Thunderbolt 4 DAS vs Thunderbolt 4 NAS? What Is The Difference? The ascent of NAS has grown in popularity, largely due to video editing suites requiring a large amount of storage accessible by multiple users simultaneously. Even in the early days of Thunderbolt NAS, around 2017 and 2018, one of the key advantages over traditional […]
QNAP TBS-h574TX NASBook – The Best Thunderbolt NAS Yet? QNAP has quite an enviable stronghold on the entire Thunderbolt NAS market, and although a few brands have attempted to challenge their dominance in this area over the years, ever since QNAP first revealed their first Thunderbolt device back in 2017, they have gone from strength […]
The QNAP TVS-h874T NAS Drive Review The unveiling of the TVS-H874T at Computex in summer 2023 marked an important update to the existing TVS-h874 model. This system, positioned in the higher end of the market with a launch price between $2999 and $3499, caters to a niche yet demanding audience. Aimed at content creators, 4K […]
QNAP Unveils New TVS-h674T-i5-32G and TVS-h874T-i7-32G NAS Models with Remarkable Features! In the world of Network Attached Storage (NAS), QNAP has once again raised the bar with its latest offerings, the TVS-h674T-i5-32G and TVS-h874T-i7-32G models. These NAS devices come packed with powerful hardware and a host of features that are sure to delight tech enthusiasts […]
Thunderbolt 5: The Future of Connectivity or an Overkill for Most Users? As Thunderbolt 5 prepares to make its debut in 2024, many consumers are left wondering if this new technology is a significant advancement they should be anticipating or just another buzz that will fade away. This doubt intensifies especially when considering the lukewarm […]
List of Thunderbolt to 10GbE Adapters Promise SLF2202NAA SANLink2 Thunderbolt 2 to 16Gbit/s Fiber Channel Adapter 2 Cable Promise Technology SLE2002tNAA Sanlink2 Thunderbolt 2 to 10G Base-T Ethernet Adapter 2 Cable, Black Akitio Thunder3 Dock Pro (Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station with 10Gbps Network, CFast Reader, and More) […]
Choosing the RIGHT Thunderbolt RAID Enclosure – First Time If you have been looking for a thunderbolt storage solution with on-board RAID functionality in 2022/2023, then chances are that you might have noticed a bit of a problem! You see, unlike older USB enclosures, thunderbolt 3/4 with on-board RAID (otherwise known as Hardware-RAID or SoC […]
How to connect Qnap via Thunderbolt directly? Qnap 72XT (and other) Thunderbolt models effectively plug and play. Once you connect via Thunderbolt, you will get an IP displayed on your Qnap LCD screen. You can then type this IP in your internet browser to connect. You can also download Qnap Qfinder app and be […]
D8-332 TerraMaster 8-Bay DAS with Thunderbolt 3 Storage Processor Model INTEL JHL7440 + Marvell 88SE9485 Disk Slot Number 8 Compatible Disk Types 3.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSD File System FAT 32, FAT 16, NTFS, and EXT4 Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 160 TB (20 TB drive x 8) (Capacity will vary along […]
NS780TB3 Desktop 16 bay Thunderbolt 3 DAS Specifications NS780TB3 Host Interface Thunderbolt™3 (USB-C Interface, compatible with Thunderbolt™4) Data Transfer Rate 40Gbps High Bandwidth HDD Interface SAS (12G/6Gbps)/ SATA (6Gbps) No. of Disk(s) Up to 16 (For 2.5 or 3.5 inch SSD/HDD & sold separately) RAID Levels Requires a RAID card or HBA card(JBOD) with […]
The QNAP TS-464T4 – World’s First Thunderbolt 4 NAS Drive If you are a thunderbolt user and have been looking at network-attached storage (NAS) in the last few years, then it would have been impossible to avoid QNAP. They have been one of the very few brands that have been able to merge the use […]
Netstor announce Thunderbolt™ 3 LTO dual-bay enclosure NS722TB3 The Extreme Thunderbolt 3 Interface Bandwidth Netstor NS722TB3 is designed to have ultra high bandwidth up to 40Gbps for the fastest ever data storage access. Created compact desktop dual-bay 5.25” LTO drive storage chassis, via enclosure’s blazing-fast Thunderbolt™ 3 interface, the massive archiving storage is assured […]
Connecting Qnap to ts-453d /ts-253d to 13” M1 MacBook Pro via Thunderbolt/10GbE adapter I’d like to connect my M1 MacBook Pro (2 thunderbolt ports) to my TS 453d NAS via 10Gbe but am unsure how to do it/what extra equipment Id need to buy. You have two options – SFP+ cabling and adapter + […]
TerraMaster 16-bay Thunderbolt 3 DAS – D16 – £3,199.99 Storage Disk Slot Number 16 Compatible Disk Types 3.5″ SATA/SAS HDD 2.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSD File System FAT 32, FAT 16, NTFS, and EXT4 Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 288 TB (18 TB drive x 16) (Capacity will vary along with the RAID type) RAIDs […]
So I bought the Akitio dock and I am not a fan, part of my whole process is simplicity and the power supply larger than the dock, I’m realizing now other than the 10gbe port, there’s nothing I would use (don’t need CFast or USB 3.0, I’ve switched over mostly to USB-C). I was curious […]
Thunderbolt DAS for QNAP NAS Do you know of any other Thunderbolt 3 DAS /RAID array other than AKITIO products that works when connected to a QNAP NAS? I recently purchased a TVS-472XT (core i3 version) and was hoping to connect my Netstor NA622TB3 to it but it just doesn’t work. QNAP shows TB3 port […]
8 Bay DAS Enclosure (USB 10Gbit or Thunderbolt 40Gbit) I’m a fan of your work. I think you’re doing a great job. You just cut through all the marketing speakers and deliver the facts. You seem to be in tune with the NAS industry so I have a question for you. I’m currently looking for […]
TerraMaster Introduces Upgraded D8 Thunderbolt 3 8-Bay DAS Multiple RAID Supports The D8 Thunderbolt 3 can operate with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, as well as JBOD disk array modes for all your application needs. This underpins the all-important concern for guaranteed data security, and it ensures that your storage capacity is utilised […]
Add an eSATA port and a USB 3.0 hub port to your Thunderbolt equipped MacBook or Ultrabook What are the key feature Thunderbolt to eSATA plus USB 3.0 Adapter? Hassle-free setup – Plug-and-play installation on supported operating systems using native drivers eSATA port supports SATA III / II / I connections USB 3.0 port supports UASP […]
Think outside the Box with PCIe Expansions Stepping away from the subject of Storage and Backups, another decision you may have to make will be whether to invest your budget into a high-end Desktop setup or a more fluid, portable operation. Traditionally the problem has always been that portable operations via a Macbook, Laptop or […]