On 2009-02-18, Olivier Cherrier <[email protected]> wrote: > I would like to setup a small box to backup some data and operate some > basic network job. I mainly see the following boxes:
> _ Thecus N2100 (with 2 internal disks) 2 disks in an N2100 might get a bit warm, one might be a better idea. The network connection is a little slow under OpenBSD. The fan is a bit noisy. > _ Plextor PX-EH40L but seems to be very slow (1) > _ Thecus N1200 (binaries compatible with macppc) Of these I'd probably look at N1200. > Does anybody have some experiences / advises about those devices? > In that case, what would you recommend to me? Read the installation docs first and see if you think you can manage. It's quite possible but be aware that they are not standard PCs. This has its good and bad points. There are small/low-cost VIA Nano (amd64 capable) and Intel Atom based systems available too, usually in mini-itx format.
