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UNAS PRO - Enquiries - 11-12-2024
Hello,
I've bought a UNAS PRO for my marketing team and i'm seeking your help to know what drives to buy and how to setup it up correctly. This product is new so there isnt a lot of help available online, i'm ready to book a zoom session with you to discuss that.
Let me know if you can help me with that.
Thank you.
RE: UNAS PRO - ed - 11-15-2024
Thank you for reaching out, and congratulations on your new UNAS PRO! While this is a newer product, I’d be happy to guide you through selecting the right drives and setting up your NAS for your marketing team’s needs.
Choosing the Right Drives
For a business environment like yours, reliability and performance are key. Since you mentioned a need for 4TB of storage, I recommend the following:
Drive Recommendations:
Seagate IronWolf 4TB: Specifically designed for NAS use, offering 24/7 reliability and vibration resistance.
WD Red Plus 4TB: Another excellent NAS-optimized drive for consistent performance.
Number of Drives:
If the UNAS PRO supports multiple drives, I suggest using at least 2 drives in RAID 1 for redundancy. This ensures your data is mirrored and safe in case of drive failure.
For additional capacity, you could opt for 4 drives in RAID 5, which balances redundancy and usable space.
Setting Up Your UNAS PRO
Here’s a high-level guide to get started:
Install the Drives:
Follow the UNAS PRO manual to properly mount your drives in the bays.
Initial Setup:
Connect the UNAS PRO to your network and power it on.
Use the recommended management software or web interface (check the manual or packaging for setup instructions).
Create a RAID Configuration:
Access the storage management tools in the UNAS PRO interface.
Select RAID 1 (for 2 drives) or RAID 5 (for 4 drives) for redundancy and efficiency.
Set Up User Access:
Create shared folders for your team to store and access marketing materials.
Assign permissions to ensure the right users can access the right files.
Backup and Sync:
Configure a backup plan for the NAS, such as syncing to an external drive or cloud storage.