[dundee] Advice on where to buy... LinkStation!

[Dan Bolser]

Hi All,

Having tried to ressurect my old 'file server' and finding that
'massive' 100Gb disk in a bad state, not to mention loud, I decided to
upgrade my network storage solution package... or something.

My first thought was to buy a new wireless router with a USB port,
then connect some USB disks. However, the slow speed and lack of
SMARTD that USB implies, and the need to upgrade my router have put me
off this solution. My next thought (after actually doing some reading)
was to buy an 'all in one' solution like the  LinkStation (or
LinkStation Quad).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_network-attached_storage_series


Anyone have any experience with boxes like these? They seem to be nice
and Linux friendly which is good, but I still don't really know what
is best for my needs ... I want > 1Tb and > 1 disk for a daily file
system mirror (using rsync).

Any better suggestions than to go with Buffalo?

Finally, where in Dundee would I be able to buy something like this?

Cheers,
Dan.


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