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Upgrade HDD or get new device
Hello, I currently have a ReadyNAS NV+ with 4-500GB drives that is rapidly approaching size limits (about 100 GB free, raid 5 configuration). This device is used at home to store all our music, ...
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If you are happy with the current speed of your NAS, then yes, it is worthwhile to invest the $500 in it. Upgrading your current NAS is the cheapest way to get more storage. If the NAS fails before the disks, you can reuse the disks in a new machine. This all assumes you have a backup strategy in place.
BTW, I'd buy three 2 TB disks instead of four 1 TB, and leave one slot open for expansion.
For about twice that investment you can get an new Ultra 4 (with $500 worth of disks). You get a much faster NAS, support for 3 TB drives, the ability to use ReadNAS Photos 2, and some other features. The management interface is pretty similar to the UI you are already used to.
If you buy a new NAS, I agree with the posters who think you should keep the existing NV+ in service (possibly backing up critical files on the Ultra). I currently use a Pro-6 as my main NAS, and use an NV+ and a Duo to back it up. The older machines are working well, and I see no reason to replace them.
BTW 2, if you are using 100 mbit ethernet then your speed is limited by the network, not your NV+. So if performance is an issue, you should upgrade to a gigabit network as well. Gigabit switches are inexpensive, and will play nicely with your existing router. You also need to get cat 5e or cat 6 ethernet cables.
If you are happy with the current speed of your NAS, then yes, it is worthwhile to invest the $500 in it. Upgrading your current NAS is the cheapest way to get more storage. If the NAS fails before the disks, you can reuse the disks in a new machine. This all assumes you have a backup strategy in place.
BTW, I'd buy three 2 TB disks instead of four 1 TB, and leave one slot open for expansion.
For about twice that investment you can get an new Ultra 4 (with $500 worth of disks). You get a much faster NAS, support for 3 TB drives, the ability to use ReadNAS Photos 2, and some other features. The management interface is pretty similar to the UI you are already used to.
If you buy a new NAS, I agree with the posters who think you should keep the existing NV+ in service (possibly backing up critical files on the Ultra). I currently use a Pro-6 as my main NAS, and use an NV+ and a Duo to back it up. The older machines are working well, and I see no reason to replace them.
BTW 2, if you are using 100 mbit ethernet then your speed is limited by the network, not your NV+. So if performance is an issue, you should upgrade to a gigabit network as well. Gigabit switches are inexpensive, and will play nicely with your existing router. You also need to get cat 5e or cat 6 ethernet cables.
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