More information becoming available on the Synology DS1817+ and DS1517+ NAS Just when you are getting comfortable and want to watch the Rugby (dear oh dear – Half time and Ireland do seem to be taking us to the cleaners a bit) then a little bit more information is spreading on the New and Exciting […]
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More New Synology NAS for 2017 – The Synology DS3018xs 6-Bay, FS1018 10-Bay Flash, DX517 5-Bay Expansion and more
Exciting New NAS from Synology in the DS3018xs, FS1018, DX517, DS1517 and DS1817 Hot on the heels of the enormous news of the Synology finally releasing their DS1817+ 8-Bay NAS and the DS1517+ 5-Bay NAS, they have unveiled a number of other key up and coming NAS devices for 2017 at CeBit 2017. Details are incredibly thin at […]
The Synology DS1817+ and DS1517+ NAS – Available to Buy
Great News! The Synology DS1817+ and DS1517+ NAS are available to Buy We are pleased to let you know that now has the brand new Synology 8-Bay and 5-bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure for 2017 now available. It has been a long wait since the 2015 release of the popular DS1815+ and DS1515+ and we […]
The Synology DS1817+ NAS is almost released and we have the details
Synology unveil the data sheets and PDF of DS1817+ NAS for 2017 Synology DiskStation DS1817+ features a quad-core processor with AES-NI hardware encryption engine, providing outstanding performance even with encryption. Supercharge your storage with the optional M.2 SSD adapter card for dual SSD cache drives. DS1817+ is the ideal storage solution for centralizing data backups, […]
A Guide to helping you Choose the Right Synology NAS – DS216J from DS716+II. Cheap vs Power
Synology 2-bay NAS for 2017 – Should you buy a Budget NAS or a Premium NAS? With the Synology 2016 NAS series well under way and the 2017 NAS Series around the corner , it can get very confusing for most consumers that are ready to make the jump to Network Attached Storage. Be it as […]
The Synology RS4017xs+ 16-Bay Rackmount NAS – Unboxed and Explained
Is the Synology RS4017xs+ the most POWERFUL NAS they have ever released? Designed to meet tomorrow’s intensive storage requirements, Synology RackStation RS4017xs+ provides reliable, high-performance network attached storage for enterprises seeking rock-solid stability along with business collaboration applications and virtualization acceleration. With up to 40 drive scalability, RS4017xs+ simplifies data management with minimal time investment […]
Plex Media Server and NAS – Frequently Asked Questions about Data Storage
Helping you solve your Problems with a NAS Plex Media Server Here at NASCompares, we get all manner of questions from users trying to make the most of their data storage environment. We truly believe there is no such thing as a small or silly question and encourage users to get in touch with their […]
The Brand New Synology DS1817+ NAS versus The Old Synology DS1815+ NAS – Who Wins?
Comparing the 2017 Synology DS1817+ and the 2014 Synology DS1815+ NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the 2017 released Synology DS1817+ […]
The Brand new Synology DS1517+ NAS versus Synology DS916+ NAS – Which Synology Wins?
Comparing the Synology NAS, DS1517+ for 2017 and the DS916+ NAS from last year What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the newer […]
The New 2017 Synology DS1517+ NAS versus the old Synology DS1515+ 2014 NAS
Comparing the Synology DS1517+ and the DS1515+ NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the Synology DS1517+ released recently, or the Synology […]
The Newly Released Synology DS1517+ NAS versus Older 2015 QNAP TS-453A NAS – Synology v QNAP Faceoff
Comparing the Synology DS1517+ NAS and the QNAP TS-453A NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the Synology DS1517+ that was […]
The Synology NVR1218 Surveillance NAS for 2017 at Computex
Synology continue to uncover new releases at Taipei with the new Surveillance NVR1218 NAS Back in the early days of SPANTV and long before NASCompares, I was invited to a Synology event in where new and exciting for the coming year were being revealed. Several new additions to existing ranges were present but probably the most […]
Full Specs of the Synology DS1817 8-Bay 10GBe RJ45 NAS are finally released
The Business Class File Server 8-Bay 10GBe NAS from Synology is finally approaching release – Here are the details Synology DiskStation DS1817 is the first value series model featuring two built-in 10GBASE-T ports and upgradable RAM module, and is powered by quad-core processor with hardware encryption engine and expandable scalability of up to 18 drives. […]
The Synology 6-Bay DiskStation NAS DS3018xs Walkthrough and Talkthrough
More New Synology NAS for 2017 – The Synology DS3018xs 6-Bay This is a peculiar one and definitely a powerful Synology NAS to keep your eye on. First and foremost it is the first 2018 series NAS, The Synology DS3018xs NAS. Quite a bold statement for Q4 of 2016/17. However the specs are really something […]
The Synology 12-Bay RX1217 RackStation NAS Expansion Walkthrough and Talkthrough
Running out of space on your Synology NAS Rackstation? The RX1217 is the answer Synology gives you the flexibility to start with a smaller storage capacity and expand as your business starts to grow. RX1217 and RX1217RP are 12-bay storage expansion units designed to provide seamless capacity expansion for select Synology RackStations. Volume expansion & […]
The Synology DS1817+ 2017 8-Bay NAS Unboxing and Walkthrough
The Synology DS1817+ is available to buy – what do you get in the box? We are pleased to let you know that Amazon now has the brand new Synology 8-Bay and 5-bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure for 2017 now available. It has been a long wait since the 2015 release of the popular DS1815+ and […]
The Synology RS4017xs+ 16-Bay RackStation NAS Unboxing and Walkthrough
The most POWERFUL NAS Synology have ever released The Synology RS4017xs+ provides rock-solid storage solution with ultra-high performance at over 690,000 sequential read IOPS and 4,900 MB/s sequential read throughput1. DDR4 ECC UDIMM and 10GbE connectivity guarantees data accuracy and performance for mission-critical environment Robust scalability and reliability Storage capacity of RS4017xs+ can be further […]
An Update on the Synology DS218+, DS418, DS218PLAY, DS418PLAY, DS918+, DS718+, DS3018xs and DS418J – EVERYTHING we know UPDATED
An update on the Synology DS218PLAY, DS418PLAY, DS218+, DS918+, DS718+, DS3018xs and DS418J – What we know and what is still TBC I think it is safe to say that Synology have really taken their sweet time this year releasing their latest NAS for 2017 and 2018. We got so used to new units being […]
What is the best IP Camera for my QNAP NAS Server?
Choosing the best IP Camera for a QNAP NAS Network attached storage is not a new thing. Over recent years many big brands have made NAS Server devices for both home and business and as the technology has become more and more reliable, so has the software become more and more easy to use. With […]
What is a Virtual Machine? How do I put one on my NAS? and what are the Pros and Cons
What is a Virtual Machine and why do VMs and NAS go together so well? Computers as we know them have been around for a while. It is easy to take the versatility of a desktop PC and your modern operating system for granted. We turn on our PC or Mac and just accept as […]

