Qnap TS-509 Pro Pro Reviews

The feature set of the TS-509 Pro is impressive even though most users will not use all of them. Don't feel bad if you don't use them all, I was not able to make use of everything, but it is good to know that one product is able to cover so many users needs. QNAP has really taken the feature set to new levels, adding new features with each firmware release. Since I started this article they have added at least five new tasks that the TS-509 Pro can perform and have even more in the works.

The TS-509 simply means business and would make an excellent choice for those looking to have a solid, reliable repository for their data, especially for businesses that don't possess a dedicated IT staff. Even experienced IT shops will find a lot to like in the TS-509 and QNAP has made sure that the TS-509 has all the features needed. Performance wise the TS-509 turned in some very impressive numbers, especially in the Office Productivity tests that simply slaughtered the competition. I only wished I could have seen better power consumption numbers and that the drive hibernation feature had worked. At a suggested price of $899 the TS-509 is priced beyond what all but the most serious home user would consider and may give pause to some smaller businesses as well. However, the TS-509 is serious about provided a safe and secure place to store data and that is a small price to pay for one of the most precious assets a business has.

QNAP has the upper hand for performance, but it also matches the best of the rest for features. You can run your own websites, as the app supports PHP4 and has an integral SQLite server, but QNAP's Surveillance Station feature won't be available until the next firmware release. If you need speed look no further than the TS-509 - the fastest desktop NAS app we've seen.

Benchmark Reviews believes that manufacturers should be educating consumers with their product packaging, so they can make the most informed decision possible. This is why we ratie the retail package presentation. in terms of the TS-509 Pro NAS this rating is somewhat high because QNAP has done an excellent job of informing buyers with plenty of on-the-box specifications and feature information.

We wouldn’t go so far as to recommend the QNAP TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS to small business users with relatively little technical knowledge, as its price and sheer range of features mean that it remains very much a product for corporate users. However, it is easier to set up and maintain than many similar RAID devices, making it a good option for larger organisations that are looking for a high-capacity, low-maintenance storage solution.