QNAP TS-853A

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Overall, QNAP's TS-853A is without question the most capable and complete NAS server we've come across and currently stands as today's best value high-end eight-bay desktop NAS.

-- As reviewed by TechSpot

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5.8

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Based on 9 reviews
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Last revision on May 9, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Eight drive bays
Good value
Stunning NAS and IP SAN performance
Quad-core Braswell SoC handles 4K video

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks tool-less, lockable drive cages
HD and Linux Stations can't co-exist easily
No expansion slot

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Expert reviews and ratings

Overall, QNAP's TS-853A is without question the most capable and complete NAS server we've come across and currently stands as today's best value high-end eight-bay desktop NAS.

By TechSpot on November 15, 2016

Having developed NAS products for more than a decade, QNAP now ships a massive range of devices for both enterprise and home environments. We've tested many of the company's offerings over the years and one of its most recent releases, the TS-x53A, just...

By TechSpot on November 15, 2016

Despite the glut of entertainment features, the TS-853A is an affordable and fast eight-bay NAS appliance with business-class data protection and virtualisation features

By IT PRO on May 11, 2016

The TS-853A delivers a remarkable range of storage features with some of the best cloud backup provider support around. It’s very versatile and the new Linux Station adds yet another dimension to its capabilities. We were also impressed with Seagate’s new 8TB NAS HDD drives as they worked well with the appliance and delivered a remarkable performance. There’s no doubt about it – this Qnap and Seagate storage combo is blisteringly fast.

By SimplyReviews on March 29, 2016

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By IT PRO on August 11, 2017

QNAP TS-853A

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