Finally got around to purchasing NAS and backup systems - last week.
See earlier post for history:
http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=56833.0So a pair of each of the following:
Synology
DS212 twin bay NAS box (with USB3.0 outputs
and WOL activation)WD RE4 500Gb
SataII 64Mb (5003ABYX) HDDs to fit into NASes.
WD "My Passport" 500Gb PHD (USB3.0 inputs) - encryptable for sensitive data NAS"A" backups
WD "elements" 500Gb PHD (also USB3) for backup of non-sensitive data/music/photos/OS files from NAS"B".
Just got to fit the HDDs, configure the system(s) then workout how to WOL with my deskie/lappie when my PV generator is producing some free juice
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edit] Corrected the specs when I got home.
I went for the SATA II HDDs at 64Mb as being quoted by Synology as being compatible. I could have gone for Sata III alternatives but the Synology info couldn't clarify on compatibility. The SATA IIs were £62 each for 500Gb 3.5" drives. SATA IIIs at 64Mb buffer were listed at around £83 each. So, I went for the stated SATA II versions. HDD costs have dropped nicely since I first looked at such systems 12 months ago.
The encryptable PHDs were £60 each. The standard PHDs were £50 each.[/end edit]Funnily enough, Amazon delivered the NAS, HDDs and Passport PHDs within 2 days (all arriving within 10mins of each other from different suplliers!).
But the other 2 PHDs I ordered from Currys - cheapest BION! 'Coz I was off work recovering from minor op, I went for home delivery option. Expected on Wed!
Now I'm allowed to drive so back at work, it would have been easier to wait, then buy the d*mn things one evening...
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My thanks to those of you who responded in my OP and gave advice leading to these purchases. I only need a simple weekly backup system so have saved myself from the joys of 24/7 RAID options, overly large HDDs and failure risks, which I might otherwise have blindly strayed into. Again, thanks to you all! Next purchase will be a Logitech Squeezebox Touch once I've FLAC'd a load of my CD collection...
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