| Buying an external hard drive or network can be a | | | | network storage device that can be accessed on a |
| good investment in your personal computer. One solid | | | | local computer. |
| choice for those looking to upgrade is the QNAP | | | | In addition, the QNAP TS-259 Pro supports |
| TS-259 Pro, a dual-bay NAS server that can meet | | | | hot-swappable RAID configurations, although it takes |
| high network demands while offering solid | | | | a considerable amount of time to switch from one |
| performance and features. | | | | RAID setup to another (the cost is also considerably |
| The QNAP TS-259 Pro features an easy-to-use | | | | expensive). Another drawback of the QNAP Pro is |
| Ajax-based Web interface and provides top speeds. | | | | that the automatic surveillance system does not |
| Priced in the $600 range, the QNAP Pro includes two | | | | support motion detection. Moreover, it can be difficult |
| IP cameras, dual-Ethernet, dual-eSATA, as well as a | | | | to implement and to operate for those who have |
| VGA port for an external monitor. It offers a simple | | | | only limited knowledge of networking. |
| design with a wide range of features, including | | | | Overall, the QNAP TS-259 Pro is a good choice for |
| advanced features such as a built-in iSCSI target | | | | those who have thorough working knowledge of |
| service as well as an automatic surveillance system | | | | networking and want a fast, high performing NAS |
| and a download station. It also supports Apple's Time | | | | server that offers a wide range of features, including |
| Machine and SML protocol, making it suitable as a | | | | an easy-to-use Web interface. This one will satisfy. |