| Author |
Message |
krmanuel
|
|
Post subject: Newby needs NAS help from experts
 Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 12:06 AM CST
|
|
Joined: Nov 11, 2008
Posts: 3
 
Status: Offline
|
|
| So I've researched enough NAS storage to drive me crazy when I thought, why not ask the pros? I have a business with 5 desktops and would like to backup important company information. I keep reading reviews and getting scared. I do all my own IT work and I'm not a pro so I would like something easy to use. My priorities are to run RAID 1 (2 - 500GB HDD), spend less than $350, able to swap HDD myself when they fail and it would be nice to access it remotely. Of course I would like it to run fast, not run hot, be reliable, etc. I have no idea where to start...please help!!! Thanks in advance. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
 |
|
NetworkGuy
|
|
|
Post subject:
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 12:25 AM CST
|
|
Site Admin
Joined: Apr 18, 2005
Posts: 59
Status: Offline
|
|
You'd probably want something that's easy to use and setup. Just about any NAS product that supports (or has) two drives can do RAID 1. In your case it's probably best to buy a NAS that already comes with the two drives. The HP Media Vault Pro MV5140 1 TB (2 drives) runs about $350. The Lacie 2Big Network 1TB can be had for about $300. I think either one of those two would do the job for you- they support RAID 1, are easy to use, already comes with the drives all setup, and are at your price range.
Don't forget to supplement your backup plan with offsite backup. Mozy offers 2 gigs for free or $5/month for unlimited space. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
krmanuel
|
|
|
Post subject:
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 01:10 AM CST
|
|
Joined: Nov 11, 2008
Posts: 3
Status: Offline
|
|
| Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Since my post I've been reading about the Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo. Would you consider that as an option? |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
NetworkGuy
|
|
|
Post subject:
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 03:47 PM CST
|
|
Site Admin
Joined: Apr 18, 2005
Posts: 59
Status: Offline
|
|
| I don't think you can go wrong with that one either- Buffalo makes some nice NAS products. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
krmanuel
|
|
|
Post subject:
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:20 PM CST
|
|
Joined: Nov 11, 2008
Posts: 3
Status: Offline
|
|
| Thanks again for your help. That is making my decision even harder. Assuming they were all the same price, which one would you pick for yourself? |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
NetworkGuy
|
|
|
Post subject:
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 - 02:16 AM CST
|
|
Site Admin
Joined: Apr 18, 2005
Posts: 59
Status: Offline
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Register
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
Sub-Forum
