Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the QNAP TS-409 Pro and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for QNAP TS-409 Pro.
June 2008
(81%)
31 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Data safe RAID level migration, Solid Gigabit performance, Silent (Depends on drives), Quick installation, Build Quality, Stands out above the competition in price and features
No physical lock or means to secure drives (Update: Current models now offer physical HDD locks)
So what is our verdict on the QNAP TS-409 Pro "TurboNAS"? After more than a month of use extensively testing the TS-409 we were left very favorably impressed, especially with the seemingly endless array of features and available configurations that QN...
This is a great product and a great way for an SOHO / SMB to enter the server market. There are all kinds of uses for the 409. Running a web site, FTP site, blog or forum in-house, sharing your iTunes library, an entry level file server, backup ser...
Very versatile NAS, Excellent Gigabit Ethernet network performance compared to other NAS devices, Multiple options for RAID configurations, Small footprint, small power requirements, Windows ADS compatible, Three USB 2.0 ports for printers, flash drive...
No eSATA connectivity, May be expensive for home users, not powerful enough for larger corporate users, Slow transfer speeds when dealing with a large number of small files, AC power adapter brick adds to overall footprint, Problems with USB print job...
My rating of the overall packaging and presentation is somewhat high, as QNAP has done an excellent job of educating consumers with plenty of box-top information so they can make an informed purchase. I would say the box is aimed toward the informed b...
Finally a NAS appliance with RAID support, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 USB ports, Energy Saving Design, Network Event Logging, Device Health Tracking, Quiet Operation
Drive Trays are held in place by screws, expected tool less locks, Cannot upgrade installed software without OS flash, Has SSH access but with limited command line options, Doesn't like spaces in domain or workgroup names.
When it comes to a cool feature packed Network Attached Storage device you'll be hard pressed to find anything more versatile than the TS-409 Pro Turbo NAS. It comes with a whole laundry list of features specific to the task of serving up files but a...
RAID-6 configuration, USB backup, online RAID migration and expansion
No download scheduling, hot-swapping isn’t fast, non-user-friendly Web configuration
The TS-409 Pro has a number of features suited to both business and home storage, so it’s a little perplexing trying to figure out its target market. Although the unit’s only distinguishing feature is the somewhat illogical inclusion of RAID-6...
Once its set up, the TS-409 Pro works well and provides a very versatile storage system and file sharer. However, its cost, complex set-up procedure, and lack of compatibility with the main Mac web browser mean that its mostly going to be suitable f...
High-capacity network drive system, with RAID support and file and print server options
Expensive, poor documentation, doesn’t work with Safari
Once it’s set up, the TS-409 Pro works well and provides a very versatile storage system and file sharer. However, its cost, complex set-up procedure, and lack of compatibility with the main Mac web browser mean that it’s mostly going to be su...
Abstract: The QNAP TS-409 Pro Turbo has the potential to be a really useful storage system, both for business users who need secure data backup features, and for home users who may simply need extra storage for their ever-increasing collections of digital music, ph...
Abstract: The QNAP TS-409 Pro Turbo has the potential to be a really useful storage system, both for business users who need secure data backup features, and for home users who may simply need extra storage for their ever-increasing collections of digital music, ph...
