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Diskless NAS box recommendations
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I haven't seen one yet that is exciting enough to motivate me to buy. I'm just hoping the number of options increase before I have to make a choice.
If I had to buy today I'd grab the new Pegasus2 -- but I hate that they're only selling the 4 bay diskless. I'd rather have more bays even though I have no immediate need for more.
If I had to buy today I'd grab the new Pegasus2 -- but I hate that they're only selling the 4 bay diskless. I'd rather have more bays even though I have no immediate need for more.
I'm a fan of NETGEAR ReadyNAS products myself. Been eyeing the 312 diskless; currently using an ancient ReadyNAS Duo v1 with Time Machine...
Another vote for Synology, many fans of that product here at MR. I have a QNAP and I'm generally pleased with that, so I'll throw that into the mix as well
Yes, they are both pretty good, but in the UK a Synology with the same specs is cheaper and so I went with that.
Does anyone have experience with the western Digital versions like this?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G4JZ2T0...e=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00G4JZ2T0
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G4JZ2T0...e=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00G4JZ2T0
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i personally wouldn't go with anything other than a synology. Use one at work, trying to decide what i want for home.
Depends whether you are after a NAS or a DAS.
What are your uses??
For NAS, I would also vote for Synology.
Personally I found it a bit restrictive so ended up spending even more on a Mac Mini Server connected via TB to a Drobo 5D. Cost tons more, but Im much happier.
What are your uses??
For NAS, I would also vote for Synology.
Personally I found it a bit restrictive so ended up spending even more on a Mac Mini Server connected via TB to a Drobo 5D. Cost tons more, but Im much happier.
Synology DS1512+ NAS is working well for me here ...
They come in various speeds (processors), so consider your needs before purchase.
They come in various speeds (processors), so consider your needs before purchase.
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Sorry for hijacking the thread but does anyone know if they've fixed the DS412+ hibernation issues, e.g. if you leave it for too long and the hard drives won't wake up.
I have had no problems with the DS1512+ using WD red drives. The DS412+ may be quite similar other than the number of drive bays.
I'd set up a mini server, the difference in cost (if any) is in the noise relative to the MacPro. Many here, if they had it do do over, would go mini vs NAS of any type. A nice RAID DAS, like some of the Areca units, would be nice connected up to the MacPro (thunderbolt).