This box there, at WD is the template of a dictionary Larousse kind or Hachette, sits on a shelf or almost wherever an internet connection is possible (on the box, for example) and an available power outlet ( a PLC course can also do the trick).
A NAS is hard disk drives (HDD) "designed to", an electronic DD to communicate these with each other and the outside, software to control the set.
Question box and DD, it is simple and robust, rather well thought (the heat dissipation is vertical little or no mechanical ventilation), the connection is simple and functional PSU + USB and voila.
Three LEDs flash, 2 represent the DD, a third power and the good condition of the whole.
Turning to what we see and which is used constantly: the operating system.
There, good pick among WD is known to make simple and intuitive software, enjoyable to drive.
No special knowledge to pilot this software no one can step by step, what type of backup to choose? What main purpose etc .. The whole family can connect easily to perform its backups and from any media: Imac PC, android tablet or iPad etc .. everything is in order. The remote connection is a breeze and allows collaborative work and the exchange of data, gateways with other cloud (Dropbox) are possible for exchanging files, it really is impeccable, learning operation is progressive and easy if we accept to be patient and prioritize its needs, a tool for the smart home, to exchange data, and accessible from wherever there is a connection to the net.
As I also has a WD bridge I can see that software brand are scalable and are updated constantly improve or to gain new functionality. So this is an excellent tool available to personal or m ^ me as part of a small business. The usual practice of a single computer will be enough to get acquainted gradually with this type of tool and go further if necessary. Everything is almost in French or translated with Mr Googgle is good.
A good solution for those who have to store and preserve many files that must be accessible at all times.
