QNAP - TS-x51+ Series 4-Bay External Network Storage (NAS) - Black
Model: TS451PLUS2GUS
SKU: 5655372
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Customers find value in the TS-x51+ Series 4-Bay External Network Storage (NAS) for its ability to use an SSD for the system drive. Customers appreciate that they can use standard NAS disks for the rest of the storage, with some customers specifically mentioning their preference for WD Red disks.
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This replaced an aging TheCus NAS and it's a big improvement. The interface, while not perfect, works very well, a good number of apps are available and is fairly quiet. Since I'm using this to transcode, I did upgrade the RAM to 8gb, which was fairly easy to do and lots of guides on the web. I am running four 4TB Seagate Ironwolf drives and they installed with no issues. The setup was a little confusing and the process could use some improvement to simply the steps. I use my QNAP as a Plex Server, for recording security camera footage and general storing of files and backing up of PCs. As a Plex Server, works fairly well, though it has difficulties with transcoding certain 1080P videos. Only complaint on security camera recording is that it only comes with two licenses, and is pricey to add additional cameras. It also has a built in iTunes server, but for playback via the QNAP app, it does not support the iTunes file format, thus part of collection is not accessible for playback outside of iTunes. This model does have an HDMI out port and I have it connected to a projector. It has a few apps including Plex, YouTube, media player, photo viewer and you can also load Kodi (though it's no longer available directly via the QNAP app store). It's a nice feature, but unfortunately, the included remote control didn't initially work. After contacting customer support, they had me downgrade the firmware, which fixed the remote problem. It does have dual gigabit ethernet ports, which can be linked and it has a number of USB ports, which comes in handy for adding an external drive for backups and for connecting to a UPS battery backup device.
Posted by LikeStuff
The price at Best Buy was great,this is a great backup storage device.
Posted by Max78
Sudden price drop announced in a 24 hr sale so I had to get it. I've been looking to implement my own cheaper solution but the learning curve involved was off-putting. QNAP has many great products and this one is a great combination of ease, versatility, and expandability. Granted, you have to buy your own drives, but it's modular and unless you want full mirroring right away, you only need to get one at a time. Running Plex media server on this and it has really been great. I also upgraded the onboard RAM after purchase with third party soDIMMs, just check the compatibilities at QNAP's website. This replaced a 4GB external WD MyBook.
Posted by Tmonstertechie