A Review and Full Overview of the UniFi UNAS NAS OS Update – The UniFi UNAS Pro is now back in stock in the U.S and UK HERE. EU Stocks have been good regardless! The UniFi UNAS Pro is Ubiquiti’s first serious foray into the NAS market, and it introduces a distinct software platform designed […]
TerraMaster F4-424 Max NAS Review – LET’S GET SERIOUS? Update – The Terramaster F4-424 Max NAS is NOW Available HERE on Amazon for $799 As TerraMaster continues to push the boundaries of affordable yet high-performance NAS devices, the F4-424 Max stands out as a flagship model designed to cater to the needs of power users, […]
I have a qnap TX64 2 bay NAS with 2 2.5gb ports. I have a Tenda TEM2010F 8 port 2.5G switch with 2*2.5G SFP slots. My pc has one on board 2.5G porHi
We have a Qnap ts-251+ which is currently doing a daily incremental back up to a Qnap ts-212 (the ts-212 runs for about 2.5 hours per day).
UnforThis will be my first NAS but I don't want to have to buy another one for a long time or be bleh on the performance when editing video.
I'Just wanting to see the best options for a NAS for editing videos off of. I'm editing 4k video but edit with proxys in davinci resolve.I'm curious to learn if Webroot AV is compatible for use on the QNAP NAS.
Thanks for all you guys do.Sounds like the last option indeed. Good luck with that, I imagine it'll be a hassle to send it back, have it repaired, and then get it back :)
At Just picked up a used DS920+ to move from my DAS. It will be used for Plex Server and library storage, using SABnzbd or NZBGet incorporating SONARR anI have been able to identify the bios as MX25L25673G, but also unable to write to the chip. CWWK suggested to ship back the board to them but have notHi. Thanks for that. I will follow your advice and post an update in the near future. CheersI've tried both, and I still get the same "The host CPU does not have write access to the target flash area." error. I contacted CWWK last week about 
UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE – The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS is now available and can be found HERE The UniFi UNAS Pro is Ubiquiti’s first major leap into the NAS (Network Attached Storage) market, building on the success of their networking hardware and ecosystem. This rackmount […]
How it's possible to get 1GB/s read speed with ATTO test on 16GB file? 3 drives gives you max ~600MB/s read speed after cache is exhausted. There must be a
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This product is shipping with Beta software and documentation. The SMB protocol crashes my Mac. Logging connections, shows they cause a ADM kernel panic.
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Before starting the process, I would recommend anyone doing the same to remove all internal drives, and then initialize the NAS so QTS is reinstalled on th
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The review was interesting, but… it was very definitely not like-for-like. How can any comparison of a rack mount 7-bay NAS vs. a desktop 4-bay NAS be si
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They have already said it will have NFS, it just didn't meet their standards to be part of the launch release.
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Nice review. Having bought one of these i wish you did a quick walk through on USB4 direct connect (how to configure the thunderbolt networking and ip addr
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Nice awaited review folks!
With this price-point, how much sense does it make to really consider a "NAS" like this instead of building something or using
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as it doesn't have integerated GPU , is this enough to run PLEX for home purpose 4 clients max ?
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By overnight does that mean about 12 hours?
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this update impacting Synology Photo's is my biggest concern.
I could go for Immich or an other third party solution but setting one of those up is look
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Have they changed shipping date, it was Oct 25. Now it shows Nov 04!
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You mean to write the "HNAS Rectangle L-8" ... As this is just a rebranded Chinese case that has been for sale for ages on AliExpress...
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we have videos (4K) and Images all together of 100 TB. Currently we are storing them in Individual HDD's and kept in place. But now we are worried reg
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In Build 3, the FSP Dagger power supply does not fit the AUDHEID case. The case only fits an 1U/Flex Power.
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you have to flip the USB A connector on your USB C adapter and you should get 2500mbps.. there is a small notch on it that you can miss.. hope you get it
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another redditor taught me you have to flip the USB A connector on your USB C adapter and you should get 2500mbps.. there is a small notch on it that you c
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I hope you see this.. I got the same issue.. another redditor taught me you have to flip the USB A connector on your USB C adapter and you should get 2500m
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is there a way to run a plex ?
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Wonder if you have any view on the pricing of the new Asustor Lockerstor Gen 3. Was so looking forward to this as a really futureproof, software-neutral op
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Its very annoying the fact that Synology seems to be abandoning the Prosumer market. I´ve been waiting for a year now for them to release an updated versi
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Guide: Using the Wavlink USB-to-5GbE Adapter on a Synology NAS If you’re looking to upgrade your Synology NAS’s network speed without investing in expensive native solutions, you can connect a Wavlink USB-to-5GbE adapter. While this adapter isn’t officially supported by Synology, users have developed workarounds to make it function. This guide will walk you through […]
Samsung 990 EVO Plus Gen 5 SSD Review Samsung has long been a leader in the SSD industry, known for their ability to balance performance, reliability, and innovation across their product lines. From early offerings like the Samsung 960 EVO to their more recent hits like the 980 Pro, Samsung consistently delivers SSDs that push […]
Jonsbo N5 NAS Case Review Ever since we first found out that Jonsbo were launching a new 12-bay storage desktop chassis for NAS use, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to get our hands on the final product and find out whether it can really live up to the prototype unit we saw at Computex […]
UniFi Protect ONVIF Camera Update Testing Last week we found out that UniFi intended to integrate ONVIF support into its Protect surveillance platform. Ubiquiti went ahead and made this UniFi Protect update available, and I managed to spend a decent amount of time playing with my existing range of ONVIF cameras from numerous third-party brands […]
Aoostar WTR Pro NAS Review The Aoostar WTR Pro NAS is a 4-bay hybrid storage system that enters the market with a combination of affordability and power, targeting both enthusiasts and prosumers alike. With configurations featuring either the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U processor or the Intel N100, this NAS offers a substantial amount of power […]
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N5, N4, N3, or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Building your NAS has certainly become more accessible in recent years, mainly due to the availability of NAS-specific components that take the guesswork out of setting up a private cloud or network server from scratch. However, when it comes to […]
UniFi Protect Adding ONVIF Camera Support Soon BIGGER UPDATE 26/09/24 – We tested several ONVIF cameras in a UniFi Protect NVR Setup. You can read about the results HERE or in the video HERE. BIG UPDATE 16/9/24 – So, ONVIF is confirmed for version 5.0.21 (and later) coming very soon, no camera license needed (!!!!), […]
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Flash NAS Review The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is a compact NAS device designed to address the increasing demand for high-speed, flash-based storage solutions in the prosumer and small business markets. With the recent rise in popularity of flash NAS devices, several brands have entered the market, offering their own versions […]
Synology DSM 7.2.2 Update: A Major Shift in Multimedia Support Synology has released its latest software update, DSM 7.2.2, introducing several new features and enhancements. This update focuses on improving security and providing more options for customization. One of the notable security improvements includes enhanced SAML SSO client authentication, which helps ensure secure internal communications. […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Running UnRAID on a Ugreen NAS Running UnRAID on a Ugreen NAS provides a flexible, feature-rich solution for managing your storage needs. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up UnRAID on your Ugreen NAS, from initial preparation and data backup to BIOS configuration and final setup. Unlike […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Install TrueNAS on a Ugreen NAS Installing TrueNAS on a Ugreen NAS can significantly enhance your network storage capabilities by providing a robust, open-source operating system designed for managing and sharing data. This guide will walk you through the detailed process of setting up TrueNAS on your Ugreen NAS, from initial […]
Finding Out More About the HexOS NAS Software, Where it lives with TrueNAS Scale and Whether it Might Deserve Your Data A little over a month ago, HexOS (the NAS software that has been in quiet development, first publicly addressed on LTT back in Dec 2022 and covered HERE on NC) popped it’s head up above […]
New F8 8-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD SSD from Terramaster Coming later in 2024 IMPORTANT – Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Review NOW LIVE – You Can Read it HERE I’ve recently gathered some intriguing information about the upcoming Terramaster F8 SSD and F8 SSD PLUS Desktop NAS devices. These devices are slated to launch in September […]
New 10GbE Equipped M-ITX MW-N100-NAS Mobo with Intel N100 CPU on the Market The 10GbE MW-N100-NAS Alder Lake N100 NAS Motherboard is built around the Alder Lake-N N100 CPU. This processor, designed for mobile and low-power applications, features 4 cores and 4 threads, providing efficient multitasking capabilities. It operates with a maximum turbo frequency of […]
Your Cloud Storage Might Have a Hidden Cost You Didn’t Know About – Egress! The often-overlooked costs associated with cloud data egress, the process of downloading data from the cloud, can be substantial. While services like Google, Amazon, and others offer affordable storage rates, the hidden costs of retrieving data should be thoroughly understood by […]
Best NAS for Around 500 to Buy in 2024 (So Far) So you’ve decided to look into purchasing your very own network-attached storage device, or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade some equipment that is starting to feel ever so slightly more legacy than you would like. For whatever the reason, there’s no avoiding that choosing […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]
QNAP vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Now that the UGREEN NAS system is arriving at traditional retail, many users are starting to ask whether this new name in the world of NAS is a better or worse alternative than the established status quo for their data storage and private cloud needs. Although […]
Should Users Consider a UniFi Network? The Good, the Bad and the Weird If you have been shopping around for a comprehensive network management solution (urgh – such a wanky phrase, but ok) for your small/medium/large business, then chances are that Ubiquiti and the UinFi platform has appeared on your radar. Whilst on the surface […]
HexOS – Trying to Make NAS and BYO NAS More User-Friendly Most people under the age of 60 have a decent level of computer experience – that’s pretty much a stone-cold fact, thanks to the growing dependence of society on digital devices. Break that down a little further and chances are that most people under […]
What is the Synology GS Series? And Who Is It For? Synology has been in the market for almost 25 years now, and during that time, they have rolled out numerous large-capacity solutions. However, the GS series is the brand’s most significant move thus far towards true data center-class scale storage. Last year saw the […]
Jonsbo Reveals New N5 NAS Case at Computex 2024 UPDATE – The Jonsbo N5 NAS Case is NOW Available on AliExpress HERE for $149 Update on the Confirmed case specifications for the Jonsbo N5 NAS Enclosure: Model：N5 Color：Black Dimension：355mm(W)*403mm(D)*350mm(H) (Includes 6mm tall base) Material：1mm Steel+2.0mm Aluminum alloy+8mm Wood Drive Bay：2.5〞SSD*2 or 2.5〞SSD*4 / 3.5〞HDD*12 Motherboard：ITX […]
Synology Solution Exhibition 2024 Taipei (Article Still in Progress!) Synology has been unusually talkative in advance of their latest launch event for 2024! All too often, they tend to hold back the bulk of their intended release plans for the year (in both hardware and software services) prior to their events, which can often lead […]
CWWK x86 P5 NAS Review – SUPER COMPACT NVMe NAS? Have you noticed just how diverse the world of DiY NAS has become? I’m old enough to remember when ‘Do It Yourself’ or Build Your Own’ (BYO) in the server world would mean converting an old PC case. Then things got SMALLER! The Rasperry Pi, […]
CWWK Q670 Gen 5 NAS Board Review With so, SO many DIY mini server motherboards in the market, what exactly does the $200 CWWK Q670 NAS motherboard bring to the party that we haven’t seen dozen times before? The booming market for 24×7 server mobos in ‘M-ITX in the last 18-24 months has been somewhat […]
AOOSTAR GEM10 SSD NAS Review – SUPER COMPACT FLASH! With so, SO many Chinese players entering the OS-free NAS scene in the last couple of years, several names have bubbled to the top (natural selection in IT?) and one name that is making big waves is Aoostar! At a glance, you could easily lump them […]
The Flashstor and Flashstor 12 Pro Gen 2 from Asustor NAS Note – An Update on the hardware, Performance , PCI Lanes on the M.2 and more is now live HERE on YouTube and HERE on the NASCompares Blog I do not think it would be an understatement to say that one of the stand-out […]
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