Advice needed Thinking of getting a NAS

debitcardmayhem

frivolous_fay wrote: »

Hi guys,

A 1TB NAS is on my Christmas shopping list and as such I'm not terribly familiar with them.

I see this has positive reviews:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/QNAP-TS-210-Turbo-Server-iSCSI/dp/B002SD71FO/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1291815782&sr=1-1

But no mention of size - do you have to buy drives for it separately?

TIA

Read on

Processor: Marvell 6281 800MHz
Memory: 256MB DDRII RAM, 16MB flash
HDD Capacity: 2 x 3.5" SATA I/II HDD, up to 4 TB (the standard system is shipped without HDD)
LAN Port: 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port
LED Indicators: USB, status, HDD1, HDD2, LAN, power
USB: 3 x USB 2.0 (front:1
Back:2), supports USB printer, USB disk, digital camera, pen drive, USB hub, and USB UPS etc
Buttons: One touch copy button, Power button, Reset button
Alarm Buzzer: System warning
Form Factor: Portable desktop
Dimensions: 165.5(H) x 85(W) x 218.4(D) mm
6.52(H) x 3.35(W) x 8.6(D) inch
Weight: Net weight: 0.91 kg/ 2.01 lb, Gross weight: 1.9 kg/ 4.19 lb
Operation Environment: Temperature 0~40˚C, Humidity 0~95% R.H
Power Supply: External adaptor, 60W, 100~240V
Thermal Solution: Smart fan
Secure Design: K-Lock security slot

Tech details from amazon

frivolous_fay

Thanks, but I'm still not clear... I have highlighted the bits that don't seem to be 100% one way or the other

Processor: Marvell 6281 800MHz
Memory: 256MB DDRII RAM, 16MB flash Irrelevant I think?
HDD Capacity: 2 x 3.5" SATA I/II HDD, up to 4 TB (the standard system is shipped without HDD)
LAN Port: 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port
LED Indicators: USB, status, HDD1, HDD2, LAN, power

If it has 4TB in it (vaguely hinted at above)... why doesn't it mention it in the item title?

KillerWatt

frivolous_fay wrote: »

Memory: 256MB DDRII RAM, 16MB flash Irrelevant I think?

Depends on how many users will be accessing it simultaneously.

frivolous_fay wrote: »

HDD Capacity: 2 x 3.5" SATA I/II HDD, up to 4 TB (the standard system is shipped without HDD)
If it has 4TB in it (vaguely hinted at above)... why doesn't it mention it in the item title?

There is no hint at all it comes with 4TB, it states quite clearly that you have to purchase the HDD as an extra.
The 4TB is simply the maximum limit for the drive capacity.

All the features you list can be found on an Infrant ReadyNAS NV10+, but I don't think you'll be overly happy at the price.

debitcardmayhem

HDD Capacity: 2 x 3.5" SATA I/II HDD, up to 4 TB (the standard system is shipped without HDD) IE it has got none nada no disks

The RAM it needs for its operating system (probably ok depending how many users you plan to use)

Edit He's quick that killer :wave:

gaming_guy

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frivolous_fay

OK, belatedly laying my cards on the table. I'm finding the wall of text specs fairly baffling.
We just need something to backup a load of photos, and perhaps iTunes libraries.
Are you saying 4TB is built in, but if for some reason I feel the urge, I can buy a HDD to put in it? (But why?)

Last time I was this confused was looking at epilators in Boots

frivolous_fay

Is it me, or are some of you saying different things too?

KillerWatt

frivolous_fay wrote: »

Are you saying 4TB is built in,

It has NO storage capacity whatsoever, the actual storage capacity available will be entirely dependant on the size of disks you buy and the RAID level you choose to use.

frivolous_fay

OK, sounds like I don't want to go there then! Thanks.