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Old 10-03-2010, 7:48 AM   #34
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It's a good guide for someone looking into a NAS solution, but TBH I feel it's spoiled a bit by the claims made in the power section!
Mike,

Thanks for the feedback, I hope I have now rectified matters in the guide?

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These days, nobody in their right mind would spec a homebuild 4 drive NAS which consumed 200W 24/7, or indeed, anything like it!
I don't totally agree with this because we do see people saying they've got "parts in a drawer, can I build a NAS?". But you are right, they'd be out of their tiny little mind to consider it.

Hopefully the "Build your own NAS" section gives a clearer picture on the potential solutions and power recommendations?

I've left NTM's power calculation in the "go green" section as I feel its valid to put people off reusing an old PC to build a NAS.

Let me know if you feel I've missed anything?
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