External NAS or USB3 storage?

mrbios · 7 Jan 2012 at 17:03

I'm after an external storage device with RAID1 support, can anyone recommend anything nice and quick?

Having never used USB3 even though i've had the capability for about 6 months now...is the transfer speeds better than 1GB ethernet? I'll go for whichever option proves quickest.

My storage drive just made the most awful crunching sound when i accessed it, the thought of losing all the stuff in it frightens me!

marms · 7 Jan 2012 at 18:01

I've got a LinkStation Mini™ and only get about 25MB/s transfer speed using gigabit network which i thought was a bit slow. On by usb 3 drives i get about 70MB/s, even moving between two drives connected through a hub.

Mr Plow · 8 Jan 2012 at 00:54

My Synology Diskstation DS212+ averages around 55-65MB/s over GB ethernet so is plenty fast if you want to go down the NAS route.

TheVoice · 8 Jan 2012 at 01:13

A USB3 drive will surely be quicker, providing it's a decent one.

mrbios · 8 Jan 2012 at 01:16

Are there any USB3 external storage solutions that also provide a RAID1 option?

The only USB3 external storage devices i can find are all single disk things designed to be portable, i'm after something more in between NAS and portable storage i guess.

pepp77 · 8 Jan 2012 at 01:34

I cant post a link, but if you google

ICY BOX IB-RD4320StU3

the first couple of results might be an example of what you are after.

Alternatively you could look for an e-sata DAS (Direct attached storage). I have a Tera Stor Sata Raid unit that has 5 bays and does RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD.

mrbios · 8 Jan 2012 at 11:00

pepp77 said:
I cant post a link, but if you google

ICY BOX IB-RD4320StU3

the first couple of results might be an example of what you are after.

Alternatively you could look for an e-sata DAS (Direct attached storage). I have a Tera Stor Sata Raid unit that has 5 bays and does RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD.

YES! That icy box looks perfect! and cheaper than i was expecting to pay!

Thanks pepp