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Where to go to get help choosing the right ReadyNAS?
Whom can I talk to for help choosing the right ReadyNAS solution for my situation? I have tried this forum and I have tried emailing sales@netgear.com and so far, no response. Joe
It depends on how much data you have and how fast the volume has been growing. You state you have a Mac environment in your previous post and are using AFP. AFP is one of the standard file protocols and is enabled by default along with CIFS, although both can be turned off.
You state that your "core data volume is 300GB", which is fairly small considering the size of today's drives. However, you then stated that you wanted to use the balance to back up the 5 work stations. Most business locations will generally store all their data on the server rather than the workstations. That way if anyone else who has a need to access the data, they can.
As to the remote backup that can be done and there are posts on this forum about it, although I do not do it.
If you have need of the business features such as active desktop then you should concentrate on the Pro series. If your total volume need is less than 3TB and not likely to grow, then the Pro2 would be a good choice, although I personally favor the 4 bay units for expandability and the LED front panel. You can certainly start with only two drives in your array and add additional drives to expand your volume as needed. It is unlikely that you will need the 6 bay units for your need unless you anticipate the total volume exceeding 9TB in the near future.
As to which model offers the features you feel you will need, you can check the comparison charts for the business units (do not bother with the models that are 2100 and above as they are rack mount enterprise units) or the home/small business/prosumer units coupled with what your budget will support. FWIW, I'm not a Mac guy either, so I always turn AFP off and stick with CIFS.
You state that your "core data volume is 300GB", which is fairly small considering the size of today's drives. However, you then stated that you wanted to use the balance to back up the 5 work stations. Most business locations will generally store all their data on the server rather than the workstations. That way if anyone else who has a need to access the data, they can.
As to the remote backup that can be done and there are posts on this forum about it, although I do not do it.
If you have need of the business features such as active desktop then you should concentrate on the Pro series. If your total volume need is less than 3TB and not likely to grow, then the Pro2 would be a good choice, although I personally favor the 4 bay units for expandability and the LED front panel. You can certainly start with only two drives in your array and add additional drives to expand your volume as needed. It is unlikely that you will need the 6 bay units for your need unless you anticipate the total volume exceeding 9TB in the near future.
As to which model offers the features you feel you will need, you can check the comparison charts for the business units (do not bother with the models that are 2100 and above as they are rack mount enterprise units) or the home/small business/prosumer units coupled with what your budget will support. FWIW, I'm not a Mac guy either, so I always turn AFP off and stick with CIFS.
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