htpc storage

[topher]

just wondered how many of you use your htpc as a fileserver? I am asking because my htpc is running out of diskspace 20GB free out of 1.5TB.. I was thinking about getting a cheap HP microserver with 4bays but the problem is I would have to put that in another room and connect via homeplugs!

or

I could add another hdd or 2 to my htpc, it has plenty of space 6x3.5" bays(silverton LC17)

cheers

 

[cram]

Nope, ive got three pcs on which I playback media, everything is stored on a couple of nas boxes

 

[memyselfandi]

My HTPC does have some local storage (probably ~1.5TB) but most of the time it is playing back media off the NAS.

 

[chaparral]

I am asking because my htpc is running out of diskspace 20GB free out of 1.5TB..

You could get one of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-355-WD&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1279

 

[jaybee]

j I was thinking about getting a cheap HP microserver with 4bays

I looked at those but...4 bays... a bit limiting tbh. I'm about to built a HTPC / Server / storage box all in one and it will just be using an older case with plenty of bays. Doesn't have to look good for me personally as will be hidden.

 

[Makhaira]

If you get something like an Antec Fusion, you can put more than enough drives in there to be a NAS when you consider 2Tb/3Tb drives. That's the route I'd go down personally rather than have another machine.

 

[neil_g]

my HTPC runs back to a Synology 5 bay NAS over 200mbps homeplugs.. faultless

 

[Street]

All of my devices (HTPC etc) are linked up via gigabit LAN to a server under my stairs!

I've got a 640GB hard drive in my HTPC is because I play games on it on my TV so need lots of storage for them.

 

[Angler]

If you have a few other PC's/devices needing to access the data then a centralised server/NAS is a good idea otherwise just increase the storage in your HTPC.

 

[borich_planner]

I use a 2Tb USB drive connected to the WDTV.