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USB RAID 1 Box

Lawbag_2
Lawbag_2 Posts: 361 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Im looking for recommendations on a USB external hard drive which has RAID 1 Mirroring facility (continual back-up for 7 years worth of family photos and videos).

Ive tried the Netgear SC101 and didnt really enjoy its high level of technical knowledge required. Right now Im looking for something a little more Plug & Play.
"See you on the Other Side"

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  • weegie.geek
    weegie.geek Posts: 3,432 Forumite
    The thecus and qnap boxes come recommended, but with that comes a crazy price.
    They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it
  • Lawbag_2
    Lawbag_2 Posts: 361 Forumite
    Im looking at spending around £ 250 maximum on a box under the computer desk.
    Im mainly looking for media security, i.e. Im not bothered about speed.

    Sorry should have said in OP
    "See you on the Other Side"
  • epz_2
    epz_2 Posts: 1,859 Forumite
    how much data?

    sounds like an online storge account would be a better fit, means even if the house burns down you can still get the data.
  • weegie.geek
    weegie.geek Posts: 3,432 Forumite
    Something like this would do you.

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149259

    two 500GB drives, so 500GB of raid1 space. gigabit ethernet. two usb ports so you can connect up usb drives as well.
    They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it
  • posted_2
    posted_2 Posts: 514 Forumite
    2 separate drives is a better/cheaper solution, get a virus or make a mistake, and raid will take out both copies.
  • weegie.geek
    weegie.geek Posts: 3,432 Forumite
    Fine if you're not a simpleton though.
    They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it
  • Lawbag_2
    Lawbag_2 Posts: 361 Forumite
    Im pretty tech-savvie, its just I havent got the time any more to mess around with something that should be so simple.

    The Buffalo Linkstation will do the trick thanks
    "See you on the Other Side"
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