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The Eagle asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 9 years ago

Netgear or Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS)?

I currently have an DNS 323 from D-link and would like to upgrade to either a Netgear RNDP400U or a Synology DS412+. I want to use the DNS as a media server, a Bit-torrent client, cloud storage, backup for my Mac (using time machine). I will also be using it for my business/

I need the NAS to be quiet and am unable to find anything on the Netgear with respect to noise rating. I also know the Synology DS4121+ has a better processor and has USB 3, as well as an interesting app environment.

I know the Netgear will do everything i want however the Synology is a newer platform.

Anybody that had interaction with either of these NAS please let me know what you think of it.

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  • johntrottier
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Why not just grab an old box out of the closet, slap in some big hard drives and load it with FreeNAS

    The software will do everything you are asking (and more)

    The price beats both the systems you mention

    A used desktop will most likely have more power and RAm than either of the units

    You can upgrade much more easily

    Give it a spin

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    john right why go threw all that mess, u can get a old com. for 50 bucks & make it a server

    Source(s): charles
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