Can this unit be used without connecting to a LAN, just USB and RAID 1?
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here is what you needVantec Dual 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0/eSATA External HDD Enclosure with Fan (NST-620S3R-BK)
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I do not know--this was so unreliable I have stopped using it. It did not matter what drives I used--none would stay connected. Also, realize you can only use one at a time.
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Since it only has one unicorn disc, you can't configure it to RAID. You would need another separate, physical disc to have a "RAID" setup.
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I use SHR (Synology Hybrid Raid) for ease and simplicity. Behaving fine since I booted it up. http://www.synology.com/products/spec.php?product_name=DS213%2B〈=us#p_submenu
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It isn't a NAS box; no Ethernet, no file services that I am aware of. It's as esata or USB housing for four drives. Mine is USB connected to a synology NAS box and exposes each of the four drives inside as a separate device to the synology nas head which then makes those available on the network via smb, nfs, etc. am pretty sure this box will work when USB connected to OS X. I have used other devices with the same innards as this one with OS X successfully. This box may also concatenate drives (make four 2 tb drives look like 1 8 tab drive) but I wouldn't recommend using that feature; lose one of the four drives and all your data is lost.
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My off-the-top-of-my-head remark is that if your RAIDing is software RAID, so the jumper in the enclosure is in the JBOD position, then yes. If you used the jumper to set RAID1 in hardware then I am doubtful, because it's difficult to know whether extra information gets written to the disks that might confuse the PC. The fact that you say "PC" suggests you mean Windows and I should add I know nothing about Windows: I use my enclosure under Linux.
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Yes, you can use with a single drive or multiple drives. They do not have to be in a RAID configuration. That is optional.
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This NAS has a version of Linux running the device and I map right to the drive with the IP Address... there is no need for software, just drag and drop even I Linux.
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As Mark may have been explaining, if your router for instance has a usb port, you can connect to that and share amongst your network. Its not a nas or air model.
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Yes, that is typically how a RAID controller like this is used. You shouldn't have a problem.
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Nope, that's only possible if you use XRAID (let the NAS auto handle the RAID levels). If you manually configure it as RAID1 initially using FlexRAID, you don't get the option to convert it to a RAID5 when you add in another disk later. You'll need to use at least 3 HDD to start with RAID5.
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I setup with RAID 1, according to instruction, it also support Raid 0, 5...
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I don't think so. Unless you could figure out a way to network a USB device but at that point you're better off buying a product meant to be a NAS. FYI, my unit failed after 1 month. Don't buy this product.
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No, the unit is designed to connect to the network. The unit wont work by direct connecting the unit to a pc/laptop via USB
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That is correct. It connects to a laptop or desktop via USB or Firewire 800. I can operate (via controls on the rear) in RAID 0 or RAID 1.
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As I understand it, port-multiplier on this unit refers to the fact that they can be daisy chained using the e-sata port to other NAS units. You will probably connect the unit to your computer or router through the USB port, which work perfectly. Even if you don't have enough existing USB ports you can cheaply buy and external USB hub. I have the 2 Bay unit and have it configured as RAID 1. I am very happy with the unit and have had no problems. I am not sure if you are using PC or Mac but on my Mac it took less than 5 minutes to configure the unit and have it ready to use. I would recommend using "red" drives. I bought WD red 2 Terr drives from Ebay. Everything works great. I hope this answers your question and helps. Harry Riley
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yes, it is easy to map as a network drive.I have mapped it to both Windows 7 and 8, as well as Linux