QNAP TS-219P Turbo NAS
Oct 24th, 2009 | By SimonSo where do I stand when it comes to evaluating the QNAP TS-219P as an overall unit? The benchmark results are certainly respectable. You can count on performance in the range of 20 to 40MB/s depending on file size and transfer rate. The difference between RAID 0 and RAID 1 is large enough that you’ll notice a small increase in speed but at the same time small enough that you won’t be waiting forever while data is duplicated to both drives.
The QNAP TS-219P is priced at just under $400 which is on par with other quality NAS units. What QNAP brings to the table is a long history of quality components and expansive features not everyone has to offer. The pre-loaded software ensures you have everything you need to get yourself up and running. It covers the basics of file sharing, creating a web server and download management. If you need additional features, it’s just a matter of downloading the appropriate package and enabling the option in the GUI.
If you have the money to spend, I wouldn’t hestiate getting a TS-219P over the inexpensive competition – you get what you pay for. The premium here guarantees you get nothing but the best.
Advantages
- Extensive expansion options: 3 USB, 2 eSATA
- Linux based operating system is rock solid with new AJAX GUI
- Consistent performance
Disadvantages
Fab review thank you. Most helpful in deciding on a NAS to purchase. I have been looking at products for my home network for a few weeks and at last I found an informative review.
All the info will be helpful setting up the product. I was also thinking of using Seagate HDDs so I shall be pursuing that route.
Though I don’t have great IT knowledge I found the review intelligent, didn’t talk down to novices like me and yet gave loads of info helping me to make an informed judgement.
Thanks again
Bob