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Recommend a newer model of a Netgear NAS?
Hi all, After some recurring problems with my ReadyNAS DUO v1 (related to the system partition filling up with a log file and rendering the unit unusable until tech support bails me out), which the...
I would too recommend 3xx series depending on how many disk slots you want. The 1xx series will be limited, it has around 90-95MB/s in read and 40MB/s in write but if you have to share this on several machines this will be really slow (should be faster than the duo though), and that's without antivirus/encryption. 3xx will perform way better and has more ram for apps and intel platform allows for more apps too. HDMI is another advantage too though it is not used by default.
What your duo does, any OS6 device should be able to handle it too ; But I feel the 3xx series holds a better value. I personally have an RN104 and I regret not picking the 314 instead. If you plan to have your NAS for several years I would choose an intel NAS. If you want pure performance there still is the 516 but this may be a bit of an overkill for you, unless you plan to do 1080P transcoding.
For disks, either WD red (EFRX) or seagate NAS (STxxxxVNxxx) are recommended. They consume less power than normal disks and are designed to be used with RAID in NAS. They usually are a few bucks above other disks but come with an extended warranty and don't have head parking problems.
If you want to split the investment, you should be able to use your old disks (if they are on HCL otherwise support could be denied) and replace them later.
If you just have a problem with the log files, isn't it possible to just use a symlink to place them on the data partition ? Just an idea.
What your duo does, any OS6 device should be able to handle it too ; But I feel the 3xx series holds a better value. I personally have an RN104 and I regret not picking the 314 instead. If you plan to have your NAS for several years I would choose an intel NAS. If you want pure performance there still is the 516 but this may be a bit of an overkill for you, unless you plan to do 1080P transcoding.
For disks, either WD red (EFRX) or seagate NAS (STxxxxVNxxx) are recommended. They consume less power than normal disks and are designed to be used with RAID in NAS. They usually are a few bucks above other disks but come with an extended warranty and don't have head parking problems.
If you want to split the investment, you should be able to use your old disks (if they are on HCL otherwise support could be denied) and replace them later.
If you just have a problem with the log files, isn't it possible to just use a symlink to place them on the data partition ? Just an idea.
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