Rack2 Filer Software worthwhile ?? What, if any, are the advantages of using this product with the Rack2 Filer software ?
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Here's my method: I have set the scanning to FULLY searchable. I then use Acrobat Pro to find the documents with simple keywords off of my network drive. I do not need binders and directories anymore (not feasible with 9400 pdf's) and find this to be efficient and simplistic. You can also use a host of library tools (like Mendeley for Mac or Linux or Windows) to easily search large libraries of searchable & indexed PDF's. I tried these virtual document management tools like rack2file and idocuments (mac) and once you get past the initial glossy interfaces you start to realize they are terribly inefficient and take lots of time in prepping docs. Now I have settled for the solution in paragraph 1 and am happy. I have evolved into DevonTHINK pro office and am loving it. Much better than what i had before.
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This is true. I thought I can make use of Rack2 better than the ScanSnap software but I was wrong. With Rack2, the documents are filed using a proprietary folders (directory) format so you will have to go to Rack2 to know what is within those folders unlike the standard ScanSnap software. The best scenario will be a Rack2 frontend with ScanSnap backend but, for some reasons, Fujitsu decided not to implement it that way.
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I think you will see in the user product reviews that the automatic backup software is clunky. I suggest trying the freeware Leo-Backup. http://www.leo-backup.com/
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The only problem with Silverfast software is that it doesn't work on a 64bit system. Neither the Ai or the SE. Seems a bit archaic. I've an 8gig 64bit system so I can process large files. My 6x6 transparencies come in at about 90megs each at a fairly low resolution. Wish i could find another option.
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Yes, it is a great option to not have to use the rack system. I have both and I can only use the rack one on the assigned rack this one can be used on any rack
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I am using in an Unraid system which is based on Slackware. Have not had any issues
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I have found that my two drobos work very well for my needs. The one thing I would like to see work better, but I think it is a limitation of Windows not Drobo, is to report the current size of the mass of drives not some specific value like 16TB when you only have 5TB total space. I've installed Plex Server on my Drobo5n and it's been working great even without a mSSD that can improve performance. I don't know or really care about the processor or other specs as long as it works well and performs well.
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The trial has been working great with the .m2ts files from my HF10. Give it a try, but it seems to work great.
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You could definitely do that, but for less tech-savvy users this is very good. Additionally, it is power-efficient, the software is very solid, and set-up is easy. I got one because i didn't want to fiddle with FreeNas. The community that supports the DiskStations is massive, too.In essence, this thing is simlpy a NAS, and a very stable one at that. A dedicated PC like what you mentioned could and would be much more that a NAS, and if you were only using it as a NAS you would be wasting a whole lot of power. Go to the synology website and check out the DSM 5.0 demo. The software that they made for this hardware is quite slick. You could definitely do that, but for less tech-savvy users this is very good. Additionally, it is power-efficient, the software is very solid, and set-up is easy. I got one because i didn't want to fiddle with FreeNas. The community that supports the DiskStations is massive, too.In essence, this thing is simlpy a NAS, and a very stable one at that. A dedicated PC like what you mentioned could and would be much more that a NAS, and if you were only using it as a NAS you would be wasting a whole lot of power. Go to the synology website and check out the DSM 5.0 demo. The software... » Read More You could definitely do that, but for less tech-savvy users this is very good. Additionally, it is power-efficient, the software is very solid, and set-up is easy. I got one because i didn't want to fiddle with FreeNas. The community that supports the DiskStations is massive, too.In essence, this thing is simlpy a NAS, and a very stable one at that. A dedicated PC like what you mentioned could and would be much more that a NAS, and if you were only using it as a NAS you would be wasting a whole lot of power. Go to the synology website and check out the DSM 5.0 demo. The software that they made for this hardware is quite slick. « Show Less
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Not so easy - I store the most useful records in the upper rack, with the things I may need for a project in the lower rack. I've moved the lower rack files to one side and upper rack files to the other. Using legal files, there's a good bit of wasted space...
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Sorry that I can't help you. I am very happy with my Scan Snap S1500 and the new software that I downloaded when I changed my PC from XP to Windows 7. I gave up on Rack 2 Filer within a few months of purchasing it. The quality of the charaters in the displayed text was very bad. I tried to find some technical support on the Internet but couldn't find anything. I guess that Fujitsu knew that they had a bad product and decided to hide. I suggest that you give up on it and just use the SnapScan.
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SHR, for sure. It provides all the benefits of traditional RAID 5 but with more flexibility. Once we looked into SHR we didn't even consider using RAID 5.
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I am not sure about the price, but I downloaded the 30 day trial version, liked it (upgrading from older version), so I simply provided payment information when requested and was given the information codes to make the files permanent. Only problem is that I do not have a backup disk, and I need to look into that so you might inquire about this before you finalize the purchase. I hope this answer helps. Dave Kerkes, Ph.D., P.E.
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Also , if you like I have this item onsale for 1099.00, I purchase the rack mounted version and have no need for 2. So if you like you can pick it up and save 150.00 off. look on ebay, under sto04414, it's a great price on a fairly new NAS.
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Performance is more than adequate for me - main use is local backup of RAID drives (attached to 2 Apple iMacs) and iPad/iPhone in-house access to any of that data (Drobo is attached to Apple APE-AC). My primary objective was easy admin: adding & changing shares & permissions, mix & match various SATA drives types and sizes, data redundancy w/o true RAID, swap & add of HDs without any admin. my short list included Synology, but made the decision just on ease of admin. I am aware of some horror stories concerning data loss with Drobo, but I keep it on a UPS and it's just a backup for me.
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You can use hanging files or you can just place items in and not put the rails in to hold the files, I hope that helps
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AFP yes, QTS 4.1 supports SMB 2.0, Qnap NAS produtct offer better hfs+ support, looks like yes to all three