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Page 6 of 6 Conclusion: For what I believe is the rather low sum of just AU$500, you get an extremely feature packed and capable NAS device with the TS-209 Pro from QNAP Systems. It’s so full of features that chances are you won’t actually make use of all of them, but at least you get the choice. The TS-209 Pro is easy to setup for a basic file sharing operation, or you can go very in depth and almost get lost amongst all its options for security, data backup, networking options, drive options etc... The list just goes on. It’s certainly a very powerful device. The network performance of the TS-209 Pro is excellent with its Gigabit Ethernet port and even though we were only using standard 7200rpm desktop Serial-ATA drives, I couldn’t fault their speed at all (expect in the previously mentioned USB copy mode). Good backup software is included to help you back up your PC files without fuss, though you don’t need any software to access the device, just a Windows, Mac, Linux or UNIX based PC. I think the TS-209 Pro definitely has the potential to replace a lot of small business server systems out there in the market, as many businesses use very little of their server’s capabilities, and only use it for file/print sharing, and given the TS-209 will consume just under 30W of power when it’s in full operation, it’s a much greener choice than a server system that consumes hundreds of watts and barely gets used. The only downfall I can find for the TS-209 Pro is it lack of physical security. Some sort of lockable front panel or door would really help put people’s minds at ease. And don’t forget, this is available in ‘Non-Pro’ guise for around $40 cheaper if you’re not going to use the Active Directory Support – Something to keep in mind. OzHardware Rating – 9/10 – Excellent! This product can be purchased online at www.techbuy.com.au (Direct Link)
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