I have a need for extended storage at home and have outgrown external disks (need data sharing from of all the computers). I studied Network Attached Storage, however, this is a world I don't understand well and have questions. I have researched and chosen a machine (Synology DS713+), and two 4TB Hitachi HDD (HDB724040ALE640).
Before I dive in, I'd like to know:
1. Can I use this setup like a "home Cloud"? Move files back and forth as needed for access?
2. Can this talk to a Macinstosh and Windows machines?
3. Can I use one of the HDDs for storage and the second for backup?
4. Does anyone have experience with the hardware I have specified and can you share your experience (either the machine or the HDD)?
5. Does anyone know if I can use any virus protection or does it need a particular kind?
6. I will be using this system through the House router and wireless network. Will this work?
One request: Please, if at all possible, I want specifics known to you, and try to avoid opinions and open ended discussions.
Thank You for the help.
Before I dive in, I'd like to know:
1. Can I use this setup like a "home Cloud"? Move files back and forth as needed for access?
2. Can this talk to a Macinstosh and Windows machines?
3. Can I use one of the HDDs for storage and the second for backup?
4. Does anyone have experience with the hardware I have specified and can you share your experience (either the machine or the HDD)?
5. Does anyone know if I can use any virus protection or does it need a particular kind?
6. I will be using this system through the House router and wireless network. Will this work?
One request: Please, if at all possible, I want specifics known to you, and try to avoid opinions and open ended discussions.
Thank You for the help.
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