If I remember correctly, I bought it for around RM900. Standard package comes with dvd writer. Cannot opt not to get it cause it's already in the package.

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THere is generally two types of NAS now, those from Synology, QNAP, et. al. with their (in my opinion vastly overpriced) out of box ready NAS. They are good if you dont want to tinker around too much with setting up a server but be prepared to pay.

Another type which I think is better is to get a HP Proliant Microserver. You will need to do everything from scratch (hardware and software installation) but it is much more flexible and cheaper.

since HP alredy announced the new replacement model for the MicroServer; might as well wait till the next version comes in Malaysia

Wait a bit... updated version should be hitting out shores soon! N40L, slightly faster processor and more memory installed upfront

price wise in the same range ?

Price wise there is nothing that can come close to what it has to offer in Malaysia.
HP Proliant Microserver @RM900 is the bestest value for money, in my opinion.

Looking forward to its new variation, the N40L to be launch in Malaysia.

Is the HP Proliant Microserver an equivalent of the QNAP or Synology?
Does the Microserver act like the NAS?
How about the user interface? Are they similar to the Synology?


I believe the OS software is not included? Which have to be purchase separately for the system to function?
What's you view on this and have you compared this to the other off-the-shelf NAS system?

Proliant is not equal to a QNAP or Synology. Proliant is a OS independent computer while QNAP and Syno are OS dependent which means you cannot change the software. THere are tons of free server/NAS software out there (Ubuntu, FreeNAS, FreeBSD, etc) and paid ones (Windows Home Server, red hat, etc).

Correct me if I am wrong.

QNAP or Synology:
Pro - Low power consumption. Easy to use out from the box.
Con - Slightly more expensive.

Proliant:
Pro - Not OS dependent and flexible to use those free software.
Con - High power consumption. Need some computer knowledge to setup & maintenance.

What about the D-Link or Buffalo Linkstation? They are much cheaper....

Build yourself a WHS, Flexraid, unRaid, freeNAS.

for home use just get those off the shelf NAS solution; get Microserver if you really need to configure your NAS to your own liking (stay away if you are total IT newbie)... you'll regret buying it

If you look at the specs of the proliant, it should be comparable to a out-of-box system. If I remember correctly at 100% utilisation for 4 disks is like 50W or so. THis is around the power consumption of a out-of-box system. Definately need more knowledge to setup for the Proliant

Sorry, don't mind me asking... what's WHS?


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a 5 second google search should direct u to Window Home Server

my hp microserver tops out at 46w at 100% utilization of cpu and bandwidth. What's the consumption of Qnap or synology?

comparative.. synology and qnap 4 bays model

synology


qnap(look at the TS-4xx) those are the 4 bay model


This post has been edited by JinXXX: Sep 26 2011, 05:31 PM

But they tested using same Hard Disc ?

looks like QNAP is more power efficient than Synology

Is the values quoted just for the system without hard disks? Because assuming you use a WD Green HDD at full utilization is already 6W per disk. But for the QNAP TS-110 and TS-112 it says 7W full operation leaving 1W for the system? Built in fan assume 40mm 5v fan is another 0.7W there... you know where I am getting

Basic power consumption ratings:
3.5" HDD - 6W each for "green" HDDs, 8W for performance HDD
2.5" HDD - 2.5W each
40mm 5V fan - 0.7W each
120mm 12V fan - 3W each
SoC - ~5W
Atom like CPU - ~13W

well those two models are based on

Marvell 800 MHz Marvell 1.2 GHz

its possible right.. does the 1 bay model comes with fan ??