02-24-2016, 03:30 PM
Deck,
How about a Netgear Readynas system?
I have one of these configured at my parents house for Time Machine backups. It can double as network storage, Plex server, etc. I have a 4 bay version at my office for the same tasks. Buy a diskless model and then install the mechanisms of your choice. I'm using WD Red drives in both units.
Another option is to purchase an old Mac Mini and hang a couple of drives off it. I'm still doing this at home with a 1.8GHz '07 series Mac Mini 3 gigs of RAM and a Drobo hanging off it running 10.7 for several tasks. It handles iTunes, Plex, Crashplan, etc. Once configured, the Mac Mini can run completely headless and be easily accessible via screen sharing.
Robert
How about a Netgear Readynas system?
I have one of these configured at my parents house for Time Machine backups. It can double as network storage, Plex server, etc. I have a 4 bay version at my office for the same tasks. Buy a diskless model and then install the mechanisms of your choice. I'm using WD Red drives in both units.
Another option is to purchase an old Mac Mini and hang a couple of drives off it. I'm still doing this at home with a 1.8GHz '07 series Mac Mini 3 gigs of RAM and a Drobo hanging off it running 10.7 for several tasks. It handles iTunes, Plex, Crashplan, etc. Once configured, the Mac Mini can run completely headless and be easily accessible via screen sharing.
Robert