cg5000
New Around Here
Hi everybody,
First, thanks for taking the time to read this and post your comments. I'm new to NAS, but pretty savvy with computers. I like to build PC's, but have no experience with RAID either. So that you know too, I am new to databases and installing them (mentioning this cause I know some of these NAS devices require an SQL install?)
About my use of my machine - (So that I can get the best feedback, I think its important for me to acclimate you with my use of the computers I have here.)
I built my machine here (Intel Core i7, Windows 7, 12GB Ram, 10K RPM C Drive, secondary drive just for files called the "D" drive., etc.) I have a "20MB" cable connection via COMCAST for internet. It's A nice machine (yes, I have a loving relationship with it lol) designed really as a workstation and gaming machine. I do mostly multimedia stuff on this machine.
I handle I.T. and web related projects for several non-techy clients, backup my DVDs to a hard drive (My D Drive), store audio there (and other files) do some light video editing (on files stored on this drive, etc.) My C drive is just for programs and OS.
In the past, Ive used a "D" drive to store all this multimedia/files I've collected, then manually backed it up using Acronis to an external 500GB USB 2.0 HD. (slow) I do a backup once a month, then take it offsite to a safe deposit box. I do this in case something happens to my home (heaven forbid like a fire). Ive got baby pics/vids and stuff on here I simply cannot afford to loose. (you guys all know the drill) I've got another of the same drive, that I keep here in my home office. So about once a month, I just take the drive at the safe deposit box, bring it here, backup, and then take the new, updated drive back to the bank. So - one here, one at the bank. Cant go wrong right? (Your probably laughing at me by now)
As you may have expected - I've now run into a storage conundrum
My external hard drives are full, and my "D" is full too (oh its a 1TB drive) and I think I've decided I want to get a NAS.
I THINK I need a NAS because:
My questions are as follows:
1.) Should I do away with the "D" drive, and these external drives, and just start using a NAS via the gigabit LAN? (I guess routing everything through my Trendnet TEW-639GR WIFI router? Was thinking that because of the occasional video editing, this might be a problem, accessing the files via LAN as opposed to the "D" drive, which is SATA2 I believe.
2.) What model do you guys recommend? I am thinking I need a 2 bay (2x2TB) - -that should be sufficient. My understanding is that if its in RAID O? I will really only have 2TB to use, and 2TB will be a replica of the other.
FYI I was looking at this one - BUFFALO LS-WV4.0TL/R1 4TB (2x2TB) LinkStation Pro Duo RAID 0/1 Network Storage Small Cloud Builder review stated this device was slower than a snail... Also, I think I want one with its own dedicated Intel Atom processor right? To help really make it crush data transfers?
3.) Do I need an offsite backup? I tried Mozy, Carbonite, etc. ...but of course found that those are painfully slow. I think both services noted it would take like 35 days to upload all my stuff! lol Any recommendations ? Do I need two NAS's?
4.) Am I going to be able to do this config? I'm not really even sure how to assign a static IP - though I'm sure a quick Google search can turn me onto a resource that would make it a snap.
5.) Any other questions I should ask that Im not, or things I need to consider based on what you now know about me before making this expensive purchase?
Any other thoughts or comments you guys have, advice and stuff...much appreciated! I REALLY appreciate you guys helping me navigate through this decision and I'm so glad this website is here! Killer resource!
First, thanks for taking the time to read this and post your comments. I'm new to NAS, but pretty savvy with computers. I like to build PC's, but have no experience with RAID either. So that you know too, I am new to databases and installing them (mentioning this cause I know some of these NAS devices require an SQL install?)
About my use of my machine - (So that I can get the best feedback, I think its important for me to acclimate you with my use of the computers I have here.)
I built my machine here (Intel Core i7, Windows 7, 12GB Ram, 10K RPM C Drive, secondary drive just for files called the "D" drive., etc.) I have a "20MB" cable connection via COMCAST for internet. It's A nice machine (yes, I have a loving relationship with it lol) designed really as a workstation and gaming machine. I do mostly multimedia stuff on this machine.
I handle I.T. and web related projects for several non-techy clients, backup my DVDs to a hard drive (My D Drive), store audio there (and other files) do some light video editing (on files stored on this drive, etc.) My C drive is just for programs and OS.
In the past, Ive used a "D" drive to store all this multimedia/files I've collected, then manually backed it up using Acronis to an external 500GB USB 2.0 HD. (slow) I do a backup once a month, then take it offsite to a safe deposit box. I do this in case something happens to my home (heaven forbid like a fire). Ive got baby pics/vids and stuff on here I simply cannot afford to loose. (you guys all know the drill) I've got another of the same drive, that I keep here in my home office. So about once a month, I just take the drive at the safe deposit box, bring it here, backup, and then take the new, updated drive back to the bank. So - one here, one at the bank. Cant go wrong right? (Your probably laughing at me by now)
As you may have expected - I've now run into a storage conundrum
My external hard drives are full, and my "D" is full too (oh its a 1TB drive) and I think I've decided I want to get a NAS.
I THINK I need a NAS because:
- I want redundancy (RAID mirroring?) on any drive that I store this multimedia on.
- I want web accessibility from all my devices such as my Droid X Andorid Phone, and my laptop.
- I want my clients to have limited permission to their files through this NAS
- I DON'T want my computer to have to be on in order for me to access my files
- I want to provide them with an FTP type client to easily send me large files to a kind of "drop box"
- I think I need really fast connectivity because I do large file transfers ofter, and also video editing
- So, I think what I want to do is build a type of "cloud" solution for me and my clients right?
My questions are as follows:
1.) Should I do away with the "D" drive, and these external drives, and just start using a NAS via the gigabit LAN? (I guess routing everything through my Trendnet TEW-639GR WIFI router? Was thinking that because of the occasional video editing, this might be a problem, accessing the files via LAN as opposed to the "D" drive, which is SATA2 I believe.
2.) What model do you guys recommend? I am thinking I need a 2 bay (2x2TB) - -that should be sufficient. My understanding is that if its in RAID O? I will really only have 2TB to use, and 2TB will be a replica of the other.
FYI I was looking at this one - BUFFALO LS-WV4.0TL/R1 4TB (2x2TB) LinkStation Pro Duo RAID 0/1 Network Storage Small Cloud Builder review stated this device was slower than a snail... Also, I think I want one with its own dedicated Intel Atom processor right? To help really make it crush data transfers?
3.) Do I need an offsite backup? I tried Mozy, Carbonite, etc. ...but of course found that those are painfully slow. I think both services noted it would take like 35 days to upload all my stuff! lol Any recommendations ? Do I need two NAS's?
4.) Am I going to be able to do this config? I'm not really even sure how to assign a static IP - though I'm sure a quick Google search can turn me onto a resource that would make it a snap.
5.) Any other questions I should ask that Im not, or things I need to consider based on what you now know about me before making this expensive purchase?
Any other thoughts or comments you guys have, advice and stuff...much appreciated! I REALLY appreciate you guys helping me navigate through this decision and I'm so glad this website is here! Killer resource!
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