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Budget NAS Solutions?

Posted by Cliff on from the network-storage-at-a-decent-price dept.

DeliBoy asks: "After getting tired of the noisy power-sucking IBM PC Server 325 that I've been using as a JBOD server, I've decided to purchase a small network disk. Specificially, I'm looking at the Buffalo HD-HG300LAN. With FTP, a USB print server, and expandibility options, this unit looks very attractive. I was wondering what other NAS solutions Slashdot readers were purchasing for their home or small office. Is there anything better out there for around the same price?"

3 of 35 comments (clear)

  1. Overheating an issue by commanderfoxtrot · · Score: 2, Informative

    There are good basic ethernet NAT units from e.g. Asus and Linksys.

    Most do FTP, some do SSH. Watch out for overheating and buggy Samba installations.

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  2. Why not build your own? by max+born · · Score: 2, Informative

    Why not build your own? Check out somewhere like pricewatch

    You can get a 400G HD for about $190 and a P4 combo board for about $160.

    Install slackware and you're ready to rock and roll.

    Good luck.

  3. Sounds Familiar.... by Noksagt · · Score: 2, Informative

    See if any of the suggestions in Data Storage For Home? apply to you.

    I have done DIY and bought a rig from eRacks & am happy with both.