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Best affordable NAS device

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Dallascisco

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I just got done a job where a small business had a server that had a serious hardware malfunction. I was able to get the data onto an external drive which keeps them running but I think I am going to suggest a NAS rather than a new server. The owner stated that all the server did was hold data as the network application that used to run on it isn't used anymore. if all they need is a place to store stuff so multiple computers can access it i think a NAS is a cheaper and better solution. I'm not an expert in NAS devices and I'm not familiar with the best brands so I am hoping that you guys can point me in the right direction.

The overall amount of data is about 300 gb at this point. I would like the NAS to be at least raid 1 capable and budget is about 500 max.
 
Any of the enterprise level drives from WD or Seagate....problem is, drives are expensive right now, because of what's going on at the factories.

If you look at the compatibility list, they take any of the seagate/wd 2TB/3TB enterprise level drives.

WD2002FYPS
WD2003FYPS

ST2000NM0011
ST32000644NS

Is this for file storage, or will there be a LOT of IO (constant reading and writing to the drive, by multiple users)? If so, might want to think about 10k/15k RPM enterprise disks.
 
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J3S73R said:
+1 for the synology unit

Set up a client with one and a family member, both work great and have a LOT of features and are very straight forward.

I went with WD 1TB drives... still dont trust the 2TB+ but that is probably illogical on my part!

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Very illogical 🙂. I have about 16 2TB drives spread across 2 brands (WD and Samsung), only had to replace one for some bad blocks...otherwise going on 2-3 years.

OP, always, ALWAYS have back ups, do not consider this raid 1 a backup...just a disclaimer that everyone should know, repeatedly.
 
Take a look at the compatibility list, you could probably use any of the drives they have listed, if you want to save a few bucks.
 
Then I would just snag whatever drives you can that puts you under budget and is listed in the compatibility chart. I would also make sure to have a back up procedure, off site or on, just have a back up of this data if it is of any importance.
 
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