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 […]
ASUSTOR, a renowned name in the Network Attached Storage (NAS) industry, has recently introduced two exciting NAS models – the AS1102TL and the Drivestor 2 Lite. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the specifications of these devices and compare them to help you make an informed decision. Additionally, we’ll provide a sneak peek into […]
Free RAID calculator (speed, redundancy, actual HDD space) How does RAID affect the speed of my storage array? RAID can improve read and write speeds by distributing data across multiple drives, allowing for parallel access. The level of speed improvement depends on the RAID configuration. Which RAID level is the best option for […]
DS423+ release date Synology DS423+ Released (4-Bay Plus Series NAS) Synology, a global leader in network-attached storage (NAS), is set to release their latest model, the DS423+. This powerful NAS device is packed with features that make it perfect for both home and business users alike. With a release date set for March 15th 2023, […]
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts! TerraMaster has just released the latest version of their operating system, TOS 5.1, packed with an array of new features and upgrades that will surely enhance your user experience. One of the most significant upgrades is the kernel update, which has been optimized to support EXT4/Btrfs/NTFs file systems and SMB3 […]
What is the difference between SHR and RAID? Synology Hybrid RAID or SHR, has been around for quite a while now, and though it has not make the big impact that Synology NAS’ Btrfs file system has, it is still an increasing popular choice for many when it comes to protecting their hardware and their […]
What is the best way to Backup 10 Terabytes of data every day? Data is really, really important. That should not come as a staggering fact. If you found this article thanks to a rather perceptive google search, then clearly you think data is very important too. It is all to easy to rely on your […]
What is RAID and why do I need it on my NAS Drive? RAID is not a new thing. Originally created as means of combining multiple smaller hard drives and combining them into 1 large storage volume (so your PC would only see one hard drive like your C:/ drive, instead of several smaller hard […]
What is RAID and why do I need it? RAID is not a new thing. Originally created as means of combining multiple smaller hard drives and combining them into 1 large storage volume (so your PC would only see one hard drive like your C:/ drive, instead of several smaller hard drives connected). RAID stands […]