Will this work on a desktop or NAS server?
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As long as the item has a security slot, it should work. Most computers have them now, even desktops. I don't know about servers. You need something to anchor the cable, too. You can get a "loop" that attaches to a desk or wall. Most workstations have some supporting element with enough room through which you canto pass the looped end of the cable.
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Yes, the drivers must be the same size and SATA interface. There are some especific NAS drivers for NAS stations, have a look should be better.
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Hi,I'm not exactly sure how you plan to use it but a friend of mine is using this on his home server PC for quick access of files and it does the job quite well. So, I'm not really sure how to verify if it is compatible.
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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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There doesn't seem to be an indication that this drive had to be used as a NAS setup. My personal application is a NAS setup but is used primarily as a media host for an Apple TV2.
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Since this box isn't a raid box yes does not matter what drive you put in it. It will just mount it to the desktop
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I installed in a server2012R2 box but it was running on a desktop system and worked without problems..
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Tom, a case would not really determine any of the factors you've mentioned - But yes, this system does have capabilities of both storing hard drives for a NAS server, as well as capability to hold a motherboard with USB ports. The real functionality that would matter would be the motherboard that you choose. I personally would recommend something smaller than this tower for a home or small business NAS server (this is quite big).
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From what I know, these drives are specifically made for servers. I used it for my Synology without any issues, and I don't think you will get any issues also.
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Its only going to use what it needs. I got this for a HTPC and a 256 GB SSD, this is sized as just enough to run it. Have eSATA and USB drives attached sometimes but they are powered independently. This is a strange choice for NAS as this is a server with several HDDs usually requiring a much bigger PSU.
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Yes. It can handle many nas. The more files you have the router out its to search for them.
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Yes, for data backups and file sharing works excellent with PC and Mac, this server is cross platform.
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I'm a big fan of NAS hard drives Usually used for network storage because of there toughness they still work just fine for desktop computer. They tend to last longer than a desktop HD and generally come with a better warranty. That being said I would get this WD hard drive it should more than meet your needs and is well priced. WD Red 1TB NAS Desktop Hard Disk Drive - Intellipower SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EFRX
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6TB Drives are supported. I am currently running it on my DS2413+ NAS.https://www.synology.com/en-us/compatibility/hd/DS2413+
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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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Yes it streams from a NAS drive with no computer as long as the drive supports DLNA. I have had this about a year and it works fine. One note on your question, I run Windows so I can not speak for Apple. I would assume as long as the NAS supports DLNA it will work.
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This can in fact be used in a PC. The differences in this drive and a Non-NAS is that it produces less heat, but also spends slower then a 7200RPM drive, that is typical for a desktop drive. By spinning slower, it reads slower, but also produces less heat and has better fault tolerance (and thus a longer warranty).