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Mini-Mac Server as an NAS

Hi
I have been wanting to start digitalizing my music and placing it on a server.
I have a Mini Mac Server that I have been using for my business that I am replacing with a Windows Server (the programs we run are Windows based and the problems that we have had with the software to convert Macs to virtual Windows Machines have been so problematic that that they have almost closed us down). I was wondering about using the Mini Mac as a home NAS, since I would like to get some use out of it and since I otherwise have a Mac based system at home.
My main concern is this: I need about 4TB, and the Mini mac Server has 1 TB, configured as 2 500 MB drives in a RAID config. Can I add extra drives
and have them work seamlessly?
richardfinegold

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cytocycle
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you can pull the superdrive and expose the sata connector and turn it into an esata and then run that to a 4-5 drive estata enclosure externally... the new lion os has the option to be a server or a workstation... your choice for $29...

Stick with Firewire on the Mac if you don't go this route... WD makes a 2 and a 4 drive external drop in drive setup for firewire.
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