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Setting Up a Ceph Cluster with NAS Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

Setting Up a Ceph Cluster with NAS Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

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 […]

The QNAP TS-464 NAS – 2 Years Later, Should You Still Buy It?

QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]

QNAP Unveils New TVS-h674T and TVS-h874T Thunderbolt NAS

QNAP Unveils New TVS-h674T and TVS-h874T Thunderbolt NAS

QNAP Unveils New TVS-h674T-i5-32G and TVS-h874T-i7-32G NAS Models with Remarkable Features! In the world of Network Attached Storage (NAS), QNAP has once again raised the bar with its latest offerings, the TVS-h674T-i5-32G and TVS-h874T-i7-32G models. These NAS devices come packed with powerful hardware and a host of features that are sure to delight tech enthusiasts […]

A Beginners Guide to NAS with Terramaster

A Beginner’s Guide to NAS featuring Terramaster NAS, or Network-Attached Storage, is a term that many tech enthusiasts swear by, yet for many, it remains an enigma. If you’ve ever wished for a more streamlined way to store, access, and manage your data, then a NAS might be the solution you’ve been looking for. This […]

Synology DS423+ Released (4-Bay Plus Series NAS)

Synology Announces New DS423+ NAS with NVMe Storage Pools and Powerful CPU – March 15th 2023. Synology, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has announced its latest addition to its lineup – the DS423+. This new NAS comes packed with features, including NVMe storage pools and a powerful CPU borrowed from the previously […]

Understanding What a NAS is – with Terramaster NAS

A Beginner’s Guide to NAS featuring Terramaster NAS, or Network-Attached Storage, is a term that many tech enthusiasts swear by, yet for many, it remains an enigma. If you’ve ever wished for a more streamlined way to store, access, and manage your data, then a NAS might be the solution you’ve been looking for. This […]

How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS

How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS

How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS? NAS trays support both types of sizes. You can screw in a 2.5-inch SSD using 3.5-inch trays. Simply remove the side clip and keep it somewhere in a drawer just in case you need it for 3.5-inch drives.   Or you can […]

DS223 vs DS220j vs DS218 vs DS218play

DS223 vs DS220j vs DS218 vs DS218play

New post: Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS220+, DVA1622, DS723+)   Synology 2-bay Value series specs compared When it comes to choosing a network-attached storage (NAS) device, the Synology 2-bay Value series offers several options, including the DS220j, DS218, DS218play, and DS223. All of these models share similar features, such as a 64-bit […]

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS220j, DS218play, DS223, DS220+, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS220j, DS218play, DS223, DS220+, DS723+)

UPDATED VERSION: Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS220+, DVA1622, DS723+)   Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Model DS220j DS218play DS223 DS220+ DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (18th Jan) $229 (18th Jan) $249 (18th Jan) $299 (18th Jan) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4025 AMD Ryzen R1600 […]

DS223j VS DS220j

DS223j VS DS220j Hardware Specifications CPU CPU Model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B CPU Quantity 1 1 CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit CPU Frequency 4-core 1.4 GHz 4-core 1.7 GHz Hardware Encryption Engine Memory System Memory 512 MB DDR4 non-ECC 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC Notes Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or […]

FLASHSTOR 6 FS6706T and FLASHSTOR 12 Pro FS6712X – ASUSTOR’s first all-M.2 SSD NAS

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 […]

Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD is available

Exciting news in the world of technology! Micron’s subsidiary, Crucial, has unveiled the first PCIe 5.0 SSD, the Crucial T700. This new generation SSD achieves up to 12 GB/s and 1.5 million IOPS, making it twice as fast as the previous generation with PCIe 4.0. The controller is the Phison E26, and the T700 uses […]

Where to buy PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs

Where to buy PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs

Are you in the market for a new SSD and looking to upgrade to PCIe Gen 5.0? You’re not alone. Many tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of these next-gen SSDs, which promise faster speeds and improved performance over their PCIe Gen 4.0 counterparts. However, the release of these SSDs has been delayed, leaving […]

How to Enable NVMe Storage Pool on Synology That Only Allow Caching

How to Enable NVMe Storage Pool on Synology That Only Allow Caching

Synology DiskStations are powerful devices that can be used as centralized storage solutions for personal and business use. They support various types of storage pools and volumes, including HDD, SSD, and NVMe SSD. However, the Synology DSM (Disk Station Manager) interface only allows the NVMe SSDs to be used as cache. If you want to […]

Synology DS223 released

Synology DS223 released in Taiwan.  Update UK 08/02/23 – The Synology DS223 NAS has now been launched, and you can find my written DS223 review HERE and my YouTube video DS223 review HERE! The new Synology DS223 is a powerful and versatile network-attached storage solution that is perfect for both home and business use. With […]

Gigabyte AORUS Gen5 10000 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB/ 2TB released

Exciting News: Gigabyte Unveils Aorus Gen5 10000 PCIe 5.0 SSD with Cooler and Doubled Cache! Gigabyte has just revealed its first PCIe 5.0 SSD, the Aorus Gen5 10000, a high-performance SSD that boasts a large heat sink with two heatpipes and nanocarbon coating, known as Thermal Guard XTREME. The cooler is optional and designed to […]

DS420+ vs DS923+

DS420+ vs DS923+

DS420+ vs DS923+ Overall DS420+ vs DS923+ comparison based on hardware The Synology DS420+ and DS923+ are two advanced network attached storage (NAS) devices that offer an array of features for the modern user. These devices are designed to provide a centralized location for storing and organizing data, as well as serving as a platform […]