6 best network attached storage systems

Product description

Ready to bring next-level performance to your NAS server? IronWolf 510 is an M. 2 NVMe SSD delivering high-endurance performance and caching speeds of up to 3150MB/s—or 3GBps for NVMe-compatible systems. With capacities of up to 960GB, it’s the go-to solution for creative pros and businesses needing 24×7 multi-user storage.

• ULTIMATE ENDURANCE: The ideal solution for multi-user NAS environments craving powerhouse SSD endurance and performance
• TOUGH: Enjoy long-term reliability with 1. 8M hours MTBF in a M. 2 form factor
• EFFICIENT: Increased file-sharing performance and lower power consumption for NAS
• SPACIOUS: Capacity of 960GB offers next-level NAS server storage for small and medium-sized businesses and creative professionals
• Warranty: Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included five-year limited product warranty protection plan and three year Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the storage size truly 960 GB or is it less due to factory-installed options
Answer:	No
Question:	Can the ironwolf 1tb ssd be used in a laptop
Answer:	yes

• T-Power (TM) Made with the highest quality
• Brand-new Input Voltage Range: AC 100V - 240V
• Compatibility: QNAP TS-212-E TS-212P-US 2-Bay Home & SOHO NAS Server # QNTS212E MFR # TS-212E / Qnap TS-212-E 2-Bay TS-212-E 2-Bay Diskless System Personal Cloud Network Attached Storage
• QNAP TS212E 2Bay # QNTS212E MFR # TS212E / Qnap TS212E TS212PUS 2Bay TS212E 2Bay

Product description

With My Cloud, WD's personal cloud storage, you can save everything in one place and access it from anywhere with blazing-fast performance. Get abundant storage without paying monthly fees. And with direct file uploads from your mobile devices, all your important data is safely stored at home on your personal cloud. A cloud of your own Keep your content safe at home. Get abundant storage and blazing-fast performance without paying monthly fees. Shared storage backup Store, organize and back up your photos, videos, music and important documents all in one place. Anywhere access Use WD's free apps to upload, access and share from anywhere with your PC (.EXE Download) , Mac (.DMG Download) , iOS (iTunes) or Android (Google Play) . Your own personal cloud Keep all your photos, videos, music and files in one safe place at home or your office. No monthly fees. No limits. Centralize your family's media collection Store and organize all your family's photos, videos, music and important documents in one secure place on your home network. Access from anywhere Enjoy your digital life from anywhere on your PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. With WD's free apps, your personal cloud is always with you. Automatic file backup for all your computers Easily back up the files from all the PC and Mac computers in your home. Get peace of mind knowing that all your files are securely and automatically backed up on your network. Flexible backup options Back up, your way. PC users, WD SmartWare Pro offers options for how, when and where you back up your files. Mac users, utilize all the features of Apple Time Machine backup software to protect your data. Expand your tablet and smartphone storage Upload photos and videos directly to your personal cloud from anywhere and free up space on your mobile devices. Connect to Dropbox and more Easily transfer files between your personal cloud, Dropbox and other public cloud accounts using WD's free My Cloud mobile app. Increase your personal cloud capacity Simply attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive directly to the USB expansion port on the My Cloud drive and instantly expand your storage capacity. Transfer and access faster Gigabit Ether Compatible with: PC, Mac

• Centralized, whole-home storage
• Mobile and remote web access, Backs up PC and Mac computers
• Photo and video backup for smartphones and tablets, Operating System - Windows/Mac
• Sync software to keep content up-to-date across all your computers and creates a common place for friends and family to share photos
• Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, or Mountain Lion operating systems and requires, DLNA/UPnP devices for streaming and a router with Internet connection

Product features

Keep it at home. Access it anywhere.

My Cloud is a private, personal storage unit that plugs into your home network. It automatically backs up and centralizes all your content in one safe place that only you control. And because it’s online, you, friends and family can quickly access and share whatever you want, with any device, anywhere you have an Internet connection.

Store it all in one place

Centralize all your photos, videos, music and files in one secure place, at home and under your control.

Access it from anywhere

If you have an Internet connection, your photos, videos and files are just a click away. Sign in to MyCloud.com or use the My Cloud app on your phone or tablet to connect directly to your personal cloud.

Sync your favorite content

WD Sync automatically synchronizes content across all your computers and your My Cloud unit, so your important files are always up to date and accessible from all your devices.

Backup for all your computers

Automatically back up all the PC and Mac computers in your home to your My Cloud device.

Photo and video backup for smartphones and tablets

Automatically back up all the photos and videos captured so you can easily free up space and never miss a shot.

Collect and share photos in one simple place

Create one simple place for you, friends and family to collect and share memorable photos so nobody misses a thing.

Product description

Save all your valuable photos, videos, music and files on this ready-to-go, high-performance NAS solution for secure access to them anytime, from anywhere. Protect your content with multiple backup options, customize your NAS with a full suite of apps and enjoy peace of mind knowing that we've put our best in it, so you can put your best on it. Learn more at wd.com/EX4100.System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra operating systems

• Centralized storage with anytime, anywhere access
• Integrated 1.6 GHz Marvell armadaARMADA 388 dual-core processor and 2GB DDR3 Memory
• Twonky DLNA-certified media server and iTunes support
• RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or JBOD and spanning
• Integrated backup software for PC users and Time Machine support for Mac users

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i connect another wd nas (ex2, raid 0) by their ethernet ports? will they communicate? will i be able to see them on widnows
Answer:	It is a tight squeeze - but they do fit. Good Idea!
Question:	Will this also work with the red pro nas drives
Answer:	The color are green, red, blue, white, orange and yellow
Question:	Are there western digital tools to defragment the nas
Answer:	Half a regular bottle
Question:	Can i primarily access this via its usb 3.0 port? i'd like to have this plugged into my computer so i can use it as a video source drive
Answer:	No and it’s only good for a campsite or RV. Cheap looking for a kitchen. I don’t advise.

Product features

Ready-to-go NAS for your high-performance life

Save all your valuable photos, videos, music and files on this ready-to-go, high-performance NAS solution for secure access to them anytime, from anywhere. Protect your content with multiple backup options, customize your NAS with a full suite of apps and enjoy peace of mind knowing that we’ve put our best in it, so you can put your best on it.

Faster speed, better streaming

Powerful Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB DDR3 memory gives you ultra-fast transfer speeds of 114 MB/s upload and 108 MB/s download for high-performance media streaming and file transfers.

Safeguard your irreplaceable content

Armed with multiple Raid options, you have the power to customize the system with the configuration that works best for you. Choose Raid 0 for enhanced system performance; Raid 1 for mirrored data protection; Raid 5 for data protection and best capacity; or Raid 10 for fast performance and ultimate data reliability. Multiple backup options keep content from all your PC and Mac computers safe.

Sync content across all your computers

Use WD Sync to automatically synchronize media and files across all your computers and your My Cloud device, keeping your favorite content always up to date and accessible from all your devices.

Simple, collaborative sharing

Create one efficient location for you, your family and friends to save and share all your important content. Your most important files will be stored and shared, at full resolution, so nobody misses a thing.

Stream your media files with Plex

The Plex Media Server keeps all your photos, videos and music beautifully organized and prepared for streaming to your PC, mobile device, game console, or other certified media player. Enrich your media with plot summaries, posters, album covers and enjoy it from home or on the go.

• A 4-bay entry-level NAS optimized for home and SOHO users, running the latest TOS 4.1 operating system.
• ARM v8 quad-core 1.4GHz CPU with 2GB RAM (not upgradeable), blazingly fast read/write speeds of more than 114 MB/s (RAID 0, WD Red 4TB x 2), hardware encryption.
• Supports Emby and Plex media servers, which keep your videos, music, and photos personal media beautifully organized,always ready for on-demand streaming to your PC, mobile device, smart TV, or games console.
• Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD. Each bay supports the HDD up to 16TB (Total of 64TB in RAID 0). Supports the Plex and Emby media servers.
• Supports Docker, cloud drive sync, multiple backups, remote access and mobile app. Dozens of free applications; Ultra-quiet heat dissipation technology.

User questions & answers

Question:	If only the f2-210 nas fails and i'm running a raid1 config, can i simply take the two functioning hdd's out and place them in a different server
Answer:	PCIE 3.0 M.2 Drive Slots (SSD Cache), 2x M.2 PCIe (NVMe) / SATA. *M.2 2280, 2260, 2242.
Question:	Can i install ssd's on this and does it support kodi
Answer:	I don't have any problems with mine. here is the link to the one I purchased. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J2WBKXF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Question:	Can i connect to nas using smb
Answer:	Here is the tutorial to set up mapping as local storage. https://www.asustor.com/en-gb/online/College_topic?topic=106 Here is the video shows you step by step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NKkbA-y6rs&ab_channel=ASUSTORTV
Question:	Could I map a drive Letter from Windows 10, 7, 2000, and
Answer:	YES, it will compatible with Ironwolf pro 16TB. please refer to the compatibility list on Asustor's website: https://www.asustor.com/service/hd?series_id=15&id=hd&brand_id=3&type_id=&size=16%20TB&class=

Product features

Great, Affordable Performance

• Equipped with an ARM V8 64-bit quad-core processor, a frequency of up to 1.4 GHz, 2GB RAM (NOT upgradable);
• A read speed reaching 114 MB/s (RAID 0, WD Red 4TB x 2);
• Functions include file storage, data backup, cloud synchronization, remote access, meida powerhouse and many more;
• Suitable for applications ranging from home multimedia entertainment to small office and home office (SOHO) settings.

Data Secured and Feature-packed Network Storage Server

The F4-210 device relies on the following six data security layers to protect your data:

• T-RAID array security protection
• Btrfs file system and snapshots
• Remote Backup
• Cloud backup
• Automatic scheduled backup

Feature-packed Network Storage Server:

• Supports several array modes, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, and SINGLE, as well as HTTP, SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, NFS, and WebDAV
• Additional features include users, user groups, and shared folder permissions settings.
• Read/write permissions for every user can be set as needed, and network storage space can be allocated for photos, videos, music files, and office documents.

Multimedia Powerhouse

• Fully supports Emby and Plex, bringing your videos, music, and photos together into one place.
• Leveraging the rock-solid multimedia management capabilities of Emby or Plex allows you to turn your F4-210 into a feature-rich entertainment center.
• Keep your personal media beautifully organized, always ready for on-demand streaming to your PC, mobile device, or games console.
• Enrich your media with plot summaries, posters, album covers, and enjoy everything from home or on the go.
• Stream live TV to any device, manage your DVR, and enjoy your personal library.
• No more fumbling with IP addresses! Just sign in and play on any device, anytime, anywhere.

A Variety of Backup Methods

• Supports Apple Time Machine, Rsync, and Remote Backup support.
• Supports third-party backup solutions, Cloud Sync synchronization.
• Superspeed USB3.0 interface supports external storage backup. All kinds of drive formats including but not limited to EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ are supported.

Striving to Satisfy Small Businesses

Small businesses benefit from the opportunity to conveniently build file storage servers, mail servers, web servers, FTP servers, MySQL databases, Node.js, and Java virtual machines, as well as a host of other commercial applications including Plex, Emby, Multimedia Server, Snapshots, Docker and more.

TNAS.online for Simple Remote Access

• TNAS.online spares you from setting up DDNS, complicated network settings, and further port forwarding rules when trying to access files on TNAS through the Internet.
• At no additional expense, the service provides a secure, modifiable URL that you can use to engage with audio and video content, along with other work files, on your Internet-enabled device.

Smart Mobile App

With the TNAS mobile app, quickly access your TNAS device and its multimedia data without restrictions, all simply through your iOS or Android system.

• UPC: 887372001220
• Weight: 5.740 lbs

User questions & answers

Question:	Will third party ddr4 memory work with the as5202t
Answer:	not use how tall but you can it it on a table and it doesn’t take up alot of room
Question:	Can anyone stream 4k to tv? if so, how do you do it? i tried using upnp and plex apps but it buffers like crazy
Answer:	It's a stand alone thing, however I believe you could drill holes into it and attach it to a wall if you so desire.
Question:	Please provide link for 8GB ram upgrade? Thank you
Answer:	1 1/4 inch
Question:	Can this unit handle one or multiple ssds at or larger than 12tb
Answer:	Not sure as we had to send it back because the spikes were not big enough for my embroidery thread. It was well made and I was very disappointed that it didn't work for my needs.