StorageReview.com recently put up a review of the Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance bundle. Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance isn't a storage system itself, but rather a set of features that can be added to an existing ReadyNAS device or shipped already prepared in a bundle.
The review over at StorageReview includes a lot of screenshots of interface and results that they've got set up, so you might want to head over there if you're interested in either getting a new NAS device with security
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Blog Testing FreeNAS Performance
I recently ran across a series of blog entries on FreeNAS testing for speeds and such, located at a blog by a guy named Jake. His first post on the subject was pretty negative about FreeNAS in general, but it looks like he might have made a few mistakes that might be pretty common if you're new to FreeNAS. If you saw his previous blog post regarding FreeNAS performance rates, you might want to take a look - as he admits, some mistakes were made regarding those older tests that might have
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Synology DS213+ Review
SmallNetBuilder recently released a review for the Synology DS213+, a two bay NAS device intended for use in a home or possibly small home office environment. SmallNetBuilder breaks down their review in a quick summary leading up:
Summary
High performance value-priced two-bay NAS based on dual-core Freescale QorIQ CPU
Pros
• High Performance for a non-Atom NAS
• Quiet
• Fast attached backup via eSATA
Cons
• Mostly plastic
Summary
High performance value-priced two-bay NAS based on dual-core Freescale QorIQ CPU
Pros
• High Performance for a non-Atom NAS
• Quiet
• Fast attached backup via eSATA
Cons
• Mostly plastic
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
How To Choose The Right NAS Guide
ComputerActive.co.uk recently put out a very brief guide to selecting the right NAS for your personal use. Most of the advice presented is pretty straightforward for anyone who knows much about network attached storage, but it might still be useful to someone just setting up their first storage device.
Most of the advice presented in the article can be summarized in the quick 3 points brought up early on in the article:
There are three key points to consider when buying a Nas.
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Most of the advice presented in the article can be summarized in the quick 3 points brought up early on in the article:
There are three key points to consider when buying a Nas.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Synology DS413j NAS Review
Madshrimps.be recently posted a review of the Synology DS413j NAS, a budget-oriented 4 bay NAS intended for home or small office use.
Overall, Madshrimps seem to like the DS413j most for its value, not necessarily any overwhelming technical merits that it might have in the speed department:
The DS413j is a more budget-oriented NAS solution from Synology and can be had for about 150 Euros less than the DS413 which means 300 Euros. Synology is one of the top builders for this kind of
Overall, Madshrimps seem to like the DS413j most for its value, not necessarily any overwhelming technical merits that it might have in the speed department:
The DS413j is a more budget-oriented NAS solution from Synology and can be had for about 150 Euros less than the DS413 which means 300 Euros. Synology is one of the top builders for this kind of
Asustor AS-602T Review
TestFreaks recently released a review of the Asustor AS-602T, a two-bay NAS device. Don't worry if you've never heard of Asustor before now - neither had I until last November. They've actually only been around since 2011, and the 602T is one of four products available from them according to their website.
So is the 602T a juvenile product released by amateurs? Not according to the TestFreaks review. They've got a lot of compelling evidence up including a lot of pictures and speed
So is the 602T a juvenile product released by amateurs? Not according to the TestFreaks review. They've got a lot of compelling evidence up including a lot of pictures and speed
Monday, January 14, 2013
Netgear ReadyNAS Duo v2 Review
TechGage has recently released a review of the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo v2, a two bay NAS device produced by Netgear. The Duo v2 is available in several configurations, including driveless, two 1-Terabyte drives, or with two 2-Terabyte drives.
Overall the TechGage review is favorable, and provides speed tests for the NAS though no easy comparison graphs are available to check against similar devices. Though the speed tests aren't necessarily the best around, TechGage's final analysis is
Overall the TechGage review is favorable, and provides speed tests for the NAS though no easy comparison graphs are available to check against similar devices. Though the speed tests aren't necessarily the best around, TechGage's final analysis is
Synology RackStation RS3412xs Review
StorageReview recently posted a review of the Synology RackStation RS3412xs. The RS3412xs is a ten bay NAS solution provided by Synology.
The RS3312xs is intended for use by larger businesses, the RS3412xs comes in with a hefty price tag of $3140 at Amazon.com as of the time of this posting. This product definitely isn't intended for the average consumer.
The full StorageReview review provides dozens of performance tests using both a standard hard drive and a solid-state hard drive,
The RS3312xs is intended for use by larger businesses, the RS3412xs comes in with a hefty price tag of $3140 at Amazon.com as of the time of this posting. This product definitely isn't intended for the average consumer.
The full StorageReview review provides dozens of performance tests using both a standard hard drive and a solid-state hard drive,
Thursday, January 3, 2013
FlexRAID Forum Threads
It seems like there are a lot of DIY raid software solutions coming out lately, such as UnRAID and SnapRAID. Trying to pick the right one can be difficult sometimes, so it helps to get a general sounding from the community, especially those who have tried a lot of different options.
With that in mind, a couple of FlexRAID threads recently came to my attention. The first comes from the AVS Forums, a site focused on home theater management. Unsurprisingly the thread focuses on media
With that in mind, a couple of FlexRAID threads recently came to my attention. The first comes from the AVS Forums, a site focused on home theater management. Unsurprisingly the thread focuses on media
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