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ReadyNAS vs. Windows Storage Server NAS
I am preparing to replace our 4-year-old Dell Powervault NAS server. It is our third Powervault. These are "traditional" NAS's using Windows Storage Server 2003. We are a small furniture design stu...
I'm a home user (so I'm not as familiar with the rack-mount models). Hopefully a small business user will chime in.
They do update the x86 firmware fairly regularly (3 updates this year). (Note the 2100 is x86). The platform is pretty mature, so they aren't adding many features. You can have the NAS email you when it detects that new firmware is available, so you don't miss a firmware release. You can also set up the NAS to install them automatically - but I think you are better off not doing that. Generally it is better to wait a bit and check the forum for issues.
BTW, I would also look at the ReadyDATA products - they are newer, and have some interesting features. They are more expensive though.
They do update the x86 firmware fairly regularly (3 updates this year). (Note the 2100 is x86). The platform is pretty mature, so they aren't adding many features. You can have the NAS email you when it detects that new firmware is available, so you don't miss a firmware release. You can also set up the NAS to install them automatically - but I think you are better off not doing that. Generally it is better to wait a bit and check the forum for issues.
BTW, I would also look at the ReadyDATA products - they are newer, and have some interesting features. They are more expensive though.
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