Qnap has a small business NAS with features and power that are unprecedented until recently. The TS-870U-RP is an eight bay rack mountable NAS with a couple of PCI express slots which allows for optional 10GbE adapters. PCPro recently reviewed the NAS and summarized its findings:
he Qnap’s closest competitor is Thecus’ similarly priced N8900, but while it’s a good performer, it lacks redundant PSUs, and it’s beginning to show its age in other respects, too.
If you
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Real World Drobo 5N Review
There is a nice real world Drobo 5N review from a user who is pleased with the new Drobo NAS device. He is using the new Drobo with three 3TB Western Digital Red NAS hard drives. Overall, this is a recommended setup for someone who wants a plug and play NAS experience. Speed was measured as very good:
The progenitor of the Drobo 5N, the Drobo FS, was known for its sluggish performance, so I was concerned about how fast my files would move. It’s great to have loads of robust
The progenitor of the Drobo 5N, the Drobo FS, was known for its sluggish performance, so I was concerned about how fast my files would move. It’s great to have loads of robust
Friday, May 10, 2013
Drobo 5N Earns 4.2 Stars from Amazon Reviewers
The Drobo 5N, a 5 drive true NAS device from Drobo, is currently earning 4.2 stars from Amazon reviewers. This is one of the best ratings for NAS devices currently for sale on Amazon. It is also quite a comeback for Drobo after being somewhat slammed by reviews for the too slow Drobo FS, the previous Drobo NAS device.
The Drobo 5N, like all Drobo devices, is designed for ease of use and setup. Reviewers are generally impressed with the new Drobo's fast response over a network
The Drobo 5N, like all Drobo devices, is designed for ease of use and setup. Reviewers are generally impressed with the new Drobo's fast response over a network
Friday, March 22, 2013
Synology DS1512+ Review
Digital Photography School.com has released a review of the Synology DS 1512+, a 5-bay NAS device intended primarily for use by small and medium businesses.
As Digital Photography School has a slightly different reader base than more NAS (or even technology) based sites, so a high focus is placed on ease of use and relative simplicity of installation, which the DPS reviewer found very simple. From the review:
The Synology was so simple to setup, yes, I have an IT background but here’s
As Digital Photography School has a slightly different reader base than more NAS (or even technology) based sites, so a high focus is placed on ease of use and relative simplicity of installation, which the DPS reviewer found very simple. From the review:
The Synology was so simple to setup, yes, I have an IT background but here’s
Monday, February 25, 2013
QNAP TS-469L Turbo NAS Review
Small Net Builder recently reviewed the QNAP TS-469L Turbo, a four bay NAS intended for use in home or small business environments.
The full review includes a number of detail photos of both the unit and software interfaces, as well as a slew of speed tests and comparison graphs against competitor's speeds, so make sure to check them out if you're in the market for a new home NAS in the four bay range.
Overall, Small Net Builder seems impressed by the TS-469L. From their
The full review includes a number of detail photos of both the unit and software interfaces, as well as a slew of speed tests and comparison graphs against competitor's speeds, so make sure to check them out if you're in the market for a new home NAS in the four bay range.
Overall, Small Net Builder seems impressed by the TS-469L. From their
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thecus N5550 Review
Hexus has released a review of the Thecus N5550, a five bay NAS device intended for use primarily by small or medium businesses. The full review includes a lot of useful benchmarks, including comparison graphs against similar competitors, so make sure to go take a look.
Overall Hexus appears highly impressed by the N5550, especially its speed testign. The only issues that they aren't as impressed with are some slight issues with the Thecus software, and some minor fan noise. From their
Overall Hexus appears highly impressed by the N5550, especially its speed testign. The only issues that they aren't as impressed with are some slight issues with the Thecus software, and some minor fan noise. From their
Iomega px2-300d Review
Mac World recently released a review of the Iomega px2-300d, a two bay NAS device intended for small or medium business use. We've already featured a couple of reviews about the px-300d, but more context is always better when making such a high-value purchase decision.
Overall, Mac World likes the px2-300d, but mention that many users could likely save a significant amount by adding their own drives rather than buying the device drives-included. From their summary:
The Storcenter
Overall, Mac World likes the px2-300d, but mention that many users could likely save a significant amount by adding their own drives rather than buying the device drives-included. From their summary:
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