Hi, A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible? Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus? -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

Not that I've used anything like that, though I don't see how a web interface could be inaccessible unless buttons aren't labelled or the javascript user is carelessly written. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Hodgson Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 7:57 PM To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Hi, A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible? Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus? -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Katherine, Please, get some experience or something. before few years back I thought the same like you. My mind changed when the incident management system that my employer uses was upgraded to a new version. All most anny button in the ticket imput screen was invisible for all screenreaders, just because they used uncommon, non standard controls, who are usable and visible for the sighted but not for us blinks. So now, webinterfaces of appliances with inaccessible controls, like Kerry described are one of my biggest fears. Vincent. On 1/12/2014 7:36 AM, Katherine Moss wrote:

Not that I've used anything like that, though I don't see how a web interface could be inaccessible unless buttons aren't labelled or the javascript user is carelessly written.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Hodgson Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 7:57 PM To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right.

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I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you’d want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot. On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right.

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Hi Scot, Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally? Thanks, Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot. On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right.

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Hi, That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media. Cheers, Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely. On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a we! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Hi, Just so we're clear, this is the Central NAS model? I had to work on a GoFlex NAS model from Seagate last year and the interface wasn't usable. The GoFlex ran on a product called Hipserv, I don't know what the Central product line is using. Thanks. Andrew. Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Barry Toner Sent: 13 January 2014 15:28 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Hi, That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media. Cheers, Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely. On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a we! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Hipserv? Sounds proprietary. And sorry guys for my lack of experience on this topic; I've just never used anything like this. But I was wondering myself. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Hodgson Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 11:22 AM To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Hi, Just so we're clear, this is the Central NAS model? I had to work on a GoFlex NAS model from Seagate last year and the interface wasn't usable. The GoFlex ran on a product called Hipserv, I don't know what the Central product line is using. Thanks. Andrew. Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Barry Toner Sent: 13 January 2014 15:28 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Hi, That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media. Cheers, Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely. On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a we! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Yeah Barry, I'm definitely with you on this. I have no problem using a single-purpose piece of hardware as long as it does what it's supposed to do quietly and needs little if any watching-over unless it needs to tell me it's not feeling well (disk gone offline, etc.). That's why I really like these Synologies. Like Scotch tape--invisible on the job. On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:27:42 +0000, you wrote:

Hi,

That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media.

Cheers, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely.

On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

...

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

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I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

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I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a we! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Hi Steve, Yes, especially when you work in I T the last thing you want to do at home is fight with your tech to listen to music or watcha movie. I think it's an age thing as well. I'm still passionate about tech but I've several computers for a reason. Some to play about with and some to just work when I need them to work. Otherwise it all becomes a bit too much like the day job! Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: 14 January 2014 03:03 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Yeah Barry, I'm definitely with you on this. I have no problem using a single-purpose piece of hardware as long as it does what it's supposed to do quietly and needs little if any watching-over unless it needs to tell me it's not feeling well (disk gone offline, etc.). That's why I really like these Synologies. Like Scotch tape--invisible on the job. On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:27:42 +0000, you wrote:

Hi,

That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media.

Cheers, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely.

On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

...

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a w! e! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Hi, A couple of years ago I picked up a dirt cheap Buffalo Terastation without any drives in it on eBay. Turned out that even though you could access the content via SMB, the web UI was verging on being unusable so making the shares & adding users was a real pain. I did some reading and found this http://buffalo.nas-central.org/wiki/Main_Page website which details the process of replacing the firmware with a port of Debian which I found much more usable even though it was a bit of a learning curve for me at the time. Ultimately I retired the NAS due to me going back & forward between home and university, but when it was being used it was very stable. I understand that this won't be for everyone - I agree that there's something to be said for a device that "just works", but I thought I'd put the information out there just in case someone in the future is tasked with setting one of these units up and is having trouble with the stock firmware. Cheers, Ben. On 1/14/14, Barry Toner wrote:

Hi Steve,

Yes, especially when you work in I T the last thing you want to do at home is fight with your tech to listen to music or watcha movie. I think it's an age thing as well. I'm still passionate about tech but I've several computers for a reason. Some to play about with and some to just work when I need them to work. Otherwise it all becomes a bit too much like the day job! Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: 14 January 2014 03:03 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yeah Barry, I'm definitely with you on this. I have no problem using a single-purpose piece of hardware as long as it does what it's supposed to do quietly and needs little if any watching-over unless it needs to tell me it's not feeling well (disk gone offline, etc.). That's why I really like these Synologies. Like Scotch tape--invisible on the job.

On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:27:42 +0000, you wrote:

...

Hi,

That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media.

Cheers, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely.

On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

...

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a w! e! ek or two just to get everything right.

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I guess it depends if the box your playing with is pretty or not; I hear sometimes people get bored of playing with their own so sometimes they use someone elses without permission. Brings a hole new meaning to getting root. On 1/14/14, Scott Granados wrote:

I feel the same way. I’ve often felt really bad for gynecologists. I mean think of it this way. The last thing I want to do when I get home from work is more computing / networking. Imagine how a gynecologist feels and the last thing he wants after work? ;)

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Hi Steve,

Yes, especially when you work in I T the last thing you want to do at home is fight with your tech to listen to music or watcha movie. I think it's an age thing as well. I'm still passionate about tech but I've several computers for a reason. Some to play about with and some to just work when I need them to work. Otherwise it all becomes a bit too much like the day job! Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: 14 January 2014 03:03 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yeah Barry, I'm definitely with you on this. I have no problem using a single-purpose piece of hardware as long as it does what it's supposed to do quietly and needs little if any watching-over unless it needs to tell me it's not feeling well (disk gone offline, etc.). That's why I really like these Synologies. Like Scotch tape--invisible on the job.

On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:27:42 +0000, you wrote:

...

Hi,

That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media.

Cheers, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely.

On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

...

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a w! e! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Barry: I never minded bringing the day job home. In fact, with me, it was always the opposite--bringing home to work! This stuff was a hobby long before I found a way to make it pay, and sometimes the line between end-of-home-playtime and start-work-time got a little blurred (LOL), but I definitely agree with you on the age thing. I'm long past the point of being the innovator-for-hire, and just want stuff to work, period, the end. I'll go the extra kilometer if I have to, but there has to be a big payoff now, whereas, years ago, anything that didn't work, I was bound and determined to make it work even if I had to re-engineer and reconstruct the fool thing which, in a couple cases, I actually did! On Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:21:14 +0000, you wrote:

Hi Steve,

Yes, especially when you work in I T the last thing you want to do at home is fight with your tech to listen to music or watcha movie. I think it's an age thing as well. I'm still passionate about tech but I've several computers for a reason. Some to play about with and some to just work when I need them to work. Otherwise it all becomes a bit too much like the day job! Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: 14 January 2014 03:03 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yeah Barry, I'm definitely with you on this. I have no problem using a single-purpose piece of hardware as long as it does what it's supposed to do quietly and needs little if any watching-over unless it needs to tell me it's not feeling well (disk gone offline, etc.). That's why I really like these Synologies. Like Scotch tape--invisible on the job.

On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:27:42 +0000, you wrote:

...

Hi,

That's brilliant! I take it the media player is usable as well on IOS? This might be the very NAS I've been looking for. I considered the Win Media Server but honestly the last thing I want is another Windows box to manage. I just want a box with hard drives in it to sit in the corner that I can connect PC's Macs, IOS devices to both internally and externally and be done with using a PC to manage media.

Cheers, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:23 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Yes, I use the Seagate media manager on IOS. Lets you drop and move files in and out of directories etc both on the LAN or remotely.

On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Barry Toner wrote:

...

Hi Scot,

Are you using any sortive IOS app by any chance to remote into this box on your LAN and externally?

Thanks, Barry.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: 13 January 2014 15:14 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I have a Seagate Central 4TB storage box I bought at Best Buy for $200 and it works quite well. Very accessible with the standard storage features you'd want in a small home or business network. You might give that a shot.

On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

...

Hi,

A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible?

Thanks. Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a w! e! ek or two just to get everything right.

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Hi, A lot of these models are quite expensive. I decided to go with the Windows Essential Server option with an HP Micro Server, because I could add more to the server that I needed. However, I am wondering what consumer NAS type boxes are accessible? Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: 11 January 2014 19:45 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus? -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

All. QNAP can be controlled by command line. Free Nas I understand is good. But have had no personal experience. Web design when they don't work is normally because of Java aplets or API objects that are not design correctly. HTML 5.0 should address this but will not. Sean On 13/01/2014, at 12:25 AM, Vincent van Itallie wrote:

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I am using a netgear readynas which is webinterface is accessible enough for me to get arround. Unless you need to set storage limmits and such.

vincent. On 1/11/2014 8:44 PM, Katherine Moss wrote:

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Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:53 AM To: sysadmin Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software

I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right.

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How does one control QNAP via command line? Does this mean getting root access to QNAP? Are there existing documents on how to do this? -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Sean Murphy Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 4:57 AM To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Accessible NAS box software All. QNAP can be controlled by command line. Free Nas I understand is good. But have had no personal experience. Web design when they don't work is normally because of Java aplets or API objects that are not design correctly. HTML 5.0 should address this but will not. Sean On 13/01/2014, at 12:25 AM, Vincent van Itallie wrote:

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I am using a netgear readynas which is webinterface is accessible enough for me to get arround. Unless you need to set storage limmits and such.

vincent. On 1/11/2014 8:44 PM, Katherine Moss wrote:

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Did you look at Western Digital (their Sentinel drives run Windows server which can have JAWS or other screen readers on them), or dell, perhaps? Their PowerVault NX300 is a basic tower model NAS also with windows Storage server. What about NetApp? Thecus?

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I want to upgrade my network-attached storage devices' controlling software so they can support the newer larger 3TB drives, but alas, said software is no longer accessible, so it looks like I've got to spend more money and get at least one new box, maybe two, only because of accessibility issues. I've been told Netgear's NAS boxes has accessible software, but only one person has told me this. Anyone have any experience or can recommend something? The boxes I'm replacing are Synology Cubestations, model CS411, which have served me quite well for four years. Any thoughts? I've even thought about a FreeNAS home-built system, but more computers around here I really don't want or need, and I'd spend about the same money either way on a suitable motherboard, power supply, processor and case, but then I'd have to build the thing, which in and of itself is not a problem, but I want something and I want it now, I don't want to have to tinker and tweak and fuss and fumfer for a week or two just to get everything right.

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