Does this Budget $140 AliExpress 10GbE Switch Deserve Your Data? The landscape of 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking has seen a significant shift over the past few years, with hardware that was once considered enterprise-only gradually trickling down to the consumer and prosumer market. Affordable multi-gig switches, particularly those with 2.5G or SFP-only configurations, are now […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week16-2025.wav April 2025 has been packed with major updates and announcements across the NAS and tech ecosystem. Synology rolled out critical updates to Note Station, Cloud Sync, Photos, and DS finder, enhancing security, AI features, and cloud performance. TrueNAS launched its highly anticipated 25.04 “Fangtooth” release, unifying CORE and SCALE with powerful new enterprise features. […]
20 Ways to Improve Your 10GbE Network Speeds Upgrading to 10GbE networking should, in theory, allow you to achieve 1GB/s (1000MB/s) network speeds, unlocking ultra-fast data transfers for large files, backups, and high-performance applications. However, many users find that real-world performance falls far short of these expectations. Instead of the seamless, high-speed experience they anticipated, […]
20 Ways to Improve Your 10GbE Network Speeds Upgrading to 10GbE networking should, in theory, allow you to achieve 1GB/s (1000MB/s) network speeds, unlocking ultra-fast data transfers for large files, backups, and high-performance applications. However, many users find that real-world performance falls far short of these expectations. Instead of the seamless, high-speed experience they anticipated, […]
QNAP has introduced the TS-h1277AFX, a cutting-edge all-flash NAS designed for demanding multimedia workflows, including 4K/8K video editing, visual effects (VFX), and collaborative creative projects. Powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7 9000 Series processors and featuring DDR5 memory, ZFS-based QuTS hero OS, and support for 2.5/10/25GbE connectivity, the TS-h1277AFX delivers unparalleled performance and efficiency for creators […]
QNAP has unveiled its latest innovation in compact rackmount NAS solutions with the TS-h765eU, a 1U short-depth NAS equipped with Intel® Atom x7000C Series processors, E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots, and 10GbE expandability. Paired with the industry-first NAS-exclusive QXG-ES10G1T E1.S to 10GbE network module, QNAP continues to cater to the high-performance demands of small-to-medium businesses, […]
Exciting News for NAS Enthusiasts! QNAP has just unveiled two new Network Attached Storage (NAS) models today in Taiwan: the TS-432X-4G and TS-632X-4G. Both models offer robust features ideal for business and advanced home users who need reliable storage and high-speed network performance. Key Specifications at a Glance Specification TS-432X-4G TS-632X-4G CPU AnnapurnaLabs Alpine […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE (RJ45) LAN/WAN […]
Video Editing over 10Gbe or Thunderbolt with a NAS Drive – The Easy Way in 2024 Video editing and production, as of 2024, continues to be one of the largest generators of unique and large-scale data. From various sectors like wildlife photography to large-scale movie production, video editing has evolved into a significant business requiring […]
Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]
Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]
Video Editing over 10Gbe or Thunderbolt with a NAS Drive – The Easy Way in 2024 Video editing and production, as of 2024, continues to be one of the largest generators of unique and large-scale data. From various sectors like wildlife photography to large-scale movie production, video editing has evolved into a significant business requiring […]
Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives in 2023 Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE […]
Reviewing the TerraMaster F2-422 2-Bay NAS with 10Gbe Of all the brands that I discuss here on the blog, one that always seems to surprise me is TerraMaster. On the surface, they are a fairly standard NAS brand that, though lacking the wide commercial notoriety of a brand like Synology, still produce a remarkably impressive […]
Looking for powerful, reliable, and high-performance storage solutions? QNAP has just released two incredible rackmount NAS models that are set to revolutionize your enterprise-level storage and backup needs: the TS-h1277AXU and TS-h1677AXU. Let’s dive into the details of these cutting-edge devices! TS-h1277AXU-RP: Unleash Unprecedented Performance! The TS-h1277AXU-RP is designed to deliver unparalleled enterprise-class application […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives in 2023 Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE […]
Unable to maximize transfer speed on Synology DS-923+ Just put together the following setup: NAS: – Synology DS-923+, with 32GB RAM and 4x WD Red Plus 10TB each in RAID 0 – Synology 10Gbps ethernet adapter Switch: – TRENDnet 10Gbps Switch Desktop: – TRENDnet 10Gbps ethernet card, using Marvell’s AQtion chipset – Brand new CAT6A […]
Video Editing over 10Gbe or Thunderbolt with a NAS Drive – The Easy Way Of all the industries that have grown in terms of data storage, video editing and production has got to be one of the largest generators of unique and ever increasingly size data in the world. From wildlife photographers and fashion, to […]
Buying a NAS for Video Editing – A Buyers Guide Whether you are a professional, semi-pro or hobbyist video editor, the appeal of moving your editing suite over to a NAS based environment can be quite high. Although not quite as straightforward as utilising traditional an internal SSD or external storage on USB and thunderbolt, […]