Curated Picks
NAS Systems
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These searches focus on the most common NAS form factors (2-bay/4-bay) and use cases (home backup, Plex), plus the drives/UPS that make NAS reliable.
2-bay NAS systems (simple home backup)
The common entry point for redundancy without complexity.
- Great starter NAS
- Lower power
- Enough for most homes
4-bay NAS systems (growth + RAID headroom)
Better for long-term storage expansion.
- Easier expansion
- More RAID options
- Better long-term value
Home backup NAS keywords (Time Machine/PC backup)
Evergreen bucket for backup-focused models and bundles.
- Centralized backup
- Multiple device support
- Set-and-forget once configured
Plex NAS keywords (transcoding/media server)
Search bucket for Plex-friendly NAS options.
- Media server friendly
- Check CPU/transcode support
- Ethernet recommended
NAS hard drives (CMR, NAS-rated keywords)
Drives matter more than the box sometimes.
- NAS-rated is safer
- CMR preferred
- Plan backups even with RAID
Accessories: UPS + ethernet switch + spare trays
Power stability and spares prevent data loss and downtime.
- UPS prevents corruption
- Wired network is best
- Spare trays help upgrades