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June 2008
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The editors liked
RAID-6 configuration
USB backup
Online RAID migration and expansion
Small unobtrusive form factor
Great features and functionality
Quiet in operation
Very simple to migrate up RAID levels
Value for money
The editors didn't like
No download scheduling
Hot-swapping isn’t fast
Non-user-friendly Web configuration
Extensive menu system mean finding some options is difficult
RAID-6 configuration, USB backup, online RAID migration and expansion
No download scheduling, hot-swapping isn’t fast, non-user-friendly Web configuration
The TS-409 Pro has a number of features suited to both business and home storage, so it’s a little perplexing trying to figure out its target market. Although the unit’s only distinguishing feature is the somewhat illogical inclusion of RAID-6...
Endless features with simple configuration, Five drive support with additional USB support, Gigabit performance, Durable and elegant enclosure
One year warranty
I must admit that the QNAP TS-509 Pro has certainly been a handy device to have around the home. Im able to dump all my files onto the drive and be able to access it anywhere. With up to 5 TB of storage, the saying "you can never have enough hard driv...
I have to admit I'm somewhat disappointed with the performance - the 500MHz CPU seems to be the limiting factor here as there's plenty of memory spare and the 1TB hard drives are easily capable of 70+MB/s write performance. Simply put, the RAID 5 XOR p...
Built in web server, Built in print server, Online RAID expansion, Offsite Replication, Network Recycling bin, Download manager, FTP server, Individual User Accounts
Price (While nice for what it does, expensive for home use), No built in SMTP server
Simple to configure, Tons of features, 4 drive bays (with locks), User friendly interface, Smart cooling fan
Expensive
It carries a hefty $600 price tag, but the TS-409 Pro is a sound investment for a home or small business network. For those who need much more than just file storage and backup, this is the NAS to get. In addition to having a central location to stor...
More features then you will know what to do with, Compact design, High quality build, Fast installation and setup, 3 USB ports, Hardware status and health monitoring, Gigabit Ethernet networking
Low Read/Write Speeds, No eSATA connectivity, Price
To conclude, the QNAP NAS TS-409 Pro Turbo has every feature that a person would ever need. For a small business this is an ideal NAS solution, although it may be a little slow. For the home it may be a tad overkill for must consumers, but QNAP has yo...
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Published: 2008-06-22, Author: Jon , review by: planetx64.com
Abstract: So after poking and prodding, and taking it apart, what did we really think of the QNAP TS-409 Pro NAS? For the home user we thought it was a great bit of kit. It has everything you need in a network device, including a bittorrent download client fo...
Once it's set up, the TS-409 Pro works well and provides a very versatile storage system and file sharer. However, its cost, complex set-up procedure, and lack of compatibility with the main Mac web browser mean that it's mostly going to be suitable f...
