Which 2-bay?
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Which 2-bay?
Hello,
Looking for 2-bay NAS to replace Apple Time Machine.
I already have a TS-451 model which I am very happy with, so want to stick with QNAP.
I want a newer model so that it will support current version of QTS and future QTS updates for at least 4-5 years.
Any recommendation as to what 2-bay unit will suit ?
Thanks
Mal
Perth.
Looking for 2-bay NAS to replace Apple Time Machine.
I already have a TS-451 model which I am very happy with, so want to stick with QNAP.
I want a newer model so that it will support current version of QTS and future QTS updates for at least 4-5 years.
Any recommendation as to what 2-bay unit will suit ?
Thanks
Mal
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Hi there. here are the "available at time of posting" 2 BAY nases you have on offer:
https://www.qnap.com/en/product/?conditions=0-2
but I guess these 3 would be the strongest contenders.
https://www.qnap.com/en/product/compare ... t_overview
I could not however guarantee 4-5 years worth of QTS updates. more like 3-4years as an average. Security updates maybe slightly longer.
the TS-253B is approx 2 years old already. not sure if any new products are coming out as yet.
https://www.qnap.com/en/product/?conditions=0-2
but I guess these 3 would be the strongest contenders.
https://www.qnap.com/en/product/compare ... t_overview
I could not however guarantee 4-5 years worth of QTS updates. more like 3-4years as an average. Security updates maybe slightly longer.
the TS-253B is approx 2 years old already. not sure if any new products are coming out as yet.
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Thanks Simon,
Yeah 4-5 years is probably a little optimistic, 3-4 isn’t too bad. Its just for time machine so the latest OS is probably not that critical, as long as it keeps going i guess.
Cheers
Mal
Yeah 4-5 years is probably a little optimistic, 3-4 isn’t too bad. Its just for time machine so the latest OS is probably not that critical, as long as it keeps going i guess.
Cheers
Mal
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Re: Which 2-bay?
your TS451 supports the latest 4.4.1 beta ..so you can't get anything newer than this (OS wise)
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Thanks dolbyman,
...but looking for a new 2-bay model for my TM backups....
...i’ll look a bit more into the 251+ model.
Cheers
Mal
...but looking for a new 2-bay model for my TM backups....
...i’ll look a bit more into the 251+ model.
Cheers
Mal
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Hi Mal,
TS-251B is the latest 2-bay model. You can check the press release dates of all products here https://www.qnap.com/en/news/2019
or consider the 3-bay TS-351 (same CPU as your TS-451) if you do not need the extra PCIE slot nor the 4K video support.
TS-251B is the latest 2-bay model. You can check the press release dates of all products here https://www.qnap.com/en/news/2019
or consider the 3-bay TS-351 (same CPU as your TS-451) if you do not need the extra PCIE slot nor the 4K video support.
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Thanks,
Will check them both out. No, probably dont need pcie or 4k....
Cheers
Mal
Will check them both out. No, probably dont need pcie or 4k....
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Mal
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Personally 2 bays are a waste of money.
Do a calculation a 2bay vs 4 bay cost and putting half the size drives in the 4 bay.
I think not a lot of difference. but with the 4bay u have double the potential.
Do a calculation a 2bay vs 4 bay cost and putting half the size drives in the 4 bay.
I think not a lot of difference. but with the 4bay u have double the potential.
Qnap TS-1277 1700 (48gb RAM) 8x10TB WD White,- Raid5, 2x M.2 Crucial 1TB (Raid 1 VM),
2x SSD 860 EVO 500gb (Raid1 QTS), 2x SSD 860 EVO 250GB (Cache), 2x M.2 PCIe 970 500gb NVME (Raid1 Plex and Emby server)
GTX 1050 TI
Qnap TVS-1282 i7 (32GB RAM) 6x8TB WD White - JBOD, 2x M.2 Crucial 500gb (Raid1 VM),
2x SSD EVO 500gb (Raid1 QTS), 2x SSD EVO 250gb (Raid1 Cache), 2x M.2 PCIe Intel 512GB NVME (Raid1-Servers)
Synology -1817+ - DOA
Drobo 5n - 5x4TB Seagate, - Drobo Raid = 15TB
ProBox 8 Bay USB3 - 49TB mixed drives - JBOD
All software is updated asap.
I give my opinion from my experience i.e. I have (or had) that piece of equipment/software and used it!
2x SSD 860 EVO 500gb (Raid1 QTS), 2x SSD 860 EVO 250GB (Cache), 2x M.2 PCIe 970 500gb NVME (Raid1 Plex and Emby server)
GTX 1050 TI
Qnap TVS-1282 i7 (32GB RAM) 6x8TB WD White - JBOD, 2x M.2 Crucial 500gb (Raid1 VM),
2x SSD EVO 500gb (Raid1 QTS), 2x SSD EVO 250gb (Raid1 Cache), 2x M.2 PCIe Intel 512GB NVME (Raid1-Servers)
Synology -1817+ - DOA
Drobo 5n - 5x4TB Seagate, - Drobo Raid = 15TB
ProBox 8 Bay USB3 - 49TB mixed drives - JBOD
All software is updated asap.
I give my opinion from my experience i.e. I have (or had) that piece of equipment/software and used it!
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Thanks,
The 4-bay is full (4 drives) and is used for a different application. I already have a pair of other drives i want to use, i just need a basic chassis to wind them up.
Cheers
Mal
The 4-bay is full (4 drives) and is used for a different application. I already have a pair of other drives i want to use, i just need a basic chassis to wind them up.
Cheers
Mal
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Re: Which 2-bay?
remember to use NAS drives NOT desktop drives
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Re: Which 2-bay?
Indeed! Enterprise NAS even ...lol
Cheers
Mal
Cheers
Mal
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Re: Which 2-bay?
perfect..just checking