[BNM] NAS Appliances

[Russell Beech]

Have you thought about setting up a linux box running this?

http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/


2009/1/13 Alan Braddish <alan at webspoke.co.uk>:
> Hi All,
>
> Can anybody recommend a good NAS appliance with a GBit interface?  I need a
> backup device for a server, and am weighing up the pros and cons of either
> selecting a NAS device or a standard USB2 external drive.
>
> My experience of NAS devices is that the transfer speed is relatively slow
> for a GBit interface.  I guess the more you pay, the faster the interface
> will be.
>
> My preference is for a NAS so that it can be used to backup other PCs across
> the network - gives a little bit more flexibility than a USB interface.
>
> Any suggestions on makes/models to look at or to avoid?  Don't really want
> to spend more than £200.  Don't need any fancy RAID in the box, just a
> single disk will suffice.
>
> Thanks.
> Alan
>
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