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TerraMaster Reveal the D5-300 RAID 5 Storage
TerraMaster is one of my favourite storage brands, as they offer a great range of home, businesses and enterprises solutions but also seem to keep things clean and simple. We’ve actually reviewed one of their 5-bay NAS last year, and it was awesome. However, today they’re introducing their new 5-bay…
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TerraMaster Launches the D4-300 4-Bay Business DAS
TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products, including network attached storage (NAS) and direct attached storage (DAS), proudly introduces the TerraMaster D4-300 4-bay driverless, plug-and-play DAS suitable for home and small enterprises. With support for up to 72 TB of storage capacity and speeds of up…
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TerraMaster Announces D8 Thunderbolt 3 Device
TerraMaster has introduced their newest device and this time it’s not a NAS but a DAS. The new device is the D8 Thunderbolt 3 which gives most features away in the name. It has 8 drive bays and it connects via high-speed Thunderbolt 3 ports. TerraMaster D8 Thunderbolt 3 TerraMaster…
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TerraMaster D2 Thunderbolt 3 2-Bay DAS Review
If you need external storage, but only need it on one system at a time, then a DAS might be the right solution for you. One of TerraMaster‘s latest units is the D2 Thunderbolt 3 which is just such a solution. TerraMaster D2 Thunderbolt 3 While NAS‘ have the advantage…
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QNAP Launches the TR-004 4-Bay RAID DAS Enlosure
Simple Storage Expansion Solution QNAP has a new 4-bay Direct Attached Storage (DAS) box they are calling the TR-004. This uses UBS 3.1 Gen.1 and supports up to four 3.5-inch SATA drives inside. As the name suggests, a DAS box allows users to directly connect external drives to the PC.…
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MyDigitalSSD M2X Portable M.2 NVMe Enclosure Review
Introduction MyDigitalSSD M2X Portable M.2 NVMe Enclosure Review Internal NVMe drives, those we’re used to, but externals are still rare. They exist, but usually, cost quite a premium. Today I’m taking a closer look at MyDigitalSSD’s M2X portable M.2 NVMe enclosure (product link). With it, you can turn your old…
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DAS Finally Launches Q-Series Cloud-Connected Keyboards
The Long Wait is Over DAS has been working on their Q-series cloud-connected keyboards for several years now. In fact, you can keep track on their progress from the original Kickstarter campaign page which started it. However, now it is finally available for purchase in retail stores. The Q-series lineup…
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Drobo Showcased Their Solutions at The Photography Show 2018
The Photography Show in Birmingham is over and we were there to check out the latest in this area. One thing that is as important as the camera equipment is the storage for all your captured moments. Drobo has a great line-up with the flagship being the Drobo 5D3. The…
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Terra Master Launches 5-Bay D5 Thunderbolt 3 DAS
Now Available with Thunderbolt 3 We reviewed the Terra Master D5-300C DAS here at eTeknix over seven months ago. Now a new Thunderbolt 3 version of the similar 5-bay DAS has been launched. Instead of a single USB-C connector in the rear, the new D5 Thunderbolt 3 model has a…
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Akitio Releases Thunder3 Quad X 4Bay Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure
Akitio releases a new four-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage solution for Mac and PC called the Thunder3 Quad X. While the new unit resembles the non-X version, it is an all-new design with improved compatibility. “New Apple MacBook Pro users have looked to Akitio for their external Thunderbolt 3 storage solution needs…
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Noontec TerraMaster D5-300C USB-C 2+3RAID DAS Review
Introduction Noontec TerraMaster‘s D5-300C (Product Link) looks like a traditional DAS at first glance, but it comes with a unique drive setup. You get multiple volume options for the first drives while the last three always run as single drives and that can be very useful. A Unique Drive Setup The…
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LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 48TB DAS Review
Introduction LaCie‘s big units with Thunderbolt 3 are something special; there’s no doubt about that. Today I have the pleasure to take the 48TB model of the 6big for a spin in my testing area. But, we’ll take a look at the unit itself and its features first. To whet…
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OWC Drive Dock with Thunderbolt 2 & USB 3.1 Review
Introduction OWC‘s Drive Dock with Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.1 isn’t the cheapest docking solution on the market, but it does also bring more features than the average drive dock. We get a dual setup for SATA-based drives and a dual connectivity too. Connection Options With the USB 3.1 connector,…
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SilverStone TS12C Dual Docking and Cloning Station Review
Introduction Most docking stations are close to the same, but there are exceptions such as SilverStone‘s TS12C that I’m taking a closer look at today. It isn’t just a docking station for two drives, it also comes with a system-less cloning feature. Introduction and Unit Design I loved SilverStone’s TS11C…
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SilverStone TS231U-C Dual-Bay USB-C RAID Enclosure Review
Introduction Today we’re taking a look at a DAS in one of its simplest forms: The SilverStone TS231U-C 2-bay RAID enclosure with 10Gbps USB-C connection. While it might be a simple DAS, it comes with the latest connection technologies. Design SilverStone’s TS231U-C might be a simple DAS (Direct Attached Storage),…
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