Best NAS for backup and data server?

[stiltstudio]

I need to purchase a networked hard drive for both data storage and backup for a couple computers (using Time Machine).

I was going to buy a Time Capsule but I've read too many negative reviews about the massive failures at 18 months. I considered a Drobo, but have also read many very negative reviews.

One person recommended a HP MediaSmart server. Any other suggestions?

I will also need a second drive to backup this network drive. I could use advice on hardware and setup for that as well. -Thanks

 

[stiltstudio]

Any suggestions?

 

[matperk]

Just read the review on this device: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/XnQKrt_2IdQ/iomega-ix2+200-nas-review-it-does-all-this

Looks to be pretty promising, including Time Machine support and all kinds of other abilities.

 

[stiltstudio]

Thanks. I haven't looked at the Iomega drive yet. Looks like you get quite a bit for the money.

I'm also looking at the Buffalo, DLink, Drobo, Lacie. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated. Best for reliability and Mac compatibility.

 

[Grimace]

Drobo and DroboPro are friggin awesome.

Backups, by definition, are supposed to be 100% perfect. None is.

The most common errors are when the system is rebuilding itself after one disk fails. Drobo(pro) has the option for dual-disk redundancy (protection against two drives failing.)

Add in an awesome interface and the ability to use any mixture of drives capacities, SOLD!

 

[J&JPolangin]

Just read the review on this device: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/XnQKrt_2IdQ/iomega-ix2+200-nas-review-it-does-all-this

Looks to be pretty promising, including Time Machine support and all kinds of other abilities.

...that looks pretty good so far...