Is Ubiquiti Launching a UniFi NAS in 2024? *clicks fingers* And JUST like that, it looks like we might FINALLY be seeing a UniFi NAS system! I have been in and around the world of storage for well close to 2 decades and in that time I say seen a lot of things. One consistent […]
Asusor Reveal the Lockerstor Gen 3 NAS series in 4, 6, 8 and 10-Bay With the recent reveal of the Asustor Flashstor Gen 2 and a recent refresh of a number of their cost-effective units being refreshed to Gen 2 versions, you would be forgiven for thinking that this slightly smaller brand in the world […]
Hey there Thank you so much for giving me advice. Bought my first NAS. DS220j I just learned about network storage and I wish I knew about[color=#2a3c42][font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Hello everyone
I am looking for some advice on selecting the best NAS for my home setup. I have a growing collection of multimedia files (movies, mLooking to buy a NAS unit used almost exclusively to store and play ripped UHD/BD .iso files (currently 81 UHD/ 164 BD and growing . I haveDear Nas Compares,
I have a Qnap TVS-871T setup in raid 5 over 10gbe for video editing.
On a recent power shortage my Qnap has failed & whilst iHi! I would like to know what my best plan of action would be in this situation. I'm getting a NAS (Asustor AS7110T) to use strictly for multimeHello,
First of all, thank you for this amazing website. I would like to get a recommendation from you for NAS (currently biased towards Asustor AS6I’m planning to get my first nas for uploading picture from iPhones, backing up PCs and I want to dabble in a plex media server or Minecraft server Hello,
This NAS would mainly be used as a PLEX server, but also a "cloud" storage for my computer(s). My plan is one with at least 4 bays aThe travel router shown in 2021 may still be a good option. I think they do not have the most up to date features, but you can Check how it works on c
The QNAP QTS 5.2 Beta is Now Available 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 has evolved […]
SMR is always noticeable, regardless of whether it's drive or system managed. In particular, performance plummets in sync-heavy write scenarios. That is to
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I'm a little puzzled about the Toshiba MQ01ABD vs MQ01ABDV drives... Here, it reads that the "V" drives are CMR whereas the non-"V" drives are SMR. Is this
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p5's bios seem no support pass-through devices under hyper-v
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the thing i did not like is the propriety sata ports
can you tell if usb 2.0 ports are standard or do i have to find something that works if i want to us
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Does anybody know whether the Topton boards with SAS connectors work with Icy box 8 drive 2x 5.25 bay containers that also have SAS connectors on the back
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Looks nice....Synology: your move.
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Although the facial recognition is very good a have a few caveats that makes it VERY time-consuming when you have a lot of photos. I have around 40K pictur
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DDR5 does have some ECC (error correction code) capabilities, which allows it to detect and fix single-bit memory errors. This feature is known as Built-in
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DDR5 does have some ECC (error correction code) capabilities, which allows it to detect and fix single-bit memory errors. This feature is known as Built-in
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So the table shows 8 expansion bays for each skew. I guess that means one quad bay m.2 box plugged into each USB4 port (or a quad hdd box for backups).
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You will need individual SATA cables for each drive. If there is not enough connections you will need a card that adds extra SATA ports.
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Can you please give an example what cabling would be needed to attach four SATA HDDs to this?
Are there adapters for the 4-Pin power output to SATA powe
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Based on what I see here.
Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX (6x sata and 3nvme) as the main pcie x16 can be split to to x8 x8
Utilise a Fast NIC of your
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Appreciate the idea of recruiting others to express all your views together. Definitely helped me to make up my mind on purchasing one. Sounded good initi
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It is similar size as ds1821+ with its 166 x 343 x 243 mm
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Certainly! Building a platform with 80mm variable speed fans to enhance airflow for your NAS server seems like a viable solution, provided you strategicall
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Sorry, it reduces noise.
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Depends on media inside.
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Yes, we are all excited.
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Thank you. Yes its 3pin.
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A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE (RJ45) LAN/WAN […]
The Seagate Ironwolf Pro 24TB HDD Review Seagate and their Ironwolf series of hard drives have fast become a mainstay of the NAS landscape in a relatively short time, considering their NAS HDD and eventual rebranding to Ironwolf in 2015/2016. In that time they have closed considerable ground on their biggest rival in this field, […]
Are NAS Drives Safe Enough to Use in 2024? Are you a NAS owner? Perhaps you are considering buying a NAS based on a recommendation from a friend, work colleague, IT professional or even myself (Robbie) on YouTube. The appeal of owning your own server, cutting the connection with your subscription cloud providers such as […]
Terramaster NAS Release TOS 6 in Beta The release of Terramaster TOS 6 Beta for NAS devices marks a significant milestone in the evolution of NAS operating systems, with an array of new features and comprehensive improvements designed to enhance user experience, system performance, and security. This sixth iteration introduces a radically redesigned user interface […]
Jonsbo N4 NAS Case Hardware Review – Technically ‘Jonsbo N2 and a Half’? I think it would be fair to say that in the world of DIY NAS building, few brands have achieved a similar level of notoriety and acclaim as Jonsbo. This Chinese brand, once non-descript and relatively unknown, promises efficient and cool server […]
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS Review (Pre-Release) With many newcomers stepping into the network-attached storage arena, aiming to compete with established giants like Synology and QNAP, UGREEN’s entry is one of the most confident I’ve seen to date. UGREEN, a brand that has existed for quite some time in the computer accessories arena, seems to have […]
The Topton N305 NAS Motherboard+CPU Combo – Should You Buy It? If you have come to this article on the Topton N305 NAS Motherboard, then chances are you are a very specific kind of NAS user! When you want to build your own NAS from scratch, there is always the balance between POWER and POWER […]
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