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Readynas or Buffalo? - URGENT
Hi, Why would you buy a Readynas Ultra 4 over the Buffalo Technology LinkStation http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buffalo-Linksta ... 243&sr=8-4 Maybe a simple answer - please let me know ASAP. I a...
Most likely the processor. The just replaced NV+ has an older Sparc based processor (the new NV+ v2, RND4000-200NAS has a Marvell processor and is faster), and it's expected file transfer speed, even on Gigabit networks is about the same. I have a 4 1/2 year old one that is good as a file server, but won't support much in the way of a lot of add ons.
The Ultra 4 from all reports is somewhat faster than my 1 1/2 year old NVX because of the faster 64 bit processor. I can count on 50-70 MB/s and have seen as high as 90MB/s on large files. Large files will of course transfer faster than a similar volume of small files.
It could also be the raid controller or other aspects of the design, I don't really know. Another comment on one of the reviews was that their UI was very slow as well. This could indicate the OS is a contributing factor as well. It would take one with a lot more experience with the various machines than I have to definitely say one way or another.
If your customer is looking for a 2 bay rather than a 4 bay, I would recommend the Ultra 2 with 2 pre-installed 2TB disks. (Unless they need more space) Currently Newegg is showing the RNDU2220-100NAS for $525 delivered. Purchasing the RNDU2000-100NAS and 2 2TB drives will run $700 delivered. In the past, it has generally been more cost efficient to buy the units diskless and add your own. However, with the current hard drive situation, the pre-populated models have not seen the price increase - yet. The RNDU4220-100NAS (Ultra 4 with 2x 2TB drives) is $700, the RNDU4000-100NAS with two separately purchased 2TB drives will run $960. (2TB drives on Newegg are $200 and up).
Amazon UK is showing the Ultra 2 with 2x2TB drives anywhere from 530 to 700 Pounds. (Sorry, US keyboard has no pound symbol).
The Ultra 4 from all reports is somewhat faster than my 1 1/2 year old NVX because of the faster 64 bit processor. I can count on 50-70 MB/s and have seen as high as 90MB/s on large files. Large files will of course transfer faster than a similar volume of small files.
It could also be the raid controller or other aspects of the design, I don't really know. Another comment on one of the reviews was that their UI was very slow as well. This could indicate the OS is a contributing factor as well. It would take one with a lot more experience with the various machines than I have to definitely say one way or another.
If your customer is looking for a 2 bay rather than a 4 bay, I would recommend the Ultra 2 with 2 pre-installed 2TB disks. (Unless they need more space) Currently Newegg is showing the RNDU2220-100NAS for $525 delivered. Purchasing the RNDU2000-100NAS and 2 2TB drives will run $700 delivered. In the past, it has generally been more cost efficient to buy the units diskless and add your own. However, with the current hard drive situation, the pre-populated models have not seen the price increase - yet. The RNDU4220-100NAS (Ultra 4 with 2x 2TB drives) is $700, the RNDU4000-100NAS with two separately purchased 2TB drives will run $960. (2TB drives on Newegg are $200 and up).
Amazon UK is showing the Ultra 2 with 2x2TB drives anywhere from 530 to 700 Pounds. (Sorry, US keyboard has no pound symbol).
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