Subj : Re: Dead NAS...
To   : Gamgee
From : Arelor
Date : Mon Sep 16 2024 06:52 pm

  Re: Re: Dead NAS...
  By: Gamgee to poindexter FORTRAN on Thu Sep 12 2024 07:53 am

 > I don't know enough about this to offer a meaningful recommendation, but
 > I do know enough to believe that the terms "decent" and "inexpensive"
 > are mutually exclusive on this topic.  ;-)
 >

As far as canned solutions go, I have to agree. An out-of-the-box commercial 
solution for storage is quite expensive.

I have seen some NAS boxes aimed at tiny businesses with good manuals and tons 
of features starting at 450 bucks, drives not included. I can't vouch for them 
because I have never tried them. My boss has one of those at home. I might ask 
him tomorrow.

For moderate use I think finding a second hand server and stuffing it with 
drives is a better idea. It takes a whole lot of room in comparison, but it is 
also easier to support past EOL and you can use it for more things than a NAS 
appliance.


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