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ReadyNAS Introduction or EOL dates
I would like to purchase a new NAS device for backups. I've had two different ReadyNAS devices in the past. Last time I purchased one, it was right before they announced end of life or end of suppo...
Is Netgear staying current in this product line or are they phasing it out?
bobneedshelp wrote:
Is Netgear staying current in this product line or are they phasing it out?
There's no evidence that they are phasing it out, and you can migrate the disks to another OS-6 ReadyNAS (for instance the RN422) if you wish - even though the RN422 is an x86 platform and not an Arm.
The RN212 was introduced ~2Q 2016, the RN422 was introduced ~4Q 2017.
Current prices for both NAS look rather high right now - I suspect the coronavirus impact has resulted in lack of inventory. Maybe hold off for another month or two.
Head to https://www.netgear.com/about/warranty/ for more information on EoL, click the link on the "End of Life" text for the listing. Plenty of RN SKUs listed...
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