Seeking storage solution

Phantom Zamber · 22 Jan 2015 at 12:09

Over the years I've collected vast amount of data from work. (mainly audio & video). I think around 4-5TB worth, scattered around in different external hard drives.

I want to build an external "Data Tower" that can be connected to my desktop, it doesn't need to be portable. I would need access to the files regularly for audio/video editing.

And if possible not via USB, as I have ran out of USB ports.

Any questions or advices are welcomed.

Phantom Zamber · 26 Jan 2015 at 17:02

Thanks for the advice. I've been doing some reading/browsing on ** No competitors **

The one I've found that seem to tick all the boxes was a Synology case with two WD reds 3TB.

However, ** No competitors ** couldn't answer all of my questions.

I'm confused by mirror mode. Does that mean I can only store 3TB data even I have two 3 TB drives.

Am I limited to USB 3 connection?

Also do you guys have any suggestions/recommendations on the product or brand?

Phantom Zamber · 29 Jan 2015 at 10:37

That's correct. I'm just trying to wrap my head round the subject.

For some reason (probably driver issue), my computer USB 3.0 ports doesn't seem to work.

So I would prefer the hub not connected via USB.

Phantom Zamber · 29 Jan 2015 at 13:54

Can eSATA be daisy chained?

Enclosure + drives probably is the most efficient solution.

I thought the synology cases would use ethernet connection to computer. And data would transmit over ethernet.

Phantom Zamber · 29 Jan 2015 at 17:12

Upon Googling, it has made me even more confused.

Most eSATA enclosures have rather low ratings and only holds one hard-drive.

Docks are a lot cheaper than an enclosure, but I don't know what advantage/disadvantage they have.

Phantom Zamber · 6 Feb 2015 at 13:29

Thoughts on WD my book duo?