Testseek.co.uk have collected 6 expert reviews of the Promise SmartStor NS4700 and the average rating is 64%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Promise SmartStor NS4700.
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The editors liked
Well specified hardware
Proven RAID technology
Good range of energy saving options
The editors didn't like
Not as easy to manage as we would like
Software glitches
Lack of documentation
No USB 3.0 support
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Published: 2012-04-21, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: Are the hard drives in your computer full, but external hard drives don't provide enough space or safety? What you need then is Network Attached Storage (NAS). If you go for the ones with room for four to five normal hard drives, it will give you a larg...
Our performance tests show the NS4700 has benefited hugely from the improved hardware as it’s around three times faster than the older NS4600. It has good range of features including some decent backup software, but it’s not the easiest to configure an...
Well specified hardware, proven RAID technology; good range of energy saving options
Not as easy to manage as we would like, software glitches, lack of documentation, no USB 3.0 support
The SmartStor NS4700 is well constructed and specified. The hardware has lots to offer, including extensive backup options, but it's let down by its software which we found buggy and complicated. Poor documentation further spoils what is otherwise an e...
Abstract: Network file servers are wonderful things, they connect people and their computers together, let them share files and printers, backup their data and run shared applications. They can, however, be expensive to buy and a nightmare to manage, requiring spec...
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Published: 2011-09-12, Author: Tim , review by: maximumpc.com
NICs preconfigured for load balancing; fully featured media server capabilities.
Sliding lock on drive bays isn't very smooth and lacks actual lock; no USB 3.0 or eSATA
Abstract: Je kunt niet uit de voeten met maar één of twee harde schijven, je hebt behoefte aan meer? Geen probleem met de NAS-apparaten uit deze test: dankzij de ruimte voor vier of vijf harde schijven kun je hiermee als echte verzamelaar prima mee uit de voeten...
