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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Synology DiskStation DS412+ makes an excellent NAS server for advanced home and small-office networks. Read review

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The DiskStation DS712+ is one of the best dual-bay NAS servers on the market, for both home and office environments. It's also one of the few that offer storage scalability for those who want to start small and add more capacity later. Read review

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Not only is the Asustor AS-604T an excellent NAS server for serious network storage needs, it's also very easy to use thanks to the extremely well-designed user interface. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The DiskStation DS1511+ is arguably the best five-bay NAS server on the market for both home and office environments. Novice and home users, however, might be intimidated by its setup software and the number of features it has to offer. Read review

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Disk Station DS410 is one of the most affordable four-bay full-feature NAS servers on the market. While it's overwhelming for novice home users, advanced users will also find it to be one of the best RAID 5-capable NAS servers for their home or small business environments. Read review

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Aruba Instant IAP-105 - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price. Read review

Specs: 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, IEEE 802.11a, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.9 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Seagate BlackArmor 220 is a good entry-level NAS server for small business and advanced users. Read review

Specs: 4 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're in the market for raw speed and lots of storage space, the N4800eco will deliver, but those wanting more should keep looking. Read review

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 19 pin HDMI Type A, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 makes a decent NAS server for homes and small offices that need lots of storage space. Read review

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The IoSafe N2 is a unique device that combines robust network storage with disaster-proof protection, and delivers on both. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Given its relatively low price, the Seagate Business Storage 4-Bay NAS is worth the investment. Read review

Specs: 8 TB, Mac, PC, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 9 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Standard, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Barracuda Web Filter 310 - Firewall, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 8 TB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: SonicWALL TZ 210 Wireless-N - Security appliance, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter Pro 150d is a network-attached storage drive squarely targeted at the small- and home office user. With Gigabit Ethernet, USB port, and generous capacity for a fair price, this NAS drive should satisfy those users. Read review

Specs: 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Seagate BlackArmor 440 is a workhorse NAS server that combines the currently largest possible amount of storage with an average number of features and performance that could be better. Read review

Specs: 4 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 makes a decent NAS server for homes and small offices that need lots of storage space. Read review

Specs: 2 TB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Switch - 48 ports - Layer 3 - Yes, 48, Wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2 TB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Media Vault MV2120 is a two-bay NAS drive that novice networkers will find simple to set up and use. While it offers flexible expansion options with a free internal drive bay and two USB ports, the intrusive Media Vault software and lack of a print server dampen our enthusiasm a bit. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Removable, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet