iXsystems FreeNAS Mini

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Pros:

Enterprise features, PCIe expansion, Performance, ZFS file system
Highly customizable, Enterprisegrade features such as compression, Excellent sequential transfer performance, Deployment/configuration tech support included

Cons:

Enterpriselike setup after the setup wizard, Expensive but well under similar Avotonbased products
Not novice user friendly, Expensive starting price for a 4bay NAS, 1year warranty

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Last revision on December 3, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Enterprise features, PCIe expansion, Performance, ZFS file system
Highly customizable, Enterprisegrade features such as compression, Excellent sequential transfer performance, Deployment/configuration tech support included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Enterpriselike setup after the setup wizard, Expensive but well under similar Avotonbased products
Not novice user friendly, Expensive starting price for a 4bay NAS, 1year warranty

Expert reviews and ratings

iXsystems' FreeNAS Mini incorporates enterprise features, an advanced file system and a flash cache to deliver superior performance in its price range.There is a good chance the data on your computer was downloaded from a FreeNAS-based server at some...

By Tom's Hardware UK on July 16, 2015

The iXsystems FreeNAS Mini is the top of the food chain when it comes to performance. The 8-core SOC coupled with 16GB of DRAM that acts as a cache are superior to other products in this price range. Expect a learning curve if you live in a Windows...

By Tom's Hardware on July 16, 2015

The Mini is recommended for those wishing to make use of the flexibility and features available with FreeNAS, but potential buyers should be wary of some of the usability issues that come along with...

By StorageReview on April 12, 2014