Network Attached Storage

[xane]

Has anyone had any experience with NAS Drives. I want to replace my "file server" node on my network for something abit more dedicated and simple.

I was looking at products similar to the Buffalo LinkStation or TeraStation, I like the idea you can expand them by simply plugging in a USB Drive, and some provide RAID capability.

Any suggestions ?

 

[inactionman]

I have a linkstation (250Gb version), works fine, nice easy to use web interface, plays well with Windows (Samba) and Unix (NFS). Not sure you really need RAID outside of a corporate NAS though, I just back up the crucial files on mine to my computer.

The Linkstation is actually a powerpc running linux, so you can do a lot of softmodding (http://kurobox.com/), but I have a linux box for that.

 

[Embattle]

I used to have a SnapServer which was very nice, although being an older model it was a bit slow at times but the newer models come with nice fast HDs.

 

[xane]

Out of interest, can you get a file server unit on its own, with just USB ports to attach drives to and no drive actually inside it ?

 

[inactionman]

Yes, synology do them (http://www.synology.com/enu/products/diskstation/DS-101j/index.php?page=overview.html) and I know scan sell them in the uk, a bit pricey though!

There was also a limited edition of the linkstation called the kurobox, you won't be able to find one though.