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QNAP vs. Synology vs. Netgear NAS
We have recently begun looking into using QNAPS for our storage solution. We were 90% certain that they were the way we were going to go, until I started reading recent (in the past year) forum posts describing nightmare experiences. So, I am hoping for just some people who have used these devices to give some advice. Thank you!
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Which QNAP devices is this about? Both QNAP and Synology have devices for SOHO, SMB and Enterprise use.
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We plan on using these devices for Enterprise use.
This following post on Spiceworks was found by the boss:
http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/588072-qnap-vs-net-gear-ready-nas-implementation-8-drives-or-4-drives
Basically, I have found a lot of hate for QNAP at spiceworks, but not a ton of specifics.
No, no iscsi. We were just planning on getting two QNAPS and having one be the main file share for the company (very Windows AD dependent) and the other would be a sync partner with the first in case of failure. They would be using raid 10.
Basically, the decision maker would be more comfortable with the SAFEST bet, even if it is more expensive. I said the same thing about Netgear, but he really liked the 5 year warrantee that included the bundled hard drives (with QNAP does not offer).
In the end, I guess what I am leaning towards is Synology as the "safest" decision, but I want to make sure that this is true before I say it. It could just be that I was shocked by some unsubstantiated hate talk on the Spiceworks forums.
This following post on Spiceworks was found by the boss:
http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/588072-qnap-vs-net-gear-ready-nas-implementation-8-drives-or-4-drives
Basically, I have found a lot of hate for QNAP at spiceworks, but not a ton of specifics.
No, no iscsi. We were just planning on getting two QNAPS and having one be the main file share for the company (very Windows AD dependent) and the other would be a sync partner with the first in case of failure. They would be using raid 10.
Basically, the decision maker would be more comfortable with the SAFEST bet, even if it is more expensive. I said the same thing about Netgear, but he really liked the 5 year warrantee that included the bundled hard drives (with QNAP does not offer).
In the end, I guess what I am leaning towards is Synology as the "safest" decision, but I want to make sure that this is true before I say it. It could just be that I was shocked by some unsubstantiated hate talk on the Spiceworks forums.
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BTW, I do plan on spreading the points around, to everyone who provides helpful information. Thanks again!
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