use
still fast enough, still enough to max a gig Intel server card
Sent from my HTC
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1. Re: NAS - buy or build ? (Alex Shaw)
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From: Alex Shaw <alex.s...@comparethemarket.com>
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Subject: Re: [Peterboro] NAS - buy or build ?
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I can highly recommend Synology.
I've had a 411+ configured with raid 4 for over a year now and find it superb.
Your choice of Raid will probably come down to the amount of read /writes you
need and the level of risk mitigation you want. Both a microserver or
commercial NAS can be usually be configured to support whatever you decide.
You do need to play about a little with the Synology OS to get a bit more
freedom, there are lots of guides on google, but the web management tool (DSM)
is superb and very easy to use for the basic stuff, with a l huge array of
additional options. You can always SSH in if you want to get into the nitty
gritty of it.
I've also managed to configure it to mount a truecrypt encrypted USB drive that
I have on rotation for offsite backups.
I also have a 4 bay HP micro server that I could have done much of this with.
The synology was more expensive but saved me a lot of time fiddling about and
has worked flawlessly. If I had to choose again and I had the money I'd still
go with the Synology every time.
Alex
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[mailto:peterboro-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Phil Thompson
Sent: 10 November 2012 10:59
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Subject: [Peterboro] NAS - buy or build ?
I'm contemplating a NAS to server shared data files to an office / call centre
of about 25 users. Currently they use one shared directory on a Windows 2000
server which is running on an ancient Systemax PC.
My thoughts are that RAID 1 or better is advisable along with scheduled backups
to an external USB HDD, and that a UPS for orderly shutdown / surge avoidance
would be prudent. These features appear to be on offer in dedicated NAS boxes
(subject to me RTM to check the reality).
Or would it be better to build something on a microserver ? Anything to avoid
or recommended as I've heard tales of very variable performance from commercial
NAS boxes.
Phil
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