The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVI

b15 · 03-17-2017, 02:13 PM

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NAS is connected to your LAN, so however fast the connection to your router is. Wired or wireless can make a difference as well as the NAS itself. High bandwidth (HD) streaming is something that needs thought put into these connections. Most photo hosting and light traffic use won't need too much bandwidth.

If you're hosting from the NAS itself, your internet upload speed is going to be the limiting factor. But you don't have to do this - you can use the NAS for storage and still use online services for image hosting and backup. I don't upload every picture I take to the web. I save them all on my computer (or NAS) and then upload specific, relevant pics as needed. Usually either through the forum or temporary hosting site like Imgur or tinypic. I use Dropbox and my online storage for more permanent sharing solutions, but I typically keep those private.

95% of the time we'll be uploading pictures to the NAS in the house so not a big deal BUT I know my wife will want access remotely to view the albums to show her friends and family so I'll have to host.

JARblue · 03-17-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

95% of the time we'll be uploading pictures to the NAS in the house so not a big deal BUT I know my wife will want access remotely to view the albums to show her friends and family so I'll have to host.

An online solution might be ok for limited sharing (so many photo websites just get overloaded if you go overboard), but if you just want to share everything a NAS server is going to probably be easiest. RAID 5 will definitely be best for hosting - get four drives and that way if one fails, the RAID doesn't go down.

b15 · 03-17-2017, 02:06 PM

I believe the WD reds? are the ones for NAS units? I will take a gander at Qnap devices.

As a local NAS, would RAID 5 be overkill? Any reason why I should go 5 over 1? Note that I'm looking at two drive setups, but open to better suggestions from more knowledgeable folks!

JARblue · 03-17-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

I believe the WD reds? are the ones for NAS units? I will take a gander at Qnap devices.

As a local NAS, would RAID 5 be overkill? Any reason why I should go 5 over 1? Note that I'm looking at two drive setups, but open to better suggestions from more knowledgeable folks!

Parity and performance in one. RAID 5 is never overkill. If you value your data at all, RAID 5 is the minimum IMNSHO. It gives the parity of a RAID 1 (mirrored) combined with the improved performance of a RAID 0 (striped).

But obviously there are increased costs. Typically you have to get a 4 bay unit (3 bay is enough but make sure it supports RAID 5), which costs more than 2 bay units. And you have at least one additional drive (3 minimum).

So if you have all of the data on your NAS backed up on a separate portable HDs regularly as well as an online storage solution, and you don't need the additional performance boost then you might feel comfortable saving a few bucks and just running a 2 bay RAID 1 NAS

kenchan · 03-17-2017, 02:15 PM

Yah Ohio folks are so faking stupid dey shipped using 2 day service instead of ground.

If ground I probably get it tomorrow since FedEx. If 2 day earliest is Tues.

These folks are so faking stupid.

India customer service > Ohio customer service.

madwi · 03-17-2017, 02:22 PM

Thinking about this, the cheapest solution I can think of is a router with the HDD attached.
This would give you the ability to access them easily where ever you are and on almost all devices. Here is s snippet of info i snagged from the web on the router I use.

( Click to show/hide )

Obviously this is the bare bones but at least a temp solution until you want to set up the NAS.

JARblue · 03-17-2017, 02:28 PM

I like that it works with Alexa

madwi · 03-17-2017, 02:30 PM

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I like that it works with Alexa

I am not a fan of Alexa... I dont need EW listening to my conversations

JARblue · 03-17-2017, 02:35 PM

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I am not a fan of Alexa... I dont need EW listening to my conversations

I don't have any important conversations in that room

madwi · 03-17-2017, 02:43 PM

Anyone want to buy a MSI SLI bridge, (2) MSI 980 4 GB GPUs or a phanteks ph tc14pe 1150 CPU cooler (be sure your case has minimum 7.5" height clearance for it lol)

b15 · 03-17-2017, 02:53 PM

Thanks for the input guys!

madwi · 03-17-2017, 02:54 PM

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Thanks for the input guys!

Anytime.

kenchan · 03-17-2017, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

Thanks for the input guys!

Yah just remember indian customer service > Ohio American customer service.

madwi · 03-17-2017, 03:32 PM

Started a new game of Oblivion.

Graphics are weak but story is great. First thing I do is join the Dark brotherhood

kenchan · 03-17-2017, 05:55 PM

I think 150% of all ohio folks minus all da smart ones are all faking idiots.

03-17-2017, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	I believe the WD reds? are the ones for NAS units? I will take a gander at Qnap devices. As a local NAS, would RAID 5 be overkill? Any reason why I should go 5 over 1? Note that I'm looking at two drive setups, but open to better suggestions from more knowledgeable folks! Last edited by b15; 03-17-2017 at 02:08 PM.

03-17-2017, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Thinking about this, the cheapest solution I can think of is a router with the HDD attached. This would give you the ability to access them easily where ever you are and on almost all devices. Here is s snippet of info i snagged from the web on the router I use. ( Click to show/hide ) Got game? Well, this is the router for you! Built with gaming, streaming and mobile devices in mind, this next generation gigabit WiFi router has a 1GHz dual core processor and delivers extreme speed so you enjoy less lag and less buffering. With Beamforming+ and built in high powered amplifiers and external antennas, get ready for the extreme! Nighthawk also has you covered even when you're away from home. Features such as NETGEAR genie® remote access, ReadyCLOUD®, OpenVPN, and Kwilt app support help you manage your network, have access to a secure personal cloud, access home network remotely, and share photos stored on the storage from anywhere. Using Amazon Alexa™, control your home network with voice commands. Obviously this is the bare bones but at least a temp solution until you want to set up the NAS.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah Ohio folks are so faking stupid dey shipped using 2 day service instead of ground. If ground I probably get it tomorrow since FedEx. If 2 day earliest is Tues. These folks are so faking stupid. India customer service > Ohio customer service.

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	Thanks for the input guys!

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