Network Storage

Slimfady · February 26th, 2006

Yo guys,
what's a good network storage device to buy?
I thought about buying Netgear SC101. It looks ok despite the lack of Linux support.

My network setup has one Linksys wireless ADSL modem connected to a Netgear wireless router (WAG614). The linksys is my DHCP server and I plan to connect the device to the Netgear router. All machines in the network are running windows XP pro except one that is using Win XP Home & Ubuntu.

I don't mind using either SATA or IDE since i'll be buying a new HD at the same time.

Thank U All In Advance

**kcnychief** · February 26th, 2006

Not sure what your budget is, but I bought and LOVE the Buffalo Terastation 1.0TB model...

http://www.buffalotech.com/products/...p?productid=97

Awesome piece of hardware, and does have Linux support

They also have a cheaper 0.6TB model as well..

Slimfady · February 27th, 2006

the buffalo solutions seem really good but also expensive. In addition, it's not clear whether it's possible to replace the HDs when u need to. I'll google it a bit to find out.
I'm trying not to exceed 250$ for the whole thing.

emeritus · February 27th, 2006

I am going to be ordering the Western Digital 160GB Network drive. It actually got some pretty good reviews.

**kcnychief** · February 27th, 2006

Originally Posted by Slimfady

the buffalo solutions seem really good but also expensive. In addition, it's not clear whether it's possible to replace the HDs when u need to. I'll google it a bit to find out.
I'm trying not to exceed 250$ for the whole thing.

You can open the case and replace the drives without voiding your warranty.

**Admiral Michael** · February 27th, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

Not sure what your budget is, but I bought and LOVE the Buffalo Terastation 1.0TB model...

http://www.buffalotech.com/products/...p?productid=97

Awesome piece of hardware, and does have Linux support

They also have a cheaper 0.6TB model as well..

So you splurged on the 1TB model. Must be bringing in the big ones.

Slimfady · March 1st, 2006

I think i'll be getting the 250GB buffalo, that's more than enough for me, i might open the case and put a 400 GB inside and use the 250GB for my PC.

Thanx All

**kcnychief** · March 1st, 2006

Nice choice, enjoy the drive

Might want to double-check the warranty though. Not sure if the same rules apply for that model.

**Admiral Michael** · March 2nd, 2006

That would be a good idea cause you don't want to void the warrenty as soon as you buy it.

**Johnny** · March 2nd, 2006

I always wanted a nas myself. if you want to do it cheap the best way to do it would probably be to build your own.

February 26th, 2006	Top \| #1
Slimfady OSNN Dino Addcit Joined: February 2004 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0 Power: 101	Network Storage Yo guys, what's a good network storage device to buy? I thought about buying Netgear SC101. It looks ok despite the lack of Linux support. My network setup has one Linksys wireless ADSL modem connected to a Netgear wireless router (WAG614). The linksys is my DHCP server and I plan to connect the device to the Netgear router. All machines in the network are running windows XP pro except one that is using Win XP Home & Ubuntu. I don't mind using either SATA or IDE since i'll be buying a new HD at the same time. Thank U All In Advance AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2 GHz MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum eVGA 256 MB Geforce 6800 GT (AGP) CORSAIR XMS TWINX2048 2x1GB PC3200 Memory SB Audigy 2 ZS Maxtor 200 GB SATA HD WD 250 GB SATA HD WD 320 GB SATA HD 52X LG CDRW 16X LG DVDRW --------------------------------- PCMARK 2005 Score: 3269

February 26th, 2006	Top \| #2
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Network Storage Not sure what your budget is, but I bought and LOVE the Buffalo Terastation 1.0TB model... http://www.buffalotech.com/products/...p?productid=97 Awesome piece of hardware, and does have Linux support They also have a cheaper 0.6TB model as well.. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

February 27th, 2006	Top \| #3
Slimfady OSNN Dino Addcit Joined: February 2004 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0 Power: 101	Re: Network Storage the buffalo solutions seem really good but also expensive. In addition, it's not clear whether it's possible to replace the HDs when u need to. I'll google it a bit to find out. I'm trying not to exceed 250$ for the whole thing. AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2 GHz MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum eVGA 256 MB Geforce 6800 GT (AGP) CORSAIR XMS TWINX2048 2x1GB PC3200 Memory SB Audigy 2 ZS Maxtor 200 GB SATA HD WD 250 GB SATA HD WD 320 GB SATA HD 52X LG CDRW 16X LG DVDRW --------------------------------- PCMARK 2005 Score: 3269

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emeritus Beware the Monkeys!!! Joined: January 2004 Location: Oakdale, CT Posts: 326 Reputation: 200 Power: 107	Re: Network Storage I am going to be ordering the Western Digital 160GB Network drive. It actually got some pretty good reviews. eVGA 780i (nForce v15.17) Intel Q9450 Quad-Core (Running @ 3.2Ghz w/1600Mhz FSB) Zalman CNPS9700 LED CPU Cooler OCZ Platinum PC2-8500 4Gb DDR2 RAM (4x1GB, Dual Channel) eVGA 8800GTS(G92) 512 x2 SLI (GeForce v177.79) Samsung 750Gb SATAII HD x2 LG GSA-H55N/L DVD+/-RW x2 Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Black Case Ultra X3 1000W PS Windows XP:Pro SP3 Gateway FHD2400 24" 1920 x 1200 LCD

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Network Storage Originally Posted by Slimfady the buffalo solutions seem really good but also expensive. In addition, it's not clear whether it's possible to replace the HDs when u need to. I'll google it a bit to find out. I'm trying not to exceed 250$ for the whole thing. You can open the case and replace the drives without voiding your warranty. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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February 27th, 2006	Top \| #6
Admiral Michael Michaelsoft Systems CEO Joined: February 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Earth Posts: 3,125 Blog Entries: 8 Reputation: 2216 Power: 166	Re: Network Storage Originally Posted by kcnychief Not sure what your budget is, but I bought and LOVE the Buffalo Terastation 1.0TB model... http://www.buffalotech.com/products/...p?productid=97 Awesome piece of hardware, and does have Linux support They also have a cheaper 0.6TB model as well.. So you splurged on the 1TB model. Must be bringing in the big ones. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Quad-Core i7 2GHz \| Corsair 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory \| WD 750GB 7200RPM Black Edition SATA Hard Drive \| Intel HD Graphics 3000/AMD Radeon HD 6490M 256MB GDDR5 \| 15.4" LED backlit glossy screen @ 1440x900 \| Dual Band Airport Wireless/Bluetooth \| Gigabit Ethernet \| Thunderbolt I/O \| Built-in Webcam \| Backlit Keyboard \| Firewire 800 \| DVDRW \| OS X Lion 10.7.1 My Site \| My DVD Collection \| Your Chevrolet Guy

March 1st, 2006	Top \| #7
Slimfady OSNN Dino Addcit Joined: February 2004 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0 Power: 101	Re: Network Storage I think i'll be getting the 250GB buffalo, that's more than enough for me, i might open the case and put a 400 GB inside and use the 250GB for my PC. Thanx All AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2 GHz MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum eVGA 256 MB Geforce 6800 GT (AGP) CORSAIR XMS TWINX2048 2x1GB PC3200 Memory SB Audigy 2 ZS Maxtor 200 GB SATA HD WD 250 GB SATA HD WD 320 GB SATA HD 52X LG CDRW 16X LG DVDRW --------------------------------- PCMARK 2005 Score: 3269

March 1st, 2006	Top \| #8
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Network Storage Nice choice, enjoy the drive Might want to double-check the warranty though. Not sure if the same rules apply for that model. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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Admiral Michael Michaelsoft Systems CEO Joined: February 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Earth Posts: 3,125 Blog Entries: 8 Reputation: 2216 Power: 166	Re: Network Storage That would be a good idea cause you don't want to void the warrenty as soon as you buy it. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Quad-Core i7 2GHz \| Corsair 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory \| WD 750GB 7200RPM Black Edition SATA Hard Drive \| Intel HD Graphics 3000/AMD Radeon HD 6490M 256MB GDDR5 \| 15.4" LED backlit glossy screen @ 1440x900 \| Dual Band Airport Wireless/Bluetooth \| Gigabit Ethernet \| Thunderbolt I/O \| Built-in Webcam \| Backlit Keyboard \| Firewire 800 \| DVDRW \| OS X Lion 10.7.1 My Site \| My DVD Collection \| Your Chevrolet Guy

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Network Storage I always wanted a nas myself. if you want to do it cheap the best way to do it would probably be to build your own. Paul Reed Smith.

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