My new backup 2x1TB RAID1 NAS arrives later today but the network infrastructure that will allow it to be located in my garage roof (temperature and humidity specs are fine) won't be installed for a few more weeks.
I want to get it commissioned right away though and see three choices:
- Place the NAS in the hallway next to the router but where the kids will play with it. No thank you. Not an option!
- Place the NAS in my office but with a long cable that someone will eventually trip up on. No thank you. Not an option.
- Place the NAS in my office and together with crossover cable (I have one) use the second gigabit LAN port on the media server that I want to back up.
Am I good to go with option 3, or does a matter of setup need to be considered first since (I presume) the NAS isn't going to be allocated an I.P. address? I'm happy to be corrected here since I've never tried direct ethernet connections before.
Cheers,
XV