[smallclone]

Hi

I currently have a 2TB NAS (Iomega). And a 2TB Seagate External HDD. The content is identical on each (so the HDD is the backup) and they store all my pictures, and videos I access via XBMC.

I am looking to upgrade (ideally to a 4TB device) but keep my existing storage devices as the backup.

Will these stream 1080p files ok etc?

http://www.dabs.com/products/seagate-4tb...0000&src=3

http://www.dabs.com/products/zyxel-4tb--...0000&src=3

Thanks!

[nokdim]

They both have GigE so they should be able to stream 1080p no problem.
The second one would be my choice mainly since it is a 2 bay system and you can probably upgrade to more than 4T in the future plus you have some raid functionality.

If you have an old PC laying around I would also suggest looking into unRaid all you need is an old PC a thumb drive and sata slots for drives...

[smallclone]

cheers. I won't use Raid as the 2 x 2TB I have now will be backup. I'll just go JBOD.

As for unRaid - It seems a practical way to go but I haven't the time or equipment just yet.