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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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- Yes, on the 6-bay devices there is a header on the motherboard and you can connect a VGA header cable from the VGA header on the motherboard to the slot at the back of the chassis. You would need to find a VGA header cable with the right connector and the appropriate length or make your own.
- Note this is not a regular VGA cable, if you google readynas vga header cable you will find a picture.
- Great. Thanks guys :) I'm more or less sold on the six bay Pro version now.. despite the newer versions coming out.
- You may be interested in this post: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=390511#p390511
- Thanks, but that just prompted an additional question.. No OS6 on the Pro then?
- It is possible to load it (see that thread) but it is not supported by NetGear and some things like fan control, Genie, ReadyCloud don't work.
mdgm wrote: It is possible to load it (see that thread) but it is not supported by NetGear and some things like fan control, Genie, ReadyCloud don't work.
If I'm looking at investing in a NAS for the next, say, five years or so.. it seems like a poor choice going for one that isn't officially supported, no?- The ReadyNAS 516 would be a better option. It does cost more though and should be available in the US in the next week or two.
mdgm wrote: The ReadyNAS 516 would be a better option. It does cost more though and should be available in the US in the next week or two.
Alright. Then I just need to wait for worldwide availability. European at least. Cheers man.- I agree on keeping the volume a simple single Raidx2, rather than multiple RAID volumes.
I can tell you that I own two fully populated Ultra4s with (2x4TB+2x2TB / 2x3TB+2x2TB drives) and I have run both the DLNA than came on it as well as PLEX.
There is no contest...
Try PLEX... transcodes, great recognition of content, wonderful rich interface, keeps getting better. I can attach to my Plex server from anywhere on the internet and stream my collection to iOS, Android, Mac, WIndows, Linux, Google TV, Rokus, and any browser.
However, the CPU on the Ultras are nowhere near enough to handle transcoding, never mind HD transcodes. DirectPlay (no transcode) worked beautifully from Plex running on the ReadyNAS. But bandwidth and client capability to handle all the various codec contents becomes an issue. My plex transcoding experience improved enormously by moving the plex server to a 3 year old, $600 windows computer. I can transcodes to many devices simultaneously. Plex access the SMB shares of movies on the REadyNAS.
I am contemplating the 316/516 as I have more drives than bays now. How well the CPUs will handle transcodes, only time will tell.
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