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Help me with what to purchase.
Hi all,
I'm looking at getting a ReadyNAS system, as all my colleagues at work have one - so that seems as good a testimony as any.
My current data requirements are;
Music: 1.2TB and growing steadily as I get more CD's and Vinyl records. (FLAC)
Misc data: approx 1 TB
The reason I want to purchase a NAS box, is because I'm going to start digitizing my home-video collection as well - and that will require a ton of space, as I want as close to zero quality degradation from the source material as possible.
Hence I've more or less settled on a six-disc option, planning to fill it with WD Red 3TB drives. (My film collection at present has passed 400 titles, so the space will be required.)
I've been looking at the ReadyNAS Ultra 6(Which I can actually purchase in Denmark..), but it seems that line is being discontinued - to be replaced with a newer series of devices. I've looked at the 316, but it seems to be much more expensive than the Ultra series, based on the prices listed on NewEgg.
I will be using the NAS for DLNA streaming to devices in my home, I will be looking at ways to stream music to my phone(On the fly conversion to mp3 to keep data-reqs as low as possible, or something similar - suggestions welcome!!). , and I will want to use it to access my media when I'm on the road with my laptop. This is the primary reason why I'm looking for models which feature good processing power and plenty of memory.
I'm sorely tempted to do a Raid 1 configuration for the music drives, and possibly a Raid 5 for the remaining drives for data and the digital media collection. Either that, or raid1 everything to ensure the best possible redundancy. I'm really looking for opinions here. It's absolutely critical to me, that my data does not disappear. I will, of course, be keeping an off-site copy of particularly the music and important data-bits - which I am doing already.
Can any of you ReadyNAS'ers provide insights, suggestions or anything that might help me make the best choice possible, for my current and future usage scenario?
Thank you :-)
I'm looking at getting a ReadyNAS system, as all my colleagues at work have one - so that seems as good a testimony as any.
My current data requirements are;
Music: 1.2TB and growing steadily as I get more CD's and Vinyl records. (FLAC)
Misc data: approx 1 TB
The reason I want to purchase a NAS box, is because I'm going to start digitizing my home-video collection as well - and that will require a ton of space, as I want as close to zero quality degradation from the source material as possible.
Hence I've more or less settled on a six-disc option, planning to fill it with WD Red 3TB drives. (My film collection at present has passed 400 titles, so the space will be required.)
I've been looking at the ReadyNAS Ultra 6(Which I can actually purchase in Denmark..), but it seems that line is being discontinued - to be replaced with a newer series of devices. I've looked at the 316, but it seems to be much more expensive than the Ultra series, based on the prices listed on NewEgg.
I will be using the NAS for DLNA streaming to devices in my home, I will be looking at ways to stream music to my phone(On the fly conversion to mp3 to keep data-reqs as low as possible, or something similar - suggestions welcome!!). , and I will want to use it to access my media when I'm on the road with my laptop. This is the primary reason why I'm looking for models which feature good processing power and plenty of memory.
I'm sorely tempted to do a Raid 1 configuration for the music drives, and possibly a Raid 5 for the remaining drives for data and the digital media collection. Either that, or raid1 everything to ensure the best possible redundancy. I'm really looking for opinions here. It's absolutely critical to me, that my data does not disappear. I will, of course, be keeping an off-site copy of particularly the music and important data-bits - which I am doing already.
Can any of you ReadyNAS'ers provide insights, suggestions or anything that might help me make the best choice possible, for my current and future usage scenario?
Thank you :-)
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- for outside streaming. just use pled.
it is amazing, it just transcodes what you need. there is a mac app, windows app, iPhone and andriod apps. I use it all the time and love it.
Also, it works amazingly on my local network to all those devices.
For outside streaming, there is not other things you need to do besides logging into your plex account. it really is that simple.
I am looking to get a pro 6 now because they are so cheap right now and I can install, plex, sickbeard, transmission and sabnzbd all on it. i will be able to transcode full 1080p on my local network to my apple devices (iPhone, iPads and jailbroken ATV2) and it will push my 3d movies to my LG smart TV with DLNA. - That sounds much like what I wish to accomplish.
You're referring to this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822122086 ? :)
Edit; Been looking at plex. Seems like I can accomplish what I want with the plex mediaserver on the NAS or on my existing ubuntu homeserver. Combine that with the Lenovo workstation (SFF) I plan on setting up as my media interface for the TV - it looks very doable.
The interface is also miles ahead of the one on my blu-ray player. - That is the Pro 6. It's a great model and the fastest desktop model that runs RAIDiator 4.2.x
mdgm wrote: That is the Pro 6. It's a great model and the fastest desktop model that runs RAIDiator 4.2.x
Nice one. Looks like it's half-off too.. :o
What kind of noise level are we talking? It's going to be sitting in my bedroom and I worry about fan noise a lot. :)- Netgear's spec says the "typical" noise level is 25 dba @ 1 meter. You will be able to hear it, though it is not too loud. The disks make some of this noise - and the WD 3 TB reds you are considering are very quiet (much better than average). BTW when the unit powers up the fans come on a full speed for a bit, and that is easily heard.
You can probably jury-rig a sound baffle if you found it was objectionable, as long as you keep reasonable airspace around the unit. StephenB wrote: Netgear's spec says the "typical" noise level is 25 dba @ 1 meter. You will be able to hear it, though it is not too loud. The disks make some of this noise - and the WD 3 TB reds you are considering are very quiet (much better than average). BTW when the unit powers up the fans come on a full speed for a bit, and that is easily heard.
You can probably jury-rig a sound baffle if you found it was objectionable, as long as you keep reasonable airspace around the unit.
AFAIK the discs I've settled on are all but completely silent.
Still, having a hard time judging whether or not to wait for the newer models to hit the 'shelves'.. it seems like they should have dramatically reduced power consumption as well - given that they feature new processors.
Anyone know what the HDMI port is for?- Operating power is pretty similar - 88 watts for the RN516, and 90 for the Pro-6.
Netgear hasn't said what the HDMI port is for. Potentially it could enable the products to act as stand-alone media players (music or video). Though there would also be utility in being able to connect a monitor and USB mouse/keyboard directly to the unit w/o needing to crack the case. - How so? Seems to me that the Pro series has a VGA port already, or am I deceiving myself?
- The Pro [and all the older ReadyNAS] do not have a VGA port on the chassis. There is VGA header on the system board, but you need a breakout cable to use it.
StephenB wrote: The Pro [and all the older ReadyNAS] do not have a VGA port on the chassis. There is VGA header on the system board, but you need a breakout cable to use it.
So the slot is there but you need to connect it first?
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