NETGEAR ReadyNAS 100 Series 102 2TB (2 x 1TB) 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (RN10221D-100NAS)

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Product Feature

• 1.2GHz processor and 512MB on-board memory
• 2-bays for 8TB maximum capacity
• Consolidate, backup and share files across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices
• Embedded and add-on applications for iTunes, DLNA, and streaming of music and movies to local or internet-connected devices, including smartphones and tablets
• Modern interface for easy cloud-based discovery and file management
• On-box data protection including XRAID automatic volume expansion, unlimited snapshots, encryption and real-time anti-virus

Product Description

Photographs, video clips, songs, web sites, text messages-the types of data that enrich our lives can seem endless. The NETGEAR ReadyNAS RN10221D is an easy way to centralize, access and share your digital world. More than just simple storage for all your stuff, ReadyNAS provides unprecedented protection of your files, the ability to manage files from any web-enabled device and a deep library of add-ons for creating, sharing and streaming files. A sleek new interface and the ability to set-up quickly through the ReadyCLOUD portal make this NAS easier to use than ever before. ReadyNAS is also the first in its class to include the protection of unlimited snapshots, real-time anti-virus and native encryption. Finally, ReadyNAS features seamless cloud-based file synchronization (ReadyDROP), full Dropbox integration and is the only NAS with the ability to backup data from your Mac remotely, no matter where you happen to be in the world. With ReadyNAS, protecting and accessing your digital world has never been easier.

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 100 Series 102 2TB (2 x 1TB) 2-Bay Network Attached Storage (RN10221D-100NAS) Review

The ReadyNAS I was shipped came with a pair of Toshiba DT01ACA100 drives - 7,200 RPM drives Toshiba touts as being engineered for high performance and low power for cooler operation. I compared it to my Synology DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) Network Attached Storage (DS213j) using Seagate NAS drives (two ST3000VN000). As for price, the units are within a few bucks of each other if you buy them diskless.

HARDWARE COMPARISON:

This is where Netgear really shines. Both the ReadyNAS and the Diskstation sport single core 1.2 GHz processors and 512 MB DDR3 RAM. But ReadyNAS sports two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 compared to Synology's two USB 2.0 ports. ReadyNAS has an eSATA expansion port and Synology does not. ReadyNAS has quick tool-less disk access and a metal enclosure. To get to the Synology drives you need a screw driver to open the plastic housing. ReadyNAS drives are also hot swappable. Power consumption for Wake on LAN for ReadyNAS is 1.0W compared to Synology's 3.65W while hibernating.

SOFTWARE COMPARISON:

Synology rules the software arena for user interface and ease of management. While both use a web browser for management on the LAN, ReadyNAS has a web browser look and feel while the Synology has a more intuitive desktop theme. But theme aside, Synology is just plain easier to use. For instance, to access a movie/song/photo via my phone from the DiskStation I just installed the media server package on the NAS and the free apps on my phone. On ReadyNAS the same task requires installing Plex media server, creating a Plex account, buying the Plex app and managing more passwords. I still can't figure out how to hibernate and wake up the ReadyNAS other than pushing the buttons on the front of the unit so I haven't been able to take advantage of any power saving mode. Synology hibernation settings are quick and effective. Synology can be shut down or restarted through the web interface. I don't see those options on the ReadyNAS - to power down you need physical access to the device. Managing user permissions is much more straight forward on the DiskStation. And I could go on.

As for remote access, although both boxes required punching some holes in my firewall for media access away from home (using their respective android apps), Netgear's ReadyCloud was quick and painless to setup without any router changes. ReadyCloud allows remote file access and other management of the ReadyNAS via accessing Netgear's cloud website. Synology can be accessed via the web but you're connecting directly to the Diskstation (via an IP address or DNS service and opening a port on the router).

In the Android App arena, Synology uses a different app for files, video, photos and audio. They are all easy to install and use. ReadyNAS uses the Plex app for videos, photos and audio - which Plex charges you for. Synology's apps are all free.

AND THE WINNER IS:

If you are mainly interested in file sharing on a home or business network, your interactions with the interface of the NAS will likely be minimal and both the ReadyNAS and the DiskStation handle this simple task effortlessly. They both offer file synchronization, fast access, backups and easy accessibility through Windows Explorer or a DLNA compliant device. But because the ReadyNAS has better hardware features I would go with the ReadyNAS. But for everything else, including remote access, I prefer the DiskStation. I guess that makes it a tie.

UPDATE 10/2/13 - CUSTOMER SUPPORT:

Although I have not had to use Synology customer support, I did have the need to call Netgear after a third party application hung the ReadyNAS and displayed an error message to not reboot but to call the displayed number on the error screen. Even though it was Saturday morning I promptly got a live person who was very helpful in resolving the issue (a reboot oddly enough). Then, two days later I got a return phone call to make sure everything was still okay. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the best customer support from a consumer electronics company I have ever received.

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