QNAP TS-262 - Little hero of a small office
This model shows that even a small 2-disk desktop NAS can pleasantly surprise with storage capabilities: up to 4 NVME SSDs and up to 16 hard drives when using cards and expansion shelves. The ability to configure layer-by-layer storage and run applications in containers in a compartment with a 2.5-gigabit network makes it an excellent choice for a modern office with remote access and Wi-Fi 6.
I already described the concept of a modern office in which all employees work remotely and only ...
Earthquake-resistant server cabinets: what's special about them?
Earthquake-resistant server cabinets are usually used in areas with high seismic activity, where earthquakes can damage equipment or cause critical system failures. They are vibration-resistant structures capable of withstanding strong shocks and sudden changes in load, which can save the operation of servers and related systems in a critical situation.
Earthquake-resistant server cabinets are usually used in areas with high seismic activity, where earthquakes can damage equipment or cause ...
How to prepare for accidents in the data center
The main problem of data centers is that the equipment in them must function 24 hours a day, providing service to customers, otherwise they will simply leave, throwing lawsuits at last. It cannot be turned off or moved to another place for a while, while over the past 20 years enough experience has accumulated to understand what you need to be ready for.
Is it necessary to prepare for disasters in data centers? Definitely yes. If your company processes a significant amount of information, it ...
The main accessories for server cabinets that you need
Engineers and system administrators know that choosing the right accessories for server racks can significantly improve the ease of maintenance and reliability of server equipment. In this article we will look at the most important accessories for server cabinets.
Engineers and system administrators know that choosing the right accessories for server racks can significantly improve the ease of maintenance and reliability of server equipment. In this article we will look at the most important ...
How to label the equipment in the data center correctly?
Marking and identification of equipment is an important part of managing the infrastructure of data centers and IT parks. The correct approach to labeling ensures ease of maintenance, avoids unnecessary delays during maintenance and reduces errors when replacing equipment. In this article we will look at the key stages of the correct labeling of IT equipment.
Marking and identification of equipment is an important part of managing the infrastructure of data centers and IT parks. The correct ...
What can Synology be replaced with in the conditions of sanctions. Part 1: Choosing a stable platform.
You are very lucky if you used the NAS's of this company only for storing files: you will easily find a replacement for yourself. It's much worse if your business is actively tied to DSM services, including those related to virtualization, video surveillance, backups and fault tolerance.
After the events of February 2022, Synology was one of the first to file for divorce and leave the Russian market. This means that any other market is not immune from the fact that the company does not fall ...
Terra Master F2-221 2-bay NAS review - an inexpensive solution for the home/SOHO
A simple inexpensive NAS that has Plex, Owncloud, Nextcloud services, supports Docker, cloud management and its own backup system for Windows and Linux clients. It can work absolutely silently by turning off its fan.
Terra Master is a relatively new brand in the market of data storage systems for home and small businesses. The company started its journey in 2014, and unlike most of its rivals, it did not focus only on NAS, but immediately offered models and DAS families with a Thunderbolt ...
Discovering the features of QNAP QGD-3014 - a hybrid of a PoE switch and a NAS
A very unusual NAS, which the manufacturer himself considers to be Smart Edge switches. It has a built-in PoE switch for 16 ports, as well as 2.5-Gigabit Upstream interfaces and a software architecture with isolated network spaces for video surveillance.
Usually, the infrastructure of video surveillance systems in buildings is hidden in telecommunication cabinets, installed in isolated rooms, away from prying eyes and ears. However, not every company can afford a dedicated space for NVR ...
QNAP TS-h1886XU-RP Review: meet the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system
Now customers have the opportunity to use ZFS in entry-level storage: now you can combine deduplication and SAN connection via FC, configure caching of Cloud storage on a local disk, and synchronize backups between cloud services. Plus, you can mine cryptocurrency directly on the NAS.
In the 2020s, QNAP could no longer avoid using a file system with Copy On Write support: yes, three years ago they had a powerful 2-controller machine based on the FreeBSD kernel in their arsenal, but the lack ...
CPU supplier diversification: how to replace Intel in the face of political instability
What if tomorrow, due to another aggravation, you will be banned from buying Intel-based servers, and your EMC will turn into a pumpkin without technical support? There," at the top", they are considering this option, and your corporate data center should be ready to work on alternative processors today.
I bet that most of our readers have never heard of such a term as "CPU supplier persification", and yet, it does not matter whether you see a gopher or not, but it is ...
