Looking for a new NAS How is the QNAP TS-209

[leeland]

I am looking for a new NAS device and have come across the QNAP TS-209 which seems like a solid device for the entry to mid level NAS. Has RAID functionality as well as a lot of other options in regards to secondary servers (itunes, webserver, media server...)

I haven't looked around a lot per say at other devices so if anyone has any experience with this device I would love to hear any pro's and/or con's


Thanks in advance,

Leeland

 

[JackMDS]

I gave up on the stand alone NAS.

For about the same amount build a Windows Home Server.

You get a nice NAS and much more.

 

[leeland]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
I gave up on the stand alone NAS.

For about the same amount build a Windows Home Server.

You get a nice NAS and much more.

I see pro's and con's to both sides...and for me it is more about space and just reliability...the current device I have now the N2100 from thecus I never felt to safe with even though I never had an issue...

Also the NAS I listed above has low power consumption when idle which is nice and along with some other nice perks like encrypted FTP, web server, media server all in one device. I haven't experienced the WHS setup but I am not sure you would get the same from a WHS out of the box?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: leeland

Originally posted by: JackMDS
I gave up on the stand alone NAS.

For about the same amount build a Windows Home Server.

You get a nice NAS and much more.

I am not sure you would get the same from a WHS out of the box?

Correct out of the box would need more work.

 

[leeland]

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: leeland

Originally posted by: JackMDS
I gave up on the stand alone NAS.

For about the same amount build a Windows Home Server.

You get a nice NAS and much more.

I am not sure you would get the same from a WHS out of the box?

Correct out of the box would need more work.

When you said you gave up on stand alone NAS what was your personal experiences? Specific models? Issues?


Just curious