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Which NAS for Upgrade of DUO
Hi There! I have had my DUO 2 years and I hate it with a passion. It's SO slow and every unexpected shutdown requires a rebuild which takes 24 hours (during which time it's unusable). I would li...
The "Performance Expectations" link above is a good place to start.
The NVX is a 32-bit NAS (has 32-bit CPU).
Ultra, Ultra Plus and Pro are 64-bit (have 64-bit CPU).
Ultra Plus is faster than Ultra. Pro 4 is same speed as Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 2 is same speed as Ultra 2 Plus. Pro 6 is faster than Ultra 6 Plus. Ultra 6 Plus is same speed as Pro Business Edition and Pro Pioneer.
Any of the x86 units should suit you fine. Do note that the NVX (not Pioneer), Pro Series and Pro Business Edition (not the Pioneer) have business features (such as NIC teaming) and 5 year warranties on brand new purchases. Ultras/Ultra Pluses and Pioneers lack business features and have 3 year warranties.
The NVX is a 32-bit NAS (has 32-bit CPU).
Ultra, Ultra Plus and Pro are 64-bit (have 64-bit CPU).
Ultra Plus is faster than Ultra. Pro 4 is same speed as Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 2 is same speed as Ultra 2 Plus. Pro 6 is faster than Ultra 6 Plus. Ultra 6 Plus is same speed as Pro Business Edition and Pro Pioneer.
Any of the x86 units should suit you fine. Do note that the NVX (not Pioneer), Pro Series and Pro Business Edition (not the Pioneer) have business features (such as NIC teaming) and 5 year warranties on brand new purchases. Ultras/Ultra Pluses and Pioneers lack business features and have 3 year warranties.
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