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Roberto AF

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Hi there guys!

So... Would a px2-300d handle just fine 4-10 desktops, as a file server?

The NAS is going to store officr common files, like pdfs, docs, xls...

I was thinking about a qnap ts-251 too... But is costs 2x more (here in brazil)... So, my point is, would the px2-300d be just fine?

Thanks for the attention e sorry for my poor english.
 
Should be fine - if you're using it for basic filesharing across 4-10 desktops...

Had to hunt a bit to find this one*, but if I've found the right one, it's similar to the Synology DS712+or QNAP TS-259Pro -- should be a decent peformer - make sure to pick up a USB external to back it up... (good advice for any NAS product, not just this one)

* In the US, Lenovo and EMC traded distribution channels, so Iomega for some devices is now LenovoEMC...

Device is showing it's age compared to recent offerings from QNAP, Synology, Netgear/ReadyNAS, and Asusstor - but considering availability and prices in Brazil, and what options you might have, it can be a decent deal.

1.8GHz Atom D525 (2nd Generation Atom Pineview, e.g. 45nm, Bonnell Core, 2 cores, 4 threads) - that being said, it's faster than most ARM's in this price-range, but lags behind the J1800 in the TS-251...

Some complaints about VPN and IPv6 support/configs within the WebGUI of the device.
 
And with the Iomega/LenovoEMC device, check the value added - Might get Acronis TrueImage backup SW for free for the desktops (if they run windows)...
 
I have to agree in not recommending Iomega. They are basically out of the business after the Lenovo purchase.

Your needs are basic. Buy a brand that has good local support. Don't rule out the bigger brand names like WD and NETGEAR.
 
First of all, thank everybody for the help.

sfx2000: Even using raid 1 you recommend to use an external usb drive for backup?

thiggins / stevech: what would you recommend? Here in brazil is too dificult to find famouse brand NAS (like synology, qnap, asustor etc...)

To help all you guys, like a said early, the nas is going to work as a file server for 4/10 computers (common office work: read/write docs, pdfs e etc).

We already use suggarsync but a personal cloud would be nice for remote file access....

I tested qnap demo and loved the interface and resources (but i wouldn´t use most of them, cause, like i said, we are going to just use as a server).

Here are some options (1$ = R$ 3,80) here in Brazil:

- IOMEGA/LENOVO px2-300d / 2x 2tb hd / 3 year warranty (R$ 3.200,00);
- QNAP TS-251 / 2x 2tb / NO WARRANTY (not an official resseller) (R$ 5.200,00);
- QNAP TS-251 / 2x 2tb / 1 year warranty (R$ 8.500,00);
- SEAGATE STCT4000100 (arm 1.2ghz, 512mb) / 2x 2tb / 1 year warranty (R$ 3.000);
- DLINK dns-320l / 2x 2tb / 1 year warranty (R$ 1.500,00);
- SYNOLOGY DS213 (cou 2.0ghz, 512mb) / 2x 2tb / 1 year warranty (R$ 5.543,00);
- SYNOLOGY DS215J / no disk / 1 year warranty (R$ 3.200,00);

Dont want to spend too much without need.

Just want a good file server for 4/10 pc´s (with good read/write speed).
 
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For that many machines, why not just use an old/spare PC?

Or pick up a pair of Synology DS115j and set one to back up to the other over the network.
 
Even using raid 1 you recommend to use an external usb drive for backup?

RAID is not a back up - RAID 1 mirrors one drive to another, and provides some redundancy, but like any machine, things can happen - it's very important to back the NAS up to something else...

Saw the prices - yikes, things sure have not changed in Brazil from last time I was there (2004, working with Vivo, one of the local wireless operators).

The DS215J is a good choice - Synology is well regarded and the UI is similar to QNAP's.
 
I have to agree in not recommending Iomega. They are basically out of the business after the Lenovo purchase.

Your needs are basic. Buy a brand that has good local support. Don't rule out the bigger brand names like WD and NETGEAR.
WD makes good disk drives. WD and Seagate try to make NASes too. They should stick to what they do best.

I join the many who recommend Synology or QNAP for NASes.
 
Liked the idea of using one bay NAS... it would be cheaper...

i could use a external hd 3.0 (already have) for backup and one drive/sugarsync for extra protection...

Unfortunally, i could find synology ds115... going to check if qnap official resseller has ts-131...

Any other 1 bay model would you guys recommend?
 
Tried newegg.com?

Synology and QNAP have single bay.
I don't recommend doing so because on average, people just don't automate backups with USB3. Backups need to be done every day. More frequently for selected folders if you, say, work at home.

Synology's Time Backup software tool is handy to automatically keep the last x months of file versions for selected folders. It has saved my buns. I can revert to any old version easily. Nice UI.
 
When it comes to NAS, I think most NAS devices will allow RAID and the ability to share files from other machines. I experienced with Synology and QNAP. Both are very good and were very easy to setup. However, I prefer using QNAP because of its support for third-party software. Creating packages for QNAP is very easy and as a result you will see several products from third-party companies.
 
If you are planning to do more than just file storage/sharing, I would recommend you go with a NAS that has an Intel CPU. ARM CPU are not very powerful. Additionally, third party software are typically complied for certain CPU architecture and getting these software for Intel is a lot easier and ARM.
 
If you are planning to do more than just file storage/sharing, I would recommend you go with a NAS that has an Intel CPU. ARM CPU are not very powerful. Additionally, third party software are typically complied for certain CPU architecture and getting these software for Intel is a lot easier and ARM.

If you NEED that horsepower... else an Intel MCU based NAS can be $$$ wasted. File serving is I/O bound, not CPU intensive.
 
If these are important files then I would plan on an UPS for the NAS or server which ever you use. Don't plug in any unnecessary devices into the UPS. Target the NAS since funds are limited.
 

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