• TR-004 : This model is a USB 3.0 Type-C Hardware RAID external enclosure supporting up to 4 SATA 6 Gb / s drives. In addition, QNAP NAS, Windows® , Linux and Mac® portability and plug-and-use for the computer has adopted the convenience of, ideal for applications that require large capacity and RAID protection to.

It has really gone Synology crazy here lately. The 5th new release that has been unveiled by Synology has been announced and it is another new chassis size (lots of new IP from the big S). As already mentioned in the previous articles, two big events in network attached storage (and all technology of course) are being held in the next couple of weeks and we are all looking forward to seeing what new kit will be announced for 2018-2019. Computex 2018 in Taiwan and CeBit 2018 in Germany will take place in the first two weeks of June and whilst all the biggest players in the industry and audience are attending, Synology is holding their own separate events in both Taiwan and Hannover, Germany. Today I want to discuss the brand new 8-Bay expandable NAS for later this year, the Synology RS1219+ RackStation. A Brand new 8 HDD rackmount NAS that finally fills the long-running gap that Synology have had between 4-Bay and 12-Bay Rackmount NAS for years now. So, what is going to be so special about the new RS1219+ NAS from the Synology brand.

ANOTHER new Synology uncovered! It really is bloody RAINING Synology NAS! This latest NAS server that will be formally revealed in Taiwan in a week or two is the latest NAS to join the elite XS series of devices. This new Synology RS1619RPxs Rackstation NAS has several rather groundbreaking features (for Synology and their rather rigid design) and has definitely warmed me towards the latest model. Unlike every new Synology 2019 series NAS we have told you about on NASCompares so far, this new 4-Bay has no predecessor. Till now the XS series was never available as a 4-Bay Rackmount NAS and until now buying an XS NAS meant that you needed to buy a powerful NAS that had a big storage option from day 1. However, this generally means that the cost is considerably higher than other 4-Bay N AS devices and creates an unpopular divide between devices when choosing. This was solved a tiny bit last year with the DS3018xs, but the Synology RS1619RPxs is a really positive step in the right direction in balancing hardware power and total storage options. Even though the RS1619RPxs is Synology’s first real 4 Bay XS Rackmount NAS, it manages to cram in almost all the features and functions of the larger XS server devices, whilst still no-doubt being much, much more powerful than the RS818+ and RS818RP+. So, let’s find out more about what could potentially be the most powerful 4-Bay Rackmount NAS Synology has ever released.

Even more new Synology NAS servers have been announced in the countdown to their Taiwan event. With the cream of the tech industry flocking to Taiwan and Hannover, Gin they in the coming weeks for CeBit 2018 and Computex ’18, Synology are hosting their own private events nearby and we are learning more about all the new diskstation NAS that will be coming later in the year. This time it is the turn of the popular compact NAS, the newly announced DS619slim 2.5″ specialised Diskstation NAS. For those that are not familiar with the slim NAS series from Synology, the DS619slim is a 6 Bay Slim Series Diskstation NAS that traditionally is designed for users who want a low cost, low power consumption NAS that makes as little noise as possible. The DS619slim continues in this tradition but also manages to include some impressive additions that you would usually associate with much bigger 3.5″ diskstation server devices. The new DS619slim is a 6-Bay alternative to smaller 4-Bay DS416slim. It is also a big improvement in other ways. Featuring a brand new chassis, featuring hot-swap bays, as opposed to the DS416slim internal installation, it promises to provide much better RAID and storage options, as well as hopes of the newer series of Annapurna or Realtek 64-bit CPUs. Let’s find out more.

As we fast approach the middle of the year, we wait with baited breath about the new releases that will be revealed at Computex 2018 in Taiwan and CeBit 2018. Many of the hottest pieces of technology in 2018 will be uncovered by brands. One NAS drive brand, however, chooses to do things a little differently and in Taiwan in June (and in Hannover too later that month) Synology are revealing several new pieces of NAS server technology to kick off their ‘Synology 2019’ Series. Today I want to talk about a new big storage solution, the Synology DS2419+ Diskstation NAS. This newly announced DS2419+ is a 12 Bay Plus Series NAS, which means that although details are a little thin right now, we can make some pretty informed guesses. This new NAS is the follow up to the DS2415+ 12-Bay, released quite some time again and it shares a number of its characteristics. Luckily it also benefits from a number of new innovations that have been developed and premiered in other units since it’s predecessors release.

With two of the biggest events in technology coming in just a few weeks, many NAS buyers are waiting for CeBit 2018 and Computex 2018 to see what awesome new tech they will be getting their hands on later in the year. Lucky for you, we at NASCompares have found out about several new Synology NAS devices that are going to be on show at official events in both Taiwan and Hannover in June. Arguably the most popular news and one that will get the most attention is the newly announced DS1019+ is a 5 Bay Plus Series Diskstation NAS. This brand new 5-Bay alternative to the DS918+, (no mention of it replacing the incredibly popular 4-Bay) is definitely going to cause a stir with the NAS server buyer market. Although details are a little thin (and most will surely be confirmed in coming weeks), what we do know is enough for me to predict that this NAS will be a real game changer. Arriving with a newly designed chassis, a fraction wider than the DS918+, it will surely cost a fraction more than the DS918+ NAS, but what else do we know about the new DS1019+ NAS?

• Promise Atlas S8+ is the ideal shared storage for small groups working with hi-res video-editing and production workflows. Optional cards allow Thunderbolt3 or 10G connectivity based on your ecosystem with iSCSI support for Windows/Linux.
• The speedy processor, fast interface, capacity options and simple GUI make it perfect to store, access, share and backup your content. Setup is simple and is a breeze to manage, monitor with minimal maintenance. The Enterprise-class features included give you full flexibility and control of managing and protecting your content for maximum efficiency.
• Promise provides fully integrated solutions with Enterprise-class 3-year warranty and 24/7 web/chat support*.

• Shared storage for small workgroups
• High performance for working with compressed video
• Massive capacity using 14TB 7200 rpm SATA HDDs
• Feature rich data services and included software
• Enterprise class warranty, available up to 5 years*

• NAS for small workgroups- over 40Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3 or 10GBaseT, and 1G
• 8 drives in a compact desktop system- get up to a massive 112TB*
• Optional SSD module for caching
• Enterprise-class NAS Operating System and advanced data protection
• Virtualization Ready- VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V certified Enterprise-level Data services
• Enhanced data protection and security features
• Complete backup solution

• Four Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) and dual 10GbE network ports for on-the-fly video editing and rapid file sharing
• 5.25-inch SATA ODD for installing an optical disc drive or two slim disc drives; TVS-882BRT3 also supports USB disc drives
• Two M.2 SATA 6Gb/s slots and Qtier auto-tiering for optimized storage efficiency
• Triple HDMI output enables direct disc playing through virtual machines
• Qfiling enables automatic file organization; Qsirch full-text search helps locate files faster
• Supports QRM+ unified remote server management, QvPC technology, virtual machine and container applications, and storage for virtualization
• The Network & Virtual Switch app assists network traffic distribution and re-routes dedicated bandwidth for diverse applications
• Virtual JBOD (VJBOD) allows using the free space of a QNAP NAS to expand the capacity of other QNAP NAS

• The QWA-AC2600 utilizes the 802.11n and 802.11ac standards and offers speeds up to 2533 Mbps to deliver a low-latency, high-speed wireless experience.
• The QWA-AC2600 supports Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC) for acting as an access point or a base station, adding more possibilities to your investment.
• The QWA-AC2600 supports 4 x 4 MU-MIMO technology for communicating with multiple clients with multiple signal lanes (spatial streams).
• The QWA-AC2600 comes with four 5 dBi detachable omni-directional high-gain antennas. The universal RP-SMA connectors enable antenna replacements for boosting signals and coverage.
• The QWA-AC2600 features an 80 cm high-frequency coaxial cable for extending the antennas' magnetic stand base for flexible deployment and coverage.
• The QWA-AC2600 has an active cooling module to ensure optimal heat dissipation. The fan will adjust its speed to match the temperature of the module.

Synology DS1618+

Synology have lined up a new release of DS1618+ for May 2018. It seem to be replacement for DS1517+ with added extra bay allowing it to be expanded to 16 drives in total using two expansion enclosures. The DS1618+ will allow you to have mixed RAID solutions like RAID5+RAID5 or RAID5 + RAID 1. Having half filled with HDD and other half with SSD will be very attractive solution for photo/Video editors. 4 LAN ports on the DS1618+ will potentially let you have bandwidth speed of around 400MB/s. If you decide to install 10GbE card than SSD solution could let you work at around 1000MB/s. Unfortunately Synology still haven’t used same design as DS918+ for NVMe SSD cache. But they did announce new card (M2D18) which will be SATA/NVMe dual SSD card for system cache. Perfect for web servers, virtual machines and multi-user environments. As you know SSD speed is around 500MB/s whereas NVMe SSD is around 3000MB/s. It is the shame that 10GbE port is still not built into but it comes with 4x 1GbE ports instead.

How the DS1618+ and DS3018xs Compare

NAS Model	Synology DS3018xs	Synology DS1618+
	£1150+ ex.VAT   (Available at SPAN)	£700-710 ex.VAT   (TBC)
CPU Model	Intel Pentium D1508	Atom Denverton C3538
CPU Architecture	64-bit	64-bit
CPU Frequency	Dual Core 2.2 GHz 2.2 (base) / 2.6 (turbo) GHz	Quad Core 2.1Ghz
Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)	YES	YES
Memory
System Memory	8 GB DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM	4 GB DDR4 NON-ECC SO-DIMM
Memory Module Pre-installed	8GB (1 x 8GB)	4GB (1 x 4GB)
Total Memory Slots	2	2
Memory Expandable up to	32 GB (16 GB x 2)	32 GB (16 GB x 2)
Storage
Drive Bays	6	6
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	30	16
Compatible Drive Type	3.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSD	3.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA HDD 2.5″ SATA SSD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	72 TB (12 TB drive x 6) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)	72 TB (12 TB drive x 6) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size	200 TB (32GB RAM required, for RAID 5 or RAID 6 groups only) 108 TB	200 TB (32GB RAM required, for RAID 5 or RAID 6 groups only) 108 TB
Hot Swappable Drive	YES	YES
External Ports
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)	4 (with Link Aggregation / Failover support)
USB 3.0 Port	3	3
Expansion Port	2	2
PCIe
PCIe Expansion	1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link)	1 x Gen3 x8 slot (x8 link)
File System
Internal Drives	Btrfs EXT4	Btrfs EXT4
External Drives	Btrfs EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+ exFAT*	Btrfs EXT4 EXT3 FAT NTFS HFS+ exFAT*
Notes	exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.	exFAT Access is purchased separately in Package Center.

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• USB 3.1 Encrypted Desktop Hard Drive
• Capacities up to 8TB*
• Designed to be certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NCSC CPA, Common Criteria and NLNCSA
• XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption – no software required
• OS & Platform independent
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