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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...
I had wanted a Pro 6 for a long time and when reviewing the ReadyNAS models on Newegg one day, I noticed they have a very, very good price on them and with a bundled 1TB WD Red drive it was $10 less than without the drive. I pulled the trigger on it and a few days later it was back up to it's normal price. I saved about $300 by just watching the promos and waiting. Some of course don't have the luxury of waiting and watching.
About the only hardware changes I can think that they might change is a different processor on the Ultra/Pro line and maybe USB3 support.
I don't think the noise level is enough to bother you unless you get one with a very noisy fan. I have not had a loud one yet, and the Pro 6 above has three fans in it. When you first boot them and the fan comes on full speed you will hear them and you may hear them if you get a line of drives that are noisy (the WD Reds I have are whisper quiet).
About the only hardware changes I can think that they might change is a different processor on the Ultra/Pro line and maybe USB3 support.
I don't think the noise level is enough to bother you unless you get one with a very noisy fan. I have not had a loud one yet, and the Pro 6 above has three fans in it. When you first boot them and the fan comes on full speed you will hear them and you may hear them if you get a line of drives that are noisy (the WD Reds I have are whisper quiet).
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