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ReadyNAS Ultra 2 as Media Server
Hello, I have to admit, that I'm not really a veteran on these matters, but I want to learn. The idea is to have a NAS that I can use as media server. It needs to be fast enough to not cause pro...
A full 2D BluRay rip is usually ~40GB. Some BluRays are created from older HDDVD masters, they tend to be around 25 GB.
If you have 10 GB titles, you are getting something already ripped and converted (likely MKV or MP4 format???) There's no need to reconvert those.
The ultra 4 is not silent, it has a fan. The typical noise is 31.5 dba (per here: http://www.netgear.com/images/ReadyNAS_ ... -57079.pdf) My guess is that is w/o disks, though I am not sure. I suspect it is loud enough to be clearly audible - but not really loud.
If you need something that is truly silent, you might check with Chirpa on this unit: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=67930 It is used (and custom, so there would be little support). But it would be a good choice for a media room location, since it is passively cooled.
A second option is to put the ultra in a different location. My pro is in my basement (where my ethernet switch is), the mediaplayers have their own ethernet connections to the switch.
In principle, you could also build a simple acoustic baffle to absorb the noise, though you would need to be careful not to obstruct the air flow. That is one idea you can find outlined here: http://www.readynas.com/?p=301#more-301 Note that article is measuring noise on the duo V1, not the ultra. The ultra is noisier.
If you have 10 GB titles, you are getting something already ripped and converted (likely MKV or MP4 format???) There's no need to reconvert those.
The ultra 4 is not silent, it has a fan. The typical noise is 31.5 dba (per here: http://www.netgear.com/images/ReadyNAS_ ... -57079.pdf) My guess is that is w/o disks, though I am not sure. I suspect it is loud enough to be clearly audible - but not really loud.
If you need something that is truly silent, you might check with Chirpa on this unit: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=67930 It is used (and custom, so there would be little support). But it would be a good choice for a media room location, since it is passively cooled.
A second option is to put the ultra in a different location. My pro is in my basement (where my ethernet switch is), the mediaplayers have their own ethernet connections to the switch.
In principle, you could also build a simple acoustic baffle to absorb the noise, though you would need to be careful not to obstruct the air flow. That is one idea you can find outlined here: http://www.readynas.com/?p=301#more-301 Note that article is measuring noise on the duo V1, not the ultra. The ultra is noisier.
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