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 […]
Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Whether you are reading this article because you’re looking to upgrade your existing Synology network attached storage system and are exploring your current options, or you’ve heard about the remarkably successful UGREEN Kickstarter and are considering it for your data, today I want to discuss which […]
Synology and AI Admin Console – What Exactly Is Synology Doing with AI? Synology is gearing up to introduce its AI Admin Console, a feature designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its suite of applications. This new tool, slated for release with DSM 7.2.2 later in 2024, will allow users to connect to AI […]
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 […]
AIFFRO K100 SSD NAS Review – N100 Powered Flash NAS for Your Pocket? AND ANOTHER SSD NAS has arrived on the market, this time from AIFFRO with their K100 4-Bay NVMe micro/pocket server. Nowadays, it seems like every brand and it’s subsidiary want to get in on ALL SSD NAS systems! The decreasing cost of […]
QNAP Reveal a New (and frankly incredible) ARM NAS Series – The TS-x32X NAS Range At the recent Computex 2024 event, QNAP introduced two new NAS models, the TS-632X and TS-432X, which are poised to be valuable additions to their network storage offerings. These devices are specifically designed to cater to small to medium-sized businesses […]
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 […]
The QNAP USB4 to 10GbE Adapter (ONA-LIC10G1T and ONA-LIC10G1SF) I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: QNAP has always been the hardware innovator in the world of NAS. They introduced Thunderbolt NAS, combination 10GbE+M.2 NVMe cards, USB DAS connected NAS (51A series), and more. However, their latest network upgrade product that is in […]
The Flashstor Gen 2 NVMe NAS – Update on Performance, PCIe Lanes, Release, and More *UPDATE* – The Flashstor Gen 2 is Now Released Flashstor 6 Gen 2 (AS6806X) $999 – HERE Flashstor 12 Pro Gen 2 (FS6812X) $1399 – HERE Find Out More about them here – HERE on YouTube In the two months […]
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 […]
What Has QNAP Planned for 2024 and 2025? QNAP unveiled a variety of new hardware and software solutions at Computex 2024, designed to cater to both personal and business users. Among the highlights is a USB-to-10GbE connectivity adapter, which promises to bring high-speed network capabilities to devices that previously required PCIe cards. Additionally, they will […]
Synology Launches a New Backup-Focused Server Solution – ActiveProtect and the DP Series What is ActiveProtect and Why is Synology choosing 2024 to launch a completely new kind of solution into their portfolio? It’s a valid Q! I think it would be fair to say that Synology has been re-calibrating a lot of its solutions […]
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 […]
EVERYTHING Revealed at Computex 2024 Welcome to the Computex Taipei 2024 Megathread on NASCompares! As one of the world’s largest and most influential tech trade shows, Computex Taipei is the hub for groundbreaking announcements in the data storage industry. Throughout the event, which runs from June 4-7, 2024, we’ll be providing up-to-the-minute coverage of all […]
Phison at Computex 2024 – What Was On Show? Note – this is a pre-launch article based on what I saw on the setup-day of cOMPUTEX 2024 (3/6/24). A fuller update to this article will be made after the Computex Launch day on 4/6 and a YouTube Video too. A regular veteran of Computex, Phison […]
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, […]
QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]
Review of the Terramaster D8 Hybrid Storage System What IS the D8 Hybrid and why is this brand’s newest device getting a lot of media attention of late? Terramaster has been a name in the world of NAS for quite a few years, but what about DAS? Unlike Network Attached Storage, Direct Attached Storage is […]
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 […]
Is Ubiquiti Launching a UniFi NAS in 2024? YES THEY ARE – Update, the UniFi UNAS Pro is now LIVE, and I have made my review HERE on YOuTube and HERE on the NASCompares website. Alternatively, you can find more resources and comparisons on the UniFi UNAS Pro in the links below: Official UniFi UNAS […]