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    Which Filesystem: EXT3 vs. XFS vs. ZFS?

    Just a quick point - according to what I've read, ZFS would actually be more recoverable than a typical RAID 5 array of other filesystems. Just slot it into an OS that runs ZFS (OpenSolaris, FreeBSD, Linux with Fuse) and it should be able to pick it up. However, I don't have a N5500 and can't...
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    Thecus 5500 - ZFS vs EXT3/RAID5

    Thanks for the reply, I've actually come to that conclusion myself. I can build a NAS for myself, with ZFS, thats faster than the 5500 and it'd be 30-40% cheaper. So thats the option I'll be going for. I'll be researching parts now :)
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    Thecus 5500 - ZFS vs EXT3/RAID5

    So I've decided on a Thecus n5500 as my next NAS - My next decision is whether to use ZFS. I've done some research on ZFS and it seems excellent, feature wise. The only thin I'm worried about is its implementation on the Thecus. Mainly, I'm concerned with reliablity. Technically, it should...
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    Which NAS to buy?

    Interesting. A failed write can destroy the array? Maybe Raid 5 is not for me.
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    Which NAS to buy?

    Really? Even I replace it with exactly the same model of NAS? This might be a dealbreaker for me. If I lose all my data if the NAS has a hiccup, I'd be very annoyed.
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    Which NAS to buy?

    I'm looking for some advice on buying my first NAS. My requirements 4-5 Bays Support for 2TB drives (For upgrading in the future, I only plan on putting in 1TB drives now) RAID 5 Reliable Desirable Raid Expansion Hot swapping drives Fast The main use of the NAS is going to be...
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