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NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ v2 Network Storage @ Benchmark Reviews
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 The NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ v2 is aimed right at the typical small business owner or advanced home user, by virtue of its size and form factor. It benefits from a recent tech refresh of its hardware and software, becoming the v2 model in the process. With four bays you can have both capacity and redundancy with RAID 5 on a three or four disk array. RAID expansion and migration are easy, with X-RAID2 software that manages all the hard work of expanding and migrating from a single disk to RAID 1, and then to RAID 5. The NV+ v2 uses a Marvell 6282 CPU, running at 1.6GHz and 256MB of DDR3 system memory. A single GbE network port is standard, as are two USB 3.0 ports on the back panel. Benchmark Reviews has tested several NAS products lately, ranging from simple two bay units, up to an 8-Bay NAS for the storage needs of large businesses. Let`s see how this 4-bay device compares to its competitors."
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Synology DiskStation DS112+ High-Performance 1-bay All-in-1 NAS Server Review @ Madshrimps
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The DS112+ from Synology is a full feature-packed NAS like the more expensive versions but does offer only a single bay, meaning that is more suitable for businesses that do not need a huge amount of storage space. However, thanks to the connectivity options (1x eSATA and 2x USB 3.0), we can attach more external storage to it, if needed. The read-write performances of the NAS are good, but these are always influenced by the installed HDD."
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Synology DS212 NAS Review
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"Today I’ve got a rather large review for you of a type of product that I find extremely useful and valuable, something I think everyone should have really. The product is the Synology DS212 NAS box or Network Attached Storage device. The DS212 is much more than just a storage box though, it can allow you to do much more than store and share files on your network. You can access it from other products on your network like your Xbox 360 or PS3 to play audio and videos or you can even access it while you’re away right on your phone. The DS212 can be a server all in itself to let you run a website or attach some network cameras and you’ve got a fully featured security system to monitor your home or business. So read on to learn more… "
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QNAP TurboNAS TS-119P II NAS Server Review
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The countless benefits of owning an NAS server have been highlighted in our reviews time and again in the past but the two things that really make such devices popular are the small size and low power consumptions. Now although Ive been testing NAS devices/servers for quite a few years now Ive always focused on dual and quad bay models mainly because these are the most popular amongst high end users, enthusiasts and even professionals. However in doing so i have in a way neglected the entry level user segment of the market that are after low-cost single bay NAS units to use as download and media servers. Because of that todays review is about the latest single bay NAS unit by QNAP, the TurboNAS TS-119P II."
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2big NAS Review
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Let's face it, the world of storage has changed dramatically over the last few
years. The increasing size of media has brought new need to the market and
those needs are no longer being filled by CD's, DVD's, or external hard drives
anymore. The limitations behind such media in a connected world have brought
about a storage revolution of sorts. It is now commonplace for consumers to
purchase the once business oriented NAS to supply media, data, and perform
backups for the various devices we now have in our homes. There is no shortage
of choices when trying to find a NAS, but some are better for users and some are
better for power users. LaCie thinks they have the perfect NAS for someone
that doesn't want to be bothered with tedious configurations and confusing
setups. Enter the LaCie 2big NAS, a two bay NAS that promises to deliver on
performance without sacrificing simplicity.
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QNAP TS-412: entry-level all the way
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QNAP is known for being rather expensive, but the TS-412 is the exception to the rule. QNAP makes nice products, but are typically also priced accordingly. We can certainly claim this after reviewing the QNAP TS-669 Pro. It's a powerful NAS with room for six disks running on Intel hardware. It's very comprehensive and fast, but with an average price tag of £872 it's not for everybody. The QNAP TS-412 is a different beast altogether, with room for four disks and a more reasonable price of £263 that's in the area of the recently tested Thecus N4100EVO.
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Thecus N4800 @ Bjorn3D
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Thecuss latest 4-bay NAS, the N4800, is designed for small and medium size businesses (SMB) or home users who need a powerful data file server to centralize all of their digital content. The successor to the Thecus N4200, the new unit has much beefier specs, using Intel Cedar Trail Atom D2700 processor, 2GB of DDR3, and 1 GB of SATA DOM for the OS. The device retails for $660 on Newegg: a bit on the high side, but its spec sheet is nonetheless impressive. Lets see if it can deliver."
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QNAP TS-669 Pro
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QNAP's TS-669 Pro NAS boasts six drive bays, which lets you create RAID arrays of up to 24 TB. Thanks to its Atom dual-core processor and dual Gigabit Ethernet, the device was responsive throughout all our testing. If you need more than the included 1 GB RAM, the system can be easily upgraded to 3 GB.
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ioSafe SoloPRO and Synology DiskStation 212+ - Disaster-proof Networked Storage
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While we don`t have the capacity to properly `crash test` the ioSafe SoloPRO, we consider that a good thing. When causing a HDD to corrupt data requires a flame thrower and a visit from the local Fire Department (and even then it will likely be just fine), they are clearly doing something right in terms of data protection. While the cost may be prohitive to some, it all comes down to the value you place on your locally stored data."
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DV Nation RAMRod PC Review - A Storage Powerhouse
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The most obvious positive is the storage system - DV Nation takes all the questions out of the construction of the ultimate storage system for a buyer and ships the RAMRod ready to rock right out of the box. If you have a workload that can utilize intense and amazing storage speeds, then by all means you need to take a look at this PC. Gamers may fall in love with it, but truly, you don`t need this kind of storage config to get the most out of your experience. "
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LaCie 2Big NAS 6TB @ TechwareLabs
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In the past we've taken a look at Network Storage devices from LaCie in their 'Network' line such as the 2Big Network 2 and the 5big Network 2. However today we're going to switch things up a bit and take a look at the 2Big NAS from LaCie.
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Thecus N4100EVO review: four bays for a good price
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We have recently reviewed a lot of NAS devices, and now it's Thecus's turn. Their new N4100EVO is a relatively affordable and very comprehensive NAS for its £240 price tag. Despite its relatively low price, this is a model that is pretty fully-featured. The compact little box has a door on the front, behind which the four hard drive trays are located. The trays are equipped with individual locks. On the front you will find an on/off switch, a USB connection and a display. The latter is a very practical feature to have, since it lets you see what the IP address is for example without having to use a computer. The performance and the noise production however are disappointing.
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QNAP TS-879 Pro & Synology
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Hoping to drive small and medium business sales, NAS-makers have been pushing to deliver enterprise features such as cloud storage, virtualization support, automated backup software and iSCSI support. There's also been an effort to include technologies such as Link Aggregation, which can increase network bandwidth when dealing with multiple users and also provides redundancy in case one of the links fails.
First seen over a decade ago, 10GbE is not a new technology, but it's been largely reserved for pricey enterprise devices. It's ten times faster than Gigabit Ethernet and only supports full duplex point to point links, which are generally connected by network switches, so 10GbE hubs don't exist.
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QNAP TurboNAS TS-259 Pro+ NAS Server Review
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Although NAS (Network Attached Storage) servers/devices were never actually ment to become a mainstream product for home use and were initially targeted towards office users, small/large businesses and enterprises today more and more people trust them not only to store and remotely share their data but also as media/web/download servers. Of course there`s a great number of available NAS devices in the market from entry-levels ones that can be used for all the above mentioned functions up to high-end ones not only featuring very good hardware specifications but also a wealth of available functions (that`s why i call them servers). Today we will be taking a thorough look into the high-end TurboNAS TS-259 Pro+ Dual Bay NAS by QNAP with small and medium businesses as its target group."
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[DreamWare Computers] QNAP TurboNAS TS-219P II
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An easy upgrade we can make at home to really harness everything our devices can do is to install a NAS (a network attached storage device). By taking your files off a physical computer and putting them on a centrally accessible network device, you can begin to leverage them in many places. New TVs can stream music, videos and photos off a NAS, your NAS can be a central download station so you can turn off your laptop or desktop and let those long downloads run their course, you can even get at all your files remotely and on the go so you never forget that important presentation ever again!"
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Akitio Taurus Mini Super-S LCM External RAID Storage Review @ TechwareLabs
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With the prices of hard drives slowly coming back to manageable prices, we`ve seen a trend of new storage accessories being released to the market. Today we will be looking at a hybrid between portable and RAID. The Akitio Taurus Mini Super-S LCM supports 2x 2.5 drives in either a RAID 0 (stripe) or RAID 1 (mirror). Lets take a look at what Akitio has to say about their product:"
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