external storage for linux

[Phil Tann]

On Saturday 05 January 2008 06:09:33 David Vincent wrote:
> hi list.
>
> i'm looking at my options as i try to trim the number of computers i run
> in the house yet retain some fault tolerance for my data.
>
> how about external NAS systems?
I have a Linksys NAS200,  BRILLIANT box, it's compatible to Samba and Windows 
which I found very handy having 3 OS' running on various machines around the 
house.  2 SATA drives plug straight in (installation takes less than 10 
mins), single drive arrays, mirror or stripe as you wish and it will 
automatically go into standby after a set period making it silent and does 
not kill your drives after 6 months because they've been running 24/7.  The 
standby mode also makes it a very good option for power saving.  FTP Capable 
etc... you get the picture.

You should be able to get one for under $200 Retail (plus drives) if not 
contact me off list and I can help you out.

http://www-au.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=AU%2FLayout&cid=1175236835409&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3540982545B01


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