[dyohn]

At one time Slim Devices sold a NAS hard drive that also hosted SlimServer, allowing use of the Squeezebox without having to keep a PC running.  I'd now like to do this: can anyone recommend a solution?

[JoshK]

i have no idea about this, although i've been interested in this as well.  the nas box was infrant though. 

i think updating the list will be slow because the nas doesn't have a lot of processing power or memory but otherwise it is a nice solution.

i am thinking of doing this with an old computer and turning it into a nas box.

[JRace]

here is an interesting device:

# MediaGate MG-45: Built-in NDAS (Network Direct Attached Storage) function. Can be configured as a network hard drive (NAS). Does not need extra NDAS Device ID or Write Key.
# Connect MediaGate MG-45 to your high-definition TV and play downloaded high-definition movie files on the internal hard drive (not included) or on the computers on your local area network.
# Plays media files without the need of a PC
# Perfect for downloaded High-Definition movie videos.
# Portable MPEG4 Player is a high-performed DMA.
# Sigma Designs chipset provides highest MPEG quality.
# Able to play media files from internal hard drive or PCs in the network via included remote control.
# Has a USB2.0 slave port. It provides an alternative way to download digital contents from the PC. Able to function without a hard drive. Supports 3.5" hard drives up to 500GB.
# Can be configured in collaboration with web-based movie distributor as a set-top box or media gateway to access, play and/or download the legal movies from the website directly without home PC. This is an optimal solution as OEM or ODM product for who want a high-performed DMA*. The DMA* is designed to be flexible and easily fits into the customer's requirement.
# DMA* - direct memory access, a technique for transferring data from main memory to a device without passing it through the CPU. This enable the MG45 to read media from a source (home PC, laptop) and play it immediately.
# Note: Hard drive is not included.

[Jazz and Baroque]

Normal NAS software is designed to act only as an attached storage device, without any other processing.  There is an interesting package available for free at
www.freenas.org
To get an NAS box to run an additional software package that acts as a music server, you would probably have to use a "virtual machine" with something like VMware. 

See
www.vmware.com


Mike

[Crimson]

At one time Slim Devices sold a NAS hard drive that also hosted SlimServer, allowing use of the Squeezebox without having to keep a PC running.  I'd now like to do this: can anyone recommend a solution?

All of the Netgear (nee Infrant) ReadyNAS drives have Slimserver/Squeezecenter factory installed as well as iTunes server. Buffalo Technology's Live series does as well.

AFAIK, both are DLNA-compliant as well so other network appliances will also have access to all stored media.

[dyohn]

Thanks for the tips.  Yes, I believe pre-Logitech Slim Devices sold the Buffalo solution on their web site.  I'll check them out.  I saw the Netgear ReadyNAS devices look nice, but I don't think I want to drop over a grand on it. 

Thank you all for the input.

[Spidey9534]

I just bought a Netgear Ready NAS and I would recommend it as a nice solution. Extremely easy to setup and operate as a Slim Server which is what I'm doing with mine.