9 best networked storage drives

Product description

Buffalo’s LinkStation SoHo Series is a compact, budget friendly two-drive network storage solution ideal for small & home offices and professional users requiring a reliable RAID-based network storage, providing dependable performance during file transfers and everyday NAS functions.

• Easy to use reliable & Economic backup storage for home office featuring Active Directory
• Pre-tested standard-grade hard drives included – with RAID pre-configured
• Small office/home office economical storage solution
• 3-Year standard wty with 24/7 North American-based support
• Free personal cloud for access to from any PC & Mac computer tablet and smartphone
• Direct Copy-ready NAS lets you save data directly from USB devices
• 8 TB – 2 drives included - ships in RAID 1 = 4 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

Question:	Am I able to set the permissions so people can read and write data but not delete anything
Answer:	Contrary to HIS answer I got my Linkstation of to work with Windows 10. When it comes out of the box the SMB option is in the OFF position. You have to go to Advanced then File Sharing. The SMB setting is there. I switched it on. After that mapping network drives and running backups to the NAS went without error.
Question:	Does it support IP cameras like the synology surveillance station? If no, which other models do
Answer:	Don’t buy buffalo, I’ve had two crash and lost most of my data. It does support cameras but I will never buy anything from buffalo. I have a Synology that also supports cameras and has run flawlessly.
Question:	Can i backup/upload photos from my iphone? if yes, then does it store the photo in same format(eg.: heic) with exif metadata & same size as in iphone
Answer:	Yes, you can backup/upload your iPhone photos with our WebAccess-I app. It does not alter the files in any way.
Question:	standard drives" does not sound like a nas (iron wolf) rated 24x7 duty drive. if "standard" desktop model drive, can they be upgraded to nas spec
Answer:	Yes, the Buffalo LinkStations use what I would call common home computer drives. Yes, you can replace those drives with any similar size SATA drives. But, I see no need as I have five Buffalos running 24/7 on my network, the oldest purchased in 2009, the newest in 2018. I have had no failures - zero. If you configure the Buffalo to RAID 1 you have no problem even if a drive dies as they are hot-swap and the system does automatic restore on insertion of a new drive.

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices are installed with hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

Buffalo LinkStation SoHo 200

Buffalo’s LinkStation SoHo 200 Series is a budget friendly two-drive network storage solution ideal for small & home offices, prosumers & creative professionals. It allows users to centralize data with the ability to share files among multiple devices.

Enjoy business-level data storage and security without the hassle and prohibitive costs of setting up a professional storage network.

Easy to Deploy Out-of-Box Experience

No complicated set-up, just plug and play for network storage.

Storing and securing data on your network couldn’t be easier with the LinkStation SoHo. With hard drives included and RAID already pre-configured, the LinkStation SoHo allows for plug and play usability.

Direct Copy

Direct Copy allows you to avoid using a console for backing up your photos, movies, files, etc.

If your device has a USB port, you can connect it directly to the LinkStation SoHo. This function allows you to skip backing up data to a console and go directly to your storage device.

LinkStation SoHo is compatible with USB card readers, allowing users to copy photo/video files directly from their SD card or Compact Flash.

Optimized for Effortless Streaming

Effortlessly stream to your device.

The LinkStation SoHo's USB port and 400Mpbs transfer speed is designed for 4K video streaming to the device of your choice.

Playback with LinkStation SoHo requires 3rd party video player software.

Store your data with confidence on the market's most secure NAS

The most secure network storage on the market.

You can be confident that your data is secure when you save it on the LinkStation SoHo. This device features a closed system, which is a strong deterrent to hacking. It is also able to feature redundancy with RAID pre-configured out of the box. Another unique security feature is the LinkStation SoHo allows you to securely access the device using SSL encryption.

RAID Data Protection

RAID provides redundancy in the event of a drive failure by allowing you to rebuild your data after replacing the failed drive.

• 2-drive Linkstations and TeraStations come with RAID 1.
• 4-drive TeraStations come with RAID 5.
• Models with 6 or more drives come with RAID 6.

RAID offers mirroring and parity protection at the cost of reducing the usable capacity of the NAS. LinkStations and TeraStations can be set to RAID 0 to use the full capacity, but you lose the data protection provided by mirroring and parity.

Buffalo Data Recovery Service

Buffalo has you covered post purchase. This LinkStation comes with a 3-year W. The LinkStation SoHo qualifies for Buffalo's data recovery service for simple logical data issues.

To receive this service, the device must be registered at Buffalo's website.

Product description

The TeraStation WS5020 series is a reliable network Attached storage solution integrated with Windows Storage Server 2016 (pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included) This specialized operating system helps simple deployment and management of your growing storage demands as it integrate seamlessly with your existing Windows based environment The WS5020 is an ideal solution for consolidating multiple file servers into a single solution that enables cost reduction and lowering of the overhead on your existing servers for other workloads

• Pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included with RAID pre-configured
• High Performance business-ready NAS with seamless Windows integration
• 3 year with 24/7 North American-based support
• Windows Storage Server 2016 (Workgroup) with native active Directory Service integration
• No CAL (Client-Access Licenses) required Cost-effective storage solution to make full use of existing Windows-based environments
• Compatible with Shadow Copy Microsoft Azure and OneDrive
• 8 TB – 4 drives included - ships in RAID 5 = 6 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this machine be upgraded to storage server
Answer:	No, Microsoft doesn’t have an upgrade provision for Windows Storage Server.
Question:	Since these nas units use wss 2016, can they be configured to use windows storage spaces rather than raid
Answer:	The TeraStation WS5420DN can be configured to windows storage spaces, but only on drives 3 and 4. The first two drives hold the boot partition.
Question:	What is the read write speed of the ws5420dn
Answer:	The read/write speed will vary depending on data patterns and environment, typically 60-100 MBpS.
Question:	Can the ws5420dn (4 bay) be purchased preconfigured in raid
Answer:	Controllers Controller Type: Serial ATA/600 RAID Supported: Yes RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, JBOD

Product features

TeraStation WS5020DN Series Desktop NAS

The TeraStation WS5020DN is a reliable Network Attached Storage solution integrated with Windows Storage Server 2016 (pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included). This specialized operating system helps simple deployment and management of your growing storage demands as it integrates seamlessly with your existing Windows based environment.

WSS native integration with the Active Directory Service

The WS5020DN is an ideal solution for consolidating multiple file servers into a single solution that enables cost reduction and lowering of the overhead on your existing servers for other workloads.

Reliable Quality: Designed for 24/7 operation

The TeraStation WS5020DN is built in Japan and passes severe burn-in testing with NAS-grade hard drives included, thus ensuring compatibility and reliability. NovaBACKUP software is bundled for Business-level sever/PC backup.

Easy and Simple: Smooth integration with your Windows environment

Windows Storage Server 2016 provides you with seamless integration for expanding storage capability. The device is preconfigured for out-of-the-box use, and the WS5020 integrates with your existing Windows environment infrastructures. You can make full use of commonly-used network environments and standard management software you already have for your environment. From branch office file serving to full data center integration, Windows Storage Server 2016 is the dependable and scalable choice in storage.

Business Grade Components

The NAS hardware is built with business-class components to provide stable 24/7 operation.

NAS-Grade Hard Drives

The TeraStation WS5020DN includes NAS-Grade HDD's. The drives pass severe burn-in testing, ensuring compatibility and reliability.

10GbE Compatible: Ready for future data growth

10GbE-compatibility and category 6A (Cat 6a) or higher rated cables allow improvements to office productivity by eliminating network bottlenecks and shortening data backup times. No 6A cabling in your office? No problem! The WS5020DN is compatible with IEEE802.3bz and it gives you faster data transfer speeds even with your CAT 5e environment.

RAID Data Protection

All TeraStations ship with RAID data protection. This provides redundancy in the event of a drive failure and allows you to rebuild your data after replacing the failed drive.

2-drive TeraStations come with RAID 1 protection while 4-drive TeraStations come with RAID 5. Models with 6 or more drives come with RAID 6.

RAID mirroring and parity reduces the usable capacity of the NAS. However, you can set the TeraStations to RAID 0 to use the full capacity, but you lose the data protection provided by mirroring and parity.

Hybrid Cloud Backup

The hybrid cloud approach involves third-party public cloud services, where your information is backed up or replicated between a Buffalo TeraStation unit and an offsite public cloud solution provider such as Microsoft Azure and OneDrive.

Many businesses are implementing hybrid cloud solutions that draw from the best of both public and private clouds. You will be able to keep your local data more secure when it is moved from the public cloud to your on-premise storage. Finding the right balance between the two can help you optimize costs, security, and control.

Buffalo Data Recovery Service

This product qualifies for Buffalo's data recovery service for simple logical data issues with data that doesn’t involve physically damaged drives. If a drive or array goes down, Buffalo offers evaluation with no shipping fees. If they are unable to recover the data, there will be no charge.

To receive this service, the device must be registered at our website. Visit manufacturer's site for more details.

Product description

Seagate NAS 4-bay is a full-featured network storage solution offering the easiest setup and the industry's most intuitive interface. The NAS 4-bay features hardware, software and Seagate drives designed to work together seamlessly, which reduces your setup time to justa few minutes and delivers reliable performance for years to come. In addition, Seagate runs hours of extensive tests on every NAS 4-bay before it leaves our manufacturing facility, to further ensure the system is running at its best. The NAS 4-bay runs Seagate NAS OS 4 software, completely designed from the ground up to deliver ease of use, performance, reliability and a flexible platform for running add-onapps, enabling you to do more with your NAS. With the App Manager in NAS OS 4, you can choose to install apps that enhance the functionality of the NAS, such as our surveillanceapp that turns the NAS into a recording solution for IP cameras or our anti-virus app that cans can files and identify potential threats before it's too late. System Requirements: System Requirements: Local area network (LAN), Latest version of Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8, Wired router with an available 10/100/1000 Ethernet Portman OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 or 10.9, Internet connection (for system updates and Web access), Latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome.

• Seagate 4-Bay Network Attached Storage NAS 20TB includes 4 x 5TB HDD
• Centralize your storage to allow, PC, Mac, computers and mobile devices in your business to access, collaborate and share files
• Backup all your PC and Mac computers to a single, centralized location, including support for Time Machine software
• Up to 100BM/s file transfer performance; secure, cost-effective alternative to cloud backup services
• Includes Seagate NAS optimized drives for increased performance and reliability

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the selection of raid i want so i have 4 cloned drives of my information
Answer:	If you have 4 drives, RAID 1 will clone the data to all 4 drives.
Question:	Do the drives spin down when not in use
Answer:	It has a variable sleep option. It does slow down initial response time if they need to spin up before use.
Question:	This may be a naive question but
Answer:	I've used the in-house and it's quite acceptable. I believe you can set it up via remote but you'll have to deal with all the firewall settings, etc. I've got remote access to my server so it's easier to open a browser from there than mess with security settings.
Question:	Can I use different size drives together in this device or do they all have to be the same size? I'm not concerned about using a RAID setup
Answer:	If you elect to use Seagate's SimplyRAID (or JBOD, which gives you no data protection), you can use any size drives. If you elect to use RAID 1, 5, 6, or 10, then you'll either need same-sized drives, or you'll end up wasting space on the larger drives, since the array will only be as big as your smallest drive.

• Dual 10GbE, full-featured, compact, and quiet NAS & SAN storage system. Powered by TrueNAS CORE, the #1 Open Source storage OS, and protected by the self-healing ZFS filesystem. Built-in RAID keeps your data safe and available, error-protection keeps it free from corruption, and snapshots protect it from ransomware attacks and human error.
• Performance-Oriented and Quiet Hardware Design: 32GB ECC RAM | 8-Core 2.2GHz Intel Atom CPU | 5x 3.5” Hot-Swap SATA Drive Bays | 2x 2.5” Hot-Swap SATA SSD Bays | Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Remote Management (IPMI) | 3x USB 2.0 Ports - 1x USB 3.0 Port | 1x Internal Boot Device | Speed up workflows by adding cache SSDs | Ultra-quiet Nanoxia fans
• TrueNAS CORE supports Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Unix clients and syncs with AWS, Azure, Dropbox and more. Supports NFS, SMB, AFP, iSCSI and S3 file sharing protocols.
• Ideal for file-sharing, backup, multimedia processing and distribution, video surveillance, edge/remote office, development, personal cloud, and other small/home office & SMB applications. Broaden your Mini’s capabilities with VMs and an extensive suite of software plugins including Plex and NextCloud.
• Built, tested, and supported in the U.S. by iXsystems. Proceeds support TrueNAS development.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this accept a pci-e 10gb spf+ nic card
Answer:	Yes , Chelsio cards are the best option. However check if there is good support in FreeBSD for your card.
Question:	What is the usable capacity of this system
Answer:	depends of what do you choose i belive i get like 37 tb of usage with zfs4
Question:	What specific drives come in the 50tb version
Answer:	on mine came western digital red sata 6g/s the 2 ssd are unbranded cant tell may be special ones that are used in this kind of envirome t?
Question:	what is the purpose of the 2 2.5 bays
Answer:	They are for 2.5" drives (ie, laptop standard), rather than 3.5" drives (ie, desktop standard). You can use them however you'd like...I use them for doing R/W caching via SSD's, so I don't have to spend 10-100x to get full SSD speeds, when the network being used to move data to/from the server will be the speed limiting factor most of the time anyway.

Product features

Manage Your Data Like a Pro

The dual 10GbE TrueNAS Mini X+ is a compact yet powerful Network Attached Storage (NAS) system that allows you to bring enterprise-class data protection and storage capabilities to the home or office. Despite its small stature, the TrueNAS Mini X+ is serious storage for those that are serious about keeping their data safe. TrueNAS Minis will ship with the latest Stable version of FreeNAS until TrueNAS CORE is released in October. All Minis are TrueNAS CORE Ready and can be easily updated after the release.

WD Red+ NAS Hard Disk Drives

TrueNAS Minis come standard with WD Red+ HDDs, the preferred drive of TrueNAS. WD Red+ HDDs are purpose built, optimized and tested for demanding NAS applications.

Manage Your Data like a Pro with TrueNAS

The TrueNAS Mini X+ makes it easy to add terabytes of shared storage onto a home or business network and provides a powerful set of ZFS features and data protection tools previously only available in enterprise data centers. It comes with a full-featured web interface and is compatible with Windows, MacOS, FreeBSD, and Linux.

Unprecedented Performance

The TrueNAS Mini X+ delivers dual 10GbE performance in a 100W system. Each unit comes equipped with 32GB of high-speed ECC RAM, an 8-core Intel processor, and you can supercharge your system performance by adding SSDs as read or write cache.

Beyond Storage: Plugins and VMs

Free Plugins extend the functionality of your 8-core TrueNAS Mini X+ to fill a variety of needs from shared media hosting to private cloud management. Plugins like Plex Media Server, NextCloud, Crashplan, Zoneminder, and many others help stream media, share files, automate backup, and control IP cameras for surveillance. With 32GB, it can also run several VMs.

Self-Healing ZFS File System

The TrueNAS Mini X+ will protect your precious data for years to come. Backed by the safety and security of the self-healing OpenZFS (ZFS) file system, the TrueNAS Mini X+ continuously checks and corrects data, giving you automatic protection from corrupted data. ZFS also includes compression, snapshots, RAIDZ (1/2/3) and replication.

Product description

Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.



Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.

• Budget-friendly DLNA-ready NAS device with Hard Drive included
• Entry-class Personal cloud access and share your content anytime anywhere over the Internet
• Easy to set up Plug into your router for instant network access
• Consolidate storage and backup your PC & Mac computers
• Stream videos and photos to your DLNA/UPnP connected devices
• Built-in Bit Torrent client for simplified file downloading and management
• 4TB capacity – 1 Drive bay

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I connect a usb cable to this drive to access what's stored on it via computer or tv? or can you only access stuff through a network connection
Answer:	if you really want to access via USB, just get a harddrive docking station. They are so much cheaper then networked attached storage anyway, less electronics to fail...just better all the way around unless you are dealing with someone who can't cope with connecting and disconnecting stuff, it's far better. You can sway in and out many drives and store them...
Question:	questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb
Answer:	This is a network attached storage device. In order to use this with Windows 10 you'll need to map it as a network drive. Yes, the contents can be encrypted. No, it's not a USB device, it's a network device.
Question:	does this support time machine
Answer:	Yes, all Buffalo NAS support time machine.
Question:	Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server
Answer:	To clarify, this can absolutely be used as storage for the media you host on a plex server but you will need to run the plex server on another device. Kind of Similar to DC Mike's setup; I have a an old AMD PC that hosts my plex server (Athlon x2 4400+, 8gb DDR2, and Radeon HD 6870 *can't remember if video card helps with plex decoding at all, but it's there anyway and has no other use to me) I do have a couple TB worth of media on HDDs in that box but the majority of my data is on similar NAS devices like this buffalo Linkstation. Literally any USB external or NAS drive can host media for a Plex server with extremely little chance of limited performance. The limiting factor in Plex performance comes with the capability of the computer hosting the server to decode and encode media to play on the device you're trying to stream to (for instance, accessing your plex server from another pc takes much fewer resources than on your ipad would require because the server pc has to reencode the media to a format that iOS can utilize) and, in the case of remote streaming, your internet connection. The 10+ year old pc I described can stream multiple 1080p video remotely with no visible lag and I've tried as much as 7 local network 1080p streams and had not issue there.tl;dr - This can host all of your music, video, pictures for a plex server to access but not run the plex server itself.

Product features

Buffalo LinkStation 210 Series

Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.

Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.

Private Cloud Service

While on the go, Buffalo’s free WebAccess service allows you to create a private cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet.

Stream Your Favorite Media

The LinkStation 210 is DLNA ready and it can be used as an iTunes server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.

Shared Central Storage

With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 210 provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac computer, tablet and smartphone in your home or small office. Store, access and share files from anywhere over your network at speeds up 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Easy PC/MAC Scheduled Backup

The LinkStation 210 features five licenses of NovaBACKUP Workstation - Buffalo Edition and Time Machine support for multiple Mac computers for whole home data backup and protection.

LinkStation Network Attached Storage System

The LinkStation 210 runs on Buffalo's LinkStation NAS System, providing a host of useful features from network file sharing and security to RAID management (on multi-drive units), remote access and more. Included on all Buffalo LinkStation devices, LinkStation NAS System simplifies your everyday data needs.

BitTorrent Client

The LinkStation 210 comes with a built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management.

USB Expansion

The LinkStation 210 comes equipped with a USB 2.0 port, allowing users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.

For higher speeds and sharing, we recommend connecting the LinkStation to a network switch.

NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition

The 5 NovaStor NovaBACKUP licenses included with the LinkStation 210 offer the best backup software for servers and workstations.

With NovaStor, you get help with everything from choosing your backup plan to installing and setting up the software, recovering your data in case of a crash, and receiving timely help from local, knowledgeable backup experts.

Product description

Buffalo's TeraStation 5810DN is a eight-drive desktop high performing scalable network attached storage solution with NAS-grade hard drives included It is ideal for large business files graphics video (auto CAD etc ) cloud integration and iSCSI virtualization targets (Vmware certified) users can easily share and safeguard data with reliability and RAID data protection while the powerful quad-core Annapurna processor provides high performance operation For professionals looking to speed up their transfer rates This device comes with a native 10GbE port and brings you faster than ever experience This device is available in scalable options with 4 hard drives included so that users can scale capacity to fit their needs

• Pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included – with RAID pre-configured, saving you time and money
• High Performance, high capacity, business-ready NAS without breaking the bank
• 3 Year warranty with 24/7 North American-based support
• Compatible with Amazon S3, Dropbox, Dropbox Business, Microsoft Azure and OneDrive
• Integrated Hybrid Cloud Backup/Private Cloud/iSCSI Support
• Native 10GbE port/ 4GB ECC memory/ Metal chassis/ Internal power/ LCD
• 64 TB – 8 Drives included - Ships in RAID 6 = 48 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

Question:	How can I obtain a replacement rackmount rail kit? We moved our data center, and left part of the rails behind - where can I purchase just the rails
Answer:	You more than likely would have to get that directly from the manufacturer. You may be able to order from there website by serial number.
Question:	will i be able to install Plex
Answer:	All Buffalo TeraStations use a closed OS. There is no provision to add applications to a TeraStation. Additionally, the processor in most NAS devices would struggle attempting to transcode HD video.
Question:	about the ram Can be increased? And to what extent
Answer:	No
Question:	Can this unit be used with active directory for folder permissions
Answer:	yes

Product features

The Perfect 10GbE Entry Point for SMBs

Buffalo specializes in technology solutions for SMB customers, and we see that many SMBs want to transition to the 10GbE platform without making a large investment in hardware or needing an IT genius to set up and run the new platform. We designed the TeraStation 5010 series to meet that need, providing an all-in-one data solution for SMBs.

Secure Data Storage

• Closed system helps prevent 3rd-party cyber attacks
• AES 256-bit drive encryption storage and transfers
• Boot authentication prevents booting of a stolen device
• Secure setup allows for local network access only, internet not required

Replicate Data to Your Own Private Cloud

• Allows users to create a private cloud backup scenario when connected to another TeraStation
• Enables backing up data to a secondary TeraStation located on-site or at a remote location
• Provides another resource for all your data security
• Extra peace of mind for business-critical data

Make iSCSI Backup Ready for Primetime

• Provides large amounts of storage to a server
• No need to add drives to the host itself
• Adds capacity to your server without sacrificing performance
• Can use existing network equipment
• No need to learn fiber SAN topology configuration
• Allows affordable cost per terabyte network storage with excellent throughput speeds via native 10GbE connectivity

Hybrid Cloud Backup

• Replicates your data between a TeraStation and an offsite public cloud solution provider
• Compatible with Dropbox, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft OneDrive, and Amazon S3
• Draws from the best of both public and private clouds
• On-site storage for more security
• Cloud backup speeds up recovery after local disasters
• Striking the right balance between the on-site and cloud can help you optimize costs, security, and control

RAID Data Protection

• Provides redundancy in the event of a drive failure
• Allows you to rebuild your data after replacing the failed drive
• 2-drive TeraStations come with RAID 1
• 4-drive TeraStations come with RAID 5
• Models with 6 or more drives come with RAID 6
• RAID mirroring and parity reduces the usable capacity of the NAS
• The TeraStations can be set to RAID 0 to use the full capacity, but you lose the data protection provided by mirroring and parity

Buffalo's Remote Management Service

Save time and resources by accessing these devices from a single console with Buffalo’s free Remote Management Service.

Buffalo Data Recovery Service

• This product qualifies for Buffalo's data recovery service for simple logical data issues
• To receive this service, the device must be registered at Buffalo's website
• Visit Buffalo's website for details and to register product

• The best alternative to cloud storage! Combine the convenience of the Cloud with the privacy and flexibility of your home drives
• Simply connect your USB drives or memory sticks into your Kwilt device at home and backup access and share your content from anywhere in the world with our free Kwilt app!
• Never run out of mobile phone storage again Save space and protect your memories from loss stolen or damaged mobile phone
• Perfect for photographers & videographers save all your video footage from SD cards or simply Plug your USB storage Device Flash memory keys or hard drives directly to the Kwilt device Universal compatibility smartphones DSLR cameras GoPro DJI drone iXpand osmo - No limits!
• Powerful app built in photo editor to instantly turn your photos into memories/ organize your content by date or Category/ connects instantly to any monitor so you can broadcast your photos & videos for the whole family to enjoy/ privately share content with friends and family/ access to your social media content and much more!
• No monthly fees – You own the cloud! That's right no storage limits No hacks No fees You are in total control when your privacy matters 16 GB expandable to 16 TB+

User questions & answers

Question:	Can attached devices be read as network drives directly on a computer without a proprietary app?.(windows 10 e.g
Answer:	Yes, that is exactly how it operates. Mounts to your computer without needing to physically attach it to your computer.
Question:	Will kwilt3 work like a nas for playing video files on my fire tv using kodi? can i see the drive as a network drive
Answer:	It sounds like you're asking if it transcodes the video files (like a dedicated SOHO/Pro NAS). If that's what you're asking then the answer is an emphatic "no". You'll be able to play the files, but you are going to be downloading the entire file, not a scaled down version for your device (if the file is a 4K video that's 10 GB, the entire 10 GB will be streamed to your device). Transcoding (especially on the fly) is something that requires a fair amount of processing power and RAM to accomplish. There's just no way to include that kind of hardware at this price point. If you want to use your bandwidth efficiently, buy a dedicated NAS. If you're the only one utilizing said bandwidth, this should work for you.
Question:	Is kwilt depend' to any 1 file system: fat32, ntfs or mac extnd'd journl'd? w both win and macos in use, r there any issu w using 3r party software
Answer:	All Kwilt products support ExFat, MS-DOS (FAT), FAT32, NTFS, HFS+. It is all dependend on how the 3rd party software connects/operates. Kwilt is meant to be mapped to your local network and any drive you plug in will become a Network Attached Storage device. The Kwilt device does not have its own built-in storage or provide cloud server storage.
Question:	So for the “unlimited” storage, it’s not unlimited right? Just depends on how much storage u have for hardrive
Answer:	The device itself has no storage. You provide the storage, so yes it is unlimited except to the extent you purchase storage. Use your brain.

Product features

Access and Share your memories from anywhere.

At home or on the go? Access all your photos, videos and files from any device anywhere, instantly.

Privately share your original photos and videos with friends and family. You decide who can see what and how.

Along with your home content, Access all your cloud and social media photos and videos from your Kwilt App.

Keep your memories safe at home.

Because Kwilt sits safe at home, your privacy is respected. There’s just no safer place than home.

Unlike commercial Clouds, Kwilt uses your own private home network to store your files. You are in total control when your privacy matters.

Save Smartphone space.

Never run out of phone storage again.

Backup your smartphone photos and videos on the go to make room for more memories.

GoPro, DSL & Drones.

Kwilt is ideal for drone enthusiasts, GoPro users and amateur photographers! Directly transfer your originals from your SD card or backup from your phone.

Photo Editor.

Kwilt has a built in photo editor, equipped with hundreds of amazing design components. Turn your photos into memories, instantly.

Play on TV.

Broadcast your photos & videos for the whole family to enjoy. Connect instantly to any monitor, TV or device. Take your creations to the big screen.

Product description

Clariion CX700 Networked Storage Systems 005048247 Dual CPU 4GB DDR RAM Storage Processor Controller Board YJ134 0YJ134 CN-0YJ134 By EbidDealz



Brand: EbidDealz

Part Number: YJ134

MPN: 0YJ134, CN-0YJ134, 005048247

Type: Storage Processor Controller Board

Model: 100-561-927

Form Factor: Blade



CPU Capacity: DUAL - 2



Memory:

Capacity: 4GB

Type: DDR



Ports:

5 x RJ45

2 x Serial Port



Compatible Product Line: Clariion

Compatible Model: Clariion CX700 Networked Storage Systems



Condition: New



This item will be shipped exactly as shown in the pictures.

• Part Number: YJ134 MPN: 0YJ134, CN-0YJ134, 005048247
• Type: Storage Processor Controller Board Model: 100-561-927 Form Factor: Blade
• CPU Capacity: DUAL - 2 Memory: Capacity: 4GB Type: DDR
• Compatible Model: Clariion CX700 Networked Storage Systems
• *Ships within 24 hours except for holidays and weekends*

User questions & answers

Question:	How noisy are these? Would it be a good choice for quiet high-performance workstation
Answer:	I've had two of these WD Gold (2TB) HDD's installed in separate computers, both purchased together in 2016, both are very quiet when compared to the high performance (SATA-2) Caviar Black. Until that point, had been running mostly WD RE4 (SATA-2) drives for data, in a couple of PC's, for OS also. Mainly because I could get these at low cost, often new pulls from servers for $50 or less (500GB to 1TB). Did buy a couple of used ones less, these also held up well. None has died. Yet back to the point & WD Gold, it's as good of a data/desktop drive as it gets. 128MB cache on all models which upgrades to 256MB around 4GB & larger, it beats the current gen WD Black hands down. While the WD Gold does have features for RAID usage, if used as a single desktop drive (or paired with SSD for data, how I use my pair), the performance is nothing less than Outstanding. If one has their PC plugged into a UPS emergency power (highly recommended), for best performance, go into Device Manager & find the drive, under Policies, check 'Turn off Windows write caching buffer flushing for this device' (or similar wording). As far as noise goes, unless in the rare event that the WD Gold has gone bad, look elsewhere, maybe a fan. Mine are installed using the rubber bushings provided with my heavily sound insulated Fractal Design case. If one doesn't have these bushings or grommets, can be found in a bulk back at most any local hardware store. Just carry the screw intended for installing, can match with one that fits the screw well. Ideally one which has a groove in the middle to place in the mounting hole, may have to wet to slide into place (I use saliva, works great!). This absorbs any vibration & also helps to protect the WD Gold or any HDD. BTW, these drives are rated for 550TB writes per year, a factor in my purchase decision. I have zero regrets as to purchasing the WD Gold, only $5 more & 2x the cache versus the same sized WD Black. In summary, I cannot recommend the WD Gold enough to anyone who wants a long lasting, quality HDD.
Question:	Can this hdd be used as a desktop drive for hp z240 machine
Answer:	Well, according to WD ADVANCED Technical support, they do not guarantee the drive will work correctly in a desktop. I had one that would cause the HD activity light to stay on intermittently and I had to reboot the computer when it happened to clear the issue. Keep in mind I ran a WD 4TB Gold for 21 days without the LED activity light issue but encountered this problem with the NEW replacement drive. Needless to say I do not own a 4TB Gold drive any longer. I gave up after getting 3 drives with 3 different problems. Oh, my system has been running fine with a known good WD Black 1TB in it so no it was not my computer causing any of the issues.
Question:	Any significant difference between the gold drives and the red nas drives
Answer:	Reds are usually 5400 RPM and perhaps lower power consumption with the idea of several drives being in the same NAS bay. Reds are also usually 3 year warranty with 1 million hours MTBF. Golds are 7200 RPM, 5 year warranty, 2.5 million hours MTBF.
Question:	Can you open the hard drive
Answer:	You can if you desire to convert your hard drive into a paper weight. But there far less expensive paperweights you can get.

• POWERFUL HARDWARE: Intel Apollo 2.0GHz dual-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM (expandable up to 4GB). Blazingly fast speed of 200 MB/s reading and 190 MB/s writing.
• AES hardware encryption engine encrypts shared folders and network data transmission to keep data from unauthorized access.
• Advanced Btrfs file system offering 71,680 system-wide snapshots and 1,024 snapshots per shared folder.
• Real-time hardware transcoding of up to two concurrent 4K video streaming.
• Features an aluminum-alloy shell and intelligent temperature control ultra-quiet fan, good in heat dissipation. Support Seagate IHM. Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD. For better and stable perofrmance, Seagate IronWolf HDD’s or WD RED series are recommended.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a way to transfer all my Plex metadata in Windows to the F2-221 and how
Answer:	1. You may use Samba to transfer the metadata to the NAS first, and then SSD to the back end of the NAS, and put the metadata to the Plex directory in the NAS. 2. You may use scp that available in Windows PowerShell to transfer the metadata to the Plex directory in the NAS. Please feel free to contact the support team via [email protected] if any problems.
Question:	Does the f2-221 include an hdmi port? the product picture shows that it has one, but i couldn't find any mention of it in the descriptions. thanks
Answer:	Yes, it has an HDMI port but it's for showing the codes for developers who may log in the background of the NAS to run commands. The HDMI port is not for displaying videos.
Question:	Do drives need to be the same size
Answer:	If the drives will be created as a RAID mode, it's suggested to use the drives in the same brand and size. The WD red hard drives and the Seagate IronWolf hard drives are recommended. If you use these drives as individual ones, you may use drives in different sizes.
Question:	Can this device be used as a backup destination for files and system images from my wireless win10 laptops using the win10 file history feature
Answer:	Yes, it supports. 1. You will need to map the shared folders in the NAS as a network drive to your Window 10 PC; 2. it Windows Key + Q to bring up the search. 3. Type in "backup". 4. Choose Backup settings. 5. Select More options. 6. Choose See advanced settings. 7. Select Add network location. 8. Choose a folder on the network drive. 9. Choose Select folder. 10. Hit OK.

Product features

Small, Light, and Powerful

• TerraMaster’s F5-221 5-bay NAS unit comes with an Intel Apollo J3355 dual-core processor, a frequency of up to 2.0 GHz, a read speed reaching 200MB/s, and a write speed reaching up to 190MB/s. For stable and better performance, pleaese use WD Reds or Seagate IronWolfs.
• These devices are compatible with both AES hardware encryption and 4K HD video transcoding, making the F5-221 an ideal candidate for home multimedia entertainment and small office applications.

Enhance the Safety of your Data with a Next-Generation File System

• Superior storage technology and optimised snapshot technology are the cornerstones of the Btrfs file system, which is what TerraMaster’s F5-221 5-bay NAS unit relies on for advanced data protection, prevention of data corruption, and minimal maintenance expenses. Use of this file system promotes high data integrity, all the while promoting flexibility and efficiency in the areas of data protection and data recovery.
• Optimised snapshot technology generates 1,024 snapshots for every shared folder, and up to 71,680 overall system snapshots. In this way, users can benefit from flexible, storage-saving data protection.
• Since data recovery takes place at the file or folder level, businesses can also benefit from enhanced flexibility and efficient data recovery.

• Intel Apollo J3355 dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU
• Two Gigabit LAN Ports, 200MB/s reading and 190MB/s writing
• 2GB DDR3 memory (expandable up to 4GB)
• Two USB 3.0 ports

4K Ultra HD video transcoding

• The F5-221’s live hardware transcoding of up to two concurrent 4K video transcoding provides hassle-free and high-quality video playback among various devices including high-definition TVs, digital media players, mobile handsets, and computers in the required format, making it easy to watch your entire multimedia library without having to install a 3rd party player.
• It's recommended to use the NAS server in wired mode to ensure stable and fast speed. For the wireless mode, please use the USB WIFI dongle with the Realtek RTL8812AU chip in Dual Band 1200M.

A Private Space in the Cloud

• TNAS offers users the opportunity to establish a personal cloud drive that satisfies their remote access needs.
• Rights of access can be tailored for your colleagues, relatives, or friends, and with support for two-way sync cloud drive, enjoying the benefits of convenient cloud life has never been easier.
• Please ensure the popup window is not blocked by the browser when configuring the sync apps.

A Wealth of Business Applications

• TOS's enterprise version is compatible with numerous business applications.
• Operating a single TNAS device offers significant benefits when compared to the use of multiple devices, including file servers, mail servers, web servers, VPN servers, DHCP servers, DNS servers, Rsync remote servers, FTP servers, and MySQL servers.

A Variety of Backup Methods

• Supports Apple Time Machine, Rsync, and Remote Backup support.
• Supports third-party backup solutions, Cloud Sync Dropbox 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.

Enjoy thousands of containers on Docker

• Users can capitalise on Docker, a lightweight software containerisation solution, to operate numerous TOS-based containers.
• These containers have been developed by leading practitioners in the international community, all of whom have benefitted from the advanced technology. With Docker Hub, a wide-ranging built-in image repository, users can access shared applications from other developers in the community.

6-layer data security protection

• Automatic scheduled backup & File system cluster
• Btrfs file system and snapshots
• T-RAID array security protection
• AES hardware encryption and transport encryption
• Cloud data backup

Hardware transcoding

• PLEX supports 4K online Hardware transcoding, allowing 4K videos to be converted and played on the fly on other smart TV, smartphones, and media players that originally do not support Ultra HD formats. T
• he 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.

Easy access to files anywhere

• Set up your NAS directly via the TNAS mobile App to experience great convenience. Remote access to files via the TerraMaster F5-221 eliminates the need to set up complex network settings.
• TNAS allows you to connect through simple, customizable addresses so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer, laptop or mobile device at no extra charge. Even on the go, you can enjoy multimedia files.

Powerful TOS 4.2 Operating System

• With the most recent version of the TOS operating system, TOS 4.2, you can back up your data, manage your file server, and optimise your sharing services in an intuitive, simple, and user-friendly way.
• The operating system includes a complex of application software, with rich application content, potent multimedia services, and numerous ways to back up your data.