Intel Network Storage Server - SS4200E buy.com $135

[kot1rc5]

http://www.buy.com/prod/intel-netwo.../listingid/52756056/208654926.html?adid=17992

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/nas/nas-reviews/30482-intel-entry-storage-system-ss4200e-review

The price/performance ratio seems to be good.

This item seems to have dropped off the NAS chart this week.

k

 

[linkup]

Dropped off the NAS chart? What chart is that?

I have a ReadyNAS Pro on order which I intend to use to back up my PCs, stream media, etc.

Now I need another box to backup the NAS to. I just need raw storage, no extra features. Just a box to backup to. Debating building a box from my extra parts or getting yet another NAS. Not caring about the other abilities of the box other than RAID would be meaningless to me.

Thoughts?

 

[thiggins]

This item seems to have dropped off the NAS chart this week.

It's still on the RAID 5 charts.

 

[linkup]

Hiya...

When I click the RAID5 link you provided the header says it is a NAS test, doesn't mention RAID5? Perhaps the test is really a RAID5 test, but doesn't give any context?

Most of the NAS boxes are slim on CPU and run a Linux variant.

If a person takes a typical cast off PC running WinServer with a RAID controller, how would it stack up for pure storage space?

I don't really want to build and figure out a Linux OS and so I might want to stick with the "comfort" of a Win box running on an old PC upgraded with a RAID SATA controller.

Do you have something similar in your series other than an HP media server box?

Thanks!

 

[kot1rc5]

It's still on the RAID 5 charts.

Thanks, thiggins.

Linkup, the raid 5 is the benchmark... now that I looked at the price /performance chart again this is a great bargain.

 

[PO-90260]

discounts

You can link to it in buy.com through Bing for a few dollars cashback.

If you are it California it's better to order direct from Legendmicro.

I hope it's a good product, I ordered one.

 

[kot1rc5]

PO, any luck with the SS4200E.