Post by tonythingyinson on Dec 27, 2007 9:41:57 GMT 7
Firmware 2.0.0.4
Raid5 5 X Seagate ST3500320AS
Additional ST3500320AS used as "spare'
gigabyte ethernet, jumbo frames
I was impressed with the access speed of the N5200, as I am already using a Synolgy CS407 which does all it is supposed to, but the processing power and memory is to some extent limited, but it is 100% reliable and the support from Synology is excellent. I wanted something more powerful, and being a backup freak the idea was I would use the Thecus to backup the Synology using the USB connection.
Unfortunately I am now on my third raid rebuild in just over 10 days as I have discovered so many issues with the Thecus that I cannot rely on it to do all I expected of it. I must say though that without bechmarking the access speead to the NAS is very much quicker than the Synology. Also currently the CS407 does not support DLNA, only uPNP, I am lead to believe that this will change shortly.
1. My original plan was to sell the CS407 and use the N5200 as a web server.
First disappointment was was that the Thecus does not allow web access - the assumption that it did is my fault.
2. The dear CS407 remains to act as a web server, and plan2 was to format the raid to allow sufficient space for me to connect the CS407 to the USB port on the rear of the Thecus and use it as a backup for the CS407. Thecus tell us you can connect the N5200 to your PC and use it as an external disk, do they mean disconnect the Lan connection as well, I did not do that and every time a share was accessed the USB disk was disconnected? So that was plan two down the pan, and I am am now reformatting the raid to allow max access. The USB function is of use to me if everytime lan access is made to the N5200, the USB disconnects.
3. So apart from the extra speed of the disks access the whole purpose of getting the N5200 has ben defeated.
4. Two other aspects of the device I dislike are. It is too easy to reboot the unit by accident, on the CS407, Synology has you depress the off button for 5 seconds before it will activate, on the Thecus it is instant! The LED display is useful at times, but why can it not be disabled is so desired, and turned on when required.
So in short, generally disappointed and Thecus need to look very closely at their product and what the market expects. I am sure that Synology are looking at their products and what a lot of people wish, like DLNA, email servers and a host of other goodies. they officially allow their own add on modulesfor FTP and SSH access, some third part modules can be loaded like Twonky but generally their marketing is clear and concise and their boxes do what they promise. They do not expect people to DIY.
Another lesson learned.. Brgds/Tony.
Raid5 5 X Seagate ST3500320AS
Additional ST3500320AS used as "spare'
gigabyte ethernet, jumbo frames
I was impressed with the access speed of the N5200, as I am already using a Synolgy CS407 which does all it is supposed to, but the processing power and memory is to some extent limited, but it is 100% reliable and the support from Synology is excellent. I wanted something more powerful, and being a backup freak the idea was I would use the Thecus to backup the Synology using the USB connection.
Unfortunately I am now on my third raid rebuild in just over 10 days as I have discovered so many issues with the Thecus that I cannot rely on it to do all I expected of it. I must say though that without bechmarking the access speead to the NAS is very much quicker than the Synology. Also currently the CS407 does not support DLNA, only uPNP, I am lead to believe that this will change shortly.
1. My original plan was to sell the CS407 and use the N5200 as a web server.
First disappointment was was that the Thecus does not allow web access - the assumption that it did is my fault.
2. The dear CS407 remains to act as a web server, and plan2 was to format the raid to allow sufficient space for me to connect the CS407 to the USB port on the rear of the Thecus and use it as a backup for the CS407. Thecus tell us you can connect the N5200 to your PC and use it as an external disk, do they mean disconnect the Lan connection as well, I did not do that and every time a share was accessed the USB disk was disconnected? So that was plan two down the pan, and I am am now reformatting the raid to allow max access. The USB function is of use to me if everytime lan access is made to the N5200, the USB disconnects.
3. So apart from the extra speed of the disks access the whole purpose of getting the N5200 has ben defeated.
4. Two other aspects of the device I dislike are. It is too easy to reboot the unit by accident, on the CS407, Synology has you depress the off button for 5 seconds before it will activate, on the Thecus it is instant! The LED display is useful at times, but why can it not be disabled is so desired, and turned on when required.
So in short, generally disappointed and Thecus need to look very closely at their product and what the market expects. I am sure that Synology are looking at their products and what a lot of people wish, like DLNA, email servers and a host of other goodies. they officially allow their own add on modulesfor FTP and SSH access, some third part modules can be loaded like Twonky but generally their marketing is clear and concise and their boxes do what they promise. They do not expect people to DIY.
Another lesson learned.. Brgds/Tony.
