Hi Denhock,

How to choose NAS which are suitable for me?

I just need 4 bays SATA 4x2TB SATA HDD, with RAID (which RAID better?)
and maximum capacity.

Thanks for reply,
But what is the difference with so much model?

For me is home use, for storage and data protection is priority.

I saw some article said RAID 10 is better than RAID 5, can you explain some...

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Added on January 14, 2011, 11:00 amI plan to get 4 bays for 4x2TB SATA to be Home use Storage,
1) able to backup all the data, but is that Raid is safe? Raid 10 or Raid 5?
2) able connect to >5 users, 4 notebooks, 1PCs and Media Player for LCD.

Will plan to upgrade existing PC for downloading --> store in NAS --> Notebook users / Network Media Player --> LCD
* Better Speed of transferring and reading.

3) able to safe shut down automatic when power low in UPS.
4) better protection on virus and disk tools to maintain disk.
5) able to connect from oversea to get a file.
6) Ready for further Extension.

Plan to using Windows 7 for new PC and a notebook using windows xp.

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Added on January 14, 2011, 4:35 pmHi Denhock,

I'm waiting for your reply....

This post has been edited by felix2212: Jan 14 2011, 04:35 PM

I though that you refuse to answer my question...

Yesterday I just heard from my friend in Melaka said... QNAP will be better.

I'm from Melaka, but hardly find those NAS info over here.

That's why I wish to understand more from here, and make 1 trip to low yat for 4 bays NAS,
1 unit UPS and 4x2TB SATA.

better can use Credit Card and 0% installment and without any charges...

Hello denhock,

I need some advise from you for selecting a NAS.

Currently I have Seagate Ext. 2gb and PC in NTFS format.

I need to NAS can be easy setup and less maintain in future (due to not so much knowledge for maintain it...), and can fulfill below:

a) 4 bays 2GB HDDs
b) Recover Solution (Maximum Storage)
c) 24 Hours Operation
d) Manage communicate with UPS for auto shut down when power down
e) Mainly for Entertainment Files Storage (learn to BT also...)

Current in mind have Synology & Qnap,

1) Can recommend which model are better and suitable to me?
2) Is that any promotion currently?
3) I wish to get it maybe next month or aug.
4) And wish to use Amex to buy it. (Which shop can accept Amex?)

Additional Question: is that CFI external case suitable to me? what is the difference?

Thanks for assist...

Thanks for reply.

Good to hear that your side accept Amex now. Due to last time your staff said only accept Visa/Master.

b) Recover Solution (Maximum Storage) ... stand for?
Mean: if I put in 4pcs of 2GB HDD, total have 8GB capacity. As I know if using RAID 5 will need 1pc of HDD, then total capacity left 6GB. right?
So, I want to ask which recover solution can be suggest by you for maximum my available storage.

Base on your opinion, which NAS is more suitable for me?