Prime Day Bargains on Synology, QNAP, Seagate, WD, Sabrent and More to Watch For

That’s right, it is that time once again when the biggest e-retail company in the world hosts Its very own mega sale – Amazon Prime Day 2022. No doubt many of us with a prime subscription burning a hole in our account every month will be keen to take advantage and perhaps save a few quid. Both home and business users alike often take this opportunity to upgrade or improve upon their existing data storage setup, and it should come as no surprise that several of the top-tier data storage and network tech providers in the world get involved with this annual mega sale. Unlike the likes of Black Friday, which is a longer and more widely spread bargain extravaganza, Amazon Prime Day is a shorter affair and therefore the time afforded to most buyers to make a decision on whether to buy or not can be criminally short. Today I want to highlight as many Amazon Prime Day deals that I can find below as possible. Alongside the deals that we (me and Eddie, working double time) find on network and data storage products during the event, I have also included a list of recommended hardware that you should keep an eye out for during this short sale event that is likely to spring up on lightning deals. 

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Will Synology NAS be in the Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale and Which Solutions?

Synology of currently midway through their latest generation of hardware releases and because of this we think during Prime Day there will be a good mix of the familiar hardware that has featured in previous sales over the last 12 months, as many of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 generation of NAS in the brand’s portfolio (such as the DS218/DS218play/DS418) is still available yet also starting to look a tad dated. These big sale events always tend to result in the lowest end of the Synology range (the cost-effective J series, DS220j and DS420j) appearing on limited offers. Finally, with new releases appearing gradually in the 2022 and 2023 generation, I think we will see Prime Day deals on their home and prosumer 2/4 bay solutions. Last year’s Prime Day AND Balck Friday saw the DS920+ appear on a limited offer of £55/$75 off the RRP of this device and now the device is 2 years old, it will almost certainly reappear during the Prime Day Sale again. Here are the solutions I recommend you check on intermittently if you are looking for a Synology bargain:

Synology DS220j Budget-Friendly NAS Realtek CPU + 512MB + 2-Bay	Synology DS418 Cost-Effective NAS Realtek CPU + 2GB + 4-Bay	Synology DS920+ Media & Business NAS Intel CPU + 4/8GB + 4-Bay

Will QNAP NAS be in the Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale and Which Solutions?

QNAP has revealed noticeably more of their latest generation hardware than their big competitor Synology, however, the brand is still periodically offering promotions online for their 2020 generation of hardware at a large number of retailers for its TS-x53D and TVS-X72 series, almost certainly in efforts to reduce stock levels in the run-up to newer and better premium solutions soon. Now that the QNAP TS-464 system has been revealed (although availability is still quite regionally limited) and with the summer holiday just around the corner, there will be an inevitable new product push that these products tend to receive in the last quarter of the year (starting typically around September/October), I can definitely see QNAP listing their more affordable desktop ranges in Amazon’s Prime Day sale. QNAP’s range of NAS solutions is easily one of the most diverse of any NAS brand and although it is highly unlikely that any of the TS-x64 series will be on sale this Prime Day, I DO think we will see the likes of the QNAP TS-453D, TS-233 and TS-251D appear on sale. These solutions are a good mix of old but solid, as well as new but ‘value’ series. QNAP tend to be more engaged with Black Friday than Prime Day typically, but this event is arriving at an important crossroads in the release of new hardware, so it would be a good opportunity for them to clear old generation devices that still run their QTS/QuTS 5 software.

QNAP TS-233 Cost-Effective NAS ARM v8 + 2GB + 2-Bay	QNAP TS-453D Prosumer 4K NAS Intel CPU + 4/8GB + 4-Bay + 2.5G	QNAP TS-364 2022 Gen NAS New Intel CPU + 4/8GB + 3/5-Bay + 2.5G

NAS Upgrades to look for this Amazon Prime Day

Perhaps you already own a NAS Drive from Synology or QNAP, but are considering using the promotional available this Amazon Prime Day to upgrade your existing server network. Most NAS drives released in the last 10 years that arrive built on x86 64bit architecture (i.e Intel Celeron, Pentium, Xeon or AMD Ryzen, Embedded Ryzen or Radeon Powered onboard) have the facility to upgrade several internal components, or even simply add further network or storage modules to the device in order to improve performance and allow it to be more future proof. Not every NAS owner takes advantage of this, as it more often than not requires a little bit of opening the NAS up, but more modern NAS releases have SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the necessity of this (often with upgrade slots/bays being accessible externally or via the main storage bays). The improvements of increasing your memory, adding SSD caching support, improving your network connectivity and/or adding an expansion are pretty huge and particularly business users with higher frequency ad volume of connections 24×7 will see AND feel the benefits. There are ALOT of 1st and 3rd party upgrades available, so it is important to check that 1) you are opting for an upgrade that is compatible with your system and 2) that you are remaining in the warranty/support area of your NAS manufacturer. If in doubt, you can ask me and Eddie HERE about an upgrade and it’s suitability in the free advice section, but otherwise here are the four upgrades that I recommend you look for this Amazon Prime Day.

CRUCIAL DDR4 Module Value Memory Upgrade	Sabrent 3200Mhz Heatshield Memory Highest Performance & Design	Startech 10GbE Upgrade VERY Affordable 10G	Seagate Ironwolf 510 SSD Best Price vs Durability Cache Drive

Will Terramaster NAS be in the Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale and Which Solutions?

Terramaster NAS, frankly, ALWAYS appears on sale during Prime Day and Black Friday events on Amazon with exclusive deals for their more cost-effective value series of NAS devices. They are a brand that more often than not will provide a NAS solution that is comparable in hardware to Synology and QNAP, but significantly more affordable. Much like their competitors, Terramaster is in the process of rolling out their x43 2022 generation of hardware and we have already started seeing reductions in price on the 2020/2021 generation of devices in the FX-421 and FX-422 range of solutions. Of course, the brand also provides a range of thunderbolt raid solutions, and even though I anticipate some of the NAS hardware to pop up briefly in the sales, I think it is more likely that we will see their thunderbolt RAID solutions appear more prominently. Terramaster were one of the first to show off their 2022 series of devices and will be less keen for this hardware to appear in the Prime Day sale, however, thunderbolt 4 has begun to gain traction in the post-production world and therefore TerraMaster’s thunderbolt 3 hardware is in danger of looking a little outdated and is almost certainly due an upgrade in the near future. Therefore, keep an eye out for this brand’s Thunderbolt RAID hardware this Prime Day.

Terramaster F2-210 Low Price NAS 4-Core ARM v8 + 1GB + 2-Bay	Terramaster F5-221 Budget Media NAS Intel CPU + 2/8GB + 5-Bay + 1G	Terramaster F5-422 Affordable 10G NAS Intel 4-Core CPU + 4/8GB + 5-Bay + 10G

Will we see many NAS Hard Drive Deals this Prime Day from Seagate and WD?

Every Amazon Prime Day we see the two big hard drive manufacturers, Seagate and WD, throw all manner of storage media deals out to the general public. More often than not, these are external hard drives and USB storage for the most part, but they always include a few hard drive offerings too. Continued hardware shortages that date back all the way to early 2020 caused by everything from the pandemic to cryptocurrency and the impact of international conflict, likely mean that much larger capacity hard drives above 10TB will either not be featured in the sale at all or be in such low quantities that you will almost certainly miss them. However, deals on WD Red and Seagate Ironwolf drives at these big promo events do still appear and more often than not at the 4TB, 6TB and 8TB levels. If you are looking at populating your brand new NAS Drive or look into upgrade your existing storage, these may well be the ones for you.

NAS Hard Drives & SSD to Look for this Amazon Prime Day

WD Red HDD 5400RPM / 1-14TB	Seagate Ironwolf HDD 5900RPM / 1-14TB / Data Recov	WD Red SSD SATA, M.2 SATA & PCIe3 NVMe	Seagate Ironwolf SSD SATA, M.2 SATA & PCIe3/4 NVMe

Recommended IP Cameras, Web Cameras, PoE NVR and Surveillance Equipment the Prime Day

Not a single Prime Day goes by without a huge range of IP cameras from hundreds of different surveillance brands flooding the special offers page. Thanks to efficient software controllers and much more affordable lenses being developed, you generally cannot move for IP cameras arriving on Amazon. If you are looking at starting your own surveillance setup (such as with a Synology or QNAP NAS Drive or without using a complete NVR Solution) or simply looking to expand across an existing NVR or CCTV operation you have in place, be sure to look out for Riolink and D-Link this Prime Day as these two brands provide an extensive range of very well built cameras that tend to regularly appear on Amazon’s lightning deals and occasional promotional events. Otherwise, be sure to look for any camera that supports ONVIF, to ensure that you are not locked in to any first party, cloud or subscription storage.

Surveillance/Camera Brands to watch this Amazon Prime Day

Reolink Surveillance Smart Cameras, Value Cameras, Dual Lense	D-Link Surveillance Cost-Effective, Wide Range, AI Services	Annke Surveillance Excellent Nightvision Cameras – Affordable	ONVIF CAMERAS for NAS Cameras for Synology/QNAP

Recommended Network Switches to keep an eye on this Amazon Prime Day

It has taken a while, but the affordability of 2.5GbE and even 10GbE has finally reached a point where not only are they accessible to the average John Doe/Joe Blogs, but they regularly appear on seasonal promotions. During Prime Day there will be significant savings to be made on managed and unmanaged switches from the likes of Netgear, D-Link and QNAP, who have been bolstering their portfolio to rise to the demand of remote/home works and evolved networks during the difficult first year of the pandemic as office workers evolved. Even if you are not interested in these greater than gigabit network solutions, Netgear regularly reduce the price point of their 5/8 Ports 1 GbE switches during Prime Day to just a few quid (last year there was one for a frankly comedic £6) and you will really not find a better time to start improving upon your network environment and wired land than during this event.

Switches to Look for this Amazon Prime Day

QNAP Network Switches Smart Cameras, Value Cameras, Dual Lense	D-Link Network Switches Cost-Effective, Wide Range, AI Services	Netgear Network Switches Excellent Nightvision Cameras – Affordable

PS5 SSD Upgrades to Look for the Amazon Prime Day

It is almost a year now since Sony enabled the storage upgrade capabilities of the PlayStation. 5 and in that time we have seen a huge number of SSD manufacturers, big and small, release countless SSDs that all promise to be the perfect storage upgrade for your new next-gen console. In the past year or so I have conducted and published hundreds of SSD PS5 tests and during that time identified what I believe to be the very best drives for your PS5 that you should consider buying this Prime Day. Much as I mentioned earlier with larger capacity hard drives, SSDs are also suffering something of a hardware shortage and it is the bigger companies such as WD and Seagate that appear to be suffering the most as they are the ones held in the highest demand. Therefore, during Prime Day, it presents a fantastic opportunity for less high-profile brands to provide much more flexible promotional pricing and during Prime Day, you can bet your bum that there will be a wide variety of PCIe 4 NVMe M2 SSDs on offer. Remember – Resist the marketing of any brand that is not prepared to publish its performance figures and also factor in that you are going to need a heat sink for this super-fast but also high-temperature SSD for your PlayStation upgrade. Here are the SSDs I recommend that you look out for this Prime Day for your PS5.

WD Black SN850 – For Value 500GB – 2TB, Heatsink Option	Seagate Firecuda 530 – For Speed/Durability 500B – 4TB, Heatsink Option. Data Recov	Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus – Best All-Round 1TB-8TB, PS5 Design H/S, 176L NAND	GAMMIX XPG X70 – Price + Design INNOGRIT CONT, 2 H/S Options Inc

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Sabrent PS5 Design H/S	ElecGear PS5 Designed H/S	Generic M.2 Heatsink ($10-12)

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2.5 Gigabit ethernet is becoming increasingly prevalent in 2023, from ISP routers and gaming desktops to USB adapters and PCIe cards at $25, access to 2.5x traditional 1GbE network speeds is widely available. Many devices now come with 2.5G at the same price as 1G, or include WiFi6 capabilities which can exceed wired 1GbE. When buying hardware for your home or office in 2023, it’s important to consider future-proofing and investing in 2.5Gb hardware to ensure maximum bandwidth without breaking the budget. One of the most important devices for managing a 2.5GbE network is a network switch. A network switch is similar to a plug adapter, providing more network connections from a single socket over a larger distance. However, not all network switches are equal in terms of reliability, features, and efficiency. So, today, I will be discussing the best 2.5Gb network switches currently available, broken down by price, value, scale, features, and more. Before we proceed, you might be wondering why someone should invest in a 2.5GbE network switch when they can just go for a 10GbE setup.

Why Would You Pick 2.5GbE over 10GbE in 2023?

• Although 10GbE switches and routers ARE in the market at a better price than ever, they are still 3-4x the price of 1GbE alternatives in the managed or unmanaged form
• 10GbE ports on laptops, computers and standard office hardware is still very much in low adoption. 2.5GbE featured less than 1G, but it’s still ahead of 10GbE in consumer adoption by default
• PCIe  upgrades with 10GbE are still very expensive (1Gb PCIe = $10, 10Gb PCIe = $80-100 minimum)
• External 10GbE upgrades are limited and very expensive (Thunderbolt to 10GbE are your only option and start at $150-200, such as the Sonnet SOLO10G-TB3 or QNAP QNA-T310G1T), whereas USB-to-1G adapters are $10-12 and USB-to-2.5GbE are $20-25
• 10GbE arrives in both Copper and Fibre, which is useful for diverse setups, but leads to a coin toss of more expensive 10G Copper base hardware vs 10G Fibre cables/transceiver high price point and complexity. 2.5GbE uses all the same hardware in place as traditional 1GbE and allows for improved sustainability and less waste
• Most client hardware is not able to take advantage of 10GbE and although having 1-2 high bandwidth devices (a NAS or SAN type server) connected over 10Gbe to the network can be beneficial to all, most client hardware devices will never be able to saturate 10Gb Connections. In those cases, a 1x10G and 8+ X 1G solution is preferable – which end up costing more than full, widespread 2.5G adoption.

Managed & Unmanaged Switches – What is the Difference?

As the name suggests, an unmanaged switch does not allow users to configure the network in a unique way. Unmanaged network switches have basic internal processes with default settings for network access, security protocol, and behavior as more client hardware connects to the network. It lacks key features such as link aggregation, priority of service, quality of service, failover configurations, and more. However, an unmanaged switch is priced lower due to its cost-effective internal hardware requirements. If you’re a home or low-level business user who doesn’t need a unique network setup, an unmanaged switch may be suitable. Additionally, smaller unmanaged switches are often fanless and run silently. In summary, if you are not tech-savvy, on a tight budget, or running a basic setup, an unmanaged switch may suffice. But in most other cases, a managed switch is a better choice in the long run.

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• 2x USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps

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Lowest Price 2.5GbE Network Switch – QNAP QSW-1105-5T – £80-100

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Most Value for Money PoE+ 2.5GbE Switch – TRENDnet TPE-TG350 – $184

• 5 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
• 55W PoE power budget
• IEEE 802.3bz (2.5G) compliant
• Supports IEEE 802.3at/af PoE standards
• Backwards compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
• 25Gbps switching capacity
• Fanless design eliminates noise
• Wall mountable for installation flexibility

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Recommended Prosumer/SMB 8-Port 2.5GbE Switch – TRENDnet TEG-S380 – $179

Both switches come with 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, which allow users to achieve up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e (or better) cabling. These switches are a cost-effective means of increasing network throughput and reducing or eliminating network bottlenecks. They are built with durable metal housing and feature a fanless design for quiet operation and can be mounted on the wall or placed on a desktop. These TRENDnet switches are IEEE 802.3bz compliant and are backward compatible with legacy technology hardware. No special configurations are required to connect and network devices to high-speed 2.5G Ethernet, making them convenient and easy to use.

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Best Value Smart/Managed 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch – QNAP QSW-M2108-2C or QSW-M2108-2S – $279-309

The switch has a unique multi-port combo system that allows users to combine copper and fibre environments and offers a large degree of flexibility at an affordable price point. Although it doesn’t have the lifetime warranty of some more expensive NETGEAR solutions, it has an intuitive management panel and ease of design that borrows heavily from the QTS NAS software, making it more user-friendly than most of its competitors. In conclusion, the QSW-M2108 is a capable solution that delivers on all of its promises and may make you rethink using 1Gbe switches again.

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Recommended 2.5G/10G Switch for Gamers – D-Link DMS-106XT – $140

D-Link could be clearer about the benefits of the turbo mode feature and customization options for the LEDs are limited, but overall, it is a sturdy, solid, and high-performing piece of equipment. Additionally, with the increasing affordability of 10GbE and the widespread use of 2.5GbE ports in WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a wider audience than it would have had just a couple of years ago. Overall, it is a great piece of equipment and I highly recommend it.

Pros – 10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now.  Unique and Attractive Design. Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features.  Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation. LED and lighting are quite cool looking

Cons – LED lighting controls are practically zero

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Recommended Unmanaged 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch – QNAP QSW-2104-2T or QSW-2104-2S – $210

The QNAP Systems introduced the QSW-2104 series of unmanaged switch models, including the QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T. The QSW-2104-2T is an easy-to-use unmanaged switch with 2 10GbE RJ45 ports and 4 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, allowing you to upgrade your network environment by connecting a wider range of devices with different bandwidth requirements. The switch features a near-silent fanless design and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEE), operating quietly and with optimal power usage. It’s high performance and superb functionality make it the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment in your home or workplace. The QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T are both six-port switches with two 10GbE ports and four 2.5GbE ports, but the QSW-2104-2S has 10GbE ports routed to SFP+ fiber-optic transceivers, while the QSW-2104-2T model has connectors designed for copper twisted pair connection.

Note that in the first case, speeds of 10 Gb/s and 1 Gb/s are supported, and in the second – 10 Gb/s, 5 Gb/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s and 100 Mb/s. The 2.5GbE ports in both cases are designed for twisted pair connections and support speeds of 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps. The QSW-2104 series supports auto-negotiation that optimizes transfer speeds and performance for each connected device and features network loop detection that automatically locks looped ports to ensure the network environment quickly resumes normal operations. With plug-and-play support, near-silent, passively cooled design, IEEE 802.3az compliance, and automatic loop detection and blocking, the QSW-2104 series unmanaged switch is an affordable but tremendously capable piece of kit!

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2.5 Gigabit ethernet is becoming increasingly prevalent in 2023, from ISP routers and gaming desktops to USB adapters and PCIe cards at $25, access to 2.5x traditional 1GbE network speeds is widely available. Many devices now come with 2.5G at the same price as 1G, or include WiFi6 capabilities which can exceed wired 1GbE. When buying hardware for your home or office in 2023, it’s important to consider future-proofing and investing in 2.5Gb hardware to ensure maximum bandwidth without breaking the budget. One of the most important devices for managing a 2.5GbE network is a network switch. A network switch is similar to a plug adapter, providing more network connections from a single socket over a larger distance. However, not all network switches are equal in terms of reliability, features, and efficiency. So, today, I will be discussing the best 2.5Gb network switches currently available, broken down by price, value, scale, features, and more. Before we proceed, you might be wondering why someone should invest in a 2.5GbE network switch when they can just go for a 10GbE setup.

Why Would You Pick 2.5GbE over 10GbE in 2023?

• Although 10GbE switches and routers ARE in the market at a better price than ever, they are still 3-4x the price of 1GbE alternatives in the managed or unmanaged form
• 10GbE ports on laptops, computers and standard office hardware is still very much in low adoption. 2.5GbE featured less than 1G, but it’s still ahead of 10GbE in consumer adoption by default
• PCIe  upgrades with 10GbE are still very expensive (1Gb PCIe = $10, 10Gb PCIe = $80-100 minimum)
• External 10GbE upgrades are limited and very expensive (Thunderbolt to 10GbE are your only option and start at $150-200, such as the Sonnet SOLO10G-TB3 or QNAP QNA-T310G1T), whereas USB-to-1G adapters are $10-12 and USB-to-2.5GbE are $20-25
• 10GbE arrives in both Copper and Fibre, which is useful for diverse setups, but leads to a coin toss of more expensive 10G Copper base hardware vs 10G Fibre cables/transceiver high price point and complexity. 2.5GbE uses all the same hardware in place as traditional 1GbE and allows for improved sustainability and less waste
• Most client hardware is not able to take advantage of 10GbE and although having 1-2 high bandwidth devices (a NAS or SAN type server) connected over 10Gbe to the network can be beneficial to all, most client hardware devices will never be able to saturate 10Gb Connections. In those cases, a 1x10G and 8+ X 1G solution is preferable – which end up costing more than full, widespread 2.5G adoption.

Managed & Unmanaged Switches – What is the Difference?

As the name suggests, an unmanaged switch does not allow users to configure the network in a unique way. Unmanaged network switches have basic internal processes with default settings for network access, security protocol, and behavior as more client hardware connects to the network. It lacks key features such as link aggregation, priority of service, quality of service, failover configurations, and more. However, an unmanaged switch is priced lower due to its cost-effective internal hardware requirements. If you’re a home or low-level business user who doesn’t need a unique network setup, an unmanaged switch may be suitable. Additionally, smaller unmanaged switches are often fanless and run silently. In summary, if you are not tech-savvy, on a tight budget, or running a basic setup, an unmanaged switch may suffice. But in most other cases, a managed switch is a better choice in the long run.

Learn More About Managed VS Unmanaged in the Article Below:

Recommended 2.5GbE to USB Adapter – QGeeM 4-in-1 2.5GbE & USB C Hub – £25.49 (currently on offer 06/22)

• 1x Ethernet: up to 2.5 Gbps
• 1x USB C: 100W Charging / 4K@30Hz Video / 5Gbps Date Transfer
• 2x USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps

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Lowest Price 2.5GbE Network Switch – QNAP QSW-1105-5T – £80-100

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Most Value for Money PoE+ 2.5GbE Switch – TRENDnet TPE-TG350 – $184

• 5 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
• 55W PoE power budget
• IEEE 802.3bz (2.5G) compliant
• Supports IEEE 802.3at/af PoE standards
• Backwards compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
• 25Gbps switching capacity
• Fanless design eliminates noise
• Wall mountable for installation flexibility

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Recommended Prosumer/SMB 8-Port 2.5GbE Switch – TRENDnet TEG-S380 – $179

Both switches come with 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, which allow users to achieve up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e (or better) cabling. These switches are a cost-effective means of increasing network throughput and reducing or eliminating network bottlenecks. They are built with durable metal housing and feature a fanless design for quiet operation and can be mounted on the wall or placed on a desktop. These TRENDnet switches are IEEE 802.3bz compliant and are backward compatible with legacy technology hardware. No special configurations are required to connect and network devices to high-speed 2.5G Ethernet, making them convenient and easy to use.

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Best Value Smart/Managed 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch – QNAP QSW-M2108-2C or QSW-M2108-2S – $279-309

The switch has a unique multi-port combo system that allows users to combine copper and fibre environments and offers a large degree of flexibility at an affordable price point. Although it doesn’t have the lifetime warranty of some more expensive NETGEAR solutions, it has an intuitive management panel and ease of design that borrows heavily from the QTS NAS software, making it more user-friendly than most of its competitors. In conclusion, the QSW-M2108 is a capable solution that delivers on all of its promises and may make you rethink using 1Gbe switches again.

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Recommended 2.5G/10G Switch for Gamers – D-Link DMS-106XT – $140

D-Link could be clearer about the benefits of the turbo mode feature and customization options for the LEDs are limited, but overall, it is a sturdy, solid, and high-performing piece of equipment. Additionally, with the increasing affordability of 10GbE and the widespread use of 2.5GbE ports in WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a wider audience than it would have had just a couple of years ago. Overall, it is a great piece of equipment and I highly recommend it.

Pros – 10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now.  Unique and Attractive Design. Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features.  Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation. LED and lighting are quite cool looking

Cons – LED lighting controls are practically zero

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Recommended Unmanaged 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch – QNAP QSW-2104-2T or QSW-2104-2S – $210

The QNAP Systems introduced the QSW-2104 series of unmanaged switch models, including the QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T. The QSW-2104-2T is an easy-to-use unmanaged switch with 2 10GbE RJ45 ports and 4 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, allowing you to upgrade your network environment by connecting a wider range of devices with different bandwidth requirements. The switch features a near-silent fanless design and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEE), operating quietly and with optimal power usage. It’s high performance and superb functionality make it the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment in your home or workplace. The QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T are both six-port switches with two 10GbE ports and four 2.5GbE ports, but the QSW-2104-2S has 10GbE ports routed to SFP+ fiber-optic transceivers, while the QSW-2104-2T model has connectors designed for copper twisted pair connection.

Note that in the first case, speeds of 10 Gb/s and 1 Gb/s are supported, and in the second – 10 Gb/s, 5 Gb/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s and 100 Mb/s. The 2.5GbE ports in both cases are designed for twisted pair connections and support speeds of 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps. The QSW-2104 series supports auto-negotiation that optimizes transfer speeds and performance for each connected device and features network loop detection that automatically locks looped ports to ensure the network environment quickly resumes normal operations. With plug-and-play support, near-silent, passively cooled design, IEEE 802.3az compliance, and automatic loop detection and blocking, the QSW-2104 series unmanaged switch is an affordable but tremendously capable piece of kit!

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Whether you like it or not, 2.5 Gigabit ethernet is very much a THING in 2022! From ISP routers and gaming desktops, to USB adapters and PCIe cards at $25, the access to 2.5x traditional 1GbE network speeds is pretty much 100% for everyone now. The ease of making the switch to 2.5GbE is made even easier when many client network hardware devices are either arriving with 2.5G at the same price as 1G, or include WiFi6 capabilities and therefore have the potential to exceed wired 1GbE too. So, when buying hardware for your home or office in 2022 or 2023, it is understandable that for reasons of future-proofing, you might want to invest in 2.5Gb hardware to ensure everything has the fullest bandwidth possible, without breaking the bank. One of the most important devices you will need to get in order to manage a 2.5GbE network (ensuring no bottlenecks and/or making sure everything gets their fair share of the bandwidth) is by investing in a network switch. A network switch is much like a plug adapter/extension can provide more power points from a single socket over a larger distance, but that also means that much like plug adapters, some are more reliable than others, have features of control and efficiency that are not available on all others and, ultimately, that some 2.5GbE network switches are better than others!

So, today I want to walk you through the best 2.5Gb network switches you can buy right now, broken down into the best for price, value, scale, features and more. Before we go any further though, I know what you are thinking. Why should someone invest in a 2.5GbE network switch/setup, when they can just skip it and go for a 10GbE setup?

Which Choose 2.5GbE over 10GbE in 2022 and 2023?

It’s a fair point. Although 10GbE is still more expensive than 1GbE and 2.5GbE, it HAS come down in price quite noticeably over the last 5 years. This alongside improvements in more efficient and affordable 10GbE network controllers has led to 10GbE routers and 10GbE switches arriving on the market at a much more affordable price point than ever. Many die-hard network veterans turn their noses up at 2.5GbE, as (alongside 10G being available to businesses and prosumer users for the better part of 10-15years) they consider 2.5G to be a stop-gap and overall better to spend the money towards something bigger and broader in bandwidth. So, why should you care about 2.5G then? Well, a few reasons actually. Such as:

• Although 10GbE switches and routers ARE in the market at a better price than ever, they are still 3-4x the price of 1GbE alternatives in the managed or unmanaged form
• 10GbE ports on laptops, computers and standard office hardware is still very much in low adoption. 2.5GbE featured less than 1G, but it’s still ahead of 10GbE in consumer adoption by default
• PCIe  upgrades with 10GbE are still very expensive (1Gb PCIe = $10, 10Gb PCIe = $80-100 minimum)
• External 10GbE upgrades are limited and very expensive (Thunderbolt to 10GbE are your only option and start at $150-200, such as the Sonnet SOLO10G-TB3 or QNAP QNA-T310G1T), whereas USB-to-1G adapters are $10-12 and USB-to-2.5GbE are $20-25
• 10GbE arrives in both Copper and Fibre, which is useful for diverse setups, but leads to a coin toss of more expensive 10G Copper base hardware vs 10G Fibre cables/transceiver high price point and complexity. 2.5GbE uses all the same hardware in place as traditional 1GbE and allows for improved sustainability and less waste
• Most client hardware is not able to take advantage of 10GbE and although having 1-2 high bandwidth devices (a NAS or SAN type server) connected over 10Gbe to the network can be beneficial to all, most client hardware devices will never be able to saturate 10Gb Connections. In those cases, a 1x10G and 8+ X 1G solution is preferable – which end up costing more than full, widespread 2.5G adoption.

So, yes, 10GbE will most certainly provide you with more bandwidth to play with, but it will cost you more – both for the switch, but also to upgrade each of the client devices on the network .This can slightly mitigated in a few ways (opting for 10GBASE-T and reusing some hardware, gradually upgrading the key clients, choosing comb style switches that featured mixed ports, etc) but 2.5GbE is a more affordable alternative that allows you to upgrade some systems enough for them to saturate 250MB/s bandwidth and not overspend on 10GbE for systems/networks that were never going to take advantage of the 1,000MB/s on offer.

Understanding the Difference Between Managed & Unmanaged

This is one of the two main areas whereby the price of your networks switch can differ wildly. Network switches predominantly arrive in two software types. namely managed and unmanaged. A managed switch is a device that allows an admin or another authorised user to access a control panel visually displayed in the web browser or a supported mobile app, to configure numerous settings inside the switch and create a much more tailored, superior network environment for their own needs. Ranging from configuring which ports and devices have priorities, combining network ports for larger bandwidth (known as link aggregation or port trunking), creating security rules to prevent network invasion and numerous other unique and customisable configuration options. It can be intimidating to configure these settings and although things have become a little more user-friendly in recent years, it is still pretty overwhelming at first to configure your own network connection in a managed switch.

An unmanaged switch, as you probably have already guessed, does NOT allow users to configure the network in any kind of unique way. Unmanaged network switches arrived with more rudimentary internal processes that have numerous default settings for network access, security protocol and how to behave as more client hardware connect to the network. You lose a number of key and popular features such as link aggregation, priority of service, quality of service, failover configurations and more. However an unmanaged switch arrives at a noticeably lower price point due to its more cost-effective internal hardware requirements and if you are a home or even low-level business user who does not require a particularly unique network setup, an unmanaged network switch can often be perfectly fine. It should also be highlighted that smaller, unmanaged switches are often fanless and near-silent in operation too. In short, if you are not particularly tech-savvy, have no interest in learning the ins and outs of your network management, are on a tight budget or are running a fairly rudimentary setup, then an unmanaged switch should be perfectly ok for you and your network requirements. However, in almost every other regard, a managed switch is always better in the long run.

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BEST 2.5GbE to USB Adapter – QGeeM 4-in-1 2.5GbE & USB C Hub – £25.49 (currently on offer 06/22)

The 4-in-1 USB C to ethernet hub expands the USB-C port of your laptop to 6 functions. You can connect to the Ethernet, charge the laptop, use an external monitor, data transfer, connect the mouse, etc. to improve your work efficiency. In the process of expansion, it cleverly retains all the functions of the USB-C port that supports up to 100W PD to charge your laptop at full speed, the data transmission speed reaches an astonishing 5Gbps, and it also supports 4K@30Hz media display (mirror mode and extended mode. The USB C adapter is stylishly designed, lightweight and portable, very suitable for home, office environments and business trip, easily handle multitasking and increase productivity.

• 1x Ethernet: up to 2.5 Gbps
• 1x USB C: 100W Charging / 4K@30Hz Video / 5Gbps Date Transfer
• 2x USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps

The USB c to 2.5g ethernet adapter is for users looking to move beyond Gigabit Ethernet speeds. It can provide network bandwidth of up to 2.5Gbps, 2.5 times the traditional network, and backwards compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps. Compared with wireless connections, wired networks are more secure and stable. There will be no lag in video conferencing, transferring files and playing games. 100W Power Delivery via the USB C PD port, which charges up to 100W, When expanding other devices, you don’t have to worry about running out of power on your laptop, and you can also reduce the number of cables on your desktop. The USB 3.0 port can transfer your files at speeds up to 5Gbps, 10 times faster than the USB 2.0. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and below, Allows you to connect keyboard, mouse, hard disk, U disk, etc. to your device.

I recently upgraded my MacBook Pro and I was bummed to find out that the new versions don’t have USB ports anymore. This hub allows me to plug in all my devices that use a USB! It’s small and portable which I appreciate because I can easily carry it with me in my backpack without much-added weight. Just tested it out using my Cricut machine and it worked like a charm! Allows 2.5 gig ethernet speed where there is no port on the laptop. Much faster for wired environments than Wi-Fi only. Since it provides a USB “C” port and two USB “A” ports, you still have USB available on the laptop. Works Great and adds functionality to the laptop! My studio has a really unstable wifi signal so I am looking for a portable hub including Ethernet and a USB port for my Dell XPS. And I am happy with this tiny hub. It works great after 3 days of use. Now I don’t need to worry about the unstable connection during my zoom meeting. In addition, I can connect more devices like flash or external drives to my laptop. It is very light and convenient, I can also bring it when I travel without any concern.

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Cheapest 2.5GbE Network Switch – QNAP QSW-1105-5T – £80-100 (currently on offer 06/22)

The QNAP QSW-1105-5T switch definitely lives up to what it promises and has a very clear target user in mind. It does not pretend to be more than it is and because of that can maintain high performance and low physical and power usage impact for users looking to move to the next level of networking without spending a vast amount. The QSW-1105-5T serves as a great upgrade for users moving from gigabit ethernet and towards multi-gigabit environments and with fantastic growth in 2020 towards 2.5G, 5G and 10Gbe in affordable hardware, the need for a more palatable and affordable upgrade to this tier is not only hugely welcome but fast becoming an inevitability. That said, the QSW-1105-5T is not for everyone, it seems a little pricey when unmanaged 1Gbe 5-Port switches are generally around £40-50.

Also, if you already have a multi-gigabit network environment in place or have need of a more controllable and priority defining network environment in mind, you will probably find the QSW-1105-5T a backstep and limiting in its scope. But the QSW-1105-5T is not designed for that and does not pretend to be so, and with QNAP having released and in the process of releasing switch options to cater to an ever-evolving network clientele, whether this is the switch for you or not, by the end of 2020 QNAP will almost certainly have a switch that suits your needs and budget. Bottom line, I really like this device and couldn’t see myself finding many uses for this device for aspiring YouTubers like me as well as day-to-day data work in general.

Needless to say, the QNAP QSW-1105-5T is not a hugely powerful switch that is designed to challenge smarter or larger entries into the QNAP QSW range of switches – but that is largely the point! Along with users looking at play n play upgrades to their PC/Client machines at home/office with USB adapters (such as the QNA-UC5G1T), the appeal of 2.5Gbe upgrades in networks that favour WiFi 6 and (soon) WiFi 6E is actually quite pronounced. In this arena, the QSW-1105-5T has little or no competition right now and even if it did, it’s a very solid and well-made product. The price point of over $100 for a 5-Port switch that is unmanaged, when you can pick up 1Gbe unmanaged switches at $40-50 is a little off-putting, but given the next tier (10Gbe) will likely set you back $200 for the same unmanaged architecture, this is more a question of finding a balance I guess. Aside from that, It is hard to fault the switch for what it is, as it is delivering on all it’s promises – I just wish there was a managed version too to take advantage of 2.5Gbe LAG connectivity that is available in almost all multi LAN QNAP solutions in 2020/2021.

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Best Value PoE+ 2.5GbE Switch – TRENDnet TPE-TG350 – $184

Expand your network’s bandwidth and reduce traffic bottlenecks with TRENDnet’s Unmanaged 2.5G PoE+ Switches. These 2.5G PoE+ switches come equipped with 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports that provide higher gigabit speeds capable of up to 2.5Gbps over your existing Cat5e or better cabling. Each high-speed 2.5G PoE+ switch features a durable metal enclosure and can be mounted to the wall for setup flexibility. The fanless design lowers energy consumption and eliminates distracting operating noise. TRENDnet’s reliable 2.5G PoE+ switches are cost-effective solutions to increase your network’s throughput. A 55W total PoE power budget on this PoE+ switch supplies up to four PoE+ devices with up to 30W per port.

• 5 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
• 55W PoE power budget
• IEEE 802.3bz (2.5G) compliant
• Supports IEEE 802.3at/af PoE standards
• Backwards compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
• 25Gbps switching capacity
• Fanless design eliminates noise
• Wall mountable for installation flexibility

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Best 8-Port 2.5GbE Switch – TRENDnet TEG-S380 – $179

Despite it’s growing popularity with hardware manufacturers, 2.5G still gets overlooked, and this is a shame. Why? Well, 2.5G network capabilities are showing up in more computers and motherboards nowadays, and it can be the most affordable way to go multi-gig. For instance, 2.5G cards and dongles won’t break the bank, while 2.5Gbps speeds can theoretically be achieved with existing Cat5e. Along with the previously mentioned TG350, TRENDnet releases an affordable unmanaged 2.5G switches. Called “TEG-S380, an 8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch and is the brand’s addition to TRENDnet’s Multi-Gigabit Networking Solutions family. Both switches include 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, which allow users to achieve up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e (or better) cabling. TRENDnet’s new 2.5G switches are cost-effective means of increasing a network’s throughput, and helping to reduce or eliminate network bottlenecks.

These multi-gigabit switches also feature a durable metal housing, as well as a fanless design to eliminate distracting operating noise. For installation flexibility, the 2.5G switches are conveniently constructed to be mounted on the wall or placed on a desktop. These TRENDnet switches are IEEE 802.3bz compliant; they are also backward compatible with legacy technology hardware. No special configurations are required for these switches to connect and network devices to high-speed 2.5G Ethernet. Equipped with 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports that provide higher gigabit speeds capable of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling. The 2.5G switches feature metal housing with a convenient wall mountable design for greater installation flexibility. Meanwhile, the fanless design of the 2.5G switches lowers energy consumption costs and eliminates operating noise.

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Best Value Managed 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch – QNAP QSW-M2108-2C or QSW-M2108-2S – $279-309

There is always going to be the question of “who actually has 2.5Gbe these days?”, which is a perfectly valid point! The answer is that thanks to the growth of WiFi 6 (802.11ax) we are seeing lots of router solutions arriving with 2.5G ports. That’s not all though, there are several USB-to-5Gbe and USB-to-2.5Gbe adapters in the market that serve as much MUCH more affordable (and far more convenient) alternatively to hardware systems upgrading to 10Gbe via a PCIe card. Lastly, some more compact systems (Raspberry Pi, MacBook, ChromeBook, Laptop, Surface Pro, etc) do NOT have the ability to upgrade their network port conventionally. So, given that to date, there is no 10Gbe-to-USB adapter on the market (and if there was, I would look at Aquantia in the future), the only alternative to break out of 1Gbe bottlenecks is to use 2.5/5G USB adapters – which is EXACTLY why this 10Gbe and 2.5Gbe network switch exists! QNAP was not one of the first to introduce a budget +Gigabit ethernet switch in 2020/2021 and given the affordability of 10Gbe, as well as the need for businesses to improve their internal networking speeds to match that of high-end ISP and fibre internet around the world, they likely will not be the last.

However, the combination of 8x 2.5Gbe with the 2x10G really makes the QSW-2108-2C managed switch really stand out, whilst still arriving in a compact and affordable way – a scaled 10Gbe switch for businesses that want to make the step towards this network bandwidth, but is still unsure about the investment. With its unique multi-port combo system, allowing users to combine copper and fibre environments, there is a large degree of flexibility even at this more affordable price point. The design is not for everyone and it lacks the lifetime warranty of some more expensive NETGEAR solutions, but the QNAP QSW-2108-2C is most certainly a capable solution and manages to live up to every single promise that QNAP claims. Along with an incredibly intuitive management panel and ease of design that lends heavily from the QTS NAS software, it certainly beats most of its competitors in the GUI department. In short, the QSW-M2108 largely defeats any notion of looking at 1Gbe switches ever again…

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Best Gamer 2.5G/10G Switch – D-Link DMS-106XT – $140

As you can probably guess from my tone throughout this review, I found it pretty tough to fault the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch given its price tag and wide variety of network connectivity. There are a few design choices that are going to split opinion (metal throughout, LEDs, very unconventional shape, etc) but these are quite minor points in the grand scheme of things. The Price tag of this switch for a 10GbE and 2.5GbE switch, even unmanaged, is going to make it damn near irresistible to many buyers and now that it has had some time in the market to increase exposure, availability and reviews, the price tag has become increasingly flexible (arriving as low as £130/$140 in some retailers).

D-link could stand to be a little clearer about the turbo mode and it’s advantages with the DMS-106XT and the extent to which those LEDs can actually be customized is pretty weak, but you are clearly getting a sturdy, solid and high-performance piece of kit here. Additionally, with the increase of affordability of 10GbE, as well as 2.5GbE becoming the defacto port to be used with WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a much wider audience than it might have had just 2 years ago. A great piece of kit and one I heartily recommend.

Pros – 10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now.  Unique and Attractive Design. Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features.  Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation. LED and lighting are quite cool looking

Cons – LED lighting controls are practically zero

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Best Unmanaged 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch – QNAP QSW-2104-2T or QSW-2104-2S – $210

QNAP Systems introduced the QSW-2104 series of unmanaged switch models. The series is formed by the QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T network switches. The QSW-2104-2T is an easy-to-use unmanaged switch with 2-port 10GbE RJ45 and 4-port 2.5GbE RJ45, allowing you to upgrade your network environment by connecting a wider range of devices with different bandwidth requirements. Featuring a near-silent fanless design and compliance with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEE), the QSW-2104-2T operates quietly and with optimal power usage. With high performance and superb functionality, the QSW-2104-2T is the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment in your home or workplace.

aBoth of them are six-port with two 10GbE ports and four 2.5GbE ports, and the difference is that the QSW-2104-2S has 10GbE ports routed to SFP + fiber-optic transceivers, and the QSW-2104-2T model – to connectors designed for copper twisted pair connection. Note that in the first case, speeds of 10 Gb/s and 1 Gb/s are supported, and in the second – 10 Gb/s, 5 Gb/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s and 100 Mb/s. The 2.5GbE ports in both cases are designed for twisted pair connections and support speeds of 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps. With no complex settings required, the QSW-2104 series supports auto-negotiation that optimizes transfer speeds and performance for each connected device. It also features network loop detection that automatically locks looped ports to ensure the network environment quickly resumes normal operations. With plug-and-play support, near-silent, passively cooled design, IEEE 802.3az compliance, and automatic loop detection and blocking, the QSW-2104 series unmanaged switch is “the ideal choice for affordable high-speed networking environments in homes, and in the workplace” says the manufacturer.

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ANOTHER Amazon Prime Day in 2022? Yep, just a month before Black Friday kicks off and Amazon has decided to host an impromptu 2nd in-house sale event beginning on Tuesday 11th Oct until midnight on Wednesday 12th Oct (in 15 countries; Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, and the U.S.). No doubt many of us with a prime subscription burning a hole in our account every month will be keen to take advantage and perhaps save a few quid. Both home and business users alike often take this opportunity to upgrade or improve upon their existing data storage setup, and it should come as no surprise that several of the top-tier data storage and network tech providers in the world get involved with this annual mega sale. Unlike the likes of Black Friday, which is a longer and more widely spread bargain extravaganza, Amazon Prime Day is a shorter affair and therefore the time afforded to most buyers to make a decision on whether to buy or not can be criminally short. Today I want to highlight as many Amazon Prime Day deals that I can find below as possible. Alongside the deals that we (me and Eddie, working double time) find on network and data storage products during the event, I have also included a list of recommended hardware that you should keep an eye out for during this short sale event that is likely to spring up on lightning deals. 

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Seagate 24TB Ironwolf PRO HDD (BF)	HDD	Amazon	USA	38% OFF - Now $399	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 86%
UnRAID License Now $34 and (BF) $94	NAS	UnRAID Store	USA	Price Drop & Multi-License Discount	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology 4TB Beestation NAS (BF)	NAS	Amazon	UK	11% OFF – £221.37 (was £249.89)	OPEN 25th Nov	▼ 90%
UGREEN DXP2800 2-Bay NAS (BF)	NAS	Amazon	USA	$20% off – $319.99 (was $399)	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
Terramaster F4-424 Pro i3 NAS (BF)	NAS	Amazon	USA	20% OFF, £503.99 (was £629.99)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology DS723+ NAS (BF)	NAS	Amazon	USA	$359.99 (20% OFF)	OPEN 29th Nov	▼ 82%
TERRAMASTER F8 SSD PLUS	NAS	Amazon	USA	$499.99 ($100 off)	OPEN 8th Oct	▲ 100%
Asustor FS6706T Flashstor 6 $419	NAS	AAAwave	USA	$419 ($30 OFF with code)	OPEN 18th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology DS124 1-Bay NAS (BF)	NAS	Amazon	UK	28% OFF – £132.97 (was £183.44)	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
WD Red Plus 4TB NAS Hard Drive (BF)	HDD	Amazon	USA	29% OFF, Now $84.99 (was $119.99)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
Western Digital 6TB WD Red Plus HDD (BF)	HDD	Amazon	USA	$99.99 (33% OFF)	OPEN 29th Nov	▲ 100%
QNAP TS-464 NAS $550	NAS	Amazon	USA	$550 (13% off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▲ 100%
UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS 4-Bay (BF)	NAS	Amazon	USA	$20% off – $559.99 (was $699)	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
QNAP TS-464 (8GB) (BF)	NAS	Amazon	UK	$469 (was $589) HERE	OPEN 25th Nov	▼ 78%
Seagate EXOS Enterprise Server 24TB Hard Drive (BF)	HDD	Amazon	USA	20% off – $479.99 (was $599.99)	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology DS1621+ NAS (BF)	NAS	Amazon	USA	10% OFF – £854.36 (was £949.99)	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
QNAP TS-464 NAS (BF)	NAS	B&H	USA	$120 OFF – $471.20 (was $591.20) HERE	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology WRX560 WiFi 6 Mesh Router (BF)	RTR	Amazon	UK	15% OFF – £196.50 (was £229.99)	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
6 Port 10GbE and 2.5GbE Switch (BF)	SWH	Amazon	USA	$36.78 (Cheapest it has ever been)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
Seagate Ironwolf (non-Pro) 8TB NAS HDD (BF)	HDD	Amazon	USA	$149.99 (17% OFF, was $179.99)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
8 Port 10GbE Copper Unmanaged Switch (BF)	SWH	Amazon	USA	$223.98, was $279.98 (20% OFF)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
Seagate 12TB NAS Hard Drive (BF)	HDD	Amazon	USA	$199.99, was $239.99 (17% OFF)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology DS124 NAS	NAS	Amazon	UK	£134.97 (26% Off)	OPEN 18th Nov	▲ 100%
Asustor Nimbustor 4 NAS	NAS	AAAwave	USA	$365 ($94 OFF)	OPEN 18th Nov	▲ 100%
QNAP 12TB /W RAID BACKUP BOX (BF)	DAS	Amazon	USA	$20% off – $519.20 (was $649) HERE	OPEN 25th Nov	▲ 100%
TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro	NAS	AliExpress	USA	505.99	OPEN 27th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology DS223j NAS Drive (BF)	NAS	Amazon	USA	$161.99 (15% OFF, was $189.99)	OPEN 28th Nov	▼ 83%
Topton 10GbE N100 6-Bay NAS MITX Mobo (BF)	NAS	AliExpress	USA	$216 (was $250)	OPEN 28th Nov	▲ 100%
WD Red Plus Internal NAS HDD 3.5\" - 12TB	HDD	WesternDigital	USA	2 HDD for $399	OPEN 19th Oct	▲ 71%
Asustor AS5304T NAS	NAS	Amazon	UK	£439 (21% off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▲ 100%
WD 4TB My Cloud Home NAS	NAS	Amazon	UK	£165 (14% off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▲ 100%
Buffalo 2TB Linkstation 210 NAS	NAS	Amazon	USA	$129 (13% off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▲ 100%
Silverstone CS382 NAS Case $209	EXT	Amazon	USA	$209 (16% off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▲ 100%
UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS £629.99	NAS	B&H	USA	£629.99 ($70 off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▲ 100%
EARLY DEAL - QNAP TS-464-8G-US	NAS	Amazon	USA	$560 - 5% OFF	OPEN 18th Nov	▲ 100%
Synology DS224+ NAS	NAS	Amazon	UK	£299 (4% Off) HERE	OPEN 18th Nov	▼ 71%
Terramaster U4-423 1U Rack NAS	NAS	Amazon	USA	$499 (17% off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▼ 75%
Seagate 24TB Ironwolf Pro $439	HDD	B&H	USA	$439.99 ($210 off)	OPEN 6th Nov	▼ 75%
Synology DS423 NAS	NAS	Amazon	UK	£332 (15% OFF)	OPEN 6th Nov	▼ 57%
Synology DS223J NAS	NAS	Amazon	UK	£179.48 (6% Off)	OPEN 18th Nov	▼ 60%
TERRAMASTER F4-424	NAS	Amazon	USA	$399.99 (-20%)	OPEN 22nd Nov	▲ 100%
TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro	NAS	AliExpress	USA	505.99	OPEN 27th Nov	▲ 100%
WD 8TB WD RED PLUS HDD	HDD	B&H	USA	£159.99 ($49 off)	OPEN 6th Nov
QNAP 5 Port 2.5Gbps auto Negotiation (2.5G/1G/100M), W125786480 (Negotiation (2.	MIX	Amazon	USA	180.88 OFF (WAS 283)	OPEN today
QNAP 1 Bay Home NAS with 4TB Storage Capacity, Preconfigured Seagate IronWolf Dr	MIX	Amazon	USA	13.19 OFF (WAS 155)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-233-US 2 Bay Affordable Desktop NAS with ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core Proces	MIX	Amazon	USA	39.8 OFF (WAS 199)	OPEN today
[Amazon.co.jp Exclusive] QSW-2104-2S /AZ Unmanaged Switch with 2 QNAP 10GbE SFP+	MIX	Amazon	USA	9.14 OFF (WAS 202)	OPEN today
Asustor Drivestor 4 AS1104T - 4 Bay NAS, 1.4GHz Quad Core, Single 2.5GbE Port, 1	MIX	Amazon	USA	50 OFF (WAS 269)	OPEN today
Synology DS223 Diskstation NAS (Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core 2GB Ram 1xRJ-45 1GbE	MIX	Amazon	USA	25.95 OFF (WAS 297)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-233-US 2 Bay Affordable Desktop NAS with ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core Proces	MIX	Amazon	USA	5.59 OFF (WAS 280)	OPEN today
ASUSTOR Drivestor 4 AS1104T SAN/NAS Storage System - Realtek RTD1296 Quad-core (	MIX	Amazon	USA	36.09 OFF (WAS 327)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-433-4G-US 4 Bay NAS with Quad-core Processor, 4 GB DDR4 RAM and 2.5GbE N	MIX	Amazon	USA	56.8 OFF (WAS 360)	OPEN today
Synology DiskStation DS1522+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure - 5 x 3.5 or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD,	MIX	Amazon	USA	20.6 OFF (WAS 358)	OPEN today
QNAP QXG-10G2SF-X710 Carte réseau Interne	MIX	Amazon	USA	18.95 OFF (WAS 375)	OPEN today
Asustor AS5304T 4 Bay NAS, 1.5GHz Quad-Core, 2 2.5GbE Port, 4GB RAM DDR4, Gaming	MIX	Amazon	USA	94 OFF (WAS 459)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-462-4G-US 4 Bay Multimedia Desktop NAS with Intel Celeron Dual-core Proc	MIX	Amazon	USA	65.85 OFF (WAS 439)	OPEN today
QNAP QHora-301W Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax Ethernet Wireless Router	MIX	Amazon	USA	20 OFF (WAS 430)	OPEN today
Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2 AS6702T - 2 Bay NAS, Quad-Core 2.0 GHz CPU, 4X M.2	MIX	Amazon	USA	23.81 OFF (WAS 459)	OPEN today
QNAP 12-Port Half-Width Rackmount 10GbE Managed Network Switch (QSW-M3212R-8S4T-	MIX	Amazon	USA	49.61 OFF (WAS 611)	OPEN today
Synology DS423+ 4 Bay Desktop NAS Storage Server	MIX	Amazon	USA	30.82 OFF (WAS 550)	OPEN today
Synology DS923+ 4-Bay Diskstation NAS (AMD Ryzen 4 Threads R1600 Dual-Core 4G	MIX	Amazon	USA	6.9 OFF (WAS 632)	OPEN today
Synology 16 Channel NVR Deep Learning Video Analytics DVA1622 with HDMI Video Ou	MIX	Amazon	USA	145 OFF (WAS 745)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-431XeU-2G 4-Bay 1U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS with 10Gbe SFP+ Port	MIX	Amazon	USA	6.56 OFF (WAS 661)	OPEN today
Synology DiskStation DS923+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure Server | AMD Ryzen R1600 Dual-Co	MIX	Amazon	USA	150.99 OFF (WAS 850)	OPEN today
Synology 4-Bay Rackmount NAS RackStation RS422+ (Diskless),Black	MIX	Amazon	USA	32.46 OFF (WAS 732)	OPEN today
Synology DS1522+ 5-Bay Desktop NAS Solution 5x3,5/2,5" SATA HDD/SSD, 2X M.2 2280	MIX	Amazon	USA	40.78 OFF (WAS 759)	OPEN today
QSW-M3216R-8S8T Half-width Rackmount 16-Port 10GbE Layer 2 Web Managed Switch fo	MIX	Amazon	USA	745.81 OFF (WAS 1511)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-410E-8G-US 4 Bay Professional fanless Desktop NAS with Intel Celeron Qua	MIX	Amazon	USA	14.86 OFF (WAS 803)	OPEN today
CH ASUST|AS6706T R	MIX	Amazon	USA	145 OFF (WAS 1213)	OPEN today
Synology 4 Bay NAS 1.4Ghz Quadcore CPU - RS422+ Rack Station, Black	MIX	Amazon	USA	42.55 OFF (WAS 866)	OPEN today
Asustor 12-Bays FS6712X - Celeron N5105 2.0GHz (Quad-Core), 4GB DDR4, 12 x M.2 S	MIX	Amazon	USA	172.85 OFF (WAS 1191)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-432PXU-RP-2G 4 Bay High-Speed SMB Rackmount NAS with Two 10GbE and 2.5Gb	MIX	Amazon	USA	4.08 OFF (WAS 943)	OPEN today
Synology Diskstation DS1621+ DiskStation DS1621+, NAS, W125846548 (DiskStation D	MIX	Amazon	USA	243.8 OFF (WAS 1197)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-433eU 4-Bay NAS, 1U Rackmount Design, Short Depth, Edge Storage, File Ma	MIX	Amazon	USA	30 OFF (WAS 999)	OPEN today
Synology 4-Bay RackStation RS822+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	81.49 OFF (WAS 1081)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-431X-2G-USARM-based NAS with Hardware Encryption, Duad Core 1.7GHz, 2GB	MIX	Amazon	USA	10.3 OFF (WAS 1049)	OPEN today
NAS Server AS6510T 10 BAHIAS Atom C3538 Quad CORE DENVERTON 2.1 GHz 8 GB 2 x 2.5	MIX	Amazon	USA	10.85 OFF (WAS 1081)	OPEN today
Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (Intel Celeron J4125 4-Core 2.0 GHz 2GB DD	MIX	Amazon	USA	59.01 OFF (WAS 1178)	OPEN today
QNAP QVP-21C Surveillance Camcorder	MIX	Amazon	USA	17 OFF (WAS 1144)	OPEN today
Serwer NAS TS-464eU-8G 4x0HDD 1U Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 8G	MIX	Amazon	USA	45.9 OFF (WAS 1371)	OPEN today
Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (Intel Celeron J4125 4-Core 2.0 GHz 2GB DD	MIX	Amazon	USA	5.26 OFF (WAS 1144)	OPEN today
Synology DS423(Realtek RTD1619B 2GB RAM 2X RJ-45 1GbE LAN) 4-Bay 16TB Bundle wit	MIX	Amazon	USA	195.89 OFF (WAS 1345)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-473A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Black V1500B TS-473A, W126324001 (LAN Black	MIX	Amazon	USA	71.93 OFF (WAS 1295)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-432PXU-2G	MIX	Amazon	USA	25 OFF (WAS 1272)	OPEN today
Synology 8 Bay RackStation RS1221+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	67.03 OFF (WAS 1367)	OPEN today
Synology 4-Bay RackStation RS822RP+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	91.98 OFF (WAS 1392)	OPEN today
Synology RX1217 Expansion for RackStation (Diskless) 88 mm x 482 mm x 696 mm	MIX	Amazon	USA	119.26 OFF (WAS 1456)	OPEN today
QNAP QGD-3014-16PT: 14 1GbE RJ45 PoE Ports(IEEE 803.3at PoE ++, W125905474 (PoE	MIX	Amazon	USA	14 OFF (WAS 1641)	OPEN today
QNAP 4-Bay TS-464U-8G Storage - Intel Celeron N5095 2.9GHz (Quad-Core), 8GB DDR4	MIX	Amazon	USA	15 OFF (WAS 1684)	OPEN today
Synology 8 bay RackStation RS1221RP+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	84.23 OFF (WAS 1784)	OPEN today
Synology 8-Bay DiskStation DS1823xs+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	85.31 OFF (WAS 1885)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-1655-8G-US 16 Bay high Performance and high-Capacity Hybrid NAS with Int	MIX	Amazon	USA	138.31 OFF (WAS 1987)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-832PXU-4G Internal Ethernet 10000Mbit/s	MIX	Amazon	USA	19 OFF (WAS 1928)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-864eU-8G Nas Server	MIX	Amazon	USA	17 OFF (WAS 2034)	OPEN today
Synology 12-Bay RackStation RS2423+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	31.87 OFF (WAS 2063)	OPEN today
QNAP 12-Bay NAS Quad-core 1.7 GHz rackmount (TS-1232PXU-RP-4G)	MIX	Amazon	USA	31 OFF (WAS 2760)	OPEN today
TS-864eU-RP-8G | 8 Bays, Intel Celeron Quad-Core, 1x PCIe Gen3, Redundant Power,	MIX	Amazon	USA	7 OFF (WAS 2762)	OPEN today
Synology 12 Bay Rack Expansion RX1222sas (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	21.18 OFF (WAS 3156)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-h674-i3-16G Intel Core i3 Processor, 16 GB RAM, PCIe Gen 4 expandabilit	MIX	Amazon	USA	27 OFF (WAS 3190)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-1655-8G-US Storage NAS (Atom C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz/128GB(4×32G	MIX	Amazon	USA	1446 OFF (WAS 4805)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-h674 6-Bay Core i5-12400 32GB NAS Enclosure	MIX	Amazon	USA	124.38 OFF (WAS 3601)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-h874-i5-32G Intel Core i5 Processor, 32 GB RAM, PCIe Gen 4 expandabilit	MIX	Amazon	USA	18 OFF (WAS 3814)	OPEN today
Synology Disk Station DS3622XS+ - NAS Server - 12 Bays - SATA 6Gb/s - RAID RAID	MIX	Amazon	USA	2421.35 OFF (WAS 7031)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G	MIX	Amazon	USA	60 OFF (WAS 4028)	OPEN today
Synology 12 bay RackStation RS3621xs+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	395.45 OFF (WAS 5023)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-h874 NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Black	MIX	Amazon	USA	40 OFF (WAS 4669)	OPEN today
Qnap TVS-H874T-I7-32G	MIX	Amazon	USA	2554 OFF (WAS 7511)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G 3U 16BAY2.2GHZ	MIX	Amazon	USA	47 OFF (WAS 5543)	OPEN today
QNAP Systems TVS-H874T-I9-64G 8 Bay I9 16C	MIX	Amazon	USA	364 OFF (WAS 6434)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-h1887XU-RP-E2334-16G E-2334 18b TS-h1887XU-RP-E2334-16G Intel Xeon E-233	MIX	Amazon	USA	56 OFF (WAS 6564)	OPEN today
Synology 12-Bay Rackmount NAS SA3410 (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	127.07 OFF (WAS 6961)	OPEN today
Synology 24-Bay FlashStation FS3410 (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	USA	644.46 OFF (WAS 8297)	OPEN today
Qnap TS-h3077AFU-R5-32G | 30-Bay 2.5-inch SATA, All-Flash, Ryzen Pro CPU, 2 x 2.	MIX	Amazon	USA	66 OFF (WAS 7681)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-h1887XU-RP-E2336-32G E-2336 18b TS-h1887XU-RP-E2336-32G Intel Xeon E-233	MIX	Amazon	USA	66 OFF (WAS 7702)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-h1677AXU-RP-R7-32G | 16-Bay 3.5"/2.5"-inch SATA, Ryzen Pro CPU, 2 x 2.5	MIX	Amazon	USA	525 OFF (WAS 8263)	OPEN today
Serwer NAS TS-h2490FU-7232P-64G AMD EPYC 7232P 64GB RAM	MIX	Amazon	USA	756 OFF (WAS 14862)	OPEN today
Qnap TS-h2490FU-7302P-128G 24 Bay U.2 NVMe All-Flash High Performance Low Latenc	MIX	Amazon	USA	151 OFF (WAS 18983)	OPEN today
Synology RackStation SA3610, 12-Bay 3.5inch Diskless 4xGbE/2x10GbE, NAS (2U Rack	MIX	Amazon	USA	1762 OFF (WAS 20572)	OPEN today
Synology High Density HD6500	MIX	Amazon	USA	100.8 OFF (WAS 20101)	OPEN today
QNAP NAS TS-133 0/1HDD Tower	MIX	Amazon	UK	5.35 OFF (WAS 160)	OPEN today
Synology RT2600ac – 4x4 dual-band Gigabit Wi-Fi router, MU-MIMO, powerful pare	MIX	Amazon	UK	5.69 OFF (WAS 178)	OPEN today
Synology DiskStation DS223J Network Storage Drive (White)	MIX	Amazon	UK	33.94 OFF (WAS 211)	OPEN today
Synology WRX560 WIFI 6 Mesh Router	MIX	Amazon	UK	7.77 OFF (WAS 228)	OPEN today
Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2, 2 Bay NAS Enclosure Network Storage, 1.	MIX	Amazon	UK	30.03 OFF (WAS 269)	OPEN today
QNAP QXG-10G2T carte réseau Interne Ethernet 10000 Mbit/s	MIX	Amazon	UK	9.42 OFF (WAS 266)	OPEN today
Synology DS224+ 2 Bay NAS Desktop: Efficient Storage Solution	MIX	Amazon	UK	20.99 OFF (WAS 320)	OPEN today
Synology RT6600ax - Tri-Band 4x4 160MHz Wi-Fi router, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, VLAN seg	MIX	Amazon	UK	30.2 OFF (WAS 331)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-433-4G-US 4 Bay NAS with Quad-core Processor, 4 GB DDR4 RAM and 2.5GbE N	MIX	Amazon	UK	12.68 OFF (WAS 379)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-264-8G | 2-Bay, Intel Quad-core CPU, 2 x M.2 Slots, 2.5GbE Desktop NAS,	MIX	Amazon	UK	4.78 OFF (WAS 399)	OPEN today
Synology Disk Station DS620slim - NAS server - 6 bays - SATA 6Gb/s - RAID 0, 1,	MIX	Amazon	UK	4.95 OFF (WAS 471)	OPEN today
Synology DS223j 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (Realtek RTD1619B 4-Core 1.7 GHz 1GB DDR4	MIX	Amazon	UK	299.74 OFF (WAS 779)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-253E-8G 2-Bay Intel Quad-core CPU Multimedia NAS with Dual 2.5GbE, 8GB R	MIX	Amazon	UK	51.01 OFF (WAS 549)	OPEN today
QNAP Switch QSW-M2106R-2S2T | 10 Gigabit, Managed, Rackmount incl. Rack Kit	MIX	Amazon	UK	8.3 OFF (WAS 638)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-464 Series | TS-464-8G, 4-Bay, Intel Quad-core CPU, 2 x M.2 Slots, 2.5Gb	MIX	Amazon	UK	63.28 OFF (WAS 569)	OPEN today
Synology 4-Bay DiskStation DS923+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	UK	34.99 OFF (WAS 575)	OPEN today
Synology DS923+ 4 Bay NAS enclosure	MIX	Amazon	UK	34.99 OFF (WAS 575)	OPEN today
Synology 16 Channel NVR Deep Learning Video Analytics DVA1622 with HDMI Video Ou	MIX	Amazon	UK	139.76 OFF (WAS 731)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-233-US 2 Bay Affordable Desktop NAS with ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core Proces	MIX	Amazon	UK	137.97 OFF (WAS 758)	OPEN today
Synology DS224+ 8TB 2 Bay NAS Solution installed with 2 x 4TB HAT3300 Drives	MIX	Amazon	UK	113.7 OFF (WAS 747)	OPEN today
Synology - DDR4 - module - 32 GB - DIMM 288-pin - 2666 MHz / PC4-21300 - 1.2 V -	MIX	Amazon	UK	18.78 OFF (WAS 699)	OPEN today
Synology 4 bay NAS 1.4Ghz Quadcore CPU - RS422+ Rack Station, Black	MIX	Amazon	UK	8.11 OFF (WAS 663)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-433eU 4-Bay NAS, 1U Rackmount Design, Short Depth, Edge Storage, File Ma	MIX	Amazon	UK	34.31 OFF (WAS 693)	OPEN today
Synology DS223 12TB 2 Bay Desktop NAS Solution installed with 2 x 6TB Seagate Ir	MIX	Amazon	UK	9.75 OFF (WAS 670)	OPEN today
QSW-3216R-8S8T Half-width Rackmount 16-Port 10GbE Unmanaged Switch for SMB/SOHO	MIX	Amazon	UK	16.74 OFF (WAS 774)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-464-8G-US 4 Bay High-Performance Desktop NAS with Intel Celeron Quad-cor	MIX	Amazon	UK	21.68 OFF (WAS 711)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-432X-4G NAS/storage server Tower Alpine Alpine AL-524 4 GB DDR4 Qnap QTS	MIX	Amazon	UK	12.7 OFF (WAS 758)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-431X-2G 4 Bay Desktop High-performance NAS Enclosure - 2 GB RAM, 1.7 GHz	MIX	Amazon	UK	6.43 OFF (WAS 706)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-453E-8G 4-Bay Intel Quad-core CPU Multimedia NAS with Dual 2.5GbE, 8GB R	MIX	Amazon	UK	14.92 OFF (WAS 716)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-473A-8G 4 BAY 2.2 GHZ 4C/8T	MIX	Amazon	UK	5.96 OFF (WAS 753)	OPEN today
Synology DS224+ 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (Intel Celeron J4125 4-Core 2.0 GHz 2GB DD	MIX	Amazon	UK	96 OFF (WAS 896)	OPEN today
QNAP QGD-1600 Géré Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Noir, Gris	MIX	Amazon	UK	14.79 OFF (WAS 863)	OPEN today
Synology DS224+ 32TB 2 Bay NAS Solution installed with 2 x 16 HAT3300 Drives	MIX	Amazon	UK	318.35 OFF (WAS 1224)	OPEN today
Synology DS1821+8bay NAS V1500B Quad-Core 2.2 GHz,Black	MIX	Amazon	UK	43.78 OFF (WAS 1091)	OPEN today
QNAP QGD-1600 Géré Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Noir, Gris	MIX	Amazon	UK	12.47 OFF (WAS 987)	OPEN today
Synology RackStation RS822+ Reliable data management for remote and branch offic	MIX	Amazon	UK	48.49 OFF (WAS 1016)	OPEN today
QNAP QSW-M5216-1T Ultra-high-speed 25GbE fibre managed switch with 10GbE connect	MIX	Amazon	UK	12.45 OFF (WAS 1413)	OPEN today
Synology DiskStation DS1621+ serveur de stockage NAS Bureau Ethernet/LAN Noir V1	MIX	Amazon	UK	17.64 OFF (WAS 1042)	OPEN today
Synology 4-Bay RackStation RS822+ (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	UK	188.55 OFF (WAS 1219)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-832PXU-4G Internal Ethernet 10000Mbit/s	MIX	Amazon	UK	9.48 OFF (WAS 1267)	OPEN today
Synology RX1217 - Storage enclosure - 12 bays (SATA-600) - rack-mountable - 2U	MIX	Amazon	UK	23.7 OFF (WAS 1252)	OPEN today
QNAP QGD-3014-16PT-8G - Desktop Smart Edge PoE Switch - Cost-optimized intellige	MIX	Amazon	UK	17.54 OFF (WAS 1345)	OPEN today
QNAP 8-Bay NAS quad-core 1.7 GHz rackmount, TS-832PXU-RP-4G	MIX	Amazon	UK	43.43 OFF (WAS 1489)	OPEN today
QuCPE-3032-C3558R-8G	MIX	Amazon	UK	25.42 OFF (WAS 1544)	OPEN today
QNAP QGD-1602 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black, Grey	MIX	Amazon	UK	27.46 OFF (WAS 1566)	OPEN today
Synology DS1621+ 24TB 6 Bay Desktop NAS Solution installed with 6 x 4TB HAT3300	MIX	Amazon	UK	63.02 OFF (WAS 1662)	OPEN today
TS-864eU-8G | 8-Bay, Intel Celeron Quad-Core, 1x PCIe Gen3, 2.5 Gigabit, 2U Rack	MIX	Amazon	UK	964.33 OFF (WAS 2606)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-673A-8G 24TB 6 Bay Desktop NAS Solution | Installed with 6 x 4TB Seagate	MIX	Amazon	UK	69.5 OFF (WAS 1764)	OPEN today
Synology DS1823xs+ 8 Bay NAS Desktop: High-Performance Storage Solution	MIX	Amazon	UK	15.57 OFF (WAS 1731)	OPEN today
QNAP 12-Bay NAS quad-core 1.7 GHz rackmount (TS-1232PXU-RP-4G)	MIX	Amazon	UK	41.41 OFF (WAS 1792)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-472XT NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Black i3-8100T	MIX	Amazon	UK	31.11 OFF (WAS 1960)	OPEN today
QNAP QGD-1602-C3758-16G network switch Managed L2 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500)	MIX	Amazon	UK	31.92 OFF (WAS 1984)	OPEN today
Synology RackStation RS1619xs+ - NAS server - 4 bays - rack-mountable - SATA 6Gb	MIX	Amazon	UK	203.83 OFF (WAS 2259)	OPEN today
QNAP QuCPE-3034-C3758R-16G Intel C3758R QuCPE-3034-C3758R-16G Intel Atom C3758R	MIX	Amazon	UK	32.99 OFF (WAS 2047)	OPEN today
Synology RS2423+ 12 Bay Rack NAS Storage Solution	MIX	Amazon	UK	14.03 OFF (WAS 2058)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-672XT-i3-8G, 6bay, 8GB RAM, Thunderbolt 3, 10GbE ready NAS (Network-att	MIX	Amazon	UK	203.7 OFF (WAS 2283)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-473A-8G/48TB-REDPLUS NAS/storage server Tower Ethernet LAN Black V150	MIX	Amazon	UK	263.73 OFF (WAS 2464)	OPEN today
Synology RX1222sas Expansion Unit - Storage enclosure - 12 bays (SATA-600 / SAS)	MIX	Amazon	UK	217.86 OFF (WAS 2773)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-1273AU-RP 12 Bay High-Performance Rackmount NAS with 2 x 2.5GbE Ports, R	MIX	Amazon	UK	4.17 OFF (WAS 2641)	OPEN today
Synology Deep Learning NVR DVA3221 - NVR - 32 channels - networked	MIX	Amazon	UK	10.34 OFF (WAS 2656)	OPEN today
QNAP TVS-h874-i5-32G Intel Core i5 Processor, 32 GB RAM, PCIe Gen 4 expandabilit	MIX	Amazon	UK	17.57 OFF (WAS 2687)	OPEN today
QNAP QuCPE-7012	MIX	Amazon	UK	37.75 OFF (WAS 2902)	OPEN today
Synology RackStation RS2821RP+ 3U 16-Bay Rackmount NAS for SMB	MIX	Amazon	UK	19.97 OFF (WAS 3403)	OPEN today
Serwer NAS TS-H987XU-RP-E2334-16G Xeon E-2334 4C 8T 16GB	MIX	Amazon	UK	180.81 OFF (WAS 4474)	OPEN today
QNAP QuCPE-7012	MIX	Amazon	UK	71.21 OFF (WAS 4453)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP NAS Rack (2 U) Ethernet/LAN Noir E-2136	MIX	Amazon	UK	71.16 OFF (WAS 4774)	OPEN today
Synology DS1821+/128TB HAT5300 8 Bay	MIX	Amazon	UK	15.47 OFF (WAS 6657)	OPEN today
Synology DiskStation DS3622XS+ 12 Bay Desktop NAS Solution, Installed with 12 x	MIX	Amazon	UK	212.46 OFF (WAS 7266)	OPEN today
Synology 12 Bay FlashStation FS2500 (Diskless)	MIX	Amazon	UK	23.7 OFF (WAS 7410)	OPEN today
Synology UC3400 12-bay 8 Core 8 GB Active-Active IP-SAN	MIX	Amazon	UK	47.6 OFF (WAS 8634)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-H3087XU-RP-E2378-64G 30 Bay Rackmount NAS Enclosure	MIX	Amazon	UK	83.84 OFF (WAS 10475)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-H1090FU-7302P-128G 10-Bay Rack TS-H1090FU-7302P-128G 10-Bay Rack Mount N	MIX	Amazon	UK	40.79 OFF (WAS 10412)	OPEN today
Synology DiskStation DS3622XS+ 12 Bay Desktop NAS Solution, Installed with 12 x	MIX	Amazon	UK	63.63 OFF (WAS 11161)	OPEN today
Synology FlashStation FS6400 - NAS server - 24 bays - rack-mountable - RAID 0, 1	MIX	Amazon	UK	290.61 OFF (WAS 15504)	OPEN today
QNAP TS-462-4G	NAS	NewEgg	USA	$366.75 (WAS 439)	OPEN 10th Oct	▼ 0%
QNAP TS-462-4G	NAS	NewEgg	USA	$366.75 (WAS 439)	OPEN 10th Oct	▼ 0%

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Will Synology NAS be in the Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale and Which Solutions?

Synology of currently midway through their latest generation of hardware releases and because of this we think during Prime Day there will be a good mix of the familiar hardware that has featured in previous sales over the last 12 months, as many of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 generation of NAS in the brand’s portfolio (such as the DS218/DS218play/DS418) is still available yet also starting to look a tad dated. These big sale events always tend to result in the lowest end of the Synology range (the cost-effective J series, DS220j and DS420j) appearing on limited offers. Finally, with new releases appearing gradually in the 2022 and 2023 generation, I think we will see Prime Day deals on their home and prosumer 2/4 bay solutions. Last year’s Prime Day AND Black Friday saw the DS920+ appear on a limited offer of £55/$75 off the RRP of this device and now the device is 2 years old, it will almost certainly reappear during the Prime Day Sale again. Here are the solutions I recommend you check on intermittently if you are looking for a Synology bargain:

Synology DS220j Budget-Friendly NAS Realtek CPU + 512MB + 2-Bay	Synology DS418 Cost-Effective NAS Realtek CPU + 2GB + 4-Bay	Synology DS920+ Media & Business NAS Intel CPU + 4/8GB + 4-Bay

Will QNAP NAS be in the Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale and Which Solutions?

QNAP has revealed noticeably more of their latest generation hardware than their big competitor Synology, however, the brand is still periodically offering promotions online for their 2020 generation of hardware at a large number of retailers for its TS-x53D and TVS-X72 series, almost certainly in efforts to reduce stock levels in the run-up to newer and better premium solutions soon. Now that the QNAP TS-464 system has been revealed (although availability is still quite regionally limited) and with the summer holiday just around the corner, there will be an inevitable new product push that these products tend to receive in the last quarter of the year (starting typically around September/October), I can definitely see QNAP listing their more affordable desktop ranges in Amazon’s Prime Day sale. QNAP’s range of NAS solutions is easily one of the most diverse of any NAS brand and although it is highly unlikely that any of the TS-x64 series will be on sale this Prime Day, I DO think we will see the likes of the QNAP TS-453D, TS-233 and TS-251D appear on sale. These solutions are a good mix of old but solid, as well as new but ‘value’ series. QNAP tend to be more engaged with Black Friday than Prime Day typically, but this event is arriving at an important crossroads in the release of new hardware, so it would be a good opportunity for them to clear old generation devices that still run their QTS/QuTS 5 software.

QNAP TS-233 Cost-Effective NAS ARM v8 + 2GB + 2-Bay	QNAP TS-453D Prosumer 4K NAS Intel CPU + 4/8GB + 4-Bay + 2.5G	QNAP TS-364 2022 Gen NAS New Intel CPU + 4/8GB + 3/5-Bay + 2.5G

NAS Upgrades to look for this Amazon Prime Day

Perhaps you already own a NAS Drive from Synology or QNAP, but are considering using the promotional available this Amazon Prime Day to upgrade your existing server network. Most NAS drives released in the last 10 years that arrive built on x86 64bit architecture (i.e Intel Celeron, Pentium, Xeon or AMD Ryzen, Embedded Ryzen or Radeon Powered onboard) have the facility to upgrade several internal components, or even simply add further network or storage modules to the device in order to improve performance and allow it to be more future proof. Not every NAS owner takes advantage of this, as it more often than not requires a little bit of opening the NAS up, but more modern NAS releases have SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the necessity of this (often with upgrade slots/bays being accessible externally or via the main storage bays). The improvements of increasing your memory, adding SSD caching support, improving your network connectivity and/or adding an expansion are pretty huge and particularly business users with higher frequency ad volume of connections 24×7 will see AND feel the benefits. There are ALOT of 1st and 3rd party upgrades available, so it is important to check that 1) you are opting for an upgrade that is compatible with your system and 2) that you are remaining in the warranty/support area of your NAS manufacturer. If in doubt, you can ask me and Eddie HERE about an upgrade and it’s suitability in the free advice section, but otherwise here are the four upgrades that I recommend you look for this Amazon Prime Day.

CRUCIAL DDR4 Module Value Memory Upgrade	Sabrent 3200Mhz Heatshield Memory Highest Performance & Design	Startech 10GbE Upgrade VERY Affordable 10G	Seagate Ironwolf 510 SSD Best Price vs Durability Cache Drive

Will Terramaster NAS be in the Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale and Which Solutions?

Terramaster NAS, frankly, ALWAYS appears on sale during Prime Day and Black Friday events on Amazon with exclusive deals for their more cost-effective value series of NAS devices. They are a brand that more often than not will provide a NAS solution that is comparable in hardware to Synology and QNAP, but significantly more affordable. Much like their competitors, Terramaster is in the process of rolling out their x43 2022 generation of hardware and we have already started seeing reductions in price on the 2020/2021 generation of devices in the FX-421 and FX-422 range of solutions. Of course, the brand also provides a range of thunderbolt raid solutions, and even though I anticipate some of the NAS hardware to pop up briefly in the sales, I think it is more likely that we will see their thunderbolt RAID solutions appear more prominently. Terramaster were one of the first to show off their 2022 series of devices and will be less keen for this hardware to appear in the Prime Day sale, however, thunderbolt 4 has begun to gain traction in the post-production world and therefore TerraMaster’s thunderbolt 3 hardware is in danger of looking a little outdated and is almost certainly due an upgrade in the near future. Therefore, keep an eye out for this brand’s Thunderbolt RAID hardware this Prime Day.

Terramaster F2-210 Low Price NAS 4-Core ARM v8 + 1GB + 2-Bay	Terramaster F5-221 Budget Media NAS Intel CPU + 2/8GB + 5-Bay + 1G	Terramaster F5-422 Affordable 10G NAS Intel 4-Core CPU + 4/8GB + 5-Bay + 10G

Will we see many NAS Hard Drive Deals this Prime Day from Seagate and WD?

Every Amazon Prime Day we see the two big hard drive manufacturers, Seagate and WD, throw all manner of storage media deals out to the general public. More often than not, these are external hard drives and USB storage for the most part, but they always include a few hard drive offerings too. Continued hardware shortages that date back all the way to early 2020 caused by everything from the pandemic to cryptocurrency and the impact of international conflict, likely mean that much larger capacity hard drives above 10TB will either not be featured in the sale at all or be in such low quantities that you will almost certainly miss them. However, deals on WD Red and Seagate Ironwolf drives at these big promo events do still appear and more often than not at the 4TB, 6TB and 8TB levels. If you are looking at populating your brand new NAS Drive or look into upgrade your existing storage, these may well be the ones for you.

NAS Hard Drives & SSD to Look for this Amazon Prime Day

WD Red HDD 5400RPM / 1-14TB	Seagate Ironwolf HDD 5900RPM / 1-14TB / Data Recov	WD Red SSD SATA, M.2 SATA & PCIe3 NVMe	Seagate Ironwolf SSD SATA, M.2 SATA & PCIe3/4 NVMe

Recommended IP Cameras, Web Cameras, PoE NVR and Surveillance Equipment the Prime Day

Not a single Prime Day goes by without a huge range of IP cameras from hundreds of different surveillance brands flooding the special offers page. Thanks to efficient software controllers and much more affordable lenses being developed, you generally cannot move for IP cameras arriving on Amazon. If you are looking at starting your own surveillance setup (such as with a Synology or QNAP NAS Drive or without using a complete NVR Solution) or simply looking to expand across an existing NVR or CCTV operation you have in place, be sure to look out for Riolink and D-Link this Prime Day as these two brands provide an extensive range of very well built cameras that tend to regularly appear on Amazon’s lightning deals and occasional promotional events. Otherwise, be sure to look for any camera that supports ONVIF, to ensure that you are not locked in to any first party, cloud or subscription storage.

Surveillance/Camera Brands to watch this Amazon Prime Day

Reolink Surveillance Smart Cameras, Value Cameras, Dual Lense	D-Link Surveillance Cost-Effective, Wide Range, AI Services	Annke Surveillance Excellent Nightvision Cameras – Affordable	ONVIF CAMERAS for NAS Cameras for Synology/QNAP

Recommended Network Switches to keep an eye on this Amazon Prime Day

It has taken a while, but the affordability of 2.5GbE and even 10GbE has finally reached a point where not only are they accessible to the average John Doe/Joe Blogs, but they regularly appear on seasonal promotions. During Prime Day there will be significant savings to be made on managed and unmanaged switches from the likes of Netgear, D-Link and QNAP, who have been bolstering their portfolio to rise to the demand of remote/home works and evolved networks during the difficult first year of the pandemic as office workers evolved. Even if you are not interested in these greater than gigabit network solutions, Netgear regularly reduce the price point of their 5/8 Ports 1 GbE switches during Prime Day to just a few quid (last year there was one for a frankly comedic £6) and you will really not find a better time to start improving upon your network environment and wired land than during this event.

Switches to Look for this Amazon Prime Day

QNAP Network Switches Smart Cameras, Value Cameras, Dual Lense	D-Link Network Switches Cost-Effective, Wide Range, AI Services	Netgear Network Switches Excellent Nightvision Cameras – Affordable

PS5 SSD Upgrades to Look for the Amazon Prime Day

It is almost a year now since Sony enabled the storage upgrade capabilities of the PlayStation. 5 and in that time we have seen a huge number of SSD manufacturers, big and small, release countless SSDs that all promise to be the perfect storage upgrade for your new next-gen console. In the past year or so I have conducted and published hundreds of SSD PS5 tests and during that time identified what I believe to be the very best drives for your PS5 that you should consider buying this Prime Day. Much as I mentioned earlier with larger capacity hard drives, SSDs are also suffering something of a hardware shortage and it is the bigger companies such as WD and Seagate that appear to be suffering the most as they are the ones held in the highest demand. Therefore, during Prime Day, it presents a fantastic opportunity for less high-profile brands to provide much more flexible promotional pricing and during Prime Day, you can bet your bum that there will be a wide variety of PCIe 4 NVMe M2 SSDs on offer. Remember – Resist the marketing of any brand that is not prepared to publish its performance figures and also factor in that you are going to need a heat sink for this super-fast but also high-temperature SSD for your PlayStation upgrade. Here are the SSDs I recommend that you look out for this Prime Day for your PS5.

WD Black SN850 – For Value 500GB – 2TB, Heatsink Option	Seagate Firecuda 530 – For Speed/Durability 500B – 4TB, Heatsink Option. Data Recov	Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus – Best All-Round 1TB-8TB, PS5 Design H/S, 176L NAND	GAMMIX XPG X70 – Price + Design INNOGRIT CONT, 2 H/S Options Inc

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Remember when buying a network switch was something you did because it was needed for work? Or because you needed to catch a network together for a client and had to explain for what felt like the millionth time the difference between a switch and a router? That seems so long ago. The benefits and understanding of network switches have come a long, long way and in 2022, it is surprisingly normal for a home user to have a 5-8 Port switch hiding somewhere in their home, largely down to the necessity of internet connectivity combined with WiFi coverage being finite. Into this more home and prosumer friendly buyers market, D-Link launched their new kind of switch, the DMS-106XT. Now, the £130-150 price tag of the D-Link DMS-106XT certainly places it at well over £100 more than the typical bog-standard 5+ port switch in the market right now, but they hope that the sheer unique design, intriguing approach to priority of service and (of course) massive increase in potential bandwidth that this new switch offers will justify that price tag. The DLInk DMS-106XT is a 10GbE and 2.5GbE enabled, 6-Port unmanaged switch that has clearly targetted the modern PC gamer in its aesthetics and appeal, most noticeably from its use of a front-mounted LED panel and utters unique shape. There is certainly more to this router than the typical off-the-shelf-switch in your local eMart, so today I want to review the DMS-106XT and help you decide if it deserves your data!

D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Quick Conclusion

As you can probably guess from my tone throughout this review, I found it pretty tough to fault the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch given its price tag and wide variety of network connectivity. There are a few design choices that are going to split opinion (metal throughout, LEDs, very unconventional shape, etc) but these are quite minor points in the grand scheme of things. The Price tag of this switch for a 10GbE and 2.5GbE switch, even unmanaged, is going to make it damn near irresistible to many buyers and now that it has had some time in the market to increase exposure, availability and reviews, the price tag has become increasingly flexible (arriving as low as £130/$140 in some retailers). D-link could stand to be a little clearer about the turbo mode and it’s advantages with the DMS-106XT and the extent to which those LEDs can actually be customized is pretty weak, but you are clearly getting a sturdy, solid and high-performance piece of kit here. Additionally, with the increase of affordability of 10GbE, as well as 2.5GbE becoming the defacto port to be used with WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a much wider audience than it might have had just 2 years ago. A great piece of kit and one I heartily recommend.

DESIGN - 10/10

HARDWARE - 9/10

PERFORMANCE - 10/10

PRICE - 9/10

VALUE - 10/10

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PROS

10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now
Unique and Attractive Design
Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features
Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation
LED and lighting are quite cool looking

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D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Packaging & Contents

Unlike a lot of the NAS or DAS systems that I review here on NASCompares, the D-Link DMS-106XT is much more likely to be found on the shelves of your local I.T shop and because of that, the packaging is noticeably louder than many network switches. Instead of the standard brown box packaging, the DMS-106XT switches in a loud and colourful retail sleeve, that is clearly at pains to highlight exactly why it is different from the rest of the duller routers in the market.

Practically every corner is adorned in loud-n-proud shouts of the switches bandwidth, its turbo mode (we will touch on that later), its LEDs, its zero-noise deployment and also that the router won a Red dot Award for its design at the 2021 event. After years of switches arriving on my desk in brown, uniform and almost shy brown boxes, the D-Link DMS-106XT clearly wants to make alot of a visual impact in the eyes of the consumer. But is the device all sizzle and no sausage?

The contents of the D-Link DMS-106XT retail kit are fairly sparse. You get the switch itself, warranty and setup information, an external PSU (with regional clips for UK/EU/US) and that is about it. There are no included RJ45/LAN cables, with is increasingly common with switches these days for reasons of unnecessary wastage. The packaging is a bit flimsy, but the unit itself and the PSU are remarkably sturdy, so I will give them a pass on this.

Overall, it’s a fairly regular retail package, in spite of the loud packaging. Let’s discuss the unique design choices that D-Link has made in the DMS-106XT network switch.

D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Design

Let’s get it out the way early – the D-Link DMS-106XT looks unlike any switch I have ever seen. Looking like a cross between a gamer router and a charging matt, this switch is quick broad in scale but very low in profile. The front and sides of the casing are indented to allow the LED light to travel effectively around the switch when in operation. I am unsure if this assists in any way towards heat dissipation, however, the fact the entire chassis is metal (thereby acting as one giant heatsink) is certainly a great design choice) when you consider that the D-Link DMS-106XT supports up to 45Gbps switching capacity across its 2.5GbE and 10GbE ports. Those internal network controllers are going to get HOT, even for an unmanaged switch.

The design of the D-Link DMS-106XT has clearly been approached with a slight space-age/hi-modern attitude in mind. Aside from the unconventional shape, the switch has zero text/identifiers on the LEDs located on the front of the casing. So, alongside the larger RGB LED strip, the DMS-106XT also features six individual LEDs that denote the LAN connections on the rear of the device. The neon blue LED looks great against the grey brushed metal and although it would have been (REALLY) useful to know which port each LED corresponds to, I still applaud the style.

When the switch is being usual in ‘normal’ mode (i.e without Turbo activated), the front LED strip displays a slightly purple/white stripe, which thanks to the angle of the chassis, bounces from the surface of where it is deployed and creates an attractive fade effect. This can be switched off on the rear of the device, but that would seem an odd move when buying a device that has been designed to be THIS focused on its design/style. Nevertheless, I think it’s a shame that you cannot take advantage of the multi-colour LED scheme on the D-Link DMS-106XT unless you use turbo mode.

When the Turbo mode of the D-Link DMS-106XT is activated (I WILL get onto what exactly that is later in the article, I promise), the light strip switches to a coloured strip effect. It’s a small detail, but I wish it had the option of different patterns (as found in a number of Seagate Firecuda External storage devices that feature LEDs) such as fade, blink, slow change, horizontal travelling, etc. Having the LEDs here is cool and it certainly doesn’t detract from the bandwidth and abilities of the device, I just hoped the LEDs would be more customizable.

The base of the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch continues with the metal design, as well as large rubberized feet at each corner. I am impressed with the commitment to the design D-Link has made here and I really like how eye-catching the whole thing is – even the base (something many users will never even see after unpacking the device).

You really cannot fault much of the design of the D-Link DMS-106XT. Aside from the LED/lighting feature being a tad under-used, the rest of the design, shape, heat dissipation and overall feel of this metal chassis is genuinely awesome. Next up, let’s discuss the connections that the DMS-106XT arrives with and talk a little about why this device has the potential to be such a game-changer when compared against network switches in the market right now.

D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Ports and Connections

Unlike a router, the D-Link DMS-106XT switch focuses on those LAN/Network connections. You can certainly feed in an external/Internet connection into one of those ports for the rest of the network to access, but this unmanaged switch is designed to be a secure and efficient negotiation point between the rest of the devices sharing its network. What sets the DMS-106XT apart from many in the market right now is the scale of the bandwidth that it affords to the individual ports, compared with many network switches in the market. Just to put the D-Link DMS-106XT Price Tag into a little perspective. Here is an example of the Network Switch food chain, their prices and where the D-Link DMS-106XT sits between them:

5-8 Port Switches, RJ45/Copper-based Connections + Unmanaged

• $13.99 / £12.99 – TP-Link TL-SG105, 5x 1GbE = 5Gb Bandwidth
• $119 / £108 – QNAP QSW-1105-5T, 5x 2.5GbE = 12Gb Bandwidth
• $139 / £125 – D-Link DMS-106XT, 1x 10GbE and 5x 2.5GbE  = 22.5Gb Bandwidth
• $189 / £179 – TRENDnet 8-Port TEG-S380, 8x 2.5GbE = 20Gb/s Bandwidth
• $199 / £179 – Netgear GS110MX, 8x 1GbE and 2x 10GbE = 28Gb/s Bandwidth

As you can see, the D-Link DMS-106XT switch sits vaguely in the middle in terms of its price tag BUT features a huge amount of network bandwidth potential.

The rear of the D-Link DMS-106XT features only 2 buttons/switches and neither of them is the ‘power’. The first one allows you to adjust the LEDs a little. Not massively and is ultimately an on, off and something in the middle, but I can imagine a few users might want to switch those LEDs off (though again, this seems an odd choice to switch to buy and then do this).

The inclusion of 10GBASE-T (10G, 10GbE, 10-gig or whatever you want to call it) on the D-Link DMS-106XT is a pretty big deal at this price point, as well as in terms of network bandwidth communication. Why would a user want a single 10GbE port on their switch? Perhaps you are running a greater than 1GbE internet connection (you will still need an appropriate router/modem connected between your ISP services and the D-Link DMS-106XT) and want that connection shared between those 2.5GbE connected users. Alternatively, they might want this switch connected to another existing 10GbE network which can then share out the bandwidth to the other 5 ports of this switch (around 2GbE or 200MB/s possibly throughput each at peak). Finally (and one that I personally will be using this switch for) is to connect a 10GbE enabled NAS server from Synology/QNAP and allow client devices on the network to have a greater degree of upload/download at all times. 10GbE is not exactly new, but has become increasingly affordable in recent years. Plus the adoption of 2.5GbE on client hardware (thanks in a big way to WiFi 6 getting more popular) has been slowly increasing and therefore that means these devices can achieve higher connection speeds to the network and other devices. This 10GbE and 2.5GbE switch combination is what sets this switch apart from many in the market at this price point.

The other 5 ports of the D-Link DMS-106XT switch are 2.5GbE each and (sorry to be a broken record about this) if you look at the price of most 5 port unmanaged 2.5GbE switches in the market from QNAP, TP-Link and TRENDnet, you find that they all arrive at around the $90-130 mark (with relatively unknown brands such as Mokerlink and their 2G050G and 2G080G 5x 2.5GbE switch arriving somewhere in the middle at $110-169). So the D-Link DMS-106XT landing with 5x 2.5Gb AND 10Gb at around the $130 mark seems stupidly good value.

But of course, there is another small but impressive thing about the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch that is not really available on any other unmanaged switch in the market (even the bigger brands). It’s time to have a little chat about ‘Turbo mode’.

D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Turbo Mode

I think it would be reasonable to say that when it comes to hardware (network, desktop, day-to-day), many brands have a tendency to lean on certain ‘buzz’ terms to promote their product or make it stand out from their competitors (anyone else remember SEGA’s ‘blast processing’ of the 90s?). In the case of the D-Link DMS-106XT, when I saw they were making a song-and-dance of their switches ‘turbo mode’, I was IMMEDIATELY suspicious. I erroneously assumed this was just marketing jargon/bumpf to switch the LEDs into different patterns. This is after all an ‘unmanaged switch’ and therefore that implies that all data packet handling on the network was going to be handled to a default set of rules/protocols. However, no, Turbo Mode on the D-Link DMS-106XT is legitimately something useful. When activated, it tells the system to institute an immediately (but predefined) set of Priority of Service (PoS) rules across the physical ports of the system, This means that devices plugged into specific ports will be treated as the most important devices in the network and their network bandwidth/connectivity takes priority (i.e if they need the FULL current bandwidth towards another device on the network or connected system on the switch, they override everyone else. So, for VoIP phone lines, Surveillance networks, IPTV services and (of course) professional gaming/eSports, you can ensure that another device on the network suddenly needed to download a heft windows update or streaming 4K Netflix will not affect your mission-critical services.

As you can see from the diagram above, the 10GbE and one of the 2.5GbE ports are Priority #1 in Turbo mode, a second 2.5GbE port is Priory #2 and the remaining three 2.5G ports are Priority #3. Now, on the face of it, this may seem incredibly rudimentary and hardly something to really care about. However, you need to take a small step back and remember that this is an UNMANAGED switch (and priced accordingly). If you were to opt for a MANAGED switch that had this combination of 1x 10G + 5x 2.5G, it would easily add about $100 to the price tag. Managed switches do give you many more services (customizable PoS options, Quality of Service, vLAN creation, Port-Trunking, etc), however, if you only considered a smart/managed switch because you wanted to ensure that 1-2 devices had PoS in the network, the D-Link DMS-106XT is one of very, very few unmanaged switches that still provides this service.

D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Conclusion

As you can probably guess from my tone throughout this review, I found it pretty tough to fault the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch given its price tag and wide variety of network connectivity. There are a few design choices that are going to split opinion (metal throughout, LEDs, very unconventional shape, etc) but these are quite minor points in the grand scheme of things. The Price tag of this switch for a 10GbE and 2.5GbE switch, even unmanaged, is going to make it damn near irresistible to many buyers and now that it has had some time in the market to increase exposure, availability and reviews, the price tag has become increasingly flexible (arriving as low as £130/$140 in some retailers). D-link could stand to be a little clearer about the turbo mode and it’s advantages with the DMS-106XT and the extent to which those LEDs can actually be customized is pretty weak, but you are clearly getting a sturdy, solid and high-performance piece of kit here. Additionally, with the increase of affordability of 10GbE, as well as 2.5GbE becoming the defacto port to be used with WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a much wider audience than it might have had just 2 years ago. A great piece of kit and one I heartily recommend.

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Remember when buying a network switch was something you did because it was needed for work? Or because you needed to catch a network together for a client and had to explain for what felt like the millionth time the difference between a switch and a router? That seems so long ago. The benefits and understanding of network switches have come a long, long way and in 2022, it is surprisingly normal for a home user to have a 5-8 Port switch hiding somewhere in their home, largely down to the necessity of internet connectivity combined with WiFi coverage being finite. Into this more home and prosumer friendly buyers market, D-Link launched their new kind of switch, the DMS-106XT. Now, the £130-150 price tag of the D-Link DMS-106XT certainly places it at well over £100 more than the typical bog-standard 5+ port switch in the market right now, but they hope that the sheer unique design, intriguing approach to priority of service and (of course) massive increase in potential bandwidth that this new switch offers will justify that price tag. The DLInk DMS-106XT is a 10GbE and 2.5GbE enabled, 6-Port unmanaged switch that has clearly targetted the modern PC gamer in its aesthetics and appeal, most noticeably from its use of a front-mounted LED panel and utters unique shape. There is certainly more to this router than the typical off-the-shelf-switch in your local eMart, so today I want to review the DMS-106XT and help you decide if it deserves your data!

D-Link DMS-106XT Switch Review – Quick Conclusion

As you can probably guess from my tone throughout this review, I found it pretty tough to fault the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch given its price tag and wide variety of network connectivity. There are a few design choices that are going to split opinion (metal throughout, LEDs, very unconventional shape, etc) but these are quite minor points in the grand scheme of things. The Price tag of this switch for a 10GbE and 2.5GbE switch, even unmanaged, is going to make it damn near irresistible to many buyers and now that it has had some time in the market to increase exposure, availability and reviews, the price tag has become increasingly flexible (arriving as low as £130/$140 in some retailers). D-link could stand to be a little clearer about the turbo mode and it’s advantages with the DMS-106XT and the extent to which those LEDs can actually be customized is pretty weak, but you are clearly getting a sturdy, solid and high-performance piece of kit here. Additionally, with the increase of affordability of 10GbE, as well as 2.5GbE becoming the defacto port to be used with WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a much wider audience than it might have had just 2 years ago. A great piece of kit and one I heartily recommend.

DESIGN - 10/10

HARDWARE - 9/10

PERFORMANCE - 10/10

PRICE - 9/10

VALUE - 10/10

9.6

PROS

10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now
Unique and Attractive Design
Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features
Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation
LED and lighting are quite cool looking

CONS

LED lighting controls are practically zero