2.5GbE Switches – Get it Right, First Time! 2.5 Gigabit ethernet is becoming increasingly prevalent in 2023, from ISP routers and gaming desktops to USB adapters and PCIe cards at $25, access to 2.5x traditional 1GbE network speeds is widely available. Many devices now come with 2.5G at the same price as 1G, or include […]
Realtek to Showcase Full Range of Communications Networking, Multimedia, and Consumer Electronics Solutions at 2022 CES HSINCHU, Taiwan – January 05, 2022 – Realtek Semiconductor Corporation (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world’s leading network and multimedia IC providers, will be announcing a full range of communications network, multimedia, and consumer electronics solutions at […]
Synology DS223 released in Taiwan. Update UK 08/02/23 – The Synology DS223 NAS has now been launched, and you can find my written DS223 review HERE and my YouTube video DS223 review HERE! The new Synology DS223 is a powerful and versatile network-attached storage solution that is perfect for both home and business use. With […]
My current thoughts and questions are currently: Purchase the Synology DS1821+ Purchase 2/4 x HAT5300 Series 3.5” SATA HDD and get more when needed How do exactly do I upgrade it to 10GbE support? How do SNV3400/3500 Series M.2 NVMe SSD work? How do I install them? And how do SAT5200 Series 2.5” SATA SSD work? How do […]
10GbE & M.2 NVMe SSD Storage Pools on the Synology DS923+ NAS When it comes to those of you who are considering buying the Synology DS923+ NAS in 2022/2023, I think it would be fair to say that two of the ‘stand out’ features of this desktop server are 1) the fact it can be […]
Qnap QSW-M2106PR-2S2T Half-width Rackmount 10GbE and 2.5GbE PoE++ Layer 2 Web Managed Switch QSW-M2106PR-2S2T Management Type Web Managed Number of Ports 10 10GbE SFP+ 2 10GbE BASE-T (RJ45) 2 2.5GbE (RJ45) 6 Total PoE Ports 8 PoE++ PSE (802.3bt, 90W) Port 1-8 (90W) PoE Power Output Port 1-8 (90W) Total PoE Power Budget 310W Power […]
Performance Tests of the Synology DS923+ NAS and E10G22-T1 10GbE Upgrade The release of the Synology DS923+ NAS has definitely set a cat among the pigeons when it comes to the home vs business community. When Synology changed the long-standing inclusion of an Intel CPU in this product series to an AND Embedded Ryzen, many […]
Cheapest 10gbe switches- Updated What is a 10Gbe switch? Definition for a switch is : A network switch is a computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device. What 10Gbe means is, that speed will be 10 times […]
Synology DS923+ 4-bay 10GbE NAS is now officially released today. Dependable Performance Up to 625/559 MB/s sequential read/write throughput makes file operations quick and efficient Optional 10GbE connectivity to tackle more specialized, bandwidth-heavy applications Easy Capacity Expansion Add 5 extra drive bays with one DX517 expansion unit for a maximum of 9 storage drives Up […]
Dual-band AX3000 3-Pack (MK73) Nighthawk Dual-band WiFi 6 Mesh System TECHNICAL DETAILS Height 4.8in Width 4.8in Depth 2.5in Weight 0.63lbs Requirements High-speed Internet connection to existing modem or gateway Total WiFi Coverage 4,500 sq. ft. Router (MR70) – Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 in – Weight: 0.63 lb • Satellites (MS70) – Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 […]
Synology DS1522+ NAS 10GbE RAID Testing with the WD Red Pro 22TB HDDs Technology is moving FAST! Yet one of the most overlooked fast-moving areas of technology in the market is data storage! In the last decade we have seen data storage averages used by consumers and businesses hugely multiply in volume and frequency, with […]
Google Nest Wifi Pro vs Amazon Eero Pro 6E Router Comparison Every since WiFi 6 started making headway in the consumer and business client hardware market, the developments that arose in order to make even bigger gains in network performance and bandwidth have been remarkably quick to arrive, with two of the biggest internet players […]
Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E Mesh Router Review – Genuinely Pro? When it comes to brands that you associate with the internet, Google is such a part of most of our everyday lives that we often forget how much of our data we directly/indirectly trust in the hands of this giant company. It was not […]
Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E Mesh Router Review – Genuinely Pro? When it comes to brands that you associate with the internet, Google is such a part of most of our everyday lives that we often forget how much of our data we directly/indirectly trust in the hands of this giant company. It was not […]
Synology WRX560 Router Review – Premium Networking? The importance of a competent router in your home or business environment has never been more pertinent than RIGHT NOW! Finding that sweet spot for your internet access needs of high bandwidth, ease of access, yet secure and multi-layered is a terrifically difficult middle ground to achieve. Alongside […]
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) […]
Prime Day Bargains on NAS, Hard Drives, SSDs, Cameras and Network Equipment ANOTHER Amazon Prime Day in 2022? Yep, just a month before Black Friday kicks off and Amazon has decided to host an impromptu 2nd in-house sale event beginning on Tuesday 11th Oct until midnight on Wednesday 12th Oct (in 15 countries; Austria, Canada, […]
How to Secure your Synology with open ports to Plex (port forwarding) On my router I will have Upnp disabled and only one port forwarded, that being the one for Plex. I plan to run only Plex Server and whatever backup software you recommend (to back up my PCs to the NAS incrementally) and perhaps […]
QNAP TS-464 NAS 10GbE RAID 0/5/6 Testing with the WD Red Pro 22TB HDDs When you buy a new NAS and drives, one of the most important long-term decisions that you will make is choosing your RAID level. A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is the process of combining multiple media drives together into […]
TerraMaster F2-223 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS Processor Processor Model Intel® Celeron® N4505 Processor Architecture X.86 64-bit Processor Frequency Dual Core 2.0 GHz (Max burst up to 2.9 GHz) CPU Single-Core Score / Hardware Encryption Engine √ Hardware Transcoding Engine H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per […]