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Latest — Sep 12, 2024

Synology Guide for End users in 2024

This guide is designed for end users who are considering a Synology NAS for personal use. It covers the basics of NAS, essential terminology, practical things you can do with a NAS, tips on selecting the right model, and a few popular models suited for home users. It is not

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NComputing vSpace Pro LTS vs. vSpace Pro Enterprise: A Detailed Feature Comparison

NComputing offers two editions of vSpace Pro tailored for different organizational needs: vSpace Pro LTS (Long-Term Support) and vSpace Pro Enterprise. In this short article we will discuss the difference between the two. Here is a TLDR summary for you if you don't like a long read . TL;

When would the Seagate Exos 30TB be available in UAE ?

Reader's question( edited for clarity ) : I don't see a 30TB drive on your website or amazon. When can we expect its release in the UAE, and what are the specifications? Though Seagate announced the drive in January, yet pricing details for distributors remain undisclosed and there

Data deduplication, compression, and compaction in QNAP

The QNAP QuTS hero operating system utilizes the ZFS file system, which inherently supports inline deduplication and inline compression. However, to enhance efficiency, especially considering the 4K block size, QNAP has also incorporated data compaction into QuTS hero. This process of compaction occurs prior to deduplication. Here's a

Warranty on LTO tapes and replacement

TL;DR: The short read is that * LTO tapes come with a limited lifetime warranty, typically lasting around 4-5 years, but it does not cover wear and tear. * Failures with LTO tapes are rare, with return rates almost zero, * In most cases, issues arise with the tape drive rather than

Data Immutability in QNAP an Synology with WORM

Due to escalating concerns surrounding ransomware and cyber attacks, many organizations are seeking to implement measures to make their data immutable, meaning data that cannot be altered once written. For both QNAP and Synology devices, immutability can be achieved through the use of WORM (Write Once Read Many) technology. Immutability

HP Q2078A vs Q2078AN vs Q2078AL

Reader's Question (edited for clarity): I own an HP BB874A drive. What capacity will I get if I use an LTO-8 tape in it? And which is better: Q2078A or Q2078AN? Firstly, your BB874A is an LTO-7 drive, so you cannot use an LTO-8 tape with it. If

Synology Beestation could replace your WD Mycloud

Synology's timing with the introduction of the Synology Beestation couldn't be more perfect, especially with the discontinuation of the WD My Cloud. It offers a simple, secure, and affordable alternative to the WD My Cloud. The Synology Beestation is the first Synology NAS prepopulated with a

First Seagate HAMR 30TB drive unveiled as Mozaic 3+

If you're involved in the data industry, you likely caught wind of Seagate's recent announcement regarding their 30TB hard drives. While incremental capacity upgrades are commonplace, this one stands out as it marks the introduction of Seagate's innovative HAMR technology. Here's the

Synology F1 RAID vs QNAP QSAL

TL;DR Both Synology F1 RAID and QNAP QSAL implement uneven writing patterns on SSDs to minimize the potential risk of multiple SSDs failing simultaneously within a RAID configuration. While they adopt different methods, the ultimate goal is the same: favoring one SSD with more write operations to achieve this