Network Storage Devices - Product Reviews

RJC48 - (July 26, 2006) If you don't need Windows Server environment integration or live media network speed, it seems like a good box. But if you need a server that works in your Windows Server and AD environment or you have a need for moderate or better performance, the solution is not yet ready; you are better off adding SATA drives and a controller to a full Windows Server. The box has a great price compared to adding a SATA controller and disks to a Windows Server if you consider your time. It takes a few minutes to have it up and running. If you just needed a bunch of space it is probably great. But there are big issues that may block you from doing your business that Buffalo doesn’t tell you about on t

rhyno2000 - (November 08, 2005) We purchased this to expand the storage capabilities of our small business. We especially required high-speed Gigabit access to large & plentiful 3D CAD files. The Buffalo Gigabit Linkstation seemed like the perfect fit. After receiving it, setup was pretty easy -- save for the "linkstation not found" error reported by the configuration utility, but I worked around that. I setup some sample groups, users and permissions -- that seemed to work fine. Then I tested the speed. Files were transferring *below* standard 100Mbps/Full speeds, let alone 1000Mbps. I double-checked every setting, tried transferring to other known-working devices, and everything was set up correctly.

bballcards - (September 30, 2005) I bought this product with high expectations. It seems like a brilliant product idea. Pop one or two PATA hard drives into the device, connect them, and connect the device to a network (the second hard drive mirrors the first one exactly in case the first one fails). Install software to recognize the network drive, install software to automatically back up the specificied files and folders. The backup software allows you to backup the specified data continuously or at selected intervals. Unfortunately, the performance was certainly substandard. First of all, the device recognized two brand new 160GB hard drives as 31.4GB hard drives. I was willing to accept this, but then things got w

glimpse - (09/24/2009) I've ordered three (3) NVX units from 3 different vendors in the past two weeks. These units were advertised and sold as new units, but when they arrive, 1) the box is open, and 2) the faceplate is scratched and appears worn. I'm rating this unit 'completely unsatisfactory' because it's advertised as new, but is actually used/refurbished. I don't understand what's going on, but it appears that someone is trying to pull a fast one.

moconnor - (05/11/2009) General comments: I’ve managed RAID systems in work environments for almost 20 years. This NAS is just what I’ve been wanting for home use. But … if you are used to more sophisticated systems you may get tripped up like I did. 1) I thought I could take a pre-existing disk and create a RAID 1 with it but the NAS initializes the disk for it’s use so all is lost (I was backed up). 2) I had one 1TB disk with the intention of purchasing a second in the future but I found out that you cannot create a RAID 1 without both disks in place. The single disk can only be JBOD or RAID 0. Since I did not have the ability to backup a full 1TB disk, since it will be initialized when creating the RAID 1, I immediately purchased a second 1TB disk. Once I was finally set up it has worked very well. Additionally, I really like having a printer on the network but the printer setup would not recognize my much older printer. It did recognize the newer printer. Lastly, if you try to do multiple copies over the network from the same computer at the same time there may be timeouts causing the copies to abort. I have not tried to do simultaneous copies to/from the NAS from different computers (not usually done at my home). The mfg’s mail in rebate is for money off other products by ZyXel which I don’t need.

Mark4664 - (04/30/2009) We do not use all of the options. We use it primarily for additional disk space on our network - for that purpose it has been excellent.