NAS

[licoriceallsorts]

Hi, I am going to jump into the world of nas, but im totally ignorant on the subject. basically i want to backup, print server, and access my files on the web. I want storage of about 1TB and preferably 2 x 1tb drives configured as raid 1 for extra security in case a drive fails. It would be really nice if I could backup using Acronis direct to the nas, but if necessary I can copy the backup to the nas?.
I have looked at a QNAP TS-210, A Dlink DNS-323, and a THECUS N2200. I obviously dont want to spend a fortune. I like the idea of a usb port to expand the capacity but i dont think you can do this with the dlink? I have also read that the thecus is very slow?

Any ideas as the best way to go?
Many Thanks

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[Computer_Commando]

I did some research on this one intending to buy, but then decided against it.
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=586

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136346&cm_re=my_book_world_edition-_-22-136-346-_-Product

[licoriceallsorts]

I did some research on this one intending to buy, but then decided against it.
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=586

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136346&cm_re=my_book_world_edition-_-22-136-346-_-Product

Thanks for that, but I really like the idea of raid 1 and having a print server.

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[patio]

Why is everyone supposed to sit down ? ?

[licoriceallsorts]

Why is everyone supposed to sit down ? ?

Because whilst i'm ranting I expect everyone would stand to attention

[2x3i5x]

Because whilst i'm ranting I expect everyone would stand to attention

even a commando? 

[licoriceallsorts]

even a commando? 

Especially

[soybean]

The Dlink DNS-323 seems like a good choice for your requirements.  If you did not need the device to function as a print server, the lower cost D-Link DNS-321 might be a good choice.  See it here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822155009

Many printers are network-capable, meaning they can be connected to a router and shared over the network.  This eliminates the need for a print server.  I gather your printer is not network capable.

[licoriceallsorts]

The Dlink DNS-323 seems like a good choice for your requirements.  If you did not need the device to function as a print server, the lower cost D-Link DNS-321 might be a good choice.  See it here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822155009

Many printers are network-capable, meaning they can be connected to a router and shared over the network.  This eliminates the need for a print server.  I gather your printer is not network capable.

Thanks for that, the dlink dns321 is not available in Aus, The dlink seems to have the better reviews on the net ?
What I am now wondering is seeing I will have to buy a couple of 1 tb hard drives for whatever NAS i buy, could I put the new hard drives into 1 of a couple of old pcs I have and use freenas??  To do this do you know if the old pc has to have raid built in??

And yes 2 of my 3 printers have wired ethernet ports

Thanks again 

[soybean]

To do this do you know if the old pc has to have raid built in??

Either that or get a raid controller expansion card and install it in the computer.

[licoriceallsorts]

Either that or get a raid controller expansion card and install it in the computer.

Hi, Thanks for the response, I notice that on Ebay they have combination raid/sata cards pretty cheap, might be the way to go? Do you know if you can boot from a sata controller card?? Neither of my old puters have sata, but the proposed p4 2.4g has raid 1.