Which mini for server?

Hello,
I'm considering a mac mini server to replace (or coexist with) my qnap ts-509 and I have a few questions. This is for home use but I do work from home as well with large files.
The first is which model Mini should I get. The server version is a quad, is there real benefits running a server on a quad rather than the standard mini? My plan is to replace the hd for an SSd at home with max ram, but what are the benefits of the quad server mac as opposed to getting the base model then adding ssd, extra ram and lion server??
Also, I currently have 5tb raided on my ts-509 and I am using about 1.8tb. Should I carry on using the qnap for storage with the mini providing server functions? Or should I move the qnap off site and set up a regular backup, in which case what would I use for fast raided storage? Something thunderbolt connected?
BTW I have cat5e running around the house into an HP gig-e switch. The current qnap has 2 ethernets running into it for load balancing, can I achieve the same with a Ethernet to USB adapter?
Sorry for the long post, any advice much appreciated!!!
Max

I went for the non-server dual core i7 with AMD GPU and am very happy with it. Do quite a bit of Aperture work and it never misses a beat (so far). I'm not a fan of integrated Intel graphics and wouldn't trust it for HTPC duties.
I'm not sure how many/much of the 'server' functionality you're going to be using as it sounds more like file transfer and other tasks that could be accomplished through normal Lion.
Unless I'm missing something I assume the two hard drives in the Mini Server are just as much of a pain to replace as the one in the non-server Mini so I didn't see the point of having a two hard disc Mini.
For your requirements I would definitely look at how much of the server functionality you really need to utilise, and if the answer is 'not much' I'd recommend the i5 or i7 non-server Mini with AMD GPU and some sort of NAS, plus a sensible offsite backup plan for your data.

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