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> The major cons of ReadyNAS I see are: > - it's OK for music, but a way too slow for a file server. No, I wouldn't say that at all. But it depends on what you ask of it. The Infrant NASs were file servers well before they were running SlimServer. I wouldn't use one as the primary network storage for a dozen graphic artists, but the performance is more than adequate for a small office and certainly for most home use. > Too little computing power and PCI based design don't allow to get any > close to Gigabit capabilities. And you want it if you realize potential > of having a dedicated file server at home. You need gigabit Ethernet for a home file server? Gigabit Ethernet only became affordable within the past couple of years, and 100 Mbps is still the rule for user connectivity on most networks. I know replacing my 10/100 switch with a gigabit switch helped my throughput to/from my ReadyNAS considerably. Overall, it can't keep a gigabit pipe filled, but it obviously outruns 100 Mbps Ethernet, if only in bursts. > - it's very noisy I have the older model ReadyNAS 600 with the squirrel cage fan. I don't find it noisy at all, but then I don't have it in my listening room. The newer fans probably cool better, although mine sits in an un-air conditioned office all summer with no issues. If you build a file server with a higher horsepower CPU and multiple disk drives, you'll have to provide adequate cooling. While you can make it relatively quiet, it can get expensive. The best thing to do is just put the server/NAS somewhere in your home where you won't hear it. -- JJZolx Jim ------------------------------------------------------------------------ JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24534 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
