Is a 2-bay NAS enough for home use with backups and media streaming?

Yes. A 2-bay NAS (e.g., Synology 2-bay models) supports RAID1 for redundancy, Plex media streaming, and backups, but limits capacity and scalability versus 4-bay units for larger families or multi-device backups.

Which NAS models offer the best performance per rand for small business in South Africa?

The QNAP TS-464 (Intel Celeron N5105, 4GB DDR4) and TerraMaster F4-423 balance performance and price in RSA, offering quad-core CPUs, 10GbE upgrade paths and support for Seagate IronWolf HDDs.

Can I use NVMe SSD cache to speed up a NAS for database workloads?

Yes. NVMe caching (Samsung 980 Pro or Western Digital SN770) reduces random I/O latency on NAS with M.2 slots, improving small-block database performance significantly.

How much RAM does a business NAS need for virtualisation and multiple users?

The number is typically 8–32GB. Small business NAS should start at 8GB DDR4 ECC-capable; heavy VMs or many concurrent users benefit from 16–32GB.

Are desktop-class HDDs safe for 24/7 NAS use in South Africa?

No. Use NAS-rated drives like Seagate IronWolf or WD Red Plus (RAID-optimised, vibration sensors, 300–600 TB/year workload) for continuous 24/7 operation in RSA environments.

Is it necessary to use a UPS with a NAS during South African power outages?

Yes. A UPS (APC Smart-UPS or Eaton 5P) prevents data corruption during power cuts, allows graceful shutdown and maintains network uptime during an unexpected power loss.

Can I access my NAS remotely with secure encryption from South Africa?

Yes. Use Synology QuickConnect or QNAP myQNAPcloud with HTTPS, TLS and two-factor authentication, or set up a VPN (OpenVPN/IPSec) for encrypted remote access.

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NAS (Network Attached Storage)

NAS — Network Attached Storage

A NAS is your own private cloud — central storage that every device on your network can reach for files, backups, photos and media streaming. It keeps your data in your control, accessible at home or securely over the internet.

Choose by bays and workload: a 2-bay NAS suits home backups and media, while 4-bay and larger units handle business storage, virtualisation and multiple users. More RAM and a stronger CPU help with heavier, multi-user workloads.

Evetech stocks NAS units and NAS-rated drives from trusted brands, all with local warranty and fast nationwide delivery. Compare bays and capacity below, and protect an always-on NAS with a UPS for South African power conditions.

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UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus NAS

R 7,999

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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 80TB NAS Storage

R 8,499

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UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 144TB

R 12,999

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UGREEN NASync DXP480T Plus NAS

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How to Choose a NAS

The right NAS matches your storage needs, your users and your workloads. Use the guide below to choose.

A 2-bay NAS covers home backups, media and basic redundancy; 4-bay and larger units give more capacity and RAID options for business. Plan for growth — you'll fill it faster than you expect.

Home users want simple backups, media streaming and photo storage; businesses need multi-user access, virtualisation and snapshots. Match the NAS class and software features to the job.

A NAS runs 24/7, so use NAS-rated hard drives built for continuous operation and vibration in multi-bay enclosures. Desktop drives can work short-term but aren't designed for always-on use.

More RAM and a stronger CPU help with multiple users, virtual machines and apps; an NVMe SSD cache speeds up demanding workloads like databases. Match these to how hard the NAS will work.

Look for built-in backup, snapshots and secure encrypted remote access. Pair an always-on NAS with a UPS so a power outage doesn't risk data or hardware during writes.