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What NAS To Buy?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the to-busy-to-build-your-own dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Currently, I'm running an old 4u Linux server for my private backup and storage needs. I could add new drives, but it's just way too bulky (and only IDE). For the sake of size and power efficiency I think about replacing it with a NAS solution, but cannot decide which one to get. The only requirements I have are capacity (>1.5TB) and RAID5. Samba/FTP/USB is enough. Since manufacturers always claim their system to be the best, I'd like to hear some suggestions from you Slashdot readers."

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  1. Re:RAID5 is stupid, RAID 10 or no RAID by Annymouse+Cowherd · · Score: 0, Redundant

    With Raid5 .. two drives fail and your done.
    That's why you replace drives after they fail.