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Synology DS1522+ Review

The DS1522+ is Synology’s newest addition to their performance-driven NAS portfolio designed for both home and business users, replacing the Synology DiskStation DS1520+ as its successor. Featuring a compact 5-bay build, the Synology DS1522+ is highlighted by its AMD Ryzen R1600 processor. The biggest change of all though is the addition of an expansion port

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QNAP TS-233 2-Bay NAS Review

QNAP has recently added the TS-233 to their portfolio of small NAS devices. Built with an ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor and configured with 2 GB RAM, the TS-233 is designed for those looking to increase collaboration between multiple users. The QNAP TS-233 was reported to run data at 114MB/s download and 103MB/s upload

QNAP TBS-464 Drive Installation
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QNAP TBS-464 Mini All-Flash NAS Review

The QNAP TBS-464 is a tiny NAS that can go with you anywhere. It accepts four M.2 SSDs, runs silently, and has the same management features as QNAP’s full-sized units. Networking is somewhat limited, with just two 2.5GbE, but the TBS-464 is still a great portable storage and productivity hub.

asustor drivestor 4 pro open front
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Asustor DRIVESTOR 4 Pro AS3304T Review

The DRIVESTOR 4 Pro is one of the newest NAS devices to the Asustor portfolio. The DRIVESTOR 4 Pro is a compact 4-bay NAS with a small footprint that can fit in any office or home setting. The DRIVESTOR comes with three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, along with possibly the most important feature, a

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Synology DiskStation DS920+ Review

Towards the end of 2020, Synology added the DiskStation DS920+ to their lineup of NAS devices. The DS920+ leans to the smaller size of a NAS and offers a robust solution to streamline data and productivity within the environment that it is placed in. The DS920+ offers four bays, while also featuring two built-in M.2

Synology DiskStation DS220+ right side angle
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Synology DiskStation DS220+ Review

In the summer of 2020, Synology added the DiskStation DS220+ to their line of small desktop NAS. The DS220+ is a compact solution for data and multimedia management, offering video streaming, photo indexing and data sharing. The small 2-bay unit features dual 1GbE LAN ports supporting network failover and link aggregation.

SUPERMICRO MBD-M11SDV-8CT-LN4F-O Mini ITX Server Motherboard
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DIY TrueNAS CORE: AMD EPYC Edition

My entry in our $800 TrueNAS showdown is certainly the best. The Intern effectively edited a gaming PC build and Kevin took the lazy path to TrueNAS CORE. I, on the other hand, assembled a pile of “premium” components (some in more pieces than intended)  that will help me deliver reliable performance that will smoke

Kevin's NAS with a Western Digital Drive
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DIY TrueNAS CORE: HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus

As StorageReview makes its way through three different $800 DIY TrueNAS CORE projects, this article focuses on why the HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus makes a great fit for the platform. The project we’ve created centers around how far $800 can go when building a DIY NAS platform. As the person who runs the lab at

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How to Build a DIY NAS with TrueNAS CORE

Today we’ll be turning what, at first glance, appears to be a pile of gaming gear, into a DIY NAS build! If you’ve never built a NAS before, or even heard of one, don’t worry; this in-depth guide will walk you through the ins and outs of NAS. We’ll start by covering off on what

Qnap Music Station
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QNAP Music Station Review

QNAP Systems has been cranking out progressively more powerful NAS machines for about the last 15 years or so. Much like its competitors, the company has released an OS that is easy to use and has most features needed from home use up to light SME use cases in QTS. QTS is now in its