➀ The Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini is a compact 8TB NAS featuring four pre-installed M.2 SSDs, designed for portability and simplicity;

➁ It offers multiple connectivity options, including USB-C for direct computer access, dual Ethernet ports (10GbE and 1GbE), and an HDMI output for system monitoring;

➂ Despite its user-friendly approach, the device introduces enhanced security features, addressing feedback from earlier models.

➀ Toshiba has announced the highest-capacity N300 and N300 Pro hard drives designed for private cloud and NAS systems.

➁ The 24TB drives offer an additional 2TB of capacity, allowing users to expand their storage without adding new systems.

➂ The N300 series supports up to 12 drive bays with a workload rating of 180 TB/year, while the N300 Pro can work with up to 24 drive bays and a workload of 550 TB/year.

➀ Synology is criticized for locking its NAS units to its own branded hard drives in the new 2025 Plus models, which is seen as a move to gain extra margin dollars.

➁ This decision is considered detrimental to customers, as it limits the use of third-party drives and could lead to data security concerns.

➂ The author expresses concern about the long-term availability of drives and the potential impact on Synology's customers if the company changes direction or goes out of business.

➀ The MikroTik RDS2216-02XG-4S+4XS-2XQ is a 1U system that combines a network switch, routing functions, NAS, and server functions into a single box.

➁ It features a Marvell switch with 10GbE, 100GbE, and 25GbE capabilities, along with an Annapurna Labs Arm CPU for server and NAS operations.

➂ The system includes space for 22 SSDs, with 20x front-accessible NVMe SSDs and 2x internal SATA M.2 SSDs, but has limitations in drive bay size and PCIe connectivity.

➀ Today's deal features Seagate's 24TB IronWolf Pro HDD at $399;

➁ The drive is designed for 24/7 operation and has a SATA III interface;

➂ It offers a 6 Gb/s transfer bandwidth and a 285 MB/s read/write speed.