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ReadyNAS as file server, bidirectional file sharing?
I'm looking at purchasing a ReadyNAS for a file server and external backup. Probably will get a 102 with dual 2T drives in RAID1.
I do CAD work and routinely have large files I need to deliver to my customers.
I would use the NAS basically as a file server to upload files to and then share the folder with my customer so they can download the files.
But can the customer whom the folder is shared with, upload files to his shared folder?
Also, when you login thru the web interface, is that logging in directly to the NAS, or is that going thru a different web domain?
Some of the files I have contain confidential information and I'm not sure some of my customers would like their info going thru an unknown domain.
Thanks
I do CAD work and routinely have large files I need to deliver to my customers.
I would use the NAS basically as a file server to upload files to and then share the folder with my customer so they can download the files.
But can the customer whom the folder is shared with, upload files to his shared folder?
Also, when you login thru the web interface, is that logging in directly to the NAS, or is that going thru a different web domain?
Some of the files I have contain confidential information and I'm not sure some of my customers would like their info going thru an unknown domain.
Thanks
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padmaster wrote: Thanks for the info everyone, just gotta look into a few more things before I pull the trigger.
No one answered my question: Can the memory in these units be upgraded?
I'm thinking not but just thought I'd ask since I have an extra 8gb of memory laying around.
The 31x series (312, 314 and 316), the memory is upgradable. According to support here, it's not "officially supported," but it does not void the warranty either. It's s standard SODIMM module to replace. Might take a look at the 312 if you are considering the 202. I believe the prices are comparable, with even more speed with the 312 (it uses an Intel Atom processor).I own a Readynas 102 (RN10200) and run it in raid 1 as a personal NAS. I have no issues with latency etc so from a single user point of view it's a great unit. Point well taken with the multiuser performance, but I feel the 102 would definitely stuggle. ReadyCloud is a possible answer to the customer file sharing issue but you'd probably be better off just uploading the files to google drive / dropbox etc. All round less hassle / potential for security issues (eg having to open ports on your router or change the default port etc).
A passing comment on drives (because I can't find it anywhere), which is that the 102 seems to work perfectly well with the WD WD50EFRX (5 TB) drive. I bought one (on spec) to run along side my WD40EFRX and it hasn't missed a beat in 8 months. I will shortly be buying a WD60EFRX (6 T) drive to try (unless someone else has already used them). Thanks.
MarkWalt wrote:
A passing comment on drives (because I can't find it anywhere), which is that the 102 seems to work perfectly well with the WD WD50EFRX (5 TB) drive. I bought one (on spec) to run along side my WD40EFRX and it hasn't missed a beat in 8 months. I will shortly be buying a WD60EFRX (6 T) drive to try (unless someone else has already used them). Thanks.
The WD60EFRX has recently been added to the HCL for the RN102.
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