I have the equipment for the whole day in use and experimenting with the device as a media server, Windows network device and via the web interface around.
Services such as Web shares, FTP, Torrent and Apache server and SQL database I have not tried.
Addendum: WebAccess, SFTP and Apache Server and MySQL I have now tried. The WebAccess is very well done (after updating to FW 1:50). The Apache / MySQL service on the device works so far. For more detailed performance data and whether an access to the share is possible or only in the Webroot I need to retest. The WebAccess is to implement SSL. Very handy if you need fast times come to his data from anywhere else approach. Even on a WAP / Mobile interface has been thought.
Granted, the web interface / configuration is not really fast, but I have had experience with ReadyNAS from Netgear - the device was not only much more expensive but also much slower! Okay ... that was 3 years ago and now is certainly a lot has changed.
So far I have my photo collection is pumped to the NAS, I'm currently only via WLAN - hence there is no criticism of the speed via LAN. When I got my GigSwitch, then I can to speed more statements. Surely, this device will never reach the theoretical speed ...
Addendum: Meanwhile, I have the device connected to the Gigswitch, the file transfer is 10 MB / s.
The operation is relatively used to, when the first time use the web interface. It is important to really click, then wait to continue. Mostly can - depending on the workload of the unit - take 5-10 seconds. Normally you but eh hardly lost on the web interface later what.
Media Server works as it should work. Was recognized equal. Windows also has the same device taken over on the.
Addendum: Meanwhile, I've been testing various video and bandwidth. HD Stream works! Seamless.
The software itself can remain a spared in Bissel generally familiar himself with network shares and Netwerk. With me she flies back down.
The Auto mode has not yet fully tapped me ... how the device wakes up again? Wake On LAN? That would be stupid, because I fear that dominated my TV is not who wants to use the device as a yes Media Server.
Addendum: The NAS wakes up only out of the car mode when the software is installed. Various attempts WOL unfortunately Failed. Meanwhile, I have the power management set to the device runs daily from 15-03 Clock. So I cover my needs and save 50% electricity.
Quiet it is also comparable to other external hard disks of 3,5 "he series. The fan makes the beginning once a 100% run when the machine was turned on, but then barely audible.
Addendum: Again, I have to say that the device is rattling very strong at the start. The weakness here is clearly on the thin, strong vibration housing. This housed on the desktop can bring a crazy. After 15 minutes is quiet again, then it rattles only quietly.
All in all I am quite satisfied with the device.
What I particularly liked: The hard drives are configured to RAID 1. Thus it can not happen laity that will be lost due to a defect of a HDD, the data.
Addendum: Meanwhile I had (plugged USB HDD, press function key, created copy in the NAS) in the Direct Copy function once had a Komplettaufhang the NAS. For hours to OFF have not persuaded to shut down the unit. Only the removal of the power cable has caused a reboot. Has it survived!
