Realtek Semiconductor Corporation, a leading network and multimedia IC provider, has announced the release of the RTL9220DP high-performance storage solution. This single chip, housed in a compact 10mmx10mm 88-pin QFN package, offers a USB3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gbps) interface and serves as a bridge for dual-port solid-state drives. The RTL9220DP supports both PCIe 3.0×4 lanes NVMe1.3 and […]
Synology, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has announced the opening of its new shop in the United Kingdom. The launch of the Synology Store in the UK brings convenient access to a wide range of NAS products and accessories directly from the manufacturer. One of the highlights of the new Synology Store […]
Synology BeeDrive Pocket Backup Cloud SSD Drive Revealed I have been a follower of Synology for more than a decade professionally and close to double that personally, but when I first saw news of the BeeDrive being revealed in China – I was understandably confused! Synology is arguably the top dog in the world of […]
[UPDATE] DSM 7.2 Now Live! Download link at the bottom. Synology has officially released DSM 7.2, the latest version of its operating system for NAS devices. The new update brings several improvements, enhancements, and important changes to the Synology DiskStation Manager. Let’s take a closer look at what DSM 7.2 has to offer. Important Note: […]
Synology DSM 7.2 NAS Software Now Officially Released Synology DSM 7.2 brings a range of benefits and features compared to Synology DSM 7.1/7.0. It introduces immutable storage and backup through WriteOnce shared folders, enforcing data retention policies and protecting against modification or deletion. Compliance Mode features like Tamper-proof Clock, Grace Period, Appendable Mode, and Snapshots […]
Tmnascommunity – TerraMaster NAS Home Brew App Store As a Network Attached Storage device that integrates storage, backup, sharing and media services, TNAS has an increasingly wide user base around the world. At present, tmnascommunity.eu, a community application platform for TerraMaster TNAS developed and maintained by developers who love TNAS devices around the world, is […]
[Update: Now released everywhere else – 17 May 2023] Synology DS423 was released in Taiwan today on 15th March 2023. The new Synology DS423 is a powerful and versatile network-attached storage solution that is perfect for both home and business use. The predecessor DS418 featured RTD1296 processor. With its new Realtek RTD1619B processor, this device […]
What we know so far: CPU Intel ® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz CPU Architecture 64-bit x86 Floating Point Unit Encryption Engine (AES-NI) Hardware-accelerated Transcoding System Memory 8 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) Maximum Memory 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) Memory Slot 4 x U-DIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory Flash […]
FLASHSTOR 6 FS6706T and FLASHSTOR 12 Pro FS6712X – ASUSTOR’s first all-M.2 SSD NAS ASUSTOR has launched its fastest NAS devices ever, the all-NVMe Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro. These are ASUSTOR’s first dedicated PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe SSD NAS, providing unmatched performance in a NAS device. Both devices are equipped with Intel’s newest […]
Western Digital Share More Information on the Cyber Attack, as do others! Although 45 days have passed since Western Digital was successfully targeted in a cyber attack, the brand has only recently opened up a little further on the nature and impact. Although we covered this in alot of detail back in the middle of […]
Asustor FLASHSTOR 6 and 12 Pro – ASUSTOR’s first all-M.2 SSD NAS The speed at which compact server development moves can be pretty groundbreaking, as hardware that even a 2-3 years ago though impossible/unthinkable, can suddenly become comparatively pedestrian. That said, one area of server storage that has still yet to genuinely see consumer or […]
The Synology DSM 7.2 Release Candidate (RC) is Now Available (This article has been updated on 25/04/23) If you have been holding out for the full release of Synology DSM 7.2, then good news! Synology has now rolled out the official RC (release Candidate of DSM 7.2). A release candidate is generally accepted as the […]
TerraMaster New 4bay Short Depth Rackmount NAS U4-423 The 4-Bay U4-423 is suitable for SMB users who need high-performance storage solutions. High performance means that users can easily handle high-load assignments, while multiple business-level backup solutions guarantee user’ data safety and prevent the potential risk of data loss. This is a high-performance storage solution for […]
Synology DSM 7.2 Release Candidate Confirmed for End of April 2023 An example of a question we have received regularly in the NASComapres free advice section these last 2-3 months: “When is the expected release date for DSM 7.2? I’m eagerly waiting to upgrade my Synology NAS and take advantage of the latest features. Can […]
Seagate has caught up with its rival, Western Digital, by launching its first hard drive with a storage capacity of 22TB (ST22000NT001). The IronWolf Pro is targeted towards NAS systems and uses conventional recording technology (CMR). Seagate has also announced a partnership with QNAP, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) systems, to provide enterprise-grade […]
Synology Certified Refurbished NAS – DS920+ and More Made Available Again I think it would be fair to say that some Synology NAS hardware ends up being more popular than others. Despite the bulk of Synology Diskstation and Rackstation solutions arriving with the same DSM software onboard, there is definitely a few items in Synology’s […]
Western Digital Cyber Incident Update- WHAT HAPPENED?? It has now been 20 days since WD initially identified that it was hit by a massively impactful cyber security incident on March 26th. Although further details on the nature of the incident, the impact in terms of data loss/theft and where they are at in terms of […]
QNAP Release the QTS 5.1 Beta Update – Early Impressions Most people who own a NAS drive, for business or for pleasure, will realise very early on that the software that these systems arrive with is more than just simple file/folder storage access. In particular, the QNAP QTS system software and services is one that […]
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 […]
Synology Release the BC500 and TC500 NAS IP Cameras for Surveillance Station It’s been over five months since Synology revealed that they were in the process of releasing their own NAS surveillance cameras for use in conjunction with Surveillance Station, but today is the official release date for the Synology BC500 bullet camera and TC500 […]