My setup is easy. Wifi Modem router n type direct LAN to synology nas. Speed is pretty fast enough. I seldom transfer big file.

Actually the important speed is the broadband speed which effect the download and upload from outside.

found this article that might interest you... Native ZFS in ubuntu!

hope this helps

Do you sell NAS ?!? I didnt know that. Can i have your list of NAS price ?

erm who're r u referring to?

Anyone want to turn your Synology DiskStation into a VPN server (virtual private network)?

download link: Synology VPN centre


Synology VPN Center is an add-on package for Synology® DSM 3.1-1725 (download here) or above. After installing the package, you will be able to turn your DiskStation into a VPN server (virtual private network), allows DSM users over the Internet to access resources shared within DiskStation's local area network. VPN Center supports both PPTP and OpenVPN service.

You can easily run, stop, or uninstall the VPN Center package anytime by going to [Main Menu > Package Management] window in Synology DSM 3.1 management UI.

This post has been edited by denhock: May 13 2011, 04:16 PM

Done that. Nice.

-pWs-

Viewnet is now doing promotion on Seagate blackarmor. Single bay 1TB cost only RM299 and dual-bay 2TB RM649.
The only downside with the 1TB is the HDD is not user serviceable (unless u willing to void the warranty). And it doesn't have torrent downloader :-(

I'm thinking of getting one. Any comment on the black armor?

This post has been edited by fx_53_xt: May 31 2011, 12:14 PM

does anybody know if anywhere (i.e. lowyat) is selling those 4x 2.5" drive caddy for 5.25" drive bays? It should look like in the link below:

ICYDock Hot swap drive caddy

Any idea how much?

I went and bought HP ProLiant MicroServer for less than RM900, more flexible as a 24/7 downloading and media server rig.
I slot in 4 units of 2TB samsung HDD.

Not sure to go for either the D-Link DNS-320 or the Synology DS110j. As much as I like the DS110j, too budget tight to be spending so much on a NAS enclosure.

To get the DNS-320 or to wait until budget allows for DS110j?

Just ask yourself what you want for the nas. If basic, just go for cheap and basic. If want more function than just the nas, than go for synology.

Well, any brief summary of what else I get with the Synology? So far the basic features seems similar but a review site stated that the transfer rate on the Synology is far superior compared to the D-Link.

Sorry. Lazy to list. Just go to the website and check the latest function. Or list out here what you want.

good point.

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Added on June 3, 2011, 10:46 amwhen u buy a synology NAS , actually form 100% of $$$ u paid , 20% is for the hardware and 80% is for the software ( the current + future firmware upgrade)


up-to-date: synology still release for their NAS which they release on year 2007, for example:

DS107e ( year 2007 product.
Version: DSM 3.1-1613; Build Date: 2011/04/11 ( latest firmware)


synology will release 2 major firmware upgrade on March & sept every year.

so if you buy today than you can ensure u will get the new firmware + new feature ( without paying any $$$) for the next 3 to 4 years.


in your case, Dnas vs SyNAS.

Synology is better in feature ( + future firmware upg) + more compatible with others device ( like DLNA, video/audio stream, iphone/android phone support + mobile access /webdav + more)

Dnas will more focus on price, than you can forget the future upg.


one more good point you can consider is Synology NAS have 2nd hand value than Dnas.


like DS110j @ RM 599, 2nd hand also can sell RM 299 and yet still people buying, why? because it can install with the latest firmware.




This post has been edited by denhock: Jun 3 2011, 10:46 AM

Have opted for the D-Link DNS-320 paired with a Samsung F3 1TB. Hopefully it'll serve as a good basic NAS with NFS function. Just need a network storage. My reason for this choice is also a tight budget, need to spend on something else as well so I didn't pick the Synology.

Bought the DNS-320 for RM279.

[quote=OKLY,Jun 4 2011, 06:12 PM]
Have opted for the D-Link DNS-320 paired with a Samsung F3 1TB. Hopefully it'll serve as a good basic NAS with NFS function. Just need a network storage. My reason for this choice is also a tight budget, need to spend on something else as well so I didn't pick the Synology.

Bought the DNS-320 for RM279.

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understand...

looking for a NAS to pair with media player at living room.
i test with some nas , the transfer speed from PC to the NAs through Network is damn slower right. it is consider normal ?

How slow? Mine is about 5-7MB/s which should be quite normal for my 100mbps LAN network.

Use N type router.

Hey all,

This NAS:

Buffalo LinkStation Duo
http://www.buffalo-asia.com/cgi-bin/produc...y&code=8&id=410

Can it be used for torrents?

Also, would an extra RM100 be worth to invest for a PRO DUO model?

This post has been edited by WhatMan: Jun 6 2011, 11:18 AM