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Thecus® N5810PRO, scalable storage for SMBs with integrated UPS,

reviewed by Tech From The Net, IT

“Thecus N5810PRO is able to strengthen an existing network and backup infrastructure and

control various aspects of the company as a standalone machine”

01/05/2017 – Tech From The Net is an Italian website dedicated to the latest

news about IT. TFTN bring to their readers a full range information and tests

for electronic devices, and everything related to High-Tech products. After

testing the W2810PRO earlier this year and the N4810 in September, this time

they focused their energy on the Thecus N5810PRO with built-in mini-UPS.

Hardware and performance

The Thecus N5810PRO carries a J1900 Intel Celeron CPU powered at 2GHz and 4

GB RAM DDR3 (up to 8 GB). “In practice, the performance of this Thecus NAS

does not disappoint, in single LAN it will reach 110 MB/s reading and 105 MB/s

writing. With the capacity to aggregate up to 5 integrated LAN ports, “the

N5810PRO is a brilliant solution to alleviate a business’ database and

infrastructure burden.”

Thecus innovated with this model; the Thecus N5810PRO is the only NAS system on the market providing a

built-in mini-UPS. “The ingenious integration of an inverter, able to limit the loss of data due to a lack of

power. In case of power loss, the system will turn off NAS activity normally, to avoid loss of data. Power

duration depends on numbers of HDD and models, but it would last about 5 min, enough to turn off the system

normally.”

ThecusOS 7.0

The Thecus N5810PRO runs under the newly redesigned, and user-friendly Thecus OS in its 7.0

generation. “Like many other storage manufacturers, the company has developed over the years a dedicated

interface and a Linux-based system. Based on a GUI graphic interface it closely resembles a common desktop

computer, with icons, app and mouse pointer”.

Data protection

The Thecus N5810PRO offers Acronis Backups (Time machine on Mac) to protect your critical data from loss or

unexpected events that enable the user to create planned backups. Moreover with the 5-bays embedded, “Data

security is entrusted to the powerful algorithm RAID (RAID 0, 1 5, 6, and JBOD). You can even replicate your

Data in the Cloud with Elephant Drive, DropBox, and Amazon S3 or in your personal private Cloud via DDNS

mode.”

Conclusion

How to conclude better than a direct quote from TFTN: “Thecus N5810PRO is proposed as a handyman tool,

capable of reinforcing an existing network and backup infrastructure and controlling various aspects of the

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company as a standalone machine, a logic especially valid in small environments where there is no other server

or NAS. Overall, the management of backups, users and permissions are clear and simple, within reach of the

less experienced.”

PROS

Robust and well-built frame

Solid bays with lockers

Front display

5x LAN, USB 3.0

Mini-UPS with great autonomy

Good overall performance


Thecus® N4810 received “Best Features” award from TweakTown, AU

“Thecus' N4810 NAS is leaking features from every seam. ”

01/10/2017 – Trusted providers of tech content for North American readers and around

the world, TweakTown has looked at many of Thecus’ storage solutions with

the N2810 being reviewed earlier this year. This time Tweaktown decided to put the

newly released N4810 under their microscope.

ThecusOS 7

“This solution first and foremost runs on the latest ThecusOS 7 with an updated user

interface that now adds in photo station along with a renovated app center […] OS 7 has

upped the game for Thecus regarding features. The big one for me is the performance.”

Connectivity

“Moving on, this is the first NAS to my knowledge to take advantage of DisplayPort, offering full 4K media

playback directly from the NAS. Thecus has done remarkably well with this unit with its external connectivity,

but they also thought of the internals as well giving this solution the full treatment with the base model having

4GB of memory paired with the rather popular Intel Braswell N3160 SoC. ”

The Bottom Line

“Thecus' N4810 NAS is leaking features from every seam including DP, USB-C, and Dual Gbe Ethernet. Adding

to this is the price making this a competitive solution and certainly worth looking at if you need those features. ”

Thanks to Tyler at Tweaktown for this review.

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Thecus® W2810PRO reviewed by Neowin.net, US

“If you're looking to manage a Windows server in your environment, I can safely say that the

W2810PRO delivers”

01/12/2016 – Neowin.net reaches a deep community of IT professionals, extreme

tech enthusiasts and a hardcore gaming community by providing technology

industry news with added emphasis on software. This month they reviewed

Thecus Windows 2-bay NAS, the W2810PRO.

“What's unique among NAS devices is that the W2810PRO has an

embedded 60GB SSD drive that holds the operating system. This lets

you replace all of your drives at once without having to worry about

reinstalling the base OS and reconfiguring the device. It also means the

NAS device boots up extremely quickly. The base install of Storage

Server 2012 R2 Essentials takes up about half of the space, leaving you

plenty of extra disk capacity.”

Easy Configuration

There isn't much to talk about when it comes to configuration. “If you can do it on Windows Server, you can do

it on the Thecus W2810PRO. That's great when it comes to flexibility as you're not locked into whatever

configurations that the operating system provides you like you are with the competition.”

Data Deduplication

“By setting up deduplication, the operating system examines files and ensures that it only keeps one copy of a

file. For an individual user, this isn't too big of a deal, but if you're in a small workgroup, it saves space if ten

people each download the same install file.” Depending on the different types of data, use of data deduplication

can allow businesses to save from 20-80% of their storage space.

Set up Client Restore Service

A key differentiator between the Thecus W2810PRO and a typical appliance NAS is that, because it's running

Windows, it can be used to backup your Windows and Mac clients using the "Set up Client Restore Service"

feature. If your laptop hard drive were to fail, for example, you'd be able to purchase a new one (equal or greater

in size) and restore the system back to where it was at the time of the last backup.

“If you're a Windows admin (or want to learn more about Windows Server), and want the flexibility of being

able to run whatever Windows applications you want on your server without the limitations of an appliance, the

Thecus W2810PRO is a worthy contender for your attention.”

Thanks to the Chris Write at Neowin for this review.



Thecus® N7770-10G receives editorial praise by PCADV, TW

The N7770-10G delivers Uninterrupted Accessibility with HA

Taipei, Taiwan - January 17, 2017 - PCADV is a well-known IT media in Taiwan,

providing up-to-date tech information to its many loyal readers with both its magazine

and electronic format. This week the editor decided to test the Thecus N7770-10G,

here is what he had to say.

Hardware

The N7770-10G comes equipped with the Intel Core-i3 2120 3.3GHz processor, 8GB ECC

memory, and a 10G network card, all enabling this NAS fast and stable data transmission

efficiency. For the best price/performance ratio, this NAS is compatible with the largest

capacity of SATA hard drives on the market, plus iSCSI thin-provisioning that provides

fast transfer speeds with the ability to reduce wasted disk space. Seven different modes of

Link Aggregation are also available, including load balancing and failover that deliver high

performance and transmission stability.

HA (High Availability)

The N7770-10G supports HA functionality. Running two NAS side by side, HA keeps both up to date and ready

to run any and all data functions. These NAS clones automatically synchronize their content through a

“Heartbeat connection”.

If one NAS has an issue, the passive NAS will take over the reins and ensure continuous data service. "Not

familiar with the HA environment, users may be worried about the need for complex network knowledge to be

able to build this setup and the need for special network equipment. However, if the reader can install NAS to the

network, then there is no need for special network equipment, existing hardware can be used. You will still need

several network lines, and groups of RJ45 network ports available.”

In Summary

“If you want a NAS that is capable of standard storage, file sharing, that supports high availability and 10GbE

capability and that has both good performance and security, then this NAS should be highly considered.”


Thecus® N4810 receives the “Highly Recommended Gold Award” at the 2016

Technology Trends Awards

"Affordable, business-friendly, 4-bay network storage with powerful multimedia functionality”

Taipei, Taiwan – 01/19/2017 Technology Company was recently invited to participate in

the 9th Annual Technology Trends 2016 Gold Award Presentation Ceremony. Thecus’

latest 4 bay NAS - N4810 was awarded the "Highly Recommended Gold Award". This

award ceremony is jointly sponsored by well-known magazines in Taiwan and the

websites "PChome Computer Home Magazine", "PCADV Computer King" and "T-

Guest". The main goal of this contest is to encourage technology companies to take

innovative risks and stray from traditional ways of thinking in order to develop

breakthrough digital products that deviate from the norm, spurring healthy competition.

The Technology Trends Gold Medal entries are judged by experts in every

major professional arena, including academics, industrial designers, famous

bloggers, business people, and electronics specialists. Each outstanding

product must first satisfy stringent quality requirements as a serious A-list

product before being selected as an approved entry. The products are then

put through a series of evaluations and performance tests before a winner is

chosen.

The award-winning N4810 is powered by the Intel Celeron N3160 quad-

core processor and 4GB of DDR3 memory (upgradable to 8GB). This 4 bay

NAS currently supports up to 40 terabytes of storage and can be used to

enjoy movies in 4K resolution playback, accessed through its HDMI output

or DisplayPort output. To further enhance this multimedia setup, the option

exists of connecting the audio via a SPDIF output to provide expansive

cinematic sound through a sound system.

With its rugged hardware design and rich software features, the Thecus N4810 is

an effective assistant in the office to protect and access valuable information, and

at home can function as a powerful multimedia hub. No matter what role it is

assigned, the N4810 can be guaranteed to carry out its duties adeptly.

We would like to thank the judges for their recognition of Thecus.


Thecus® W4810 awarded “Best Value” by PC & Tech Authority. AU

“A SERIOUS NAS FOR POWER NETWORKERS”

01/24/2017. PC & Tech Authority is a leading Australian magazine focused on providing

the latest news to the IT world, it also has developed a substantial online presence over the

years. This time around they looked at one of Thecus’ Window Storage Servers for small

and medium businesses, the W4810.

Microsoft Architecture

Based on the Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials, the WSSE software includes

many unique Windows Server features including Data Deduplication, Windows AD, high

availability and scalability with Failover clustering and Storage spaces. It also provides seamless integration

with Microsoft cloud services Office365 and Microsoft Azure. “There’s full cloud access, and some of the best

backup and file duplication tools around at this price point.”

Hardware

The W4810 is powered by Intel’s Celeron N3160 CPU and has been paired with 4GB of DDR3 memory. “This

quad-cored chip consumes a tiny 6W TDP, even though it has a burst frequency of 2.24GHz. […] and like the

earlier W5810 also has an embedded SSD drive. It’s 60GB in size, and works as a cache to speed up file access

to regularly used files, similar to the way hybrid mechanical/SSD drives work.”

Additional Functionality

“However, it’s the DisplayPort, HDMI and optical output connections that

will make this NAS noteworthy for media fiends. Not only does it mean

typical network administrators can log directly into the machine, it can also

double up as a media box under your TV.”

“There’s also a handy app for smartphones that allows remote control while

you’re out of the office or home, while the Launchpad application allows

remote PCs access to the basics without compromising security features.”

“Orbweb functionality means you can also set up a remote desktop view of

files, media playback (up to 1080p) and even webcam monitoring.”

Value for money

For small and medium sized businesses who have pre-existing Windows environments, this Windows Storage

Server can be an ideal fit. “Maximum capacity is 40TB, more than enough for most mid-sized businesses

[…] power users and small business owners will find that it delivers a feature-set that usually costs considerably

more.”

We would to thank Bennett Ring and the whole team at PC & Tech Authority for the award.

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Thecus® W4810 awarded “Very Good 5/5” by the Game specialist website,

Zeden. FR

"In the era of connectivity, to centralize, to protect and to share data, has

become a commonplace, but you need to be properly equipped."

01/25/2017. Zeden is a website platform dedicated to gaming. The team provides its

audience the latest info on Gaming hardware. With this generation needs for Data

storage growing every day, NAS systems are a perfect solution for daily use to back up,

share, and access numerous data. After testing the N2810 in 2016, for the beginning of

2017 they put under microscope the W4810, a 4-bay Windows Storage Server, with the

capacity to store up to 40 TB of Data.

Windows Storage server 2012 R2

The Thecus W4810 belongs to the WSS series, which runs a free Windows Storage server 2012 R2 Essentials

License directly embedded within a 60Gb SSD disk. “The integration of a 60 GB SSD to support the OS […]

which is required to launch the server, saves a lot of time during the various restarts of the system. It takes less

than 15 seconds to reboot the system, allowing the various users minimal downtime.”

Speaking about WSS 2012 R2, this is the perfect solution for those (private user, or small business) who are

already working under a Windows environment. “This is neither more nor less than the server version of

Windows 8. The OS Windows Server 2012 R2 looks very much like Windows 8, however it has network-

oriented tools that can be complicated to configure when used by of an uninitiated user. Nevertheless the

commonality with Windows 8 will allow the users to access this WSS like a simple computer."

Tests and results

Zeden tested the W4810 was tested for 3 parameters, all important if you are intending to use the device as a

multimedia solution; Electric consumption, as the device will be made to work 24/7; speed in reading / writing

and noise in use.

According to their results, the electric consumption is constant whatever the use of this server, when switching

on, when connecting remotely with data exchange or even in multimedia mode. In terms of performance, the

W4810 performed admirably. They also highlighted the fact that the W4810 is very silent. “For noise pollution,

it is virtually non-existent […] with a level of 39.7 dBa.”

Conclusion

According to Zeden team, this NAS is very convincing with its performance. It is perfectly adapted for the

novice or expert user, as it is an easy to use device with its Windows applications. Thanks to its low nuisance

sound and its HDMI output, the Thecus N4810 will ideal for any Multimedia use. “The W4810 is quite simple to

use and will therefore satisfy even the most beginner user for simple management as a server, as well handle the

demands for the most seasoned.”

We thank Jean-Baptiste and Pierre-Alexis at Zeden for the test and the award.




Thecus® N2810PRO receives “Very Good” from Chip.de, DE

“The N2810PRO shines across all disciplines.”

02/08/2017 – Chip is Germany’s number one multimedia, computer hardware and

software portal and provides extensive coverage for its large online and print

magazine readership. This month they reviewed Thecus’ 2-bay NAS N2810PRO.

“Top Performance: All performance metrics are in the top quantile. Our testers could

not detect major weaknesses throughout the whole testing procedure. ”

Features and Hardware

The N2810PRO is a feature-rich NAS that has extensive software applications

and a powerful processor to easily cover all daily storage demands. It is powered

by Intel’s N3160 1.6GHz Quad Core CPU. The N3160 features a turbo frequency

of 2.08 GHz and is capable of 4K video transcoding which can be enjoyed on a

variety of devices through its HDMI, SPDIF and DisplayPort connectivity. It

comes configured with 4GB DDR3 RAM that can be expanded to up to 8GB.

The powerful hardware also makes it perfectly equipped for multitasking

requirements – e.g. in SME environments and the media industry.

Thecus OS 7.0

The N2810PRO runs on the latest ThecusOS 7.0, which provides easy navigation through its intuitive user

interface. It features a large number of apps, a point especially stressed by the editors at Chip.

Conclusion

The editors overall remarks are clear. “Overall very good – The Thecus N2810PRO NAS shines across all

disciplines. In all categories, Performance, Functionality and Hardware Configuration it has fully

convinced us – great job.”

Pros

Strong Performance

Many Apps in the App Store

HDMI, DisplayPort and SPDIF-Out

Thanks and regards to the Jacek Wojtowicz at Chip for this review.



Thecus® W2810PRO running on Windows Storage Server undergoes various

tests by iXBT, RU

“Thecus Technology Corp. is one of the very few storage solutions manufacturers that offer not

only Linux based NAS but NAS working on Windows Storage Server as well.”

02/09/2017 –iXBT – one of the leading media in the Russian industry of

information technology. It provides a sophisticated platform for professional

information sharing. Not long ago the IXBT team reviewed the

Thecus W4000+, this time they had a look at the W2810PRO. “Thecus is one

of the very few storage solutions manufacturers that offer not only Linux

based NAS but NAS working on Windows Storage Server as well.”

Platform

The W2810PRO is a two-bay NAS, built on quad-core Intel Braswell CPU, powerful enough to support an

effective operation of Windows Storage Server software, and equipped with 4GB RAM, built-in SSD for OS

storage, two Gigabit ports and three USB 3.0 ports. The package includes a license for 50 users or devices,

Active Directory service support, Azure and Office 365 cloud services, as well as secured remote access. “If we

compare this NAS with popular models on the market, from the hardware platform point of view we can

conclude it is modern and fast.”

Software

“The key feature of this NAS is its operation on Windows Storage Server 2012

R2 Essentials. This solution supports the majority of the server technologies

offered by Microsoft, including Azure, Data Deduplication, BitLocker and

Storage Spaces, and can take a role of an Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and

WINS server. We would like to emphasize the license which is offered in the

package and cover 50 users, what is more than enough for the majority of the

scenarios.”

“Thus, the W2810PRO will be a very good solution mostly for those who are interested in working with

Microsoft software (and has an appropriate experience in that) for support of the small offices or

integration into the bigger infrastructure. To purchase this NAS and then change the software is

technically possible but for us this kind of idea looks quite strange, as Microsoft Windows Server itself is

quite expensive and has already been calculated by Thecus into the price of this unit.”

Conclusions

“The W2810PRO is actually a compact x86-PC unit, which in addition can accommodate two 3.5″ HDDs.

The heart of its modern hardware platform is a quad-core Intel SoC. (…) The chassis external design is

quite standard for this kind of NAS, however, it supports HDD “hot swap” and some noise reduction

solutions.”

We would like to thank Alexander Vorobiev and the whole IXBT team for cooperation.




Thecus® N2810 reviewed by Italiamac, IT

“The ideal NAS for Home and Office.”

02/14/2017 – Italiamac is the largest Mac Community (AMUG) in Italy for Apple

computer users, from professional users to enthusiasts. Recently they had a look at what

Thecus had to offer the Italiamac community by reviewing Thecus’ 2-bay NAS,

the N2810.

With ever-increasing improvements in technology it has become necessary to

implement more powerful processors in network attached storage ”such as the one mounted on the NAS

Thecus N2810, thanks to Intel Celeron N3050 processor and 2GB of RAM is able to play video in 4K /

H.265 up to 30fps […] The 2GB of RAM (expandable up to 8) is more than enough for home use and

almost never are saturated.

The N2810 runs on the latest ThecusOS 7.0, offering an intuitive user interface,

including features such as Photo Station, User Profile and the Thecus App Centre.

“The App center (a kind of App Store where you can download various 'forms'

to expand the functionality of NAS) has quick links to multiple modules. “

“Some would be very useful for Apple users, features such as iTunes server and

TimeMachine are already present, others include Plex (to play streaming media

content), Transmission (Torrent client), OwnCloud (system for managing files)

and even antivirus (McAfee - Intel Security).”

“Another strength is the ability to program various actions, such as auto power-off, which is very practical in the

house if you want to avoid the noise of mechanical discs overnight.”

Throughout the article, Italiamac highlighted the various applications that can be accessed in the N2810, paying

special attention to its multimedia functionality. Italiamac finished by stating that “the N2810 is a good NAS for

both the home and for the office.”

PROS

Two LAN ports

It supports streaming video in 4K

RAM expandable

Thanks to Francesco Scattolini at Italiamac for this review.



Thecus® W4810 receives “Best Value” Award from Simply Reviews, UK

“The W4810 a great choice if data protection is a top priority”

02/16/2017 – Simply Reviews in their own words, are committed to wading through the

vast marketing jungle, cutting through all the hype, ads, and sleek commercials to bring

back the truth about any product and service for the masses! Recently they reviewed

Thecus’ 4-bay Window Storage Server, the W4810.

“This 4-bay appliance comes pre-loaded with Windows Storage Server 2012 R2

Essentials (WSSE R2) and targets small businesses that want an all-in-one server

that’s big on data protection.”

It remedies the shortcomings of the older W4000 model which struggled with an

underpowered Atom CPU and meagre 2GB of memory. “The W4810 has a superior

quad-core 1.6GHz Intel Celeron N3160 CPU and a decent 4GB of DDR3 memory.”

Unlike the Workgroup and Standard versions, Essentials functions as a full Active

Directory (AD) primary domain controller (PDC). Licensed for 50 users/devices, it teams

up NAS and IP SAN services with Microsoft’s Storage Spaces, thin provisioning,

integral deduplication and automated client backup.

“The W4810 has a sharp focus on backup and recovery.” You can create jobs for selected files and folders or

complete systems and decide how long to keep daily, weekly and monthly backups. “WSSE R2 uses a daily

backup window for all jobs and once a full backup is completed, subsequent ones are much faster as it

uses VSS snapshots and block level deduplication.”

VERDICT

“For an appliance that functions as a full AD domain controller, the W4810 is reasonably priced. It’s easy

enough to use as with WSS 2012 R2 Essentials at the helm, anyone familiar with Microsoft’s standard

server OSes will feel right at home […] the automated client backup features and slick bare metal

recovery services makes the W4810 a great choice if data protection is a top priority.”

PROS

• Good Value

• Functioned as a full Windows AD PDC

• Automated client backup tools

• Slick bare metal recovery services

Thanks to the whole team at Simply Reviews for this review.



Thecus® N4810 receives “Editor's Choice” Award from Tom's Hardware, US

“The Thecus N4810 is the system to buy if you want the best bang for your buck.”

02/20/2017 – Tom's Hardware is one of the oldest and most respected hardware media

publications in the world, and recently, they tested the Thecus® N4810. In their review, they

examined the N4810 from every conceivable angle. The results didn’t disappoint with high

praise given to the NAS’ performance, high quality features and value for money.

“A powerful Intel Hardware was thoroughly impressed with its performance, numerous 1.6GHz

Celeron N3160 processor serves as the heart of the Thecus N4810. The processor delivers an

instant 2.24GHz speed burst when asked, but it quickly drops back down to a lower power state to conserve

energy.”

“The system has a small footprint and many plastic parts. The looks are deceiving, though. The Intel Celeron

N3160 system-on-chip (SoC) processor is as powerful as an Intel Core2 Duo E6700, but it uses one-tenth the

power and packs on-die video capabilities, too.”

“The Thecus N4810 ships with the new ThecusOS 7.0 operating system that delivers an exorbitant software

feature set in an easy-to-initialize and use environment […] Your NAS can become a database server, a powerful

central point for a video surveillance system, a Dropbox repository, or even a DHCP server. The list is

impressive; Thecus left no stone unturned.”

“With all the competition in the $500 NAS market, Thecus managed to thread the needle with this product. The

N4810 delivers either more or higher quality features at an aggressive price point. The Thecus N4810 is the

system to buy if you want the best bang for your buck.”

VERDICT

“At its current price point, the Thecus N4810 is unmatched in features and quality. This is a system you can build

up over the years by adding more drives as needed. You can buy the system for your current needs and then

discover an unknown world of capabilities that one day you will not want to live without.”

PROS

Quality design

Full feature set

UltraHD playback

USB Type-C

Tool-less HDD cages

Strong low queue depth performance



Thecus® N5810PRO reviewed by Macitynet, IT

“The N5810PRO is undoubtedly the ideal companion for many offices.”

03/07/2017 – Macity has been bringing the latest tech news and

reviews to their Italian audience for the last 20 years. Last year

they reviewed the N2810, this time round they looked at Thecus’

flagship 5-bay NAS, the N5810PRO.

Running on the latest Thecus OS 7.0, the N5810PRO offers a large suite of capabilities. “The Thecus OS 7

operating system is very simple, flexible and powerful. The management is minimalist but full of every option,

including the App store offering all the important software.”

Embedded with five Ethernet ports, the N5810PRO reaches blazing throughput

speeds of up to 500 MB/s. The N5810PRO supports seven modes of link

aggregation including fault tolerance for resilience and port-trunking modes for

increased performance.

Another interesting aspect of this NAS concerns the power supply; the N5810PRO

accommodates a contingency power supply. “A small integrated UPS is included

that keeps the NAS alive in case of power failure: the battery can be recharged

with normal use and only activates automatically when needed due to power loss

before returning to recharge when the power is restored.”

The final thoughts of the N5810PRO were resoundingly positive. “The N5810PRO is undoubtedly the ideal

companion for many offices, unique in the marketplace with a strong dedication to redundancy.”

Pro :

• Redundant in every aspect

• High flexibility in RAID management

• A display for offline activities

• Battery for integrated emergency

Thanks to the Matthew Discardi at Macitynet for this review.




Thecus® W4810 awarded “Highly Recommended” by Geeklingo, AU

“The familiarity of using Windows, make managing the device a breeze.”

03/13/2017 –The Australian based media GeekLingo is a one-stop source for tech

product reviews, tech buying tips and advice about what’s new in the tech industry.

Having road tested the Thecus W2810PRO Windows Storage Server (WSS) NAS,

this time they looked at its bigger brother the W4810.

This 4-bay Windows Server, runs on Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials,

enabling users to seamlessly integrate with industry leading cloud-based solutions

including cloud services, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Backup.

“One advantage of running Windows as your NAS operating system is

the ability to install and run (almost) any of the windows based software

out there.” The Windows architecture includes great features including Data

Deduplication and Storage Spaces for efficiency and protection.

“This was the 2nd WSS based NAS that I have reviewed and I am

certainly liking them over their Linux counterparts. Not only does it

enable many users to run some of their smaller windows based

applications but the familiarity of using Windows, make managing the

device a breeze.” With an embedded 60GB SSD, which houses the Windows software. It delivers enormous

value for money, with the Windows License already included in the price.

“In a saturated NAS market, Thecus, in my opinion, have made the right move by differentiating

themselves by including a series of Windows based NAS appliances in their arsenal of storage solutions.”

PROS

Easy to use

Great value

Backup capabilities

Thanks and regards to the Noeneel Sharma at GeekLingo for this review.




Thecus® W4810 reviewed by PC Magazin, DE

“With Preinstalled WSS the W4810 is ideal for SOHO environments.”

03/21/2017 – Germany based PC Magazin is a trusted source for tech product

reviews, tech buying tips and advice about what’s new in the tech industry. A

large online and offline reader base enjoys their frequent articles and

publishing. Recently they reviewed Thecus’ 4-bay Window Storage Server, the W4810.

Solid Hardware

The team first had a look at the hardware and lauded the connectivity of the

W4810 : "he W4810 offers two Gigabit-LAN-Ports, a HDMI-Port, a Display

Port, a S/PDIF output and next to the "usual" USB-3.0-A-Ports also a USB-

3.0-C-Port."The W4810 has a fast quad-core 1.6GHz Intel Celeron N3160 CPU

and 4GB of DDR3 memory.

Software: Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials

"The 4-Bay-NAS W4810 from Thecus has an additional SSD-Drive, with

Windows Storage Server (WSS) 2012 R2 Essential preinstalled." The Windows architecture includes great

features including Data Deduplication and Storage Spaces for efficiency and protection. With an embedded

60GB SSD, which houses the Windows software, it delivers enormous value for money, with the Windows

License already included in the price. "The setup of WSS 2012 Essentials is done via a wizard which leads

you through the setup in just a few clicks. […] Under Services users have the option to choose a cloud

backup through Microsoft Azure Backup."

Unlike the Workgroup and Standard versions, Essentials functions as a full Active Directory (AD) primary

domain controller (PDC). Licensed for 50 users/devices, it teams up NAS and IP SAN services with Microsoft’s

Storage Spaces, thin provisioning, integral deduplication and automated client backup.

VERDICT

Finally, the team emphasizes the suitability of the W4810 for SME and SOHO applications. "With Preinstalled

WSS the W4810 is ideal for SOHO environments." Throughout the article it stressed the following

advantages :

PROS

Strong Hardware Configuration and connectivity

Fast Transfer Speeds

WSS 2012 Included



Thecus® W4810 Given "Editor's Choice" Award by XFastest, TW

"Seamless integration of Microsoft enterprise-class cloud applications. Easy management, and

improved efficiency"

04/06/2017 – Taiwan’s well-known IT website XFastest tested the Thecus Linux 4 bay

NAS the N4810 last year. This time, they looked at the W4810, same hardware

architecture, but running on Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials.

The W4810 runs on an Intel Celeron N3160 quad-core processor and 4GB of DDR3

memory, in addition it has a built-in 60GB SSD boot hard drive that strengthens the MS

system operation speed. It is equipped with HDMI, SPDIF, and Display ports that provide users with a visual and

auditory double feast.

"Operation of the WSS system NAS, is similar to a desktop computer."

The Thecus W4810 comes pre-installed with Orbweb.me, allowing users to enjoy an

always accessible cloud interface. No IP address is required."The W4810 comes

installed with Orbweb.me, this application is a P2P module, as long as the Internet

can access the W4810’s data, users can use its Anywhere Access functionality."

Overall, the editor gave the W4810 a positive recommendation. "The Thecus W4810 is

a very good choice, not only does it have a large storage space capacity, the

addition of the free WSS license allows users to use a complete list of Windows Storage Server Essentials

applications […] its performance is powerful enough to serve 1-50 people , and it’s also easy to upgrade

the memory."

Thanks to the XFastest test team and the editor for the review.




Thecus® N2810PLUS awarded by Chip.de, DE

"Versatile NAS" claims the verdict of "Good"

04/12/2017 – The German magazine Chip has been testing new hardware and

software for many years and publishes articles online and in its monthly print

magazine. After the test of the first N2810 last year, the expanded and

optimized Thecus N2810PLUS was also examined.

Compared to the N2810 which is embedded with the Intel Celeron N3050 and 2

GB of RAM, the N2810PLUS has twice as much memory and twice as many

processor cores with the same power consumption of the CPU. The N2810PLUS

therefore offers significantly higher efficiency and performance, meeting all the

important requirements of a modern NAS: fast data transfer and a secure storage

solution for data protection and access. This NAS extends the possibilities for use

in the office as well as at home and in multimedia operation.

Chip.de has recognized these three characteristics as key advantages for the N2810PLUS:

- Two LAN interfaces

- EXT4 / XFS / BTRF support

- HDMI output

Overall, the conclusion was very positive. "With a total score of 88.7 points, the NAS Thecus N2810PLUS is

on a good level. In the performance, equipment, functionality and performance recording categories, the

laboratory results show above-average ratings. "




Thecus® N8880U-10G tested by LANline, DE

"Powerful NAS rack system for SMBs"

04/18/2017- LANline has been reporting both in its monthly print magazine and

online on topics for professional networking, IT and infrastructure professionals

for many years. Recently, they extensively examined the Thecus N8880U-

10G Rackmount NAS for small and medium businesses (SMBs).

In the introduction, the magazine already points out the high transfer rates. The Thecus N8880U-10G, which can

hold up to eight SATA drives "is equipped with a 10GBase-T network card, thus achieving very high

throughput rates.” This was proven by the subsequent practical test. “Copying from the local SSD of the

Hyper-V host to the RAID-5 iSCSI LUN of the NAS system achieved transmission rates from 5.2 to 5.4

Gbit/s in the 10-Gbit/s network. In the opposite direction the NAS system even achieved 5.6 to 7.0 Gbit/s.

For a RAID-5 array of six enterprise SATA hard drives, these are indeed very good transmission

rates. From the Hyper-V SSD to the SSD iSCSI LUN, we achieved speeds from 5.7 to 6.5 Gbit/s and in the

opposite direction 6.4 to 7.1 Gbit/s."

Also, data security is handily taken care of. "To test the RAID function, we removed a hard drive from the

array after we had just launched a larger copy job. The copying process went on without any noticeable

interruption. The NAS system automatically added the hot spare drive to the RAID-5 array and started

rebuilding."

And so the bottom line is also very positive. "The Thecus NAS N8880U-

10G can be put into operation quickly. It supports popular file-service

protocols and can be used as iSCSI storage. [...] With the additional

10GBase-T card, the system achieves excellent transmission values. [...]

With the clear and easy-to-use management interface even less

experienced administrators should cope well. The Dutch Hotline of

Thecus offers German language support. At a price point of about

1,700 euros (without drives) the N8880U-10G is an affordable

investment.”

Our thanks go to Christoph Lange from LANline for this test!




Thecus® W2810PRO reviewed by Level 1 Techs, USA

“It's a full Windows machine basically in a box.”

04/27/2017 – At the start of this year Wendell and the team at Level 1 Techs reviewed

the W2810PRO, but in doing so also covered information concerning SMB multi-channel

and how to best to set this up with this Thecus Windows NAS that runs on Windows Storage

Server Essentials R2. It is a detailed and informative video that is well worth watching.

“This is a device that has 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a Quad-Core Celeron N3160 CPU but it's running Windows

Storage Server 2012 R2. This is designed to go into a windows network but it is mac compatible. You can do

time machine backups, if nothing else you can mount a sparse image on SMB share and back up to time machine

that way. It's a full Windows machine basically in a box.”

“Windows storage server 2012 features data deduplication, storage, spaces file history support, NTFS, online

scan and repair, windows client integration via Launchpad. Native NTFS support FAT32, EFS and ReFS”.

ReFS is a technology from Microsoft that detects file corruption. “If you use Raid 1, a simple two drive Raid 1,

ReFS will work to correct corruption. It can tell which drive has the corrupt data and then will use the correct

copy automatically. It will detect and repair. So if you are in small business environment with network storage

and are hedging your bets against bit rot in a Windows environment with RAID 1, ReFS is really the safest

option.”

Some features are only available on Windows, with no equivalents in the open source world. “If your

organization uses office 365 in the cloud this has better integration, it

also has integration with Azure Active Directory. If you are using local

active directory, you can use that with this just fine too.”

“It's a pretty easy pretty basic setup, if you just read the screens and

next your way through it. I would be surprised if you encounter a

problem.”

“Now this does also include your Windows Server 2012 Essentials license, just to be clear about that. There's no

client access licenses or anything like that, this is recommended for up to 50 devices although with a busy

Network 50 deviceswould really be pushing it . You probably want to get one of the higher-end models to handle

that.” For higher-end models look at the W4810or W5810.

“Now one thing I want you to listen to is the lack of noise. I mean even though I put two spinning mechanical

hard drives in this thing, you can't really hear this. It's a very very quiet machine. […] It's whisper quiet. If this

were in a living room, you'd be hard-pressed to hear it over the background noise of a house.”

“When you consider the cost of the windows license it actually works pretty well I'm impressed.”

Thanks to Wendell at Level 1 Techs for this review.





Thecus® N2810PRO reviewed by TechPowerUp, US

“A great NAS for multimedia purposes.”

05/16/2017 – TechPowerUp, an internationally recognized online IT media,

is well known for its up-to-date analysis of the most recent releases in the

technology industry. Last year they looked at the N2810(2), this year they

looked at its upgraded version, the N2810PRO.

“Compared to the N2810, the N2810PRO comes with an upgraded CPU and

more RAM, using a quad-core Intel Celeron and twice as much RAM, you can

even increase to 8 GB. There is a bundled HDMI, DisplayPort, and an SPDIF for

audio output. This looks to be a great NAS for multimedia purposes.”

The N2810PRO runs the new version of ThecusOS. “ThecusOS 7 is an operating

system with many capabilities and a user friendly interface. The older version

was reliable and fast enough, but being outdated and lacking many options, it

couldn't directly compare to QNAP's and Synology's offerings. This new version looks very promising and

is comparable to the competition despite its short development cycle.”

The review was overall positive in regards to this premium 2-bay NAS from Thecus. “The fast RAID option,

locks on the trays, low vampire power consumption, silent operation, and compatibility with the Btrfs file

system, are all significant advantages. […] With Foxconn's resources behind Thecus, we expect more

innovations and changes in the near future.”

Highlights

Performance

Silent

BTRFS support, besides EXT4

Quad-core CPU (Intel Celeron N3160)

4 GB of RAM (Upgradeable, but not easily so)

Fan profile adjustment via software

Easily handles up to 4K multimedia content

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (with LACP support)

HDMI, DisplayPort, and SPDIF ports

Option for fast RAID creation

Boot and shutdown times are short enough

ErP Lot 6 2013 compliant

Front USB (3.0) port

Easy-to-use OS (ThecusOS 7)

Features trays with locks

Thanks and regards to Aris Mpitziopoulos at TechPowerUP for this review.




Thecus® N4810 tested in the lab of IT-Expert, Ru.

“What is expected from NAS today? Except the obvious storage functions, it has to be a

“personal cloud”, and this role is perfect for N4810.”

05/25/2017 – IT-Expert – is a popular magazine about new technologies and their

implementation in the home or office. Recently they got interested in a newly

released model – Thecus N4810, upon conducting this review they awarded this

NAS with the “Editor`s Choice”.

The reviewers appreciated the N4810 not only for its sleek and professional looks,

but its quiet operation as well. “The cooling system of the Thecus N4810 consists

of one fan 92mm, located in the rear. Its speed is regulated by the NAS. I would like to stress that even

during active work with four hard drives having been installed, the noise was hardly noticeable (even at

one meter distance I could not get more than 24db).”

During the review, special attention was drawn to the multimedia capabilities of this NAS. Its connectivity, quiet

operation and 4K support allow users to create a comprehensive multimedia-center at home or the office. The

software allows for easy and efficient set up and management.

“If at the times of early development of NAS the operational system was more like an instrument, now one

look at ThecusOS 7.0, and one can understand how far the progress has moved forward. In the interface

one can find almost more than in Windows. It is simply impossible to describe everything in this material,

otherwise the magazine will only be about it, and therefore I will focus on the key points.”

When testing the device, the speed of copying from the server was 108.7 MB /

s, the speed of copying to the server was 105.7 MB / s. "The performance of

Thecus N4810, in my opinion, is optimal. The Intel Celeron N3160

processor, coupled with 4 GB of RAM, allows you to work even with

heavy content for small companies. "

“In conclusion I can acknowledge I like this NAS. It is sleek and

minimalistic at first glance, but it can function as a complete multimedia-

center. But the most important is that the Thecus N4810 can tackle various tasks for a small and medium

business. Personal NAS usage is in any case more secure than using public cloud storage. In addition any

NAS can be customized according to the user`s preferences. This is an excellent storage solution which

deserves our “Masterpiece of Technology” award.”

We thank Alexander Kozlov and the whole team of IT-Expert for the collaboration and award.



Thecus® W5810 awarded “WORTH BUYING” by KitGuru, UK

“The W5810 is a very capable NAS for SMB use ”.

06/08/2017 – KitGuru has carved out a name for itself in recent years in the technology

journalism arena. Last month, the team looked at the Thecus Windows 5-bay NAS,

the W5810.

Windows-based NAS devices are rare and Thecus is one of the very few companies

that offer a full range of devices using a Microsoft platform both in the SMB/SOHO

market space and in the Enterprise segment.

“Designed for small and medium businesses of up to 50 employees, the W5810 uses Windows Storage

Server 2012 R2 Essentials as the operating system. A very neat design feature is that this OS is stored on

its own separate drive – a 64GB SSD (ADATA SP600) which leaves all five drive bays free for storage

purposes.”

The W5810 comes with a free Windows license. “Windows Storage Server 2012 R2

Essentials is a powerful chunk of software offering support for Data Deduplication,

Active Directory, Storage Spaces, automatic client computer backup and

restore and a whole lot more besides.”

“The W5810 seamlessly integrate into a Windows based business network. It also

provides support for Microsoft’s Online Services; Azure Active Directory and

Azure Backup, Office 365 and Intune as well as Exchange Server to manage emails.”

The final words of KitGuru were, “if you have a working knowledge of the Windows Server environment or

have the time to get to grips with the software, the W5810 is a very capable NAS for SMB use.”

Pros

Quick and Easy to set up.

Separate drive for the OS.

Client Backup and recovery service.

Windows Storage Spaces.

Seamless integration into a Windows-based business environment.

Thanks to Simon Crisp at KitGuru for this review.



Thecus® N4810 presented “Value Award” by Madshrimps, BE

“High-Value 4-bay NAS”

06/14/2017 –As genuine IT enthusiasts, the team at Madshrimps bring the

latest technology news to the readers. This time around, they set out to give

their readers the lowdown on the Thecus N4810.

The N4810 is the 4-bay version of Thecus’ Multimedia series, allowing users

to take full advantage of an array of hardware and functionality. The Thecus

N4810 delivers solid performance at an attractive price point.

“The N4810 features low-power consumption thanks to the Intel Celeron

N3160 Quad-Core SoC and comes equipped with 4GB of RAM DDR3L. The

RAM is expandable to 8GB, we do have a frontal display with buttons for easy

access, plenty of USB ports for connecting extra storage and/or printers,

HDMI output with support up to 4K and can also perform 4K playback. “

The N4810 runs on the latest iteration of ThecusOS 7.0, which delivers users with

an intuitive user interface. “Besides the usual applications for backups, hosting

websites, email services and so on, we can also work with media-center

oriented applications such as Plex or KODI. KODI is running on the HDMI interface, and had no issues

running our video test file.”

Overall, the Thecus N4810 earned the value award of Madshrimps due to its price-performance ratio.

We would like to thank Stefan and everyone else at MadShrimps for the review.



Thecus® N2810PRO Awarded “Editor's Choice” by Insomnia, GR

“Thecus N2810PRO: Enhanced and better than ever”

06/20/2017 – Insomnia is the top IT media in Greece, and as their name suggests

they keep themselves up at night reviewing the latest technology. This time

Insomnia decided to look at Thecus’ most powerful 2-bay NAS to date, the

upgraded version of the N2810, the N2810PRO.

“If you are looking for a NAS system that is efficient and reliable, the

Thecus N2810PRO is a solution worthy of note. Especially if you need it for

multimedia, with support for 4K playback. Thanks to support Link

Aggregation Control Protocol, the two Gigabit Ethernet ports will satisfy

with the data throughput as well. ”

The N2810PRO runs on Thecus’ latest operating system. “ThecusOS

7.0 is redesigned and improved in almost every aspect […]Thecus

enables the user to download and install various apps that are

compatible with the system, to expand its capabilities and

usability”

“The two Gigabit Ethernet jacks, the video outputs (DisplayPort,

HDMI etc) in combination with the quad-core processor and

4GB RAM makes the N2810PRO quite attractive as a whole,

which is simple to use and manage.”

We liked:

Sockets (USB 3.0, HDMI, DP)

Quality of construction

Support Hot-swap / Hot Spare

Support Kodi and Plex

Supports Btrfs

The Thecus N2810PRO with its slew of external connectivity options and solid hardware design earned the

Editor’s Choice award from Insomnia.

We would like to thank the entire team at Insomnia for the review.



Thecus® N2350 awarded “Most Interesting NAS” @ Computex 2017 by Tom's Hardware,

USA.

“a leap of faith to entice new users with a lower price point ”

07/04/2017- The Tom’s Hardware team traveled to Taipei for Computex 2017 last

month to bring all of the latest developments in the enthusiast categories that matter

most. The N2350, the latest 2-bay NAS from Thecus was lucky enough to be

awarded the “Most Interesting NAS”.

“Instead of following the herd, Thecus took a leap of faith to entice new users with a lower price point. The

Marvell Armada 385 dual-core SoC processor won’t break any benchmark records, but it’s strong enough

to tackle your data transfers at high speeds and run some applications in the background.”

“The goal is to bring users into the connected world where software overshadows the core functions most

associated with products: data storage. Once indoctrinated, you can use the N2350 for what it is or step up

to a system with more features, like powerful multimedia through HDMI and more resource-hungry

applications.”

“The Thecus N2350 will get you in the door for a taste test without breaking the bank. You should like it

enough to want more features in your next NAS, and that’s why we like this model, at this price, so much.”

Embedded with Marvell Armada Dual Core CPU

1GB of DDR4 RAM

Running on the newly-designed, enhanced ThecusOS™ 7.0

Uninterrupted Accessibility with Thecus System Failover

Mobile Access with Thecus Connect and Orbweb.me

Cloud Service Backup with Amazon S3

RAID Support (0,1 and JBOD)

Plex Media Support

Thanks to Chris Ramseyer and the whole team at Tom’s Hardware for the recognition.



Thecus® N2810PLUS and N4310 featured in the new special issue for NAS &

home network by Chip, Germany

“Powerful edition of the Plus series” and “4-bay NAS at a bargain price”

07/11/2017 – Chip is one of the leading computer magazines in Europe and has

released a special issue last month - "The Ultimate Guide for NAS & Home Network

2017" where a whole lot of NAS devices were reviewed and compared.

The N2810PLUS and the N4310 by Thecus participated in this special edition and were

regarded as good products in each of their market segments.

Thecus N2810Plus – Powerful model of the Plus series

“Like Synology, Thecus offers an attractive Plus series which has better features

than the standard models. It has its price but you get a stronger CPU (here a Celeron N3150) and even 4 GB

of memory. Therefore the performance is very good.”

Chip highlights the "very good features and performance, 4 GB of RAM, three USB 3.0 ports, dual LAN

connection and HDMI port".

Thecus N4310 for 190 Euro – 4-bay NAS at a bargain price

“If you do your own market research, you can now find the Thecus N4310 for less than 200 Euro at various

shops. This makes the model a real bargain among the 4-bay NAS. The basic features such as FTP, media or

print servers offer everything you can expect. For the performance, however, you have to cut it some slack:

While the transfer rates for reading are remarkably high. These data rates, however, go down significantly

when writing. [...] The power consumption of this Thecus NAS is very low. It drops to 11.5 watts on standby

which is almost record-setting for a 4-bay NAS. In addition, 1 GB of memory is available so you shouldn't

expect any bottlenecks there.”

Chip emphasizes the "high transfer rates when reading, very low power consumption, very quiet operation and

two USB 3.0 ports”.

Thanks to the whole team at Chip for testing and this very good special issue of their magazine.




Thecus® N2810PRO is "good” and “good value" according to PC-Welt,

Germany

Powerful 2-bay NAS gets top grades for speed and features

08/10/2017 – PC-Welt is one of the leading computer magazines in Germany,

both printed and online, and last month tested and compared six modern

NAS devices suitable for two hard disks. The N2810PRO took part as

Thecus' latest top product of its 2-bay series and finished with good to very

good results overall.

With a powerful Intel quad-core processor, 4 GB of memory, multiple multimedia

connectors and two Ethernet ports, the Thecus N2810PRO is not only fast at its

main function as network storage, but is also very well suited for direct output of

4K video in the living room. And so it's no surprise that this NAS got the best

grades for 'speed' and 'features' of all systems compared by PC-

Welt. Additionally, ThecusOS 7.0 and the range of apps offered was also

convincing.

“The system can be easily and without tools equipped with 3.5” disks. Special

feature: The bays are protected by locks from access by others. The NAS has a

fixed IP which can be changed to a dynamic one during installation. The web interface is graphically done

and thus similar to the competition. The range of settings and services are extensive and can even be extended

by other apps in the webcenter. Speed benchmarking was completed quickly. The network performance in real

life environment was especially powerful.”

With a good to very good overall score (grade 1.76) and a classification of "good value", the Thecus N2810PRO

took third place in the PC-Welt comparison.

Thanks to the whole team at PC-Welt for the review and the detailed comparison.



Thecus® W4810 Awarded 4 stars by ITPRO, UK

“The Thecus W4810 an excellent and affordable first server for small businesses”

08/31/2017- IT Pro has been providing technology insight to businesses

and technology decision makers for years. This month their attention fell

on Thecus’ 4-bay NAS, the W4810.

The W4810 is the latest addition to Thecus’ Windows Storage Server

product line, it runs on a speedy quad-core 1.6GHz Intel Celeron N3160 CPU with 4GB of DDR3 RAM and

comes with a free Windows license. “The inclusion of Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials makes the

Thecus W4810 an excellent and affordable first server for small businesses, and strong backup and recovery

options make it all the more attractive.”

Seamless integration is available to Microsoft’s leading cloud-based solutions

including Microsoft Cloud, Office 365, and Microsoft Azure Backup. “Backup

features are excellent. The appliance supports a customisable schedule for backing up

all connected clients, using fast VSS snapshots and block-level deduplication. A

separate schedule lets you back up the server itself to external media.”

Some IT departments may be considering holding out for Windows Server 2016, but

that’s an expensive step up: the Essentials edition (which supports the PDC role) costs

nearly as much as the entire W4810 appliance. “For small businesses, Windows

Storage Server 2012 R2 offers all the key features, with good performance for mirrored VDs and automated

client backup and recovery features – making the W4810 an affordable and easily managed first server.”

We would like to thank Dave Mitchell and the whole team at IT Pro for the review.



Thecus® N4820U-S tested and praised by PCADV, TW

"High Value, reliable 4-bay 1U rack series that meets the needs of small and medium enterprises"

09/05/2017 - Earlier this year the Thecus N7770-10G was tested by PCADV and

won the editor's praise, this time the editorial team decided to test the new 4-bay 1U

rackmount NAS – the N4820U-S.

The N4820U series features the Intel® Celeron N3450 1.1GHz (2.2GHz) quad-core

processor and 4GB DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8GB). This series includes two

versions of this model. The N4820U -S has a single standard built in power supply

unit, alternatively the N4820U -R offers a redundant power supply for protection.

“The ThecusOS 7.0 interface has evolved, now containing

feature-oriented interface icons, allowing users who are even

using a NAS for the first time, to easily get started. Thecus

OS 7.0 also supports Scale-Out extension technology.” Scale-

Out allows users to easily expand their NAS infrastructure

dynamically across numerous independent Thecus NAS

systems in the same network subnet.

The final thoughts concentrated on the unit’s price-point and scalability. "For small and medium-sized

businesses that want to build a shared file system or a personal storage hub, the cost won’t be a burden.

[…] Looking at future scalability, NAS's App Center also includes a number of commercial applications to

choose from, from the use of Scale-Out or Stackable (iSCSI volume) to increase storage capacity, but also the

use of disk migration directly to install onto more powerful models”

We would to thank the editors at PCADV for the review.




Thecus® N2350 reviewed by SmallNetBuilder, USA

“2-bay SOHO NAS with decent performance that won't empty your wallet.”

09/07/2017- This month, American reviewer SmallNetBuilder released the

results of their test of Thecus N2350. Tried and tested, compared and

clarified, this is what the media had to report.

The N2350 is the latest two-bay NAS from Thecus, powered by a Marvell

Armada 385 dual-core processor running at 1 GHz. “The N2350 scored fairly

well compared with the other two NASes (in the same price range). It had

category wins for Write Benchmarks, Mixed Read Write and for Backup […] it

tied when it came to the iSCSI benchmarks.”

“The Thecus N2350 has a few features not typically found on entry-level

NASes—hot swappable drives and iSCSI support. Even better, it supports

iSCSI initiator, a feature lacking even in many much more expensive NASes.

With iSCSI initiator, you can use other NASes running as iSCSI targets to

create a very large storage pool on the N2350.” Though home users are unlikely to use iSCSI, in the small

office environment, the N2350's iSCSI features could be put to good use.

“The N2350 is currently priced around $120 - quite a bargain”

We would to thank Tim Higgins and the whole team at SmallNetBuilder for the review.



Thecus® N12910SAS receives “Value” Award by Simply Reviews, UK

“It's impossible to beat for value”

09/12/2017- Simply Reviews pride themselves for cutting through the IT industry

marketing jungle, to bring the truth about any product and service for the masses.

This month, they put the Thecus 12-bay enterprise, the N12910SAS.

High-performing SAS NAS appliances usually come with an equally high price tag

but Thecus bucks the trend with its latest N12910SAS. “This 2U rack appliance

delivers SAS support across the board, teams this up with a powerful hardware

package and delivers it all for under $4K.”

Under the hood beats “a speedy 3.5GHz E3-1245 v5 Xeon partnered by 16GB of DDR4 ECC memory which

can be expanded to 64GB. Power redundancy is present and correct as the price includes a pair of hot-plug

500W PSUs […] the NAS performance is excellent with a share mapped to an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

Windows server returning Iometer sequential read and write speeds of 9.2Gbits/sec and 9Gbits/sec.

“The latest ThecusOS 7 firmware delivers plenty of new and

welcome features presented in a radically redesigned web

interface.”

The overall assessment of the NAS was positive, having the

N12910SAS being awarded the Value award. “Performance

is another strong point of this appliance and its high

expansion potential will allow it to keep ahead of demand.

The N12910SAS is perfectly poised for SMBs that want basic, hard-performing network storage services and

with a starting price of under $4K, it’s impossible to beat for value.”

PROS

Great value

SAS and SATA support

Big expansion potential

Good SAS performance

Robust build quality

Greatly improved OS

We would to thank Dave Mitchell and the whole team at Simply Reviews for the review.



Thecus® W16850 given “Recommended” Award by Simply Reviews, UK

“As an early adopter of Windows Storage Server 2016, Thecus sets a high standard for the rest to

follow”

09/26/2017- Simply Reviews pride themselves for cutting through the IT industry

marketing jungle, to bring the truth about any product and service for the masses. This

month, they put the Thecus 16-bay enterprise, the W16850, to the test.

Thecus differs significantly from the competition in the NAS world as it’s one of very

few vendors to offer a choice of Linux and Windows powered appliances. “The W16850

heads up its enterprise range of Windows appliances and Thecus steals another march

over its rivals as it’s one of the first to market with Microsoft’s latest Windows Storage Server 2016 (WSS2016)

at the helm.”

“The W16850 has a lot to offer storage hungry businesses

with a high potential capacity and room to expand outside

the box using the SAS3 controller’s external port.

Microsoft’s latest Windows Storage Server 2016 delivers

plenty of new features.”

In summary, they gave their “Verdict” - “Overall

performance is good, deduplication is impeccable and the low price for the appliance plus the WSS2016

Standard license make the W16850 comparatively good value. As an early adopter of Windows Storage Server

2016, Thecus sets a high standard for the rest to follow.”

PROS

Great value

WSS2016 Standard included

Plenty of storage features

Super-efficient data deduplication

Good overall performance

Excellent build quality

We would to thank Dave Mitchell and the whole team at Simply Reviews for the review



Thecus® N12910SAS reviewed by IT Pro, UK

“This low-cost SAS3-ready rack appliance won't be faulted for capacity and performance”

10/03/2017- IT Pro is an essential resource for all IT coverage in the UK. Having

reviewed Thecus’ 4-bay NAS, the W4810 last month, this time they looked at what

Thecus had for the enterprise market, deciding on the 12-bay N12910SAS.

“Thecus has a fine reputation for delivering low-cost NAS solutions and it does so again with the

N12910SAS. This 2U rack appliance delivers a powerful package which includes a 3.5GHz E3 v5 Xeon,

DDR4 memory and support for high-performance SAS3 storage.”

New Firmware

Thecus' enterprise products now have access to the new ThecusOS 7 firmware. “The revitalized web interface is

much easier to use than its predecessor. You have quick access icons in a customisable desktop space plus a top

menu strip, while the new App Center provides faster access to an improved range of utilities.”

Under the Hood

“Thecus steamed through their 10GbE real world tests with 25GB file copies recording average read and write

speeds of 6.8Gbits/sec and 4.5Gbits/sec. Our backup test was despatched just as efficiently with a 22.4GB folder

and 10,500 small files copied down at 2.3Gbits/sec.”

“It's a winner for I/O throughput, with 4KB Iometer block sizes delivering sequential read and write rates of

165,000 IOPS and 112,000 IOPS. Random operations saw good results of 164,000 IOPS and 81,000 IOPS --

substantially faster than SATA-based appliances.”

The Final Say

The overall assessment of the NAS was positive, with price and performance being the main attractions for the

N12910SAS. “…the new OS7 firmware is a big step forward. Its best fit is with businesses that want

uncomplicated NAS and IP SAN services teamed up with fast SAS3 performance at an affordable price.”

PROS

Fast throughput and performance;

Slick web interface

We would to thank Dave Mitchell and the whole team at ITPro for the review.




Thecus® N2350 Wins Praise from Taiwan PChome Magazine's Editor

“An excellent cost-effective entry-level NAS”

10/12/2017- Taiwan IT magazine PChome is a premium source for the latest technology

trends, product news, and is widely favored by readers, this time decided to test Thecus’

latest entry-level 2-bay NAS – N2350.

The N2350 is an upgraded version of the N2310, its hardware specifications have been

improved, with the Marvell Armada 385 1.0GHz dual-core processor, and 1GB of

resilient DDR4 memory. In addition to being cost-effective to meet the needs of the

public, the advanced energy-saving design allows users to ignore the minimal operating

running costs of this NAS.

“The N2350 supports the latest ThecusOS 7.0. ThecusOS 7.0 has many new

features, such as the Photo Center, App Center and File Center. N2350 also

supports disk encryption, iSCSI, remote backup and system transfer, plus more.”

“For action applications, Thecus offers a variety of Apps to users, including

Thecus Connect which allow users to monitor the hardware and performance

of the NAS. Users no longer need to sit in front of the computer to see if the

NAS is operating correctly.”

“Overall, the N2350's high level of cost-effectiveness was greatly appreciated by PChome editors. "For the

initial home users market, the simple ability to easily save, access and read their files on the NAS meets the

needs of more than 90% of its users. This NAS that Thecus has launched can absolutely be regarded as one of

the most valuable NAS on the market. Even as an entry model, it still can play a substantial role in the home

or small office environment.”

We would to thank PCHome for the award.



Thecus® N2810PLUS tested as 'good' at PC Magazin, DE

”Shines with high transfer rates and low price”

10/24/2017 – PC Magazin is one of the biggest and well established Computer

magazines in Germany and has provided its readers with news and reviews

about technology trends and hardware for many years. After checking out the

Thecus N2810 last year, they recently have taken a look at the upgraded

version, the N2810PLUS.

The Thecus N2810PLUS now comes with a quad-core processor and 4 GB of memory

and when installing this NAS, PC Magazin emphasized: "An assistant guides you

through the most important steps to setting up the NAS. […] Very nice: When setting

up the internal storage, Thecus [...] offers the modern Btrfs file system and thus also

folder snapshots."

The N2810PLUS “offers an abundance of functions that can be tracked by a search

function. [...] With transfer rates of around 120 MB/s (read and write) using one of its

two LAN ports, the N2810PLUS is a top performer in terms of speed in our test field."

"The fan of the NAS purrs with a living-room-friendly 29.5 dBA in idle mode. Especially important for a

device that offers to be used as a media player with an HDMI port supporting UHD resolution."

For their verdict, PC Magazin worked out two important positive points: "Speed and 4K-capable HDMI output".

Overall, the N2810PLUS got a 'good' grade with 83 points and even got a "very good" when looking at the price-

performance ratio.

The review of the N2810PLUS by PC Magazin concludes with: “Thecus shines with high transfer rates and

low price.”

Thanks to Michael Seemann and the team at PC Magazin for this review.



Thecus® N4350 receives “Worth Buying” Award by KitGuru, UK

“An affordable solution aimed at SOHO and SMB users”

11/30/2017- With a list of Thecus NAS reviews under their belt, this time the team

at KitGuru decided to look at Thecus’ new 4-bay NAS, the N4350. Top of Form

“Marketed as an affordable solution aimed at SOHO and SMB users, the compact

4-bay N4350 NAS from Thecus is an upgraded version of the previous generation

N4310 with a faster processor and updated DDR4 memory.”

At the heart of the N4350 is a Marvell Armada 388 CPU backed by 1GB of DDR4

memory which is a step up from the 1GHz CPU (AMCC APM86491RDK) and DDR3 (1GB) memory that the

N4310 uses. It supports drives up to 12TB in capacity.

The N4350 uses the latest evolution, OS7, of the Thecus OS. OS7 has a redesigned GUI and revamped features

making it easier to use and more feature rich than its predecessors. “The GUI has been redesigned to give a fresh

new look with easier navigation around the various features […] the appearance of the interfaced can be

changed and you can choose the background from what’s provided to one of your own.”

The overall assessment of the NAS was positive, having the N4350 being awarded the Worth Buying

award. “Thecus’s latest 4-bay NAS, the compact N4350 performs well enough and the new OS7 software is the

most feature rich to date. With a highly competitive price tag, the N4350 may not have the bells and whistles of

some of its competitor’s but if you don’t need them and just need a no nonsense NAS then it should go on any

short list.”

PROS

The latest Thecus OS7 operating system

Drive door locks.

Compact size.

Low power consumption.

We would to thank Simon Crisp and the whole team at

for the review.



Thecus® N4350 Unboxing and Walkthrough by SPAN TV, UK “A 4-bay NAS with these specs, weighing in at £180, that's pretty impressive indeed”

12/19/2017- For over 20 years, SPAN has been educating and supplying the global market with the latest digital archives and storage devices. This time Robbie unboxes Thecus' budget friendly entry level 4-bay NAS, N4350.

“We are looking at the N4350. It is their cost-effective 4-bay, and by cost-effective I am really impressed.

Weighing in at 180 pounds, give or take the VAT. For a 4-bay with the specs we are going to talk about, it’s

quite impressive indeed.”

‘Released this year, it features a Marvel Armada 388 dual-core CPU, that’s a 1.8 gigahertz. It has 1 gigabyte

of non-expandable DDR4 memory”. The N4350 can pack up to four HDDs, offering up to 48 TBs of storage

space.

“The device arrives with their brand new operating system, ThecusOS™

7.0. Never underestimate Thecus, their software provides things that the

other two brands (Synology, QNAP) don’t go for or already have removed,

such as KODI.”

The built-in App centre of ThecusOS 7.0 gives access to hundreds of official

and 3rd party apps, offering a host of utilities for users for backup, security,

file management, entertainment and cloud services. “You can set this up as

a Plex Media Server, so for 180 pounds, there’s your PLEX media sever

covered”.

“It’s compact, its metallic, its black and its 180 pounds”.

We would like to thank Rob and the whole team at SPAN TV for the product walkthrough.



Thecus® N2350 reviewed as “good” by Chip, Germany

“Overall convincingly in our laboratory testing”

12/21/2017 – Chip is one of the leading computer magazines in Europe and known for its short and concise

judgments. Most recently, the critical testers have scrutinized Thecus' most affordable NAS

released this year, the N2350 for two hard drives.

The Thecus N2350 is based on a dual-

core processor and comes with 1 GB of

DDR4 memory and the current

ThecusOS 7.0 operating system which

offers the opportunity through the

integrated App Center to extend the functionality of this NAS

with additional features such as cloud backups. And these

cloud backups are one of the advantages of the N2350

emphasized by Chip – in addition to the good performance and

low power consumption. Overall the N2350 is lauded for its

very good price-performance ratio.

"A good result: The NAS Thecus N2350 is overall convincing

in our laboratory testing. Regarding performance and power

consumption, our results from the test lab show the

outstanding strengths of the device. During testing, the device

reveals no serious weaknesses and therefore doesn't stand out

negatively in any area. At the time of testing, the price-performance rating of the Thecus N2350 is top notch."

Positive

+ Cloud backup

+ Good performance

Thanks to the whole team at Chip this review.


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