Apart from know what the the name means, I've not kept up with what is available so a mystery as to what to look out for.
Scene setting.
I am mildly luddite and run a basic XP network at home with 3 PCs currently with a 4th planned for CNC machining one day.
I cannot foresee any OS change in a long time.
I don't anticipate any need for apple compatibility.
I have zero interest in storing music or video and so the data capacity for the NAS is low in modern terms as data I store will have been mainly created by myself.
I do however want the backup features that I think (hope!) NAS will give me.
I do not trust any external cloud service and require to be fully functional without an internet connection.
I want the unit to be quiet, low power and be able to support 3.5,2.5" HDD and SSD. The latter seems to be the way to go especially as my storage requirements are modest.
It needs to plug into a single Ethernet port on my router - 10/100 is more than enough - I assume they all do this?
Are all such devices born equal? Over the years I've had least trouble with Netgear networking products and support tends to be good. As a result I often buy 2nd hand Netgear products.
Netgear offer the ReadyNAS range.
Has anyone experience of these good/bad/indifferent?
I throw myself open to your mercy......
TIA
Bob