11 best network access storage

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

Buffalo’s LinkStation 220 provides easy to use shared storage and backup for all PC and Mac computers, tablets and smartphones on your home network with the security of RAID data protection. Simply connect it to your wireless router for access anywhere in your home. While on the go, Buffalo's WebAccess service allows you to create a free personal cloud for easy remote access anytime, anywhere over the Internet, and even on your iPhone, iPad and Android devices. With LinkStation 220, you can back up multiple computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage anytime, anywhere.

• Budget-friendly DLNA-ready NAS device with Hard Drives 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
• 8 TB Total capacity – 2 Drive Bays ships in RAID 1 = 4 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

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:	how come i cant access these files unless i am on the same network? ie: i can access files at home but now on the go or at my office
Answer:	Your router is likely blocking access from outside your home. This "firewall" is there to keep people from accessing your private data. In addition, your public IP address is not the same as your inside address and will likely change from time to time. Buffalo has solutions and a menu setting that allow Webaccess to your NAS but require some knowledge of router port-forwarding. Check the Buffalo knowledge base for "setting-up-webaccess-on-a-buffalo-linkstation". You may also search the web for documents on NAS port forwarding.
Question:	does this support time machine
Answer:	Sort of. The multicast DNS (bonjour) feature seems to flake out often and that breaks time machine seeing it on the client.
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 220 Series

Buffalo's LinkStation 220 is an affordable and intuitive 2-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.

RAID Data Protection

The LinkStation 220 ships with RAID 1 data protection. This provides redundancy in the event of a drive failure and allows you to rebuild your data after replacing the failed drive.

RAID 1 mirroring reduces the usable capacity of the LinkStation. You can set the LinkStation to RAID 0 to use the full capacity, but you lose the data protection provided by mirroring.

Shared Central Storage

With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 220 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 220 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 220 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 220 comes with a built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management.

USB Expansion

The LinkStation 220 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 220 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

Application data, virtual images, client files, email. the types of data central to running a successful business can seem endless. ReadyNAS is that advanced and easy-to-use solution for centralizing, securing and controlling access to your digital assets. More than just simple unified (NAS and SAN) storage, ReadyNAS lets you to do more than you ever thought you could afford - pairing the latest in performance with innovative efficiency technologies such as unlimited snapshots, thin provisioning and cloud-managed replication. Designed for the unique needs of SMB, the ReadyNAS Rackmount Series combines advanced features with simple, efficient management.

• Premium performance 4-Bay, quad core, Rackmount storage and backup for SMBs (NAS and SAN)
• Easy local setup, monitoring and management through the NETGEAR Insight app for iOS and Android (with ReadyNAS OS 6.x). Power Supply Internal 180W: input 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Unrivaled 5 Levels of Data Protection – XRAID; Snapshot; built-in anti-virus; Bitrot protection; and cloud backup. Drive Types Supported SATA/SSD 2.5" or 3.5"
• Unlimited snapshots, thin provisioning, virtualization and all-inclusive disaster recovery with ReadyDR (no additional backup license required)
• 5-YEAR hardware warranty with Next Business Day replacement and unlimited technical chat support, 90 days of technical phone support

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the unit use hardware acceleration so it can be used as a media/video server
Answer:	There is no onboard integrated storage. This is 40 Tera not Gigabytes unit. It has four bays for 3.5” SAS drives. You can use 2.5” SAS with an adapter.
Question:	Does this item include rails? if not what p/n have compatible rails
Answer:	1. The model listed in the question is a disk-less 4 bay model. This means as shipped the capacity is ZERO, no drives at all. 2. The model listed in the question specifically has a maximum capacity of 48TB implemented by ADDING 4 each 12TB drives. When configured, the user can make this into an highly reliable array of 12TB total capacity, a redundant arrays totalling 24TB (two redundant 12TB), or an array of all 4 drives adding to 48TB. 3. A single 40TB capacity drive is only now becoming available in the industry. The specs for the model listed in the question suggests the maximum size of any one drive in the box must not individually exceed 12TB (currently). This may be either or both a firmware (Operating System) or interface hardware limitation.
Question:	What is the difference between the desktop and enterprise style options for the rn
Answer:	You should use caution when using RAID 5 with member drives larger than 1TB that are consumer grade... The normal bit error rate on consumer grade drives makes an unrecoverable error on a Raid 5 rebuild likely. In my experience, RAID 10 is the better compromise - the processing load on the RAID controller is almost non-existent, writes are much faster. Of course the downside is that the RAID 10 only gives you 50% of the total installed capacity ( 4 x 2TB Hard Drives yields a 4TB RAID 10 Drive), while RAID 5 gives you 67% of the total installed capacity ( 4 x 2TB Hard Drives yields a 6TB RAID 5 Drive). There is another advantage to RAID 10 though - In both a RAID 10 and a RAID 5, a single drive failure should not produce any downtime; but if a second drive were to fail before the first is replaced the RAID 5 Drive is done, the RAID 10 has a 67% chance of still being fine (if setup as a RAID 0 stripe set of two RAID 1 mirror sets).
Question:	Can i configure the disk with raid 0,1,5, ? and can it be attached to esxi as storage
Answer:	Always go with the mfg website of 48TB total space 36 usable with raid 5 and 12TB hard drives . Yes you can Mirror a disk aka Raid 1

Product features

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 3138 1U Rackmount Network Attached Storage

ReadyNAS 3138 Series is a 1U rackmount, 4-bay NAS with capacity up to 32TB. It has a powerful quad-core Intel 2.4GHz processor and 4GB of DRAM. It features four Gigabit Ethernet ports. It runs the latest ReadyNAS OS 6.4, which enables a wide set of business features including five levels of data protection that are unique to NETGEAR ReadyNAS.

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.

• TIER – Entry-level home / personal 2-bay NAS for storage and multimedia with 1.6GHz Dual-Core processor and 2GB DDR3 RAM. This NAS packs a power performance with up to 112MB/s read and 112MB/s write speed.
• FEATURES – Asustor Backup Plan allows you to automatically schedule a backup of your data from any PC or MAC to your NAS. Asustor EZ-Connect allows you to connect to your NAS remotely from any computer or mobile phone. Asustor EZ-Sync turns your NAS into a real-time file syncing personal cloud space with file versioning.
• APPS – Over 200+ free unique apps for any home or business use. The apps offered cover a wide range of utility and features such as: server backup, cloud backup, anti-virus, media server, photo syncing, music and video streaming.
• FREE – Asustor offers 4 free IP camera licenses with all their NAS products. IP camera licenses can be used to setup IP cameras on your NAS for your home or business NVR / surveillance center without having to pay any service or monthly fees.
• ARRANTY – Asustor offers the best 3-year NAS warranty in the market. Asustor will repair or replace any unit that is hardware damaged during the 3-year period so you can feel worry free when using any Asustor product.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will i be able to watch movies stored on this through the hdmi cable
Answer:	Yes you can, but I would consider using also an AC WIFI router and a smart TV capable for network connection, so you will not have too many wires arounda nd at the same time enjoy the high quality of the video. This NAS is very good for home media and personal storage.
Question:	Is the as3102t v2 compatible with mac afp & time machine
Answer:	YES, Please go to our website to find the configuration of AFP and Time Machine: https://www.asustor.com/online/College_topic?topic=108&lan=en https://www.asustor.com/online/College_topic?topic=159&lan=en
Question:	I see conflicting information. Is this a quad core or dual core
Answer:	This model is Quad-Core based CPU.
Question:	Newbie. do i need to buy 2 extra hard drives to use this correctly? is ironwolf best for media storage
Answer:	Yes, you will need to purchase two extra Hard drives. Seagate Ironwolf HDD is compatible.

Product features

Upgrade to 2 Gigabit network ports, doubling transmission performance

AS3102T v2 is upgraded to be equipped with two Gigabit network ports, allowing to enable network link aggregation mode, and the bandwidth can be combined to maximize the network transmission efficiency and provide up to 2 Gb/s network bandwidth. The doubled network transmission speed in the local network provides photographer and multimedia studios with the need to transfer and back up large-capacity files and multiple processing to construct a faster and more efficient private cloud space.

Rock Solid Power: Premium Performance

Equipped with Intel Celeron dual-core processors and 2GB of dual-channel memory. Features read/write speeds of over 113 MB/s and 110 MB/s under RAID 1 configurations. Built-in Intel AES-NI hardware encryption engine features read/write speeds of 113 MB/s and 65 MB/s, giving you both performance and security advantages. Your data is completely protected from the moment it is first stored on the NAS.

PC-less Software Installation

Mobile installation with AiMaster takes only 3 steps! Finding your NAS, system initialization and installation, power management, ADM firmware updates, system information and more are all available from the convenience of your mobile device at any time.

Toolless installation

The AS31 series’ sliding outer cover design allows it to be conveniently removed when needed. The inner hard disk rails and outer cover all use hand screws allowing for the simple installation of hard disks without any extra tools.

Seamless Cross-Platform File Sharing

ASUSTOR NAS devices provide seamless cross-platform file sharing, allowing you to easily connect to your NAS device no

matter if you are using Windows, Mac OS, or Unix-like operating systems.

iSCSI LUN Snapshots

ASUSTOR’s snapshot technology provides almost instantaneous creation of snapshots. It saves a significant amount of time and storage capacity when compared with traditional LUN backups.

Folder-based AES 256-bit Encryption

Your most important data deserves the best security. ASUSTOR NAS offers folder based military grade AES 256-bit encryption, giving you the type of security and privacy that you require for your most confidential data. All data stored in encrypted folders will be automatically encrypted and secured to the highest of standards.

Save power to save money

ASUSTOR NAS products are designed and developed around ecologically friendly concepts. When in use, our devices consume far less power than the average computer or server. Furthermore, our advanced power control features allow you to more efficiently manage your NAS device and hard drives. This lowers your electric bill and prolongs the lifespan of your hard drives all at the same time. While in disk hibernation, the AS3102T v2 consumes only 8.1 W of power. Under normal operating conditions it still only consumes 14.6 W of power.

Comprehensive Backup Solutions

AS31 series devices provide a variety of backup options and are connected to a variety of public cloud storage services including Amazon S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box.net, HiDrive, Ralus, WonderBox, xCloud and CrashPlan.

You can also use FTP Explorer, USB external hard drive enclosures, external hard drives and local backup to ensure proper backup for your data. No matter if you are using Windows, Mac or Linux, ASUSTOR provides the proper tools for your backup needs

24/7 reliability and durability

All ASUSTOR NAS are designed for and are suitable for 24/7 use. ASUSTOR NAS devices have also undergone rigorous tests, such as drop tests and burn tests to test durability in extreme conditions. Heatsinks were added to sensitive components to dissipate heat, helping to maintain the longevity of the device.

Effortless Connections to Your NAS

ADM 3.0 provides easy connections by supporting a new Internet Passthrough function that helps users to simplify previously complex router configurations. Even if users with mobile devices are under local network or multi-router environments, all they need to do is upgrade their apps to the latest version supporting ADM 3.0 and they will be able to easily connect to their NAS to access their data from anywhere and at any time. For computer users, they only need to install the new ASUSTOR EZ Connect (AEC) utility to utilize the Internet Passthrough function and conveniently connect to their NAS at home. Furthermore, they will also be use AEC to map their NAS to their computer as a network drive for convenient access.

Product description

The ZyXEL NAS326 gives you the ability to access your cloud storage anytime and anywhere. With the Zyxel family of apps, you can easily backup your photos, view and share your videos and photos, allow friends and family remote access to their own storage space, or stream videos to your Smart TV, FireTV, Apple TV, Roku or Chromecast device. The ZyXEL NAS326 is equipped with a high performance processor to provide up to 105 MB/sec reading data 105 MB/sec in writing data. Instantly retrieve data from your mobile devices, backup files, and stream UHD 4K video contents without performance stutter.

• Two 2.5" or 3.5" SATA II hard disk the max support up to 32 TB (16 TB x 2)
• Reliable and secure data storage on your personal cloud with easy access online
• Support for JBOD, RAID0 and RAID1.
• Easy to setup, maintain and organize
• RAID 1 read/write performance at 105/105.8 MB/s

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I streaming 4K video
Answer:	It reformats it to its own system. So you'll have a blank drive. But once it's setup it works fine with Mac. That's what I'm using.
Question:	Can a insert a mac hard disk with my data already on it? or does the nas reformat to ntfs or some other non-mac friendly format
Answer:	Hello,The NAS326 contains 512MB of DDR3 RAM.
Question:	How much memory RAM do you have
Answer:	No
Question:	Does this device come with Hard drives
Answer:	Very easy to use, several VPN configuration options available.

Product features

Get Up and Running Quickly with our Easy-To-Use Interface

ZyXEL NSM 5.1 intelligent desktop provides a rich feature set of tools with an easy-to-understand GUI design to get your things done quickly. The multitasking capability through multi-window interface enables you to quickly get applications up and running.

Instantly Access and Share Your Files Wherever You are

The ZyXEL Drive mobile app gives you the freedom to access and share files from your NAS326 wherever you are. Rest assured that the files are securely shared through private peer-to-peer (P2P) connections to only those with your permission.

Protecting Your Data from Accidents

The ZyXEL NAS326 comes with RAID 1 capability that clones contents from one drive to another; in case one of the drives is damaged or corrupted, you still have another drive to restore or use from.

Stream Multimedia Contents to Big TV

Bring your favorite multimedia files on the ZyXEL NAS326 to the big screen. With ZyXEL zCloud app v2.2, you can play your favorite videos, music or photos on the big screen with TV streaming devices such as Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku 3, Amazon Fire TV; or with Samsung and LG Smart TV.

• 【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".

• 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

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:	No fan. It does seem to run a little bit warmer than the ones with the heat sink, but it still seem to be very reasonable temp.
Question:	Can each family members have their own folder with a password
Answer:	Hp desktop
Question:	Can you install BitTorrent/transmission client on it
Answer:	I don’t believe this can be done
Question:	Can this be connected to a local network without an internet gateway? Does this require an internet connection to function locally
Answer:	It seems you are using the Apple Thunderbolt Adapter or similar, yes? Those will NOT work with this drive, since the port on the drive is NOT Thunderbolt 3. The interface is actually USB-C, which can be connected to/is compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 computer port, but does not work with a Thunderbolt converter since it's not an actual Thunderbolt 3 port. Any drive that says "USB-C (Thunderbolt 3-compatible)" is a USB-C drive.

Product description

Your Choice for Reliable and Secure Personal Cloud Storage



Create a personal cloud with ZyXEL’s NAS540 4-Bay Personal Cloud Storage server. Enjoy the freedom to bring large amounts of documents and multimedia files along with your mobile devices where Internet connection is available. Sync your mobile devices easily with popular cloud platforms including Google Drive™**, Memopal, ownCloud or ZyXEL’s new zCloud 2.0. Equipped with RAID-5 configuration and dual Ethernet ports for link aggregation support, the ZyXEL NAS540 can deliver up to 130 MB/sec of reading and 77 MB/sec writing speeds(V5.02).



Personal cloud for easy remote file access, backup, syncing and sharing



The ZyXEL NAS540 gives you the ability to access your cloud storage anytime and anywhere. ZyXEL zCloud 2.0 enables you to view and access your multimedia contents on the NAS540 remotely through Android or iOS mobile devices. Through ownCloud support, you can also remotely access and sync files on Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS and even Linux**** computers. Instant Picture Upload automatically backs up your photos from your mobile device, and you can create public Web links with ownCloud to easily share files with friends, families or co-workers.



* Apple and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.

** (C) 2014 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Chromecast is a trademark of Google Inc.

*** Release in 2015

**** Check with ownCloud’s website for official supported Linux distributions

• Four 2.5" or 3.5" SATA II hard disk the max support up to 64 TB (16 TB x 4)
• Reliable and secure data storage on your personal cloud with easy access online
• Screw less design for fast and easy drive installation
• With 120mm quiet fan for more ventilation and low noise operations
• Protect you data with RAID 1, 5, 6 or 10

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used as a web server? As a web developer that would be a plus. Also does it have virtualization
Answer:	Yes, it has a web server which can be used to serve content. The box is powered by Linux, so you have a lot of options. If you are talking virtual domains (websites), you can install Apache or NGINX. Hosting virtual machines, however, is not what this is designed to do. I'd keep the load on the NAS focused on network storage and backup in order to make the best use of the available resources. If you are talking about hosting websites externally, there are better options that aren't expensive including Amazon Web Services and DigitalOcean. Web sites are targets for intruders and I'd much prefer having that happen on externally managed sites than my personal network.
Question:	Does this ship diskless or with 6TB pre-installed? The labeling on the page seems to hint both ways, though the price is most likely diskless
Answer:	It's diskless. The 6tb refers to the maximum size per hard drive the firmware or OS will support. Most similar products WITH hard drives installed start at or north of $500.
Question:	Does this have raid support in the hardware or separate software raid
Answer:	It has RAID support in the hardware.
Question:	Is the power switchable from 110 to
Answer:	Spec sheet states:Power: ■ Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Product features

Superior Performance for enhanced data management

Being able to access your personal files and data is crucial in such a technology driven world. The ZyXEL NAS540 provides secure and easy access to all your personal files anytime, anywhere. Featuring both public and private options, you can store and access your personal

data securely without any interference. Its 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB of DDR3 RAM handles all your intensive network data management tasks. USB 3.0 ports with data transfer rates of up to 4.8 Gbps provide a fast interface for external storage and an SD slot with the latest SDXC support allows you to transfer new photos to the ZyXEL NAS540 for quick and simple backup. High performance speeds allow you to share files or stream HD videos on your own personal devices with little wait time. With the NAS540, you can hold all your data in just the palm of your hand.

Full capacity RAID support to secure data

Never worry about losing data again. The ZyXEL NAS540 includes RAID 1, 5, 6, or 10 support to protect your personal data from hard disk failures. In case of disk failure, you can still access your data safely and restore the normal RAID protection with the failed disk replaced.

Intelligent desktop and easy to use GUI

Easy to use GUI allows for personal use for your storage and offers a smooth, user-friendly graphic interface for you to conveniently view and manage apps. Check your network storage health status, including CPU utilization and fan speed, with its intuitive Web GUI with convenience.

App support for multimedia streaming and management

The new ZyxelCloud app, zCloud 5.0 is developed specifically for your use so you can easily access your files through all types of personal devices or sync your mobile devices with popular cloud platforms including Google Drive, Memopal, and ownCloud. Also, with the personal mobile app zCloud, view all your multimedia contents on your network storage with your mobile device wherever you go. NAS540 is also compatible with many apps with support for Roku, Google Chromecast, and Apple TV so you can conveniently stream all your favorite videos on the big screen or other devices you currently own.

Quiet design for silent operations

The ZyXEL NAS540 features a 120mm fan, which cools down your device with 27 dB sound level from 100 centimeter distance without the annoying noise from high speed, smaller fans. This will increase your product life and decrease heat damage without any disturbance to your environment.

Product description

Apollo cloud is a small, quiet appliance that allows you to privately and securely store your data. Manage and store your files from virtually any device; from anywhere in the world. Easily access up to 2TB without the fear of monthly recurring fees. Backup all of your Macs to Apollo Safer and faster with latest time machine SMB support. 90 days free 24/7 technical support. 2 Year limited hardware Warranty. Connectivity: USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet

• Easy to use - setup takes just minutes, and your data is accessible from any Device from anywhere via apollo personal cloud apps. Automatically backs up your devices Camera rolls
• High capacity storage - save, access, and share more than 220 hours of HD video, 110, 000 photos and a half million songs
• Easy to share - invite up to nine other members to get their own private space on apollo cloud to store, access, and share their files and backup their devices
• Private and secure - all your data is off the web. STAY safe and secure on your personal cloud, with all web traffic encrypted to safeguard your privacy
• Upload files directly from USB storage

User questions & answers

Question:	How quick is the upload speed
Answer:	The upload speed when you're connected to the network it's linked to. Remotely there is a little lag time, but still acceptable in my opinion.
Question:	Dose it support time machine in OS Yosemite
Answer:	No. MacOS Sierra allows TimeMachine backups over a network.
Question:	Can this device stream to Apple tv
Answer:	Yes! Using the Apollo Cloud 2.0 App on your iOS device you can stream directly to your AppleTV using AirPlay.
Question:	Can this be setup to appear as a hard drive on my Mac desktop
Answer:	Apollo utility appears on Mac dock and menu bar, but won't be able to setup as a hard drive on Mac desktop. Thank you.

Product features

Access From Anywhere In The World

Apollo Cloud takes minutes to set up. Accessible from any device, Apollo Cloud allows you to have access to all of your content from anywhere in the world.

Never pay recurring fees. Apollo Cloud comes with 2TB or 4TB of space that can be shared by up to nine members with no monthly fees.

Private and Secure

Have peace of mind knowing that all your data is off the Web, safe and secure on your Apollo Cloud, with all transactions encrypted to protect your privacy.

Time Machine Support

With Mac OS Sierra you can backup to your Apollo on your local network or take your Mac on the go and backup over the internet.

Apollo Cloud Mirroring

Apollo Cloud Mirroring allows you to sync all of your data and configurations to another Apollo Cloud in a different location. The safest mirror you will ever see.

Apollo Anywhere

Now Apollo Cloud features SAMBA protocol over the internet. You are no longer limited to accessing content on your local network. No matter where you are your data will be with you.