Redundant external storage that transfers DIRECTLY with devices over WiFi?

[fuzzybabybunny]

I live on the road but I also deal with a lot of large video and photo files.

I need a data storage device that I can transfer files onto for archiving. The device needs to have built in RAID redundancy.

But here's the thing - I will NEVER be on a home network. I want a direct WiFi transfer from computer to storage without any kind of router in-between. I could then transfer files directly to it (theoretically) from any device over WiFi, like my phone, my tablet, my ultrabook (without an ethernet port).

Are there any devices like this available?

And no, I'm not going to build my own.

When I have time I will also be making backups to the cloud. If the entire device gets broken then I'm hosed.

 

[MrWizzard]

Why not just go with a NAS, cross over cable and static IPs?

EDIT: many Nas auto negotiate the cable these days so a cross over might not even be needed.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Why not just go with a NAS, cross over cable and static IPs?

EDIT: many Nas auto negotiate the cable these days so a cross over might not even be needed.

WiFi would just be more convenient. I could transfer files directly to it (theoretically) from any device over WiFi, like my phone, my tablet, my ultrabook (without an ethernet port).

 

[MrWizzard]

WiFi would just be more convenient. I could transfer files directly to it (theoretically) from any device over WiFi, like my phone, my tablet, my ultrabook (without an ethernet port).

That is going to be one unusual nich device, closest I see is this.

http://www.amazon.com/LaCie-Wireless...ref=pd_sxp_f_r

Here is one in stock

http://www.geek2seek.com/lacie-2tb-...-301940.aspx?gclid=CNmsyOfLoboCFUXhQgod9kQAng

But even it does not have RAID features.

Might be easier to just get a nas and a small router, there are some pocket size ones these days.

 

[corkyg]

Hi, Fuzzy! I just finished a trip and used a new Kingston Wi-Drive to off load photos for temporary archiving. It works well, but, no RAID. I did not find that to be a problem. I can connect to it via Wi-Fi from my tablet or laptop. I got the largest capacity model. Very compact. It fit neatly into an old neoprene PCMCIA card case. http://www.kingston.com/us/usb/wireless

 

[KentState]

How much space do you need, budget and how big can the unit be?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Damn, OK, I guess I'm not getting WiFi.

I have to go the NAS + mini WiFi router route then.

I want the NAS to use only 2.5" drives though to be as small as possible and to have as many bays as possible.

Unfortunately the only one I could find is this:

http://www.synology.com/products/spec.php?product_name=DS411slim&lang=us#p_submenu

Only 4 bays and max supported storage is only 4 TB...