With Synology’s DiskStation DS-111, the company’s entry level consumer NAS server, we’re now at the (roughly) £150/$200 mark for a diskless device – still more expensive than direct attached storage (especially with current hard disk prices), but packing a swathe of value added features that you’d previously expect to find only in higher end devices. Whilst the hardcore enthusiast may well prefer a 4-bay powerhouse, could the single bay DS-111 be the right NAS for the masses? Let’s find out.
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Walk-Through: Synology Management Software v3.1
In conjunction with my DS411 review, this is my walk-through of the associated Management Software feature set.
Hands On: Synology DS411 NAS
Synology makes a series of NAS devices that target different segments. From SOHO to Small Business to Enterprise solutions, Synology matches hardware performance features to a particular market. Today, WGS takes a look at one of the latest models in the Home to Business Workgroup lineup in the form of the DS411.
Hands On: Synology DiskStation DS-411+II
Synology’s all new 4 bay DiskStation DS-411+II lands at WGS for review. It may look like it’s arrived from the 1970s, but its features and performance are most definitely for 2011.
Hands On: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive, Cloud Edition
We last reviewed Iomega’s entry-level NAS device, the Home Media Network Hard Drive 18 months ago. We uncovered a few no-brainer compatibility issues with Windows 7, but were generally impressed by its on board DLNA media server and backup software. That said, our verdict was that it was very much a “smarter hard drive” that lacked the breadth of features required to compete with more capable NAS servers. Things have moved on, and how will the company’s latest version of the media drive compare?
Walk-Through: Netgear ReadyNAS Management Software
In conjunction with my Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 6 Plus review, this is my walk-through of the associated Management Software feature set.
Hands On: Netgear RNDP600U ReadyNAS Ultra 6 Plus
ReadyNAS. X-RAID2. We’ve heard these terms in association with alternatives to Drive Extender. WGS finally gets our hands on a Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 6 Plus to run it through its paces.
Hands On: Evo Technologies ECOPC N.1A
Evo Technologies may not be a name familiar to most, but the Korean company has a unique claim to fame that will encourage some to take notice. They’re the first manufacturer to release home server hardware powered by the open source Amahi operating system Let’s take a look at whether this mini home server can punch above its weight.
Walk-Through: QNAP Management Software v3.4.1
I am starting a new NAS review trend. When I review a NAS device, I want to review the hardware. While the software is an integral part of a NAS, it only changes when a major update is released. Just so you do not have to wade through the software side more than once, I am separating the hardware from the software!
Hands On: QNAP TS-412 NAS
Today, I take a look at the 4-bay QNAP TS-412, which looks a lot like the TS-419P+ I took a look at just a few months ago. Which is the better NAS for you?
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