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Mijn HD in mijn Synology NAS is gecrashed – RAID 1 recovery

February 17, 2013
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Ik krijg nogal eens vragen over het gebruiken en inzetten van een NAS binnen mature households / kleine bedrijfjes. Wat me vandaag overkwam (zie onder) is een goed voorbeeld om uit te leggen ‘hoe het dan werkt’ als een van de schijven in de NAS defect is (of om later naar te verwijzen) (bedoeld voor de lezer in die categorie die nieuw is rondom het begrip NAS).

Een NAS is een network attached storage, wat zoveel betekent dat je een stukje opslag in de vorm van een aantal harde schijven in een doosje aan je interne netwerk koppelt. Je kunt dan vanuit elke computer in je club die aangesloten is op het netwerk bij dezelfde bestanden.

Waar je wel rekening mee moet houden is dat de NAS zelf en ook de harde schijven een bepaalde levensduur hebben. Vaak levert een fabrikant een “gemiddelde tijd tussen falen” (MTBF) waarde mee in de beschrijving waarmee je betrouwbaarheid kunt berekenen (dit geldt overigens voor vrijwel alle apparaten).

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Kosten van online opslag versus offline opslag

August 29, 2012
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Stel ik wil mijn bestanden eenvoudig benaderen vanaf meerdere PC’s op deze planeet en bestanden eenvoudig kunnen delen… EN ik heb nogal wat bestanden, laten we zeggen minimaal een terabyte.

Eigen harde schijf – pakweg 5 eurocent per gigabyte dus 50 euro per terabyte … eenmalig gedurende de levensduur van je harde schijf maar… je hebt extra hardware nodig om hem “deelbaar” te maken zoals een NAS 

JustCloud.com - volgens dit review: stay away!

Amazon Glacier - pakweg 10 dollarcent per gigabyte per jaar (maar duurt minimaal 3 uur om je data te retrieven EN je moet ook nog eens betalen als je meer dan 1 GB ophaalt)

Microsoft (skydrive) - 37 eurocent per gigabyte per jaar

Google - pakweg 60 dollarcent per gigabyte per jaar

Sugarsync -pakweg 80 dollarcent voor 1 GB per jaar

Dropbox – pakweg 1 dollar per gigabyte dus pakweg 1000 dollar per terabyte (teams < 5 betalen $795 voor 1 TB basis en daarna ongelimiteerde ruimte voor hetzelfde bedrag) … elk jaar

Amazon S3 - start vanaf 1,5 dollar per gigabyte per jaar (excl extra kosten zoals data transfer out)

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Kortom … de goedkoopste optie is nog altijd om zelf een NAS of PC neer te zetten met je eigen schijven. Ter vergelijking: Dropbox vraagt per jaar 1000 dollar voor 1 terabyte, een Synology Disk Station DS1812+  + 8*3 Terabye schijven (je hebt dan dus 24 Terabyte ter beschikking) (!) is € 1954. (dus delen door 24 en dan nog eens delen door minimaal 5 jaar voor levensduur = 16 euro voor diezelfde terabyte voor een jaar)

Het is dus minimaal 62 keer zo goedkoop (versus dropbox) om zelf je data te hosten en te delen (minimaal omdat de kans vrij groot is dat je schijven het langer dan 5 jaar overleven…)

Er zijn natuurlijk ook nadelen: je moet tijd rekenen voor beheer, backups, onderhoud e.d. en je moet dus ook nog dezelfde schijfruimte kopen ten behoeve van backups (en eventueel een goede router als je er nog geen hebt). Initieel moet je dan ook nog e.e.a. configureren zoals je VPN connectie, dat kost ook tijd. Bovendien mis je “version management” en het simpele always-sync principe van Dropbox EN is je bestanden benaderen via je NAS “ergens op deze planeet” trager dan Dropbox, die continue je bestanden lokaal synct.

Maar… tegen 1/62 van de kosten van het alternatief… who cares.

Where will my little cloud go

October 24, 2010
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Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand. (do you use gmail?)

image I like "the cloud" :

1. I can access my stuff from anywhere on any device
2. I don’t have to think about backups (and even can signup with cloud backup)
3.  I don’t have to develop and maintain these apps myself, some other folks will add new functionality

However… I am already beginning to feel disadvantages:

1. The more stuff I signup with (flickr, family+friends, dropbox, etc…) the more I monthly pay altogether for this stuff (awaiting monthly subscriptions for the free services like webmail) (and including my donations)
2. the more I "outsource" (other than me improving and maintain the software / hardware) the more I loose control on security and privacy but also functionality improvement I want.

So… this will probably drive me (and a lot of people like me) to a point where running your own server is cost-technically still the most interesting. It means work each month to maintain the os, (open source) apps and possibly write my own stuff but it will save me money in the end. Then again it will probably only be for the few lucky ones who can secure a linux environment, do server optimization and are in general technically somewhat more able because else the time invested in learning how to do "all of this" is not worth the effort.

And… to even bring these costs even more down … I think more and more people will probably buy a server and place it somewhere in their house and have it accessible via the outside world . Meaning: a lot of households will get little clouds.

I’m not saying anything new here, a certain group of people has been running these things like in the uhm… pre-Internet BBS era. And a lot of ‘Linux persons’ are running their servers for years and years but… I think however it will go mainstream now.

And uhm… I am also writing this to convince my wife that this new high-end server is absolutely needed apart from our X other computers on our gigabyte LAN with its own N terabyte storage capacity because uhm… more services in the cloud for our household simply means: we need more powerful servers in house. So… uhm… in the end it will save us a lot of money :) (there is however the downside that maintenance and functional improvement DO mean some hours per month you have to set aside for these tasks) (luckily some people like this for a hobby) (and maybe there is a business opportunity for servecing the 99% out there who has no clue).

Synology default Time Server updated

April 10, 2010
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My Synology NAS just send me an e-mail :)

Geachte gebruiker,
CubeStation kon niet synchroniseren met de netwerk tijdserver.
Dit is mogelijk te wijten aan de volgende redenen:
1. Het hostadres wordt niet herkend.
2. De netwerk tijdserver bestaat niet of is tijdelijk onbeschikbaar.
3. De server is geen Netwerk tijdprotocol server.
Controleer en onderzoek het adres en de server. Probeer daarna opnieuw.
Met vriendelijke groeten,
Synology CubeStation

 

Thanks Synology CS407 :) And indeed… time.nist.org is down… let’s switch to http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/ :) image

Synology NAS devices now support iScsi

July 24, 2009
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And how great it is. My Synology NAS box now supports iScsi out of the box. Meaning:

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1. Just create a new iSCSI target on the box (I made a 10GB disk as example)

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2. Point the Microsoft iSCSI initator to the Synology box

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3. And voila, Windows XP thinks it has an extra 10 GB internal local storage which actually now is my directory c:\demo !

follow up possibilities are endless! (e.g. see http://edward.de.leau.net/multi-user-picasa-via-a-network-share-20080502.html) (yes, i can boot the complete XP from it too to make my laptop diskless!)

Synology : New Disk Station Manager 2.1 including mail station

March 8, 2009
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Synology® Unveils Disk Station Manager 2.1 Software and 09-series Disk Station Featuring Fresh Outlook, Platform Upgrade, eSATA Backup Solution, Scalability, Low Power Computing, and Quiet Operations Using 2.5" HDDs

From mid-sized businesses to home power users, digital information management is easier and more affordable than ever with the new Disk Station Manager 2.1 software and 09-series scalable Disk Station.

(March 6, 2009) At CeBIT 2009 opening, Synology® announced its new Disk Station Manager 2.1 software and 09-series Disk Station models offering an unparalleled and affordable solution to increase Disk Station storage capacity up to 10 drives. Selected new models will feature 2.5" hard drive support for quiet operations with noise reduction by quickly switching from 3.5" hard drives to 2.5". The 09-series Disk Station models feature upgraded eco-friendly platforms cable of delivering performance, scalability and reliability.

Disk Station Manager 2.1

Built on AJAX technology, the new Disk Station Manager 2.1 software adds new mail server capabilities with the installation of the Mail Station add-on, enhances the Synology Surveillance Station, storage management, user management, and privilege management, and adds support for 4 new languages – Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (European), Turkish and Hungarian. The Disk Station Manager 2.1 will be shipped with all 09-series Disk Station models, and free upgrades will be officially available through Synology’s website for most models.

Feature Highlights:

  • Enhanced usability: The Disk Station Manager 2.1 introduces a redesigned management interface that only lists authorized applications after login. The enhanced AJAX platform for Surveillance Station 2 and File Station 2 maximizes productivity through the easy-to-use web interface.
  • Enhanced reliability: The Disk Station Manage 2.1 improves the error handling for compatible hard drives, eliminating the risk of volume failures and providing extra data protection.
  • More new features: The Mail Station add-on provides one-step installation for the Disk Station to become a mail server. The Outlook-style web mail interface supports SMTP, POP3 and IMAP. Surveillance Station 2 now supports audio streaming. Authorized users are free to modify privileges of files and folders on the File Station 2, and the "User Home" feature automatically creates a home folder and a personal website address for each user.

Synology® Announces Disk Station Manager 2.1 Beta : Mail Server !!

January 6, 2009
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New Version Adds Mail Server Capability And Enhanced NAS Management Features To Existing Synology NAS Servers Free Of Charge.

(January 05, 2009) Synology® Inc. today announces the availability of its Disk Station Manager 2.1 beta which further utilizes AJAX technology, adds new mail server capability with 1-click installation Mail Station add-on, enhances the Synology Surveillance Station, storage management, user management, and privilege management, and adds 4 new languages. Once deployed, the new Disk Station Manager 2.1 will further enhance the capabilities of installed Synology NAS servers without any additional cost to users.

You’ve got mail! The newly added Mail Station feature brings long awaited mail server capability to Synology NAS servers. Installation is a snap, with 1 click installation and easy setup, the Mail Station is a viable alternative to offer significant cost savings to SMB and corporate users.

"Mail server has always been on the top feature request list," said Philip Wong, president of Synology, Inc. "The new Mail Station feature gives our business customers exactly what they’ve been asking for. An elegant web mail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP accesses are instantly available after a simple, free software update."

The Surveillance Station 2 now supports 59 new IP camera models, bringing the total supported models to 128. Audio streaming and auto-discovery feature that simplifies IP camera setup prove the Synology Surveillance Station 2 to be a great alternative to conventional NVR solutions.

The File Station has benefited users who are not familiar with complicated FTP operation with a straight-forward web interface. The File Station 2 further simplifies file access by introducing drag-n-drop, right-click actions, sub-folder privilege settings, and multiple file upload and download. "It’s a challenge to adopt the techniques to enable multiple-file operations on the web browser," said Allen Kao, RD manager of Synology. "We are proud to get it done."

Enhancement wise, RAID 5+Spare and JBOD are newly supported. The new login interface only lists authorized applications, together with a Quick Search Box after login to allow faster access to a setup page with "search while you type" capability. The "User Home" feature automatically creates a home folder and personal website address for each user; thus greatly minimizes admin’s effort to assign shared folder for each user. Audio Station now supports multiple non-admin users to login to stream and enjoy music on the server. Local Backup and Network Backup are integrated into a wizard, with MySQL database backup added.

To summarize the key enhancements of the DSM 2.1 beta, here are some details to consider:

1. You’ve Got Mail!: The stand-alone Mail Station add-on provides one-step installation for your Synology Disk Station to become a mail server that supports Outlook-style web mail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP. (DS107+, DS207+, DS209+, CS407, DS408, RS407, RS408, RS408-RP, DS508 only)

2. New DSM 2.1 Interface: The new Synology Disk Station Manager 2.1 introduces to you Windows-style login desktop. Only authorized applications are displayed after login. The newly added Quick Search Box allows "search while you type" for faster access to a setup page.

3. Enhanced Storage Management: RAID 5+Spare and JBOD volume type are supported. RAID 5+Spare volume further secures data safety and availability (CS407, CS407e, DS408, DS508, RS407, RS408, RS408-RP only); JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) provides an alternative for users to concatenate multiple hard drives as a single volume without wasting any storage capacity.

4. AJAX-based File Station 2: File Station 2 has a brand new interface that utilizes AJAX technology and brings you the familiar Windows experience with drag-n-drop and right-click actions. File Station 2 further introduces multiple file upload, multiple files download, and remote unzip features.

5. AJAX-based Surveillance Station 2: The Surveillance Station 2 newly supports 59 IP cameras of renowned brands, including AXIS, ACTi, Vivotek, and SparkLAN. Audio streaming is supported in live view, recording, and playback (MPEG4 only). The auto-discovery feature helps you search the IP cameras within LAN to simplify IP camera setup.

6. Sub-folder Privileges Setting: With the elegant Linux-style privileges, authorized users are free to modify privileges of folders, sub-folders, and files on File Station 2. It’s no longer limited to the shared folder level.

7. Enhanced User Management: "User Home" feature automatically creates a home folder and personal website address for each user; this greatly minimizes admin’s effort to assign shared folder for each user. The application privilege setting allows the admin to flexibly determine applications (FTP services, File Station, Audio Station, Download Station and Surveillance Station) each user can access. In addition, the admin is now able to set up shared folders privileges for each user.

8. Enhanced Audio Station: The Audio Station now allows non-admin users to listen to music in both web streaming mode and USB mode.

9. Enhanced Photo Station 3: The search function helps visitors find the photo/album more easily. Furthermore, other than the photo files, now you can choose to back up photo database via Local or Network Backup, including photo’s extended information, titles, descriptions, and comments from visitors.

10. Enhanced Backup: The new backup wizard integrates Network Backup or Local Backup to simplify backup process. MySQL database backup is also supported now.

11. Enhanced eMule Download: The eMule download engine is upgraded to support files larger than 4GB.

12. Case-Sensitive File System: Case-sensitive file system is automatically supported after firmware upgrade to provide better Linux and Mac compatibility.

13. Network UPS: Users who own multiple Synology Disk Stations on the LAN can now use a single UPS to provide service at the same time with the network UPS feature.

14. Dual-Printer Support: Synology Disk Stations now support up to 2 USB printers at the same time.

15. Linux Version Assistant: A Linux version Synology Assistant is now available to help you easily search Synology Disk Stations within the LAN environment.

16. 4 New Languages Supported: Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (European), Turkish, and Hungarian management interfaces are now supported. It also takes effect on Synology Assistant, Synology Data Replicator 3, and Synology Download Redirector.

Synology Disk Station Manager 2.1 Beta firmware upgrade applies for the following models:
DS209+, RS408/RS408-RP, DS508, DS408, DS108j, RS407, CS407, CS407e, DS207+, DS207, DS107+, DS107, DS107e.

Availability

Disk Station Manager 2.1 Beta is now available for download at:
http://beta.synology.com

The officially released version of Disk Station Manager 2.1 is expected to be released in March 2009 and will be offered free of charge to existing Synology NAS server owners.

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