Spec Me a NAS Box

Embed · 14 Dec 2010 at 23:26

Hey Guys/Gals,

Im in the market for a NAS Box and i havent a scooby on which one to go for.
I have a few requirements that would be needed which are:

* Needs 2bays for 2x2TB
* Needs to support RAID
* Cant break the bank (£300 tops inc. HDDs)

I would like to have a 2TB array just to be safe.

Can any of you recommend one for me, im at a lose really and would appreciate any input.
It would be for home use not business.

If you require any more information just holla.

Thanks in advance!
Em

atmax1 · 15 Dec 2010 at 01:10

I have a Ready Nas Duo, with a few changes to settings I get a nice 35mbs down and 22mbs up from it on a gigabit network and it runs like a dream, maybe something to look into?

It can do Raid 0 and 1 and can hold 2x2tb drives.

I think it can be found for £137ish on it's own.

welshdragon · 15 Dec 2010 at 08:26

From what I understand of the Ready Nas it uses its own propriatary format? Take a look at the synology ones, they seem a good quality product?

Embed · 15 Dec 2010 at 11:09

With the Synology DS211J ( http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-001-SY )
Im assuming that it is not supplied with hard drives?
If not 2x seagate barracuda drive sould surfice?

Any other opinions from you guys?

Thanks

edscdk · 15 Dec 2010 at 11:11

maybe

HP ProLiant MicroServer - AMD 1.3GHz DC - 1GB - 160GB NHP LFF - GbE - 1Yr NBD parts - £100 CASHBACK

239.99 but you get £100 cash back...

Embed · 15 Dec 2010 at 11:23

edscdk said:
maybe

HP ProLiant MicroServer - AMD 1.3GHz DC - 1GB - 160GB NHP LFF - GbE - 1Yr NBD parts - £100 CASHBACK

239.99 but you get £100 cash back...

Will consider, thanks.

Sliding slightly off topic, which is the best 2TB drive? I see a few with 5400rpm others with 7200rpm.
Out of all on ocuk which would you basket?

mothermachine · 15 Dec 2010 at 11:35

Would say that if you're using your NAS purely for backups or archives then no need to buy a super fast drive. After the first (massive) copy then everything will transfer nice and fast, so it's probably fine to go for something cheaper/slower.

that said 7200rpm drives are cheap these days.

Embed · 15 Dec 2010 at 12:42

Thinking:

ringo747 · 16 Dec 2010 at 19:02

Synology DS211 for £220 - reviews read really well. I've just ordered one.