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X-bit labs reviews the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo.
The ReadyNAS Duo is positioned as a solution for homes with more than one computer. Unlike a USB drive, the ReadyNAS connects to the network and is simultaneously accessible via all connected Windows or Macintosh computers. Read more about this device in our review.
StorageNerve has benchmarks for the 4-slot Drobo connected using USB 2.0 and Firewire 800.
Versia has a comprehensive guide to setting up Debian 5.0 on a VIA ARTiGO A2000 barebones storage server.
This post will explain how to set up a NAS server with Debian running essential services such as ssh, samba, nfs, cups, rdiff-backup and rtorrent with a web interface; and using two HDDs in RAID 1 mode with everything encrypted. It took me awhile to research all bits and pieces, hopefully it will save you time if you are going to do a similar set up.
The Tech Report reviews the Western Digital My Book World Edition II, a two drive, ready to use NAS.
Toms Hardware reviews the Drobo USB DAS device.
SmallNetBuilder checks out the rackmount Thecus 1U4500 which can hold four SATA drives.
George Ou over at ZDNet has RAID benchmarks for various flavors of RAID, based mainly around the RAID10 and the Intel ICH8R RAID controller.
SmallNetBuilder reviews the Linksys NSS4000 NAS.
Engadget is reporting that Western Digital has added NAS to some of their My Book external USB/Firewire drives.
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