NAS, RAID, and Linux

[Julian C. Dunn]

Tyler Aviss wrote:
> Does anyone here have an recommendations along the following lines (in
> order of importance)
>
> * NAS drive enclosure
> * Linux-friendly
> * 1GB/s+ transfer (1x1GB or dual/bonded)
> * Reliable
> * RAID-1
> * RAID-5 (if >2 disks)
> * Convenient size
> * Somewhat low power consumption
> * Reads drives up to 1.5TB+
> * Runs Linux and/or accessible via SSH (sshfs)
> * Data encryption
> * Printserver
> * Additional eSATA port(s)
> * Additonal USB port(s)
>   
Doesn't meet all of your requirements, but what about a D-Link 323 NAS 
on which you install Linux?

http://wiki.dns323.info/

I'm strongly considering replacing my aging FreeBSD server with one of 
these. Canada Computers even has bundles with your choice of disks.

- Julian
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