The FS6400 may initially look pricey but it is good value as Synology’s DSM software comes with nearly everything included so you don’t need to factor the cost of additional options such as enhanced snapshots and replication. Its classy Xeon Scalable hardware package delivers great performance while support for ...
Don’t be deceived by the Server Primergy TX1320 M4 as this pint-sized server is bursting with features and delivers plenty of power for running a wide range of demanding business applications. It’s the perfect first server for small businesses with limited office space, it’s very affordable and its impressive ...
The TVS-872N is clearly a very capable NAS appliance but although the 5GBase-T port adds a lot of versatility, it isn’t the best value. Qnap’s TVS-872XT, for example, comes with a faster Core i5 CPU, twice the memory, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots and a multi-Gigabit 10GBase-T port but only costs ...
We were impressed with the DS620slim as it delivers all the features you’ve been waiting for in an SFF NAS appliance but do check Synology’s compatibility list to make sure your choice of HDD or SSD is supported. Only costing $100 more than the DS419slim, it delivers a vastly superior performance, has a much higher ...
The SA3400 delivers a powerful storage package which returned impressive 10GbE performance results in our lab tests. Add in its high expansion potential and feature-packed DSM software and you have an enterprise-class storage solution at an SME price.
The ProLiant ML30 Gen10 is a great choice for SMEs with an eye on the future and its low starting price makes it good value. It may be small but its versatile design offers plenty of upgrade space to keep in step with demand and it’s endowed with the best remote management tools in town.
Qsan has been busy expanding its range of SME NAS appliances and the latest XCubeNAS XN5012RE has a sharp focus on value. It certainly looks to have achieved this as prices for this 2U 12-bay appliance start at a reasonable $2,499. To get the price down, Qsan has taken its standard XN5012R model and stripped out ...
Big on performance and features, Qnap’s TS-983XU scores over the competition for its innovative design which squeezes 4 LFF HDD and 5 SFF SSD bays into a 1U chassis. As the first Xeon E-equipped NAS appliance to market, it delivers on all counts with Qnap’s QTS software offering a wealth of valuable storage, ...
The EonStor GSe Pro 108 stands out as it’s one of very few desktop appliances that can provide unified NAS, IP SAN and FC SAN storage services. FC read speeds are seriously impressive although to enjoy these, you’ll need to factor in the cost of the converged host board which has a hefty price tag of $1,855.
Home users and SOHOs that want a highly compact and portable NAS appliance for cloud services and data backup will find the DS419slim a good choice. Our performance tests show that although its Armada CPU struggles with heavy workloads, it is quite capable of handling light storage duties and Synology’s DSM software ...