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We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.
With industry analysts predicting an annual growth rate of 50 to 150 percent for corporate data, it is a safe bet that the majority of businesses will require additional storage. What are SANs and how can they assist?
Is your network ready for the newest storage architectures? Here are the solutions to consider when SAN and NAS converge.
SAN and NAS are getting together for more efficient data storage.
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The QNAP TS-509 Pro comes highly recommended it's a flexible NAS with an interface that's gaining usability as time goes on.
The Synology DS209 is an excellent little unit, with a more complex than necessary set up routine. Still for those looking for a highly featured, high performing NAS with an easy to use and flashy menu, it's certainly a compelling choice.
The N7700 is one heck of a NAS box if you need something to take seven drives and have nowhere to put a rack mount unit.
The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.
Although it's expensive and requires networking experience to use, the Synology DS209+ offers excellent throughput and nearly all the features you're likely to need in a small-business NAS server.
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