Everything we saw at the Synology Solution Exhibition In Taipei With the week drawing to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to summarize everything new that we all learnt at the Synology Solution Exhibition in Taipei, parallel to Computex. As already discussed, Synology has been unusually talkative about their new range […]
Update on the QNAP HS-453DX Silent NAS Specifications Of all the NAS server devices that we have covered at and around Computex 2018, the one that has easily captured the most attention is the rather eye-catching QNAP HS-453DX Silent NAS. With its rather nice copper lid, white chassis and rather an impressive array of ports, it […]
How does the newly announced Synology DS1019+ NAS compare with the DS918+ NAS? If you were one of the many people watching the Synology Solution Exhibition in Taipei this week, then you would have no doubt noticed a brand new flagship 5-Bay Network Attached Storage (NAS) server was announced, the rather interesting DS1019+ NAS. Mere […]
Update on the RS1619xs+ NAS for the Synology 2019 series The RS1619xs+ is the latest reveal at the Synology Solution Exhibition in Taipei is the latest NAS to join the elite XS series of devices. This new Synology RS1619xs+ Rackstation NAS, as discussed in our previous article a couple of weeks back) has several rather […]
Hardware Update on the Synology DS619slim NAS for Synology 2019 As previously discussed, Synology NAS is a brand that has always been a brand that is rather secretive about their releases, as they like to give their older technology a fair run and not spook the NAS market too much with releases way, way in […]
QNAP show us the TR-004 RAID enabled DAS and NAS Expansion Chassis Another new QNAP device for their ever expanding 2019 range, the TR-004 RAID DAS is the latest unit to be shown at Computex 2018. QNAP (unlike their biggest rivals Synology) are quite up front about new releases. Typically their NAS server devices are […]
Synology show us the DS2419+ NAS for 2018/19 Release Another new Synology NAS for their growing 2019 range, the DS2419+ is the latest unit to be shown at their private Synology exhibition event in Taipei, close to Computex 2018 event in Taiwan. Generally, Synology has been a brand that was eerily quiet when it comes […]
Exciting Update on the DS1019+ NAS for the Synology 2019 series With so much happening right now at Computex 2018, as well as so many new pieces of tech being announced by the big brands, it is easy to miss some of the more interesting NAS devices that would normally get a lot more attention […]
What is the QNAP HS-453DX NAS and why is it a big deal? With Computex 2018 in progress, we are already seeing some incredibly technology on show. As mentioned before, QNAP is truly the innovators of modern NAS server devices (the first to introduce NAS based Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.0, USB DAS access and more) and already […]
What have QNAP NAS got in store for us in 2018 at Computex If you have found this article, then chances are that you are well aware of what Computex is. However if by some staggering chance you do not, the Computex event in Taiwan is one of the biggest shows of technology from the […]
Why is the Akitio Node Duo different to other Node ePCIe? Akitio has really made a name for themselves in the external PCIe market. They were one of the very first to release a Thunderbolt 3 enabled ePCIe box and over time the Thunder3 and Akitio Node range of external expansion card devices, that let you […]
Thunder3 Dock Pro – The World’s first 10GBe Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station When it comes to Thunderbolt 3 technology, very few companies have innovated in this technology than Akitio. Over the last 2 years, we have seen some frankly incredible hardware from them that has changed the landscape of Mac and Window editing environments. They […]
Why is the QNAP TS-932X Desktop NAS a Good 10Gbe Entry Point The business-class TS-932X is a budget-friendly NAS designed to accommodate five 3.5-inch hard drives and four 2.5-inch SSDs. It is also the first ARM-based NAS that supports Qtier™ technology for efficient auto-tiered storage. As a 9-bay NAS, the compact TS-932X takes up less […]
10GBASE-T or SFP+, Which is the Best 10Gbe for your Setup? With the increase in server consolidation through virtualization at the business and data center level, the resulting demand for data has exceeded the traditional 1Gbs network standard capability. Improved 10G Ethernet, which can simplify network infrastructure by consolidating multiple gigabit ports into a single […]
Choosing the Right 4K Transcoding NAS – DS218play Vs DS418play? A network attached storage device, or NAS, is the perfect device for your multimedia storage and playback needs in 2018. With the ability to store and stream hundreds of different kinds of Media formats, you would be hard pushed to find a better solution to […]
Brand New Cost-Effective QNAP TS-251B NAS for 2018 With Computex and CeBit 2018 coming our way in a little over a week, we are still finding out more information on new releases. Today we want to talk about a brand new QNAP NAS that arrives with familiar hardware, but with a very cost effective aim. […]
Synology DS918+ Versus a Custom FreeNAS Build Synology NAS or FreeNAS? Which should you Buy? There’s no denying it NAS are expensive devices. It’s never really been a secret that when you buy a Synology or QNAP NAS, half of what you’re paying for isn’t the hardware, but the software included. It is no different […]
What to Expect from Synology, QNAP, Asustor and more at Computex and CeBit 2018 It is fast approaching that time of year when the NAS industry (and indeed the whole technology industry as a whole) start getting excited about two of the biggest IT release events of the year. Over the last few years, Computex in […]
New Synology NAS Information Updated Oct 2018 – As we enter the last quarter of the year, we have a much, much better picture of what Synology NAS has in store for 2019. Alongside the units that were revealed at events earlier in the year, we now have new and rather specialized equipment coming our way […]
Brand New Powerful 8-Bay RS1219+ NAS from Synology It has really gone Synology crazy here lately. The 5th new release that has been unveiled by Synology has been announced and it is another new chassis size (lots of new IP from the big S). As already mentioned in the previous articles, two big events in network attached […]