Anybody tried one of these Netgear SC101 (NAS)?
03 March 2008, 02:09 PM
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Anybody tried one of these Netgear SC101 (NAS)?
I bought one on the off-chance that it would be a cheap NAS for my Macs.....
Sadly, Netgear don't seem to have got any OSx-native drivers for it yet
Unless anybody on here knows different....
It will work quite happily with the PCs, and as a work-around, I can have it "shared" on a PC, but it's a bit of a ball-ache....
Any suggestions?
Dan
Sadly, Netgear don't seem to have got any OSx-native drivers for it yet
Unless anybody on here knows different....
It will work quite happily with the PCs, and as a work-around, I can have it "shared" on a PC, but it's a bit of a ball-ache....
Any suggestions?
Dan
03 March 2008, 02:23 PM
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So....
it's a bit slow?
Can't complain, it only cost £70 - will donate it to the IT lot
Anyhoo - I've got 1TB of drives now that need a home - perhaps an alternative NAS housing?
Any suggestions?
Dan
it's a bit slow?
Can't complain, it only cost £70 - will donate it to the IT lot
Anyhoo - I've got 1TB of drives now that need a home - perhaps an alternative NAS housing?
Any suggestions?
Dan
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I suppose if it works for you, use it on windows.
Not really up-to-date on NAS as I've built a computer to fileserve.
However, last time I was looking, I was recommened these...
Synology Inc. :: Products :: Disk Station DS207
There is alos the cubestation which takes 4 drives I think. Might be over-kill for what you want though.
Not really up-to-date on NAS as I've built a computer to fileserve.
However, last time I was looking, I was recommened these...
Synology Inc. :: Products :: Disk Station DS207
There is alos the cubestation which takes 4 drives I think. Might be over-kill for what you want though.
03 March 2008, 02:46 PM
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Well, the purpose is for backing up Macs really - wanted to use the existing network. I thought the Netgear would be a cheap & cheerful option, so I'm not too bothered if it doesn't work very well. I'll fob it off onto somebody else!!
Will have a look at those options
Cheers,
Dan
Will have a look at those options
Cheers,
Dan
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We have on loan at the moment an Acer Easy Store NAS box, works with PC's or MAC's
Acer currently have a buy 2 get 1 free offer, so you can have 3 TB's of raided NAS on 3 units for 700 quid (ish)
Acer currently have a buy 2 get 1 free offer, so you can have 3 TB's of raided NAS on 3 units for 700 quid (ish)
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LOL.. my sister has just bought one and I was thinking about one until I realised it didnt have samba / NFS or even let you configure a static IP address!!
Sack of ****.. Scan do something that looks similar but looks better for less than 100 quid!
Sack of ****.. Scan do something that looks similar but looks better for less than 100 quid!
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Seems to be ok, ive left it with one of the internal guys, he is going to put one of our large databases on it
It has a small linux kernel and 128Mb ram, the only downside is that it is only 100Mb NIC
AD Integegration seems the same as other units, specify your AD DC, and it imports the users in and you need to keep them in sync every once in a while
Yes it uses proper UNC based mapping
I think we are going to buy this ex demo unit, plus another one so we can get one free
This is the unit
Acer - United Kingdom - Products
They also do an Aspire Easy Store which looks like it has wireless built in, so more designed for home use
It has a small linux kernel and 128Mb ram, the only downside is that it is only 100Mb NIC
AD Integegration seems the same as other units, specify your AD DC, and it imports the users in and you need to keep them in sync every once in a while
Yes it uses proper UNC based mapping
I think we are going to buy this ex demo unit, plus another one so we can get one free
This is the unit
Acer - United Kingdom - Products
They also do an Aspire Easy Store which looks like it has wireless built in, so more designed for home use
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You talking about the Netgear or the Buffalo ?
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