2 Bays
Up to 12TB of storage
1.4GHz Dual Core High Performance ARM Cortex A15 Processor
2GB RAM
SATA/SSD 2.5” or 3.5” support
2 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
1 x eSATA Port
3 x USB 3.0 ports
3 years warranty
NetGear ReadyNAS 202 $277 @ Wireless 1
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Same price at MSY
Same processor as in Synology DS215+ (~$399)
RN202 also has 2 GB RAM vs 1 GB in DS215+Good little NAS - its the replacement for the ReadyNAS Ultra2.
That said, for $23 more you can get an HP Gen8 microserver, with 2GB ram (and support for 16GB), 4 drive bays, plus support for internal SSD/2.5" disks.
Run FreeNAS or XPEnology (Synology OS) for good free NAS OS.
Slightly more technical knowledge to set up (just follow a guide), but once set up, runs like any other NAS.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231021249013
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/hp-proliant-g1610t-mic…Agree. I have had a readynas duo for years and wouldn't use it (not that you can anyway) for anything that requires much in the way of processing. Simple storage of files? It's easy to use and effective - yo momma could use it. If you are doing more than that then you need something a bit more beefy than just a NAS.
Good information. Personally I'm waiting for the ASRock C70M1 or equivalent to be sold in this country. 4 Sata3 ports, ~$50 (embedded CPU).
Does the Gen8 support RAID5? I'm considering getting it if it does.
CheersOnboard supports raid 0, 1, 10,
Can add raid 5 with a P222 controller card,P400 also works apparently, and can be bought for $35 although the iLO only recognises the P222.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-P400-256MB-SAS-RAID-5-Controll…
I don't know how this compares to the rn312, but I can't fault the 312 for my home NAS. Heaps of functionality, never missed a beat so far after about a year.
Does the software/interface easy to navigate? never used netgear before. thanks
The old IOS4 was pretty average, but IOS6 is quite nice. Pretty graphs etc… easy to navigate.
It did take a while for me to find the virtual power button to gracefully turn the NAS off - turns out its a Power icon beside the picture of the NAS on the main screen.
Heads up if anyone wants to use this as a Plex box
Direct-play only
Direct/Transcoding capable