Confused by the ever-growing sea of NAS drives? We’ve tested and ranked the best options to help you choose the perfect data storage solution for your needs.
Key Takeaways:
- Performance: Top contenders offer blazing-fast data transfer speeds for seamless file access and streaming.
- Security: Robust encryption and access controls safeguard your valuable data from unauthorized access.
- Versatility: Feature-packed NAS drives handle everything from basic file sharing to plex media server duties.
- Budget-friendly: Options cater to diverse needs, from home users to professional setups.
Q: What are the best NAS drives?
A: Our top picks include the Synology DS1821+ DiskStation, ioSafe 218 2-bay NAS, Synology DiskStation DS218. These drives deliver exceptional performance, robust features, and top-notch reliability, making them ideal for various user profiles.
A NAS Drive offers a secure, reliable way to store your data in a high-capacity storage solution.
Ideal for collaborative work, NAS drives allow you to create your server and share files with those you trust. By connecting your NAS drive to your network, multiple users can share the drive, all being able to access files and share information.
Acting as a safer alternative to taking out confidential files with you through physical copies or on a memory stick, NAS Drives offers a secure way to access your files from outside the office.
Being a device that can be connected wirelessly, NAS Drives can be stored in a different location to your other equipment. This is the perfect solution for businesses with work-from-home employees or employees who need to travel, as they will be able to access the network from any location.
Let’s introduce you to our Top 5 Best NAS Drives
Synology DS1821+ DiskStation
8-Bay NAS Storage Tower
The 8-bay Synology DS1821+ is aimed at IT enthusiasts and SMB customers looking for a powerful and scalable storage solution, its business-grade backup solutions keep users safe and protected from potential data loss, while major improvements to compute capabilities and throughput means workloads are finished faster than ever before.
Features:
- AMD Ryzen™ Quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU
- Cache Acceleration – Dual M.2 2280 slots for NVMe Cache
- 113K 4K random read IOPS performance
- Expand up to 18 drives with two DX517 expansion units
ioSafe 218 2-bay NAS
Fireproof and Waterproof
The ioSafe 218 is a fireproof and waterproof 2-bay NAS, designed to deliver optimal reliability while protecting data from natural and man-made disasters. Cloud-enabled and powered by Synology’s multiple award-winning DiskStation Manager operating system, the 218 NAS includes apps for remote access, collaboration, file syncing and sharing, video surveillance, photo management, and more.
Features:
- Fireproof/Waterproof
- 2-Bay Diskless Enclosure, with up to 24TB of Storage
- Fast Local Backup, Archive & DR
- Mobile Apps
- NVR Surveillance
- Hardware Encryption Engine
- DRS – up to $5,000 per TB
Synology DiskStation DS218
2 Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
Synology DiskStation DS218 is a high-performance and compact 2-bay NAS, specifically designed for offices and home users to effectively manage, protect, and share data. Its new 64-bit quad-core processor supports 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding to enrich multimedia entertainment. Synology DS218 is backed by Synology’s 2-year limited warranty.
Features:
- Quad-core 1.4GHz CPU
- 2GB DDR3 Memory
- Up to 113 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing performance
- 9.4W in access and 4.22 W in HDD hibernation
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Synology DiskStation DS118 1 Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure
64-bit Quad-core Processor
Synology DiskStation DS118 is a high-performance and compact 1-bay NAS, specifically designed for offices and home users to effectively manage, protect, and share data. Its new 64-bit quad-core processor supports 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding to enrich multimedia entertainment. Synology DS118 is backed by Synology’s 2-year limited warranty.
Features:
- CPU Quad-core 1.4GHz
- Memory 1GB DDR3
- Fast Performance
- Up to 113 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing performance
- Eco-friendly
- 9.4W in access and 4.22 W in HDD hibernation
This is just a brief look at some of our NAS Drives Range, if you require more NAS Drives, you can check our NAS Drives category at Comms!
More NAS Products Available from Comms Express:
ioSafe NAS | Seagate NAS | Zyxel NAS | Crucial NAS | Infortrend NAS | Lacie NAS | ASUSTOR NAS | Synology NAS | iStorage NAS | NAS NAS
If you require any further information on these or any other products that we stock here at Comms Express, please do not hesitate to contact our team who will be only too happy to help.
Until next time…
