Thanks for reading this. I need a simple yes no answer before I commit to buy. Maybe some of you may be able to point me in the right directions also.
I want a 4 bay NAS, but I want it to be able to have multiple RAID arrays. So for example, I want bay 1+2 (2x 2TB) to be raid 5 and then an additional bay 3+4 (2x 2TB) raid 5.
Basically So I have 4TB of storage and it is completely mirrored.
Can the WD Sharespace do this? If not, whos NAS can. I dont want to loose my films but I have about 2.8TB of films so far…
You should look into the WD Sentinel - it seems to be a much better thought out device from what i’ve heard (it actually runs a version of Windows Server on it and you can even remote desktop into it!), although the ShareSpace was a pretty good drive in it’s day. Remeber that most people who post on forums like this are the rare minority who have issues with a drive- most of the sharespace reviews were pretty good- the only real issue I have with mine (and my “White Light” drives) is that they are a bit too “2007” for my taste.Â
Since WD managed to lose quite a few loyal customers of the WD brand through the really sucky ShareSpace and the total disregard for user wishes (see this forum: one doesn’t get help from WD even if data loss can be prevented), I believe WD must take a bold step to re-gain customer trust and loyalty.
One way: WD should provide all ShareSpace-Users worldwide with a bold “Swap”-offer: Mail in your ShareSpace, add 199 USD and receive a 4TB DX4000. (Well, pay 199, get the DX4000 and mail the ShareSpace back 30 days later)
What do you think? Would that restore customer trust?