Can an alternate OS (Windows Server) be installed instead of the NAS OS? Lacie sent me one of these as a "replacement" for my discontinued5big office+
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It is possible to load a new OS, however, doing so voids the LaCie warranty.
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This is not a NAS it is a RAID so no you cannot use it without the card unless you hook it to a computer with other external sata ports. It does always require a system to work.
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None yet. I ended up getting a DS1513+ just b/c of that and use there CloudStation Sync. It works just like google drive, drop box, and Sky Drive. I believe this syncs faster out side of the network.
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You can install this OS on a physical server, and you can fire up two Windows Server VMs on that physical server. If you add additional physical servers, you will need a license for each physical server.
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Yes. You can use Synology Data Replicator or you can use the standard backup program that comes with windows. See synology link for instructions. https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/tutorials/454
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I've experienced no problems with backward compatibility in my system. (I even have a SCSI drive networked to the LaCie 3, and it works great!)
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I would get a NAS. I would avoid this particular product. I had a bad experience with this one. I did get a NAS, because I have the same configuration at home where PC and MAC need to live together.
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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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Sorry, no idea. I bought WD (Western Digital) Passport as replacement. That seems better.
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Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
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Depends! Gives you the hardware fault tolerance so long as you replace the failed disk in time - with two similar disks in the same environment, if one goes the other may not be too far behind. But it also depends on location - you need off-site backup, so if your NAS is on the same desk or in the same building as your computer, you would want to take a copy to store elsewhere at whatever interval you feel comfortable with for this (hopefully) lower risk.
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The question is more of the interface than the OS. I was unable to use my unit as the SATA interface was incompatible. Check your hardware before your software.
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You can use this as a PC hard drive (non-NAS use), however, these drives were created for reliability not performance. You would be better off using WD's Blue, or WD Black drive for your PC.
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Hi I'm running Win7 Pro 64bit without any problems. -- For me the trick was to add my Windows user login/passwd into the Buffalo Users list. Once I did this the NAS would see and allow my user access.
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Yes, but since its optimized for NAS, it will be somewhat slower than a desktop optimized drive.
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NO.I've tried this configuration as well and realized that NAS only recognizes the first HD in bay. Could not find any workaround for that so, I decided go for a 4 bay NAS storage. Currently I use this NAS as printer server only.
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Can't say - I wanted this to replace an older IMHO (now) better unit, and I hate this one. Its sitting unused.... I am gong to get a "real" NAS set up when funds allow. I'm done with these Buffalo units. Maybe they'll work for you, but for what I needed, not so.