Looking for NAS Hardware Recommendations

Fri Jul 8 16:03:50 MST 2011

I am now the proud owner of a Buffalo Technology LinkStation Duo 2 TB (2 x 1
TB) Network Attached Storage LS-WX2.0TL/R1.....The only way I seem to be
able to access it out of the box is using ftp to save files from my Linux
boxes. I can get to the web admin screens just fine.

Do I have to root the device to use it as a backup server for my Linux
boxes? I was hoping to automate my backups using backuppc, but I now
discover that I either need to run this box using NFS or install backuppc on
the box itself.

I also can't seem to get it into RAID1 mode.....the setup/user manual
procedure does not seem to work.  I posted to the buffalo support forums and
I am waiting for a response.

Thanks for any suggestions for (1) how to automate backups from 'nix boxes
to this device and how to get RAID1 working.

Mark

On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 3:51 PM, Lisa Kachold <lisakachold at obnosis.com>wrote:

> Great suggestions all!
>
> I have also setup Buffalo for others and also use a rooted one myself.
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Joseph Sinclair <
> plug-discussion at stcaz.net> wrote:
>
>> I must be tired...
>>
>> I meant to include the link to the web-based access software for the
>> Buffalo Linkstations:
>> http://www.buffalotech.com/technology/buffalo-advantage/web-access
>>
>> And the product features page:
>>
>> http://www.buffalotech.com/products/network-storage/home-and-small-office/linkstation-pro-duo-ls-wvlr1/features/#prod-features
>>
>>
>> On 07/04/2011 11:49 AM, Joseph Sinclair wrote:
>> > I have used a Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo for a couple of years, and
>> I've found it to be extremely reliable, silent (I can hear it's fan only if
>> I stick my ear right next to it..), and it performs very well.
>> > Their newest version is even better (faster NIC and CPU), and they also
>> have a "LiveStation" that is intended to be accessible via a website (like a
>> Pogo Plug) if that's your preferred approach)
>> > It's on Amazon here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00365MF5E) for
>> about $190 for 2TB and $376 for 4TB.
>> > Buffalo is a U.S. company, and their most recent versions of the Pro Duo
>> are 2 or 4 TB (RAID0, half for RAID1) and have software to make the files
>> available via internet (or you can punch a hole in your firewall for SCP).
>> > They don't describe much Linux support, but it is running Linux (minimal
>> kernel with Busybox userland) and uses things like rsync for backup
>> (although they don't call it rsync in documentation, they call if
>> "BuffaloLink" or some such nonsense).
>> >
>> > You might want to root it just so you can ssh into the box (ssh is on
>> the box but disabled from the factory) to play around and possibly setup
>> some cron jobs to keep things cleaned up, but it's surprisingly capable
>> as-is.
>> > Rooting it is pretty simple; just run a simple java program called acp
>> commander that's easily available (
>> http://buffalo.nas-central.org/wiki/Main_Page, and
>> http://downloads.buffalo.nas-central.org/TOOLS/ALL_LS_KB_ARM9/ACP_COMMANDER/README)
>> which can easily start telnet and enable root (I included some brief
>> instructions below for a clean root).
>> > The very latest versions (the XHL and CHL) of the LinkStation (the ones
>> that have curvy cases, instead of square) use a new firmware that's even
>> more stripped-down, so those you have to load an open firmware(recommended,
>> actually) to make any changes or get command-line access.
>> >
>> > ============= Recommendations for rooting a Buffalo NAS
>> ======================
>> > Remember to do this (or any root operation) on an isolated switch with
>> just the NAS and a secure laptop serving DHCP, and before connecting to any
>> other net.
>> >   run acp_commander -f to find the NAS box IP (or just query what
>> address DHCP handed out if that's easier).
>> >   Connect to the NAS web interface (standard port 80) and get past the
>> first-time setup, particularly setting the admin user/password; you'll need
>> that for the next step.
>> >   Run the acp_commander to get telnet operating and clear the root
>> password (that's really all you need, so don't load addons.tar unless you
>> just cannot live without the tools included there)
>> >   telnet and login as root
>> >   enable ssh. Make sure to permanently enable it by creating symlinks in
>> the rc.# directories or you'll get locked out if the power fails!
>> >   logout of telnet
>> >   use scp to copy your ssh public key (.pub) to
>> /root/.ssh/authorized_keys
>> >   login via ssh
>> >   disable telnet (I usually rename the binary to make it *really*
>> disabled)
>> >   logout and reconnect to verify key-based ssh authentication (i.e. no
>> password prompt)
>> >   lock the root account (passwd -l root) so *only* key-based login will
>> work thereafter.
>> >   finish making any other changes you'd like (including a second
>> authorized key in case you loose the first, for instance).
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On 07/04/2011 10:52 AM, Mark Phillips wrote:
>> >> I have a small network and would like to set up some network
>> >> backaup/storage. I looked at Best Buy and the WD MyBook 2TB NAS storage
>> >> looked good at $150, but the reviews were terrible. I checked Fry's and
>> the
>> >> Iomega 2TB StoreCenter is more expensive ($239), but is has a few more
>> bells
>> >> and whistles, and is a bit faster, but runs hot according to the
>> reviews.
>> >>
>> >> What I am looking for:
>> >> 1-2 TB storage
>> >> network access
>> >> access to stored files via the Internet
>> >> compatible with Linux for automatic backups
>> >>
>> >> Have you used any of these devices, or do you recommend another brand?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks!
>> >>
>> >> Mark
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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