13 best nas for homes

Product description

A 1.3 GHz dual-core processor for high performance and ultra-fast transfer speeds. Up to 16TB of centralized storage for your entire network. Simple system management for personalized backup. Windows-Windows 10, Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 7, Windows Vista, Mac OS X- El Capitan (Mac OS 10.11) Yosemite (Mac OS 10.10) Maverick (Mac OS 10.9) Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8) Lion (Mac OS 10 Note-Compatibility may vary depending on your computer’s hardware configuration and operating system).

• High-performance 1.3 GHz dual-core Processor for lag-free streaming
• 1GB of DDR3 Memory to multitask with ease
• Centralized network storage and access from anywhere
• Automatic file synching across all your computers
• Simplified file and folder sharing

User questions & answers

Question:	what if the NAS device fails? Can you remove the drives and put in another device to recover data or are they hardware layer encrypted
Answer:	Yes. A long story short, my WD My Cloud Mirror suffered a "blown out" ethernet port due to a lightening strike. I purchased the EX2 Ultra (diskless) and placed my old WD Red drives, that were in the My Cloud Mirror, and it worked flawlessly. It didn't skip a beat. I was up and running like nothing happened. I was so relieved that the content on the drives were unaffected!
Question:	Is the 8tb option include 1 drive at 8tbs or 2-4tb hdds
Answer:	2 4TB drives wich can then be run in a raid configuration.
Question:	Im assuming any advertised capacity would be half using raid
Answer:	Well, this is an old question, so nobody will see my glorious contribution; but here goes anyway! In order to use RAID 1, the two drives in use for that must be of the same size. They should be identical --- well nearly so. But, if one of the drives is slower than the other, the slower drive controls the speed (obviously). Two 6 TB drives in RAID 1, however, does not give you exactly 6 TB. There is a small part of the discs that gets assigned overhead duty to keep track of the status of the mirroring and to manage the mirroring. You could assume a high percentage --- maybe even more than 99%. I can't find any real figures for it, but since a 6 TB drive doesn't hold 6 TB anyway, you might just assume something like 5.98 TB for two nominal 6 TB drives in RAID 1. Keep in mind that RAID isn't free!! Not only is the capacity of the RAID array less than the combined capacity of the drives, there is also a performance hit because everything has to be written more than once and depending on which RAID (n) you choose, it may be split across several drives. Another consideration which I had not previously considered is the age of the drives. If you start with two identical drives, four years from now each of those drives will have been in service for, guess what, four years. If one of them fails, the other may not be long behind. Some folks (what we usually refer to as "THEY") would suggest a mix of drive ages. Your mileage may vary, as "they" say. :-)
Question:	Has anyone used this nas with plex
Answer:	I am going to buy the 4 bay version. If I can stream from Plex using 2 old Lenovo IX4-300D's than I am sure the ARMADA 388 1.6ghz chip will be fine for steaming from Plex. The Lenovo only has a 1.2ghz chip and ARMADA XP chip in it.

Product features

High-performance storage to stream, sync and share from anywhere

Organize your media collection in a single place on this high-performance NAS solution, and access it securely from anywhere. With My Cloud EX2 Ultra, you get ultra-fast transfer speeds for smooth HD streaming. Plus, you'll be able to automatically sync content across computers, easily share files and folders, and enjoy multiple backup options so you can create your own personalized system with ease.

Updated for smooth streaming

Upgraded with the powerful Marvell Armada 385 1.3GHz dual-core processor, you’ll get ultra-fast transfer rates for high performance streaming. It also comes with 1GB of DDR3 memory, so you can multitask with ease.

Sync your content across all your computers

With WD Sync, you can automatically synchronize your media and files across your computers and your My Cloud device, so you can be confident your content is always up to date and accessible with all your devices.

Simplified file and folder sharing

Easily customize how you share by using public or private links. With a public link, you can share your content so anyone can see it. Using a private link, you can grant a user limited or full-access and securely collaborate with anyone. Whether you’re on a shoot, or editing at home, you can save your creations at full fidelity and share with your entire network without missing a beat.

Enhanced data protection

With WD SmartWare Pro backup software, PC users can customize when and where their content is saved, while Mac users have full access to Apple Time Machine for personalized backup. You can even automatically back up your data to a separate My Cloud NAS device, or any supported cloud service like Amazon S3, or ElephantDrive. Combined with 256 AES volume encryption, you can securely store files across your entire network, regardless of OS.

Centralize, organize and stream 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 media player. Enrich your media with plot summaries, posters, album covers and enjoy it from home or on the go. Complimentary 3-month trial now included with your purchase!

Milestone ARCUS surveillance software

With Milestone ARCUS surveillance software on your My Cloud EX2 Ultra, you get easy-to-use functionality to help you keep watch on what’s important. You’ll be able to view live feeds, recorded video, or export incidents to take immediate action from almost anywhere with your PC, smartphone or tablet with the free Milestone Mobile app. With more than 3,700 supported cameras to choose from and two free camera licenses included, this is the perfect surveillance solution for your home*.

*After installing the Milestone ARCUS app, a link will be provided within the software with direction for how to purchase additional camera licenses.

Product description

Powered by quad-core 1.7 GHz processor, the TS-431K provides 4 drive bays storage space to securely store your important files and data, while allowing you to easily share files with family and friends. Featuring a compact pure white minimalist design, the TS-431K can easily integrate with any home decor and takes up very little space. The TS-431K comes with lockable drive trays, ensuring the drives will not be accidentally removed or fall out and cause data loss. The TS-431K provides comprehensive local, off-site and cloud backup and secure Snapshot technology to help create a reliable backup and disaster recovery plan. In the event of a system crash or accidental file deletion, you can quickly restore the system to its normal state.

• Annapurna Labs AL-214 quad-core 1.7 GHz processor
• 1GB DDR3 RAM
• 2 x 1 GbE port
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
• 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)

User questions & answers

Question:	What happens when the power goes off then later comes back on
Answer:	Yes, you can download the NextCloud app from App Central and use that. All the other cloud / syncing services like Dropbox will only work if you install the app. So in your case, just install NextCloud.
Question:	Does it come with disks? If yes what’s the capacity
Answer:	🤔 I don't think so. I haven't opened it but it doesn't look like the normal 3.5" or m.2 size
Question:	Does it work with Linux (Debian
Answer:	I got it last summer, I believe, was going to use it mostly for video and photos editing, audio production and editing. Wasn’t as fast as it said in the listing and wasn’t the best price for an SSD. I returned it and got a deal on Woot! for a 1Tb XPG SSD by ADATA. It’s smaller, faster, and I’ve been using it ever since.
Question:	Ts-x31k: what options for ram upgrades
Answer:	Yes it can be used as "Startup Disk". I just did that on my older iMac and what a difference! The computer now runs very fast. This thing rocks.

Product description

Intel Dual-Core Multimedia NAS with a PCIe Slot for Extending NAS Functionality

• Intel Celeron J4005 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor
• Intel HD Graphics 600
• 2 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (Max 8GB)
• 2 X 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)
• 1 X Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)
• 3 X USB 2.0 port
• 2 X USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
• PCI-E Expandability

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I backup Time Machine on Mac OS X Yosemite using wireless, remote access and USB 3.0 depending on where my computer is located at any given time
Answer:	using afp and myqnapcloud ddns and upnp port forwarding you should be able to connect to your NAS from anywhere and do a time machine backup
Question:	Can i upgrade ram by inserting a 8gb of ram in the primary slot, and leave the secondary slot blank
Answer:	Be careful. I installed 8gb. In order to get to the second memory slot (I had 2x4gb) you need to remove a screw with a piece of paper on top that clearly says warranty void if removed. I found it to be really annoying since to install 4gb (in one dimm) you don't need to break the warranty (that piece of paper). Also the whole thing has the screws marked with a red marker to know if you moved a screw.
Question:	I bought Elpida 2* 2GB PC3-12800S RAM and installed but the system won't boot...How do I find a compatible RAM
Answer:	Hi, because there is so many branded and different chipset of the memory QNAP is unable to make a compatible list of memory. We have a memory that is dedicated for the upgrade RAM-2GDR3L-SO-1600 is a 2GB upgrade. The memory we use is a DDR3L-1600 204Pin RAM Module SODIMM
Question:	Can to have two separate data sets and users setup? For example, I have my private data and my wife has hers? She has her login and I have mine
Answer:	Yes. The QNAP TS-251 supports multiple user accounts. When you setup each user, a personal space will also be created. You can restrict access to this space such that only that user can access their own folder. You can simultaneously have space accessible to all users. Everything is configurable through the easy-to-use Web-based interface.

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

Powered by Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314, quad-core 1.7 GHz processor, 4GB DDR3L RAM, one 1GbE LAN port and one 2.5GbE LAN port, the TS-431P3 features a 2.5GbE RJ45 port, providing up to 2.5 times the speed of regular Gigabit Ethernet and enabling smoother multimedia playback and everyday usage. The TS-431P3 ensures data security by supporting AES 256-bit encryption and various local/remote/cloud backup options – including snapshot protection that allows for files and data to be reverted to previously-recorded states if they are accidentally deleted, modified or affected by malware.

• Annapurna Labs AL-314 Quad-core 1.7GHz processor
• SIngle-port 2.5GbE
• SIngle-port 1GbE
• 3 X USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
• 4GB SODIMM DDR3L Memory (Max 8GB)
• 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this with disks? No storage capacity mentioned
Answer:	No, you will need to purchase two NAS hard drives and install them in this enclosure. I've done it several times and it's very easy to install the hard 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
• 4 TB – 2 drives included - ships in RAID 1 = 2 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this work with osx time machine
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Can i make this a single 4tb storage unit instead of mirroring two 2tb images? i plan to have this backed up onb the cloud so no need to mirror
Answer:	One of the main functions of this unit is for backup mirroring is part of that you can however reformat it and during that process you can choose which type you want depending on the age of the unit and the firmware on the unit options are a little different but the answer ultimately is yes
Question:	Can I run this wirelessly: not plugged into the router or my computer, but still (privately) accessible online
Answer:	This is only a wired NAS. But as long as you have it on the same network, your wireless devices will access it. But the NAS will only get the network from a wired switch/router.
Question:	Can it be used for my home media kodi and plex
Answer:	It is difficult to answer this completely since we are not familiar with your particular environment. Our products do not have native support for Kodi or Plex, but the TeraStation 1200 does have a built in DLNA server that may suit your needs. If you already have a media server in place you may be able to use the TeraStation as additional network storage for that server.

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality 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, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

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.

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.

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.

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. Due to this device shipping with hard drives included, 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 Wnty provided by 24/7 US-based tech support. 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

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.

• Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*| * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
• 3-year limited warranty
• This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed “WD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current “WD Red” product, which uses SMR technology
• During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number

Product features

Tackle Intensity with WD Red Plus

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems.

For Small or Medium Businesses

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content with a NAS and WD Red Plus drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices at your home or business. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices. For larger businesses with up to 24-bays, count on WD Red Pro drives to deliver exceptional performance.

Product description

The TS-251D integrates secure data storage and multimedia entertainment into one device. Featuring a PCIe slot, the TS-251D allows you to flexibly extend NAS functionality and potential applications. You can enhance overall system performance by installing a QNAP QM2 card for M.2 SSD caching/10GbE connectivity combined with Qtier auto-tiering storage and installing a 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE network expansion card. In addition, TS-251D can be used with QNAP’s smart AI photo management application, QuMagie, which integrates AI image recognition to group similar photos together in album “People”, “Things” and “Places”. The TS-251D features an HDMI slot to stream multimedia throughout your home. The TS-251D supports dual-channel hardware decoding and transcoding, allowing you to view NAS media files smoothly across various devices.

• 4TB Seagate Iron Wolf Drives Pre-Installed and Pre-Configured with RAID 1
• Intel Celeron J4005 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor
• Intel HD Graphics 600
• 2 X 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
• 1 X Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)
• 3 X USB 2.0 port
• 2 X USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
• PCI-E Expandability

• 【Your personal cloud storage with 4TB large capacity doesn't have own WIFI】：This NAS built-in 3.5inch 4TB storage, as long as it is powered and connected to the internet, you will be able to remote access and manage the storage data freely at anywhere by PC/Mobile phone,without geographical restrictions.Point to Point(P2P) confidential transmission to ensure the data security.Support Samba and DLNA Protocol, all smart devices interconnection in the same LAN, smart TVs,laptops and mobile phones.
• 【Two working mode with LED Indicator】: Two working mode meets all of your needs. NAS(Network-attachment Storage) Mode and DAS(Direct-attached storage) Mode. With 1000M Ethernet port for NAS mode, true wireless speed can reach to 30-40MB/s. With USB3.0 High speed transmission port for DAS mode to transfer larger numbers of various sized files. Two Modes with different LED indicator colors, easy understanding;
• 【Centralize all your data】: Support IOS, Android, Windows, MAC, all have proprietary client software, centralize all your photos,
• 【One-click back up & Auto sleep】: One-click backup of photos and videos, designated folders real-time synchronous update and backup on Mobile Phone/ Tablet /PC/iPad, you can save everything and access anywhere. No longer to worry when you are on a business trip, go hiking and travel around the world. This 4TB Personal Cloud Network Attached Storage will automatically switch the work/sleep state according to the usage, which can better reduce power consumption and protect the drive.

Product features

SSK 4TB Personal Cloud Attached Storage Support Auto-Backup Wireless Remote Access

SSK NAS is a private, personal storage that plugs into your home network, it automatically backs up and centralizes all your content in one safe place. And because it’s online, you and family can quickly access and share whatever you want.

Note: For Mac OS, the time machine backup only can work on USB mode, it can not work on NAS mode. But SSKCloud App supports Real-time synchronous update and backup of designated folders on both Mac and Windows Computer.

High Compatibility of USB Storage Devices

Double backup Allowing users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.With USB host interface, compatible most of USB storage devices, such as USB Disk, (2.5inch*3.5inch)Hard Drive, Card Reader ect. ( Hard drive Format Supported: NTFS, EXFAT, FAT32)

Notice：The devices connected to the USB Host port can only be accessed through the phone SSKCloud App or Computer SAMBA Mode，It can't be accessed through the computer SSKCloud App or DAS mode.

Keep it at home, Access it anywhere

After connect the hard drive to internet, you can remote sharing of hard drive photos, videos, documents, music and other contents at anywhere, providing safe and reliable 4TB personal cloud services. Point to point transfer to protect your data privacy.

If you don't know how to use ,please mail us support at ssk point cn.We will help you well.

One click Backup On Mobile Phone/Tablet /PC / iPad

It is very convenient for you to backup all the photos and videos captured with one-click On Mobile Phone, Tablet ,PC and iPad no matter you are on a trip, business trip, go hiking, travel around the world and business conference. Centralize all your photos, videos, music and files in one secure place, at home and under your control. No longer to worry about losing cherish memories in the future and at an important time.

DAS(Direct-attached storage) Mode

USB Connection: In USB connection mode, you can connect the SSM-F100 to your computer using the provided USB3.0 cable, essentially turning the drive into a Direct-Attached Storage(DAS) drive.

Noted:

1. While connected to a computer, the wireless function is turned off;

2. The default hard drive format is NTFS, you can use it directly on Windows. If you want to use it on a Mac, please reformat the drive to EXFAT. Otherwise, data can only be read in DAS mode, but data cannot be written.

NAS(Network attached storage) Mode

Connect the SSM-F100 to the power supply and lan cable to the router, the blue led indicator light up.Then you can access it on your smart phone and computer.To schedule automatic backups, You need to install the SSKCloud App/Software for your mobile phone,iPad,Tablet PC, Windows /Mac OS computers.

Note: In this mode, SSK Hard drive can work without internet, but can not work independently, please attach it to a Router to have the network.

Multi-OS Compatible & Transfer Data Between Different OS Devices

Perfect support for IOS, Android, Windows, Mac multiple operating systems, it solves the problem of fast data transmission between the different OS(operating systems) that may be in use.

The SSKCloud App is available on the "App Store" and "Google Play". (For iphone, Android phones, Ipad, Tablet PC). For Windows and Mac OS computer, we have stored the file App in the hard drive, please find the folder name: "App", and then transfer the appropriate file to your computer and install accordingly.

Family Entertainment

Support DLNA protocol. Go to the Video on Mobile phone SSKCloud App, enter and play any video, in the upper right corner, click the screen projection button: "TV", select the TV name, and then the video will be casted to Smart TV, turn it into a private theater, enjoy the visual feast. ( The Drive, Phone and Smart TV must be in the same LAN).

Business travel around the World

When you are on a business trip, you don’t need to bring very heavy files, you can use your computer and mobile phone to access the data at anywhere.When travelling, taking a lot of photos, videos, mobile phone or Camera SD capacity is limited, no need to worry, with the SSK 4TB personal cloud, you can remote transfer photos to the hard drive immediately without a computer, freeing up valuable space on your phone, SD cards or tablet.

Server Data Center

Multiple people may share the SSK 4TB personal cloud at the same time- providing convenient and efficient sharing.You can access it at anytime. It is safety for you to share you data report to your colleagues.

Sync your favorite content

SSK 4TB personal cloud attached storage automatically synchronizes content across all your computers and your SSKCloud unit, so your important files are always up to date and accessible from all your devices.

Installation and Operation Tips

1. Please download and install the SSKCloud App on "Apple store" or "Google Play" for mobile devices;

2. The software for PC/Mac is on the drive itself. Just use it as an external drive to copy the binaries onto your system and install the ''app''. Or you can check our website to see if have the newer version.

3 . For computer, You can also MAP the SSK HDD and / or a USB device connected to the Host Port to Windows Explorer on a PC or to a Mac using the Samba Protocol. SSKCloud software has addressed to access Samba. Please Click : " Samba Management", it will switch to Samba interface automatically, so you don't need to enter the IP address and password manually.

4. Once mapped on a PC or Mac you will find a series of folders already setup under \share_sda1. The device comes with a bunch of "default" folders that you can't delete (they are all "system folders"). These must be left on the device as they are but you may freely add additional folders here and as sub folders under the already setup folders. You also can use your PC or Mac to read /write / delete files in these folders that will be accessible on the PC or Mac as well as from a phone or tablet connected to the SSK locally or remotely.

5. For Mac OS, it doesn't support Time Machine backup wirelessly, only can work on USB mode. But the SSKCloud App supports Real-time synchronous update and backup of designated folders on both Mac and Windows Computer.

6. The hard drive have private area and public area to protect private data, but it doesn't support encrypting every folder.

7.If you encounter any problems, but we did not show the problem on the page, please visit our website to find "Problems and solutions".

Product description

The ReadyNAS 210 is powered by a quad core Cortex A15 1.4GHz processor, has 2 Gigabytes of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with Link Aggregation technology and delivers up to 200MByte/sec data transfer speed. It offers the industry's leading feature of 5 levels of protection on your documents, photos, videos and all types of data. The Ready CLOUD portal-based user interface and app on PC, Mac, smartphones and tablets make the RN210 the ideal choice for consumers because of its simplicity and ease of use.

• Quad core Cortex A15 1.4GHz processor with 2GB of RAM and up to 200MB/s read and 160MB/s write speeds - 2.5” or 3.5” SATA/SSD drives supported (Maximum storage of 32TB)
• Full HD 1080p wire speed streaming and transcoding and Near-0 loss throughput anti-virus built-in
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet - Up to 2x throughput in Link Aggregation mode and advanced BTRFS file system that delivers 5 levels of complete data protection
• Ready CLOUD portal-based user interface and app on PC, Mac, smartphones and tablets make building a private cloud easy and secure
• Play Plex on ReadNAS - Please visit bit.ly/ReadyNAS-Plex-Setup for setup instructions
• 3 Years Warranty on Chassis. Automatic backup with NEW PC App

User questions & answers

Question:	Can it support raid
Answer:	Yes. I operate it on a local network w/o internet connection.
Question:	Netgear website says 48 tb the tile says 24 and description says 32. Which is correct? Also looking to mirror disk, is this possible
Answer:	JBOD? One fails they all fail AFAIK, I choose to use Stablebit's drivepool. Dirt cheap, super flexible, bundles x number of drives into 1 virtual drive space in windows explorer WITHOUT making your data unacessible without drivepool (just in hidden folders) seamless and invisibly super effective, auto redundancy selectable on a granular level, "feeder" SSD cache drive setup available. IHMO, the best piece drive management software out there.
Question:	The title says it supports 24tb, but the description says 32tb. which is correct
Answer:	There are various options for disk less or disk included. The 12 x 6TB includes (12) 6 terabyte hard drives
Question:	Is this unit compatible with tivo user needs? dlna
Answer:	Speaking for our listing only, the 6TB hard drives installed in this unit are enterprise class HDD, 7200RPM, and 128MB Cache.Regards,RRI 03/14/2017++++++++

Product features

ReadyNAS 214

Your files. Fully protected. Ready to go.

High Performance Streaming

Superior power: 1.4GHz quad core processor.

Choice of powerful platform for media servers like Plex, iTunes or native DLNA.

HD media streaming to multiple devices.

Full 1080p real-time streaming and transcoding to a remote device.

Near-zero performance loss when running anti-virus.

Advanced Backup, Sync and Speed

Sync folders between ReadyNAS and PCs – always up-to-date data anywhere.

Backup files from PC/mobile to your NAS without extra software.

Time-Machine integration to backup all Macs in your home.

On-the-go backup of photos from your phone.

Five Levels of Data Protection

Automatic RAID protects against disk failure.

Snapshot technology to restore data you lost.

Free real-time antivirus against malware.

Long-lasting data integrity with bitrot protection.

Cloud storage offers additional backup and sharing resources.

Product description

Synology DiskStation DS220j is an entrylevel network-attached storage for your household to store and share photos videos documents and all types of personal data The 2-bay private cloud solution provides complete and intuitive data protection approaches for you to easily back up computer data and mobile photos with just a few clicks

• 24/7 file server for your household to store share and backup personal data
• Award-winning DiskStation Manager (DSM) brings intuitive operation flow and reduces learning curve
• Access and share data with any Windows macOS and Linux computers or mobile devices
• Integrated media server to support multimedia content streaming
• Freely access private cloud files on-the-go and back up mobile photos with iOS and Android apps

User questions & answers

Question:	Can it be used as a datastore for esxi or backup VMs
Answer:	Technically you can but not recommended. You will likely get terrible performance because the CPU and memory is not designed for this use case. 512MB RAM is very low for a datastore. This model is really geared towards traditional file sharing and media streaming. You want something with higher CPU and read/wrtie caching like the DS218/DS218+.
Question:	Is the memory upgradable
Answer:	No, the DS220j only supports 512MB
Question:	what physical size harddrives can be used
Answer:	Carlos is correct. 16tb is the limit of the ds218j or 8tb in raid configuration and the DS220j is 2ea 12 Tb for a total of 24Tb or 12Tb, in used in a raid situation.
Question:	If single drive is installed initially, then 2nd drive is added later. does raid 1 get configured? or does both drive need to be installed together
Answer:	I installed one drive initially, and then added a second drive later. The second drive was automatically added as a Raid 1 drive.

Product features

Your own private cloud

DiskStation offers big storage capacity for housing your movies, photos, or important data, making it easy to create your own private cloud and maintain complete control over your data. Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system simplifies the process of backing up your computers, accessing your files from anywhere, storing multimedia, and more.

*Performance figures may vary depending on the environment, usage, and configuration.

Easy file access

Access files on your Synology NAS over the Internet using QuickConnect. DiskStation allows you to synchronize your files across multiple devices or even across several locations, so you never have to go without your data.

Personal multimedia server

Turn your DiskStation into a home media hub to store your movies, TV shows, pictures, and MP3s. Centralize and organize your photos and videos in your private cloud for easy sharing and management.

Bulletproof backup

Control your data and keep your files safe. DSM makes it easy to backup files for all your devices and avoid accidental data loss. You can even backup data from your DiskStation to other devices or any major cloud storage provider.

24/7 security solution

Every DiskStation comes ready to be configured for home or office security. Just connect your IP cameras and use DiskStation to manage, monitor, and save all of your security footage. All without any monthly fees.

Total Protection

Synology devices are built with security in mind. Every DiskStation comes equipped with tools like Auto Block and Two Factor Authentication to help keep data safe and reduce the risk of unwanted parties from accessing the system. For even more security, DiskStation supports military-grade encryption technology giving you amazing protection.

Product description

My Cloud Home is an easy-to-use personal storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router at home so you can save all your digital content in one central place. You can automatically back up the photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly back up and sync all your PC and Mac computers and cloud accounts. Use the USB port to quickly import photos, videos and documents from other devices, like USB flash drives and external hard drives. Access, upload and share those photos and videos from anywhere with an internet connection using My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop and web. Use these simple apps for a smooth streaming experience of your personal videos to any device, anywhere.

• One central place to store all your photos, videos, music and files
• Quick and simple setup from your phone
• Auto backup for photos and videos on your phone
• Backup for all your PC and Mac computers
• 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	how easy is it to set this up in my HOME
Answer:	Easy. Plug it in to power and an Ethernet connection. Download the WD my cloud app on your PC and log in to administer the device. That’s about it.
Question:	Can each family members have their own folder with a password
Answer:	Hi - I bought the 4TB my Cloud Home device. I am still trying all the features. It is possible to let your family members set-up their own user ID, password and dedicated folders which only your family member will have access to etc. I found it very annoying that as administrator of the home cloud, you WILL NOT have any control o what they are storing (or) access to any of those files. May be the WD designed the product that way that individuals have complete data security to their own areas. I am still learning. Good Luck
Question:	Can you install BitTorrent/transmission client on it
Answer:	From what I can see, this is pretty locked out but it does come with a few services preinstalled (Plex, IFTTT etc.)
Question:	Can this be connected to a local network without an internet gateway? Does this require an internet connection to function locally
Answer:	You could but it would be of limited value. It is not designed for local storage. It wants to be a Cloud device. Go read this review and the mnaufacturer’s response: https://www.amazon.com/review/R438M3H6BK69U/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B076CTK55W

Product features

Effortless Syncing & Backup

Compatible with both Mac and PC computers, as well as iOS and Android devices. Setup sync and backup for multiple devices with the included software.

Centralized Storage

Store all your favorite photos, videos and files in one place. Search by date, time or keyword to quickly find your favorite memories and create photo albums or folders.

Add Content & Integration

Store files from external drives, USBs and cloud accounts or automatically download from cloud services. You can connect to media streaming services, and stream videos from any compatible device.

Access At Your Fingertips

Remotely access and share your files from anywhere with Internet. Easily find everything with the intuitive My Cloud Home app from any desktop, tablet or mobile device and without subscription fees.

Privately Share with Friends and Family

Share a link to a folder, files or photo album to one or more people. Collaborate in a folder to share photos, videos or documents seamlessly. Add users with a private space for each of them.

Without Monthly fees

You can store, access and share all of your photos, videos and files without monthly fees.

Locked Down

Keep your contents secure with password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

For storage on the go, check out WD My Passport

Your favorite content. Everywhere you go.

Slim Style

Make the most of your journey with style that suits you. The new My Passport has been redesigned to feature a convenient, slim form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colors.

Ongoing Confidence

There's no telling what's ahead in your own journey. That's why WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability and long-term reliability.

Product description

Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and speeds of up to 180MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and Enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and included is a three year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery service and 3-year limited warranty protection plan.

• IronWolf internal hard drives are the ideal solution for up to 8-bay multi-user NAS environments craving powerhouse performance
• Store more and work faster with a NAS-optimized hard drive providing 6TB and cache of up to 256MB
• Purpose built for NAS enclosures IronWolf delivers less wear and tear little to no noise/vibration no lags or down time increased file-sharing performance and much more
• Easily monitor the health of drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF
• Five-year limited product warranty protection plan and three year Rescue Data Recovery Services included

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this drive smr if so i don't want it
Answer:	No, it’s not. All Ironwolf and Itonwolf pro drives are SMR free, according to Seagate
Question:	Does any one know a case where 3 could fit inside
Answer:	I have 3 of these in a Synology 4 bay NAS DiskStation DS918+ works great!
Question:	I purchased (2) 12-tb: anyone knows why i get 10.91-tb for each? why are we short
Answer:	This BS-math ["a kilobyte is defined as 1000 bytes"] was started by Maxtor (IIRC, it was 1991 and it affected the 320 MB hard drives; I had just purchased a 240 MB for $230 at the PX. The 320 MB was only $189, sitting on the shelf next to 240 MB). Before then if you had a 240 MB drive you could put roughly 220 MB of data on it. Drive manufacturers would say 'unformatted capacity: 240 MB' and you did NOT "lose" so much capacity. Track and sector encoding doesn't equate to the difference between (1024^3 - 1000^3). Imagine if you will, someone telling you that a year is defined as 10 months.
Question:	Can this be used as a normal hdd storage drive for a desktop pc
Answer:	I have two NAS drives in my computer, and they work great. I bought two easystore external hard drives and removed the hard hard drives from the case. The hard drives are 5400 rpm drives. I only archive things on those drives, and they work great. The 7200 rpm drives are better for gaming but more expensive. The easystores only costed me $150. They also have a 256mb cache.

Product features

BUILT FOR NAS

300TB/year user workload rate, optimized to run in network attached storage 24x7.

DRIVE HEALTH MONITORING

Provides prevention, intervention, and recovery with compatible NAS to monitor drive health.

NAS-OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE

AgileArray firmware coupled with built-in rotational vibration sensors provide reliable storage for NAS with little lag or down time, even during the heaviest of workloads

DATA PROTECTION

Three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services protecting against unexpected data loss from power outages, natural disasters, user error, viruses, and more.

Connected Home

Manage all of your data backup and streaming media needs.

Creative Professionals

Handle collaborative projects and workloads.

Business Environments

IronWolf drives help to define business resilience and continuity with IronWolf Health Management.