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Best network attached storage

(Updated April 6, 2012 3:36 AM PDT)
Dong Ngo
Dong Ngo
Senior associate editor

If you have multiple PCs on your network, you're a candidate for a network-attached storage device. Some NAS devices simple act as a shared volume for backing up and sharing files across your network, while others can do a lot more, such as sharing a printer among your networked PCs, acting as a media streamer or even a surveillance system by supporting IP cameras. You'll find NAS devices with a single drive and those with multiple drives that allow for greater data protection and higher capacities.


Here's a list of our current favorites. This list is updated regularly as more devices are reviewed.

Synology DiskStation DS712+ - NAS server Editors' Choice - Synology DiskStation DS712+ - NAS server

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.

Price: $488.78 - $785.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Synology DiskStation DS712+ - NAS server

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 (Diskless)

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

Price: $279.99 - $429.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 (Diskless)

Synology DiskStation DS1511+ Editors' Choice - Synology DiskStation DS1511+

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.

Price: $1,899.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Synology DiskStation DS1511+

Synology DiskStation DS411slim

Despite a few shortcomings, the Synology DiskStation DS411slim makes a worthy upgrade from its processor, the best-of-its-time DS409slim.

Price: $286.12 - $318.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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Synology DiskStation DS411slim

Synology DiskStation DS410 - NAS server

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.

As shown: $479.99
See manufacturer site for availability

4 stars

Excellent

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Synology DiskStation DS410 - NAS server

Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 (2TB)

The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features.

As shown: $319.99
See manufacturer site for availability

4 stars

Very good

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Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 (2TB)

Synology Disk Station DS409slim Editors' Choice - Synology Disk Station DS409slim

The Synology Disk Station DS409slim makes an excellent NAS server for both home and small business applications, and it fits especially well in offices with limited space.

As shown: $399.00
See manufacturer site for availability

4 stars

Excellent

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Synology Disk Station DS409slim

QNAP TS-259 Pro Editors' Choice - QNAP TS-259 Pro

The QNAP TS-259 Pro is a dual-bay NAS server that offers great performance and features for a high premium. It's a device best suited for environments with high networking demand and for those who possess an intermediate to advanced know-how of networking.

Price: $486.77 - $599.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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QNAP TS-259 Pro
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