So using them as JOBD as plan to use a 500gb and 320gb disks.
However they are currently NTFS, do i therefore need to change it to EXT2 ? If so would that wipe the data ?
Yes it will auto-rebuild the RAID1 array after a drive failure or replacement and yes it has a BitTorrent client built in.
You can download a copy of the manual here
I have Vista 64, no problems here. You don't need any software installed on the PC, just access it via a web browser to configure it.
I think the software that comes with it just finds the NAS on your network.
Back in stock now guys. Grab one while you can.
These look like a really good job - think I will order one soonish. Would performance be any better than doing backups to a shared folder on another pc or is having a NAS a better option?
It's not performance you particularly buy a NAS for, more convenience of being able to leave it on all the time. This also offers other nice features like the music server.
I'll be using mine so I can access my project work from wherever I happen to be
That's ordered by the way! Finally!
Mine is pretty silent, once the drives have spun down.
The btclient seems to work pretty well. Takes a bit of time to get started though.