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RN 316 physical security
Does anyone know a device to physically secure the RN 316? Space restrictions force it be outside of a cabinet, but I want to prevent access to the drives. If someone carries out the entire NAS, that's a different matter. That's much more obvious. Since there is not a way to put a padlock on it, does anyone know of some kind a cable lock, container, etc. that would keep someone from accessing the drives? Thanks.
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Well netgomez, if you really mean it and don't care about look and feel you could drill some nice holes into the box and finally put cable through them.
It is just a question of where to drill and where not to drill, to not end up with a cute brick. As I never did this (and would not, I have to admit) somebody else might have some suggestions about the best locations for those holes.
Kind regards
Tne RN316 does have a slot for a Kensington lock, so you can secure the chassis itself.
The problem is securing the disks. There might be a way to prevent the door from opening (somehow strapping it to the main case). A small wire mesh cage would be another possibility. Neither would look very attractive, and I suspect they'd be fairly easy to remove.
I'm wondering if a more effective strategy on the disks would be to attach a door/window sensor to the NAS door, so it would alarm when opened.
I think other folks would be interested in a simple way to do this, so if you do find a good solution please post back.
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