UGREEN NASync vs UniFi UNAS – Which Should You Buy? In the evolving landscape of network-attached storage, the arrival of UGREEN and UniFi (Ubiquiti) marks one of the more interesting shifts in consumer and prosumer data management over the last two years. Both brands, previously recognised for their strength in peripheral hardware and networking respectively, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week17-2025.wav This week in NAS and enterprise tech saw a flurry of innovation and ecosystem shifts across the board. From Lenovo’s sweeping AI-optimized storage portfolio and MINISFORUM’s Ryzen-powered NAS monster, to Synology’s deepening hardware lock-in and TerraMaster’s global rollout of its compact U4-500 rackmount system—storage is getting smarter, faster, and more contentious. Sustainability also took […]
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. […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week5-2025.wav Welcome to this week’s NAScompares Weekly Digest, covering the latest news and trends in the NAS and storage industry. From groundbreaking storage solutions to market trends and security concerns, here are the top stories you need to know. Storage & NAS Industry TrueNAS H30: The Swiss Army Knife of Storage iXsystems has unveiled the […]
The UniFi UNAS Pro has recently emerged as an exciting contender in the NAS market, offering a 7-bay solution with 10GbE connectivity at an affordable price point. After two months of testing, we’re here to unpack its pros, cons, and overall performance to help you decide if this NAS is the right fit for your […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week52-2024.wav Welcome to this week’s tech digest! From updates in NAS operating systems to groundbreaking backup solutions, we’re diving into all the latest innovations in network-attached storage (NAS) and beyond. Here are the highlights of what’s happening in the ever-evolving world of data storage. Terramaster TO 6.0.5 S7 Update: What’s New? Terramaster’s latest OS update, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/beestation2.mp3 The Rumoured BeeStation BST170-8T Welcome to the podcast, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of network-attached storage, specifically Synology’s intriguing BeeStation lineup. Now, if you’re not familiar with the BeeStation, it’s essentially Synology’s take on a user-friendly, private cloud storage solution for the everyday user. Think of it as a simplified NAS […]
Ceph is a powerful and scalable storage system designed to handle large volumes of data with high redundancy and performance. Integrating Ceph with NAS (Network-Attached Storage) devices can be a strategic choice, especially if you already have these devices in your infrastructure. This article will guide you through the essentials of setting up a Ceph […]
New OpenSSH Vulnerability Could Impact NAS Users: What You Need to Know (Updated 3rd July 2023 with QNAP Advisory and TrueNAS implementation of the OpenSSH official Patch) A critical vulnerability in OpenSSH, dubbed “regreSSHion” and assigned CVE-2024-6387, has been discovered by researchers at Qualys. This flaw, which allows for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) with […]
Introduction TerraMaster has just released the F4-424 Pro, a 4-bay high-performance NAS designed specifically for business applications. Priced at £699.99, this device claims to be the most powerful in its category, boasting a robust set of features. Processor and Performance Processor Model: Intel® Core™ i3 Architecture: X.86 64-bit Frequency: Max burst up to 3.8 […]
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 […]
Introducing the TerraMaster U4-212: A Powerful New Rackmount NAS for Small Enterprises TerraMaster, a leading network storage solution provider, has unveiled its latest innovation, the U4-212 Rackmount NAS. This new 4-bay network storage server is specifically designed for small enterprises, offering exceptional performance and a wide array of features at an affordable price. Miniaturized Rack-mounted […]
Asustor made quite an impression at the recent computed show, flaunting an array of new products that generated quite a buzz. While the Flashstor 6 and 12 Pro garnered considerable attention, there was also the quiet introduction of the new Home/Prosumer/SMB AS54 series, boasting a 2/4-Bay NAS system that is likely to make a splash […]
Breaking news! The new D6-320 6-bay USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps External Hard Disk Enclosure has been released and it’s set to revolutionize the storage industry! With its high-speed capabilities, the D6-320 boasts a data transmission bandwidth of 10Gbps and can achieve read/write speeds of up to 1,030MB/s when all 6 hard drives are installed. But […]
New Asustor AS-T10G3 NVMe and 10GbE Combo Card Revealed ASUSTOR, a leading innovator in the network storage industry, has recently leaked information about its upcoming product, the Asustor AS-T10G3 Dual M.2 + 1x 10GbE Card. This powerful device promises to revolutionize the way users store, manage, and access their data, making it an exciting development […]
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 […]
Synology vs Western Digital NAS – Which NAS deserves your Data? The DS216J unlike the WDBVBZ0040JCH-EESN is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new to […]
Which Budget NAS should you buy for your cost-effective Server? The WDBVBZ0000NCH-EESN unlike the TS-231, is made by Western Digital. There always other brands out there like Western Digital which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it. Unlike […]
New RS820+ and RS820RP+ 1U Rackmount NAS for Autumn 2019 Information on the new Synology RackStation NAS servers for release later in the year continues with the new RS820+ and redundant power enabled RS820RP+. Keen followers of NAS (guilty!) will see a few similarities to it’s predecessor (the RS818+) and this is understandable. Synology has […]
Is the Synology RS2818RP+ RackStation NAS what your Business needs? Synology and their Rackmount NAS range have really been a roller coaster these last two years. The rackstation series from Synology a few years back was good, but in the eyes of industry did not compete with QNAP NAS. The main reason for this was first, the […]