Netstor release their USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C case for Windows and Mac A long standing brand in the arena of digital Storage solutions, Netstor Technology have been around since 2002 when they were one of the first companies in the world to release a truly hot swappable external 2-Bay enclosure for 3.5″ HDD […]
Category: Business NAS
The QNAP TS-453A versus The QNAP TVS-463 – 4 Bay Power NAS Faceoff
Which QNAP 4-bay NAS deserves your money? Network Attached Storage has been around a fair while now and I think it is fair to say that it is popular! But how to these popular NAS devices compare? Both are 4-Bay NAS from QNAP, but with a different target audience. The QNAP TS-453A is aimed […]
The Synology 2017 London – We find out what is New in Synology NAS
Synology 2017 arrives in London – Did the NAS giants deliver? I would be lying if I said that for all my talk at NASCompares about Hard Drives, PCIe Expansions, Thunderbolt 3 and more, that in my heart it hasn’t always been about Network Attached Storage. We are in the sunset of 2016 and normally […]
What is the best 4-Bay Synology NAS of 2016 and 2017?
Choosing the best Synology 4-Bay NAS to buy – Important factors Whether you are buying your first NAS server, or you are upgrading your pre existing Network Attached Storage device, there are a great many advantages to investing in a solid 4 or 5 Bay NAS solution. Not withstanding the obvious advantages that being able […]
The QNAP T531X 5-Bay SFP+ 10GBe NAS, Walkthrough and Talkthrough
Has QNAP finally cracked the 10GBe SFP+ NAS Market with the TS-531X NAS? QNAP NAS has always been seen as the innovator of Network Attached Storage. Remaining in joint first place with Synology NAS for the market leaders of the field, they have often been the ground breakers when the boundaries of NAS are pushed. In […]
The ioSafe 1515+ NAS – Fireproof, Waterproof and powered by Synology – The Unboxing and Walkthrough
Need some SERIOUS data protection for your business? ioSafe and the DS1515+ have the answer Ultra-performance NAS optimized for intensive tasks, encryption and instant disaster recovery. Release here https://nascompares.com/xxx//product/ioSafe-1515+-NAS-ND000-0-Fireproof-amp-Waterproof-5-Bay-NAS-RAID-powered-by-Synology~59113 With its fire/water protection, superior performance, scalability, resilience, and comprehensive features, ioSafe® NAS 1515+ is the ideal storage solution for your growing business. Featuring a quad-core processor, […]
The QNAP TS-453Bmini Micro Power NAS for HDD and SSD Walkthrough and Talkthrough
BIG NAS power in a compact case with the QNAP TS-453Bmini The guys at QNAP NAS have certainly know how to appease the NAS community. Over the last few years they have been the first to release some quite remarkable NAS server improvements and yet they still have the odd trick up their sleeve. The […]
The QNAP TVS-882ST 2.5” SSD and HDD Thunderbolt 2 NAS with USB 3.1, TB2, 10GBe and more
QNAP unleash the micro beast with the QNAP TVS-882ST 2.5” NAS It really is becoming a busy month for those that follow the wonderfully developing world of Network Attached Storage and at the moment the front runners in terms of innovation and sheer technical audacity are QNAP NAS. This month alone we have seen the […]
WD My Cloud NAS OS Review, Walkthrough, Tutorial and Guide using the EX2 Ultra
Considering buying a WD EX2 My Cloud? Why not learn more about the software with our guide My Cloud OS 3 gives you anytime access to your stored content at home. New features, improved functionality and simple interface design deliver easy file sharing, access management and a streamlined photo gallery view on any iOS, Android, PC […]
NAS News – QNAP NAS unveil their latest Gold Lightning NAS range, TVS-473, TVS-673 and TVS-873
The QNAP TVS-x73 Series has been announced – Gold just got better! Good news for those who are waiting for the more powerful NAS units in QNAP’s 2017 line-up, they are to release the newest Gold Lightning Power NAS, the TVS-x73 range of business and high end Network Attached Storage server. The original Gold NAS […]
New NAS – The QNAP TS-1635 16 Bay Cost-effective 10GbE SFP+ NAS
QNAP announce their new 16-Bay NAS TS-1635-4G and TS-1635-8G Good news for QNAP NAS and and especially those looking for for a truly 10GBe over SFP+ Network Attached Solution. The TS-1635 is a stonking 16-BAY desktop NAS. More precisely it is 12 standard 3.5″ HDD/SSD bays and a further 4 2.5″ form factor SSD bays for increased […]
Keep it in the clouds – Choosing Network Attached Storage. Small, Medium and Large Solutions
Keep it in the clouds – Choosing Network Attached Storage As reliable and steadfast as local Backup can be, it is not the only way. Realistically you should always have two backups in place (this does not include any on your Mac or PC). But you should always think outside the box and this is where […]
The Future of NAS, with Synology, QNAP and Thecus – Our Wishlist
What new NAS releases are up and coming in the next year? With Q3 of the year just starting, it is an exciting time for NAS. The autumn/Winter release schedule is always one of huge anticipation in the entire consumer and business electronics community. Most technology and its inevitable release can be broken down into […]
What is the best QNAP 4-bay NAS of 2016 so far?
What is the best 4 Bay NAS from QNAP? There is no escaping it, every day we use, create, need and store data. The growth and evolution of Network Attached Storage has been a fast and more and more people in 2016 are finding the need for a NAS Server in their lives. 4-Bay NAS […]
Should you buy standard or Pro Drives for your NAS – is it worth the money?
Should you Buy WD Red Pro Drives or Ordinary WD Red NAS drives? Arguably the most popular NAS Hard drive in the market today, with Seagate and HGST NAS drives fighting for second place, many users new and old to Network Attached Storage are finding themselves in the enviable position of choosing between Western Digital […]
What is SHR? And what is the difference between Synology Hybrid RAID and Ordinary RAID?
What is the difference between SHR and RAID? Synology Hybrid RAID or SHR, has been around for quite a while now, and though it has not make the big impact that Synology NAS’ Btrfs file system has, it is still an increasing popular choice for many when it comes to protecting their hardware and their […]
The 5 Things you should know about Long-term Data Archiving and Cold Storage
Important things to consider when investing in a good long term storage solution Data is important and the only thing more important than that is YOUR data! Whether you are a home or business it is almost certain that your data is valuable and therefore a long term storage array to archive and protect this […]
Western Digital Announce the WD Red Pro 8TB WD8001FFWX for Business NAS users
8TB NAS Drives for for Big Business NAS Needs Great news for those looking for the biggest and the best Network Attached Storage drives. The latest edition to the WD Red NAS range has been released. Joining the enterprise level WD Red Pro series, this WD8001FFWX 8TB NAS Drive continues the formula of their popular […]