Langa Letter: A Complete Terabyte File Server For About $500
<B>Fred Langa</B> shows you how to get amazing file server capacity at an amazing price.
Lots Of Options
Of course, you could work the same ideas many different ways. Few small offices and businesses need a full terabyte of storage right away, so you could start with just one or two drives and add more later, as needed. You could also start with a less-powerful base PC. Simple file sharing isn't a particularly CPU-intensive operation, and if using the new PC as a desktop unit isn't an important factor, you could get a bundle based on a simpler, less-powerful motherboard and CPU and save even more.
Once again, the exact system I chose and used for this article should be seen only as an example of what's available: I wasn't and am not recommending specific brands, units, vendors, or whatnot. You may elect to make different choices--that's the beauty of this approach. You can get exactly what you want and need and save a significant amount of money in the process.
So you see, with just a little effort, it's entirely possible to get a full terabyte of storage for around $500. I did it, and so can you!
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