SSD, Memory and Switch Bargains at Amazon this Prime Day 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021 moves into Day 2 and more deals have arrived (alongside a little more stock of popular ones yesterday) and if you have been looking for the right time to buy network or storage upgrades on Amazon, then you would be hard pushed to find a better time than now. I have already discussed multiple NAS and Hard Drive deals that were available yesterday, but today I want to focus on the upgrades. The memory (predominantly from Crucial), next-gen M.2 NVMe SSDs (PCIe Gen 4×4 only – nothing older) and even added a few network switches for those who are making the jump from their ISP router and on to a better and more robust network environment in 2021. Take a look below.
Amazon Prime Day Deals – Crucial Memory Upgrades
If you have been looking at upgrading the memory in your NAS system, then you have likely considered Crucial. Some NAS brands are more particular than others about compatibility and support, so be check in advance about your NAS brand’s terms before proceeding with a RAM upgrade. There are 6 core deals right now on Amazon on DDR3 and DDR4 Memory and although some are better than others, they are all quite impressive price drops. Note, if you need guidance on the correct Memory for your needs, use one of the NAScompares Memory Upgrade Guides here.
— Amazon Prime Day 2021 22nd June – Crucial Memory Deals —
Amazon Prime Day Deals – PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe M.2 SSDs
If you are looking for a new high-speed upgrade for your gaming rig, video editing workstation or potential modern console storage, then the following SSD are the ONLY deals this prime day that I have found that are ALL PCIe Gen 4×4 drives (with some peaking at 7,000MB/s). For those looking at M.2 NVMe SSDs this Amazon Prime Day 2021 for your PS5 Storage upgrade, do remember that this feature at the time of writing (June ’21) has not been enabled BUT the following NVMe SSDs are all PCIe Gen 4×4, which is the expected minimum for the Playstation 5 Storage Expansion upgrade slot. The deals below are by far the best I have seen for PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe that I have seen this year and if you want to grab a bargain now, these below drives are the best that I have seen so far on Amazon. Take a look:
— Amazon Prime Day 2021 22nd June – PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe M.2 SSD Deals —
Amazon Prime Day Deals – Network Switches
There comes a point when your existing wired network setup is just too full! Whether you have graduated away from your ISP router, or have been running a switch in your home/office for a while and increased time sent working from home has led to the inevitable conclusion that you need more network connections – upgrading your network switch is always beneficial and an easy upgrade indeed! Amazon Prime Day 2021 has revealed very few switches, both managed and unmanaged, but luckily I was able to spot the following 4 models that range in price, ability, connections and build quality. Take a look and see if any of these are the answer to expanding your network for the better in 2021.
— Amazon Prime Day 2021 22nd June – Network Switch Deals —
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Yes, it is that time of year again when those of you who have an Amazon Prime subscription have the chance to score some sweet tech deals during their Prime Day 2021 event. Many users will take this opportunity to finally make the jump from their subscription-based cloud serviced and onto something a little bit more robust and secure, with numerous diverse QNAP NAS systems appearing in the annual sale. Of all the brands that I talked about in network-attached storage, few are quite as diverse as QNAP and with a portfolio that covers everything from NAS and DAS, to network switches and routers now, there is plenty of hardware to choose from and a good few pieces were likely to appear in the Amazon Prime Day sale. Below I have detailed a number of recommended QNAP solutions to watch out for during Prime Day 2021 which will be on sale and this post will be regularly updated with new deals as they appear in the orange box below. So what are you waiting for, go ahead and see if there is anything from QNAP worth your data this Prime Day.
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QNAP TS-230 NAS Amazon Prime Day Deal #1
One deal that appeared quite early on Amazon Prime day 2021 was the cost-effective but rather capable TS-230 NAS that arrived on the scene a little over a year ago. This rather compact and modern designed NAS server arrives with a quad-core Realtek processor and DDR4 memory. Also, though the processor is an ARM-based chip, it is still quite capable and allows for support of the bulk of QNAP NAS applications in QTS. Likewise, the DDR4 memory that this system arrives with cannot be upgraded but is 2GB in size, which is spectacularly generous for a NAS at this price point (especially when compared to the recently released Asustor Drivestor 2 and Synology DS220j) even without the Prime Day price drop. If you are looking for a RAID enabled NAS system that is good for backing up your photos, streaming your media, sharing your files and creating a multi-tiered backup strategy – the QNAP TS-230 is by far one of the most affordable solutions available from the brand to provide all of this and an absolute bargain this Prime Day 2021.
This 4-bay NAS solution arrived halfway through 2020 and despite its arguably more modest specification, it does manage to tick a lot of boxes for the modern NAS buyer. Arriving with a dual-core Intel Celeron processor with embedded graphics for transcoding everything from 1080p to 4K, it also arrives with upgradable DDR4 memory and twin gigabit LAN for increasing ethernet connectivity down the line. Alongside this, the system also features KVM support in the form of an available HDMI connection, and USB ports that can be used for external storage, expansions, peripheral devices and network adaptors to increase external bandwidths even further. By far the most affordable RAID 5 enabled NAS from QNAP for the likes of Plex and fully-featured surveillance, the TS-451D2 allows access to the entire range of QNAP applications and services in 2021. Equally, for those looking to experiment with virtualisation, this is by far the most affordable QNAP NAS to allow the VMs in a more modest form, with three separate applications that all allow virtual images to be downloaded directly within just three clicks of an app. It does not try to be the most powerful 4-Bay NAS in QNAP’s portfolio, but it does try to be the best value and if you are still making your first tentative steps into the world of network-attached storage this Amazon Prime Day, the TS-451D2 might well be the NAS for you:
Intel Celeron J4025 dual-core 2.0 GHz (burst up to 2.9 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics 600
4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 RAM (Max 8GB)
4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s
2 x Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x HDMI 2.0
QNAP TS-130 NAS Amazon Prime Day Deal #3 (TBC)
Easily one of the best value QNAP NAS drives I have seen in years, when I heard that the TS-130 was going to be available as a deal this Prime day 2021, I had to let users know as soon as I could. Let’s be honest, one-bay solutions have always been something of an anomaly. Brands rarely invest much R&D in the technology of a 1-Bay solution, as the single SATA storage bay will ultimately be a bottleneck to whatever the system can do. However modern generations of 1 HDD servers have arrived on the scene that thanks to intelligent caching internally and improvements in SATA storage media by Seagate and WD, are able to produce much better internal and external performance and the QNAP TS-130 is a great example of this. Much like the Prime Day deal on the QNAP TS-230 NAS mentioned earlier, the TS-130 is an incredibly good value NAS even without a deal on it and although it’s not exactly going to break the speed limit with the hardware it has, it certainly provides an impressive level of support to home users and is one of the best first NAS choices for tentative buyers I have seen in recent years. The QNAP TS-130 plus and a 4TB hard drive will cost you about the same as 100GB of storage on Google drive for 2 years, with the obvious benefits of being considerably larger incapacity and the fact that you own the storage. Add to that the wide range of software that arrives in QTS with your QNAP TS-130 and what you have is a fantastically good value solution and one that I would say is worth more than a glance on Prime day 2021, but also serious consideration to existing NAS users who want to add a layer to the existing backup strategy.
In order for you to get the very best NAS deals this Prime day, here are some hot tips that I have personally used for the last few years to get the very best deals.
Amazon Warehouse Deals are 20% lower
For those that aren’t aware, Amazon has a whole section of their website that is dedicated to pre-owned and opened items. This includes both NAS, hard drives, SSD and more for your storage. During Amazon Prime day 2021, the discount on these broken-seal items will be increased by an additional 20% and for those looking for an insane bargain, this will be irresistible.
Another tip when buying NAS or Hard Drives from Amazon Warehouse is that although (as they are broken seal/used/returned items) they have a shorter warranty from Amazon, you will almost certainly be able to claim the FULL warranty coverage from Synology, QNAP, WD or Seagate. They just want your serial number and a receipt of purchase – this will not state the amazon reduced warranty.
Amazon Warehouse for different countries can be found below:
If you want to make sure you see the LATEST Prime day deals for NAS (as new ones are added every hour) then I would recommend checking the official Amazon Prime page regularly. It will also include the very latest Lightning Deals too
The prices listed on Amazon for NAS during the Prime Day event are only available to Prime members. If you are not a member, don’t worry, as you can use the 30-Day free trial to sign up for a Prime, or just pay for 1 month of Prime as a student and get it at 50% off. Then after you finish your purchase, you can cancel your subscription. The other bonus of this is that you will qualify for fast, next day delivery for free. I would recommend however that you do not cancel your subscription until you have received your order and tested your item.
As then you will still be able to take advantage of the fast and free return policy extended to Prime members. This is especially useful when buying NAS Hard Drives and you are worried about broken drives!
Improved Delivery on your NAS Prime Day Deal
It is a well-known fact that Amazon Prime membership includes free next day delivery and Amazon has even upped the stakes by stating that they will be providing the fastest-ever Prime Day delivery of just 14 minutes between the cart and the courier, last year we saw and heard numerous examples of delivery issues with Prime day deals, adding 2-3 days on supposed next-day shipping.
If any of your Amazon Prime delivery dates are not the 24 hours turn around that they promise, then definitely complain to Amazon after you receive your goods (not before) as they will almost certainly have a deluge of customer enquiries after Prime day 2021 and in an effort to conclude the matter, you might get an additional discount, a gift vouchers or more. Currently, the trending ‘gesture of goodwill’ gift is a free month of Prime membership.
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Hard Drives Deals to Look Out for This Prime Day 2021 – Seagate & WD
Many people will be flocking to Amazon this Prime Day 2021 and a decent number of them are doing it so that they can finally upgrade their storage. Of all the components in a modern computer, few are as easy to upgrade and present as larger a benefit immediately as increasing the available hard drive or SSD space by installing a new drive or scaling up the existing RAID. From NAS users and home cinema builders to photo and video editors, lots of people will take advantage of Prime Day 2021 to buy some new hard drive media. Every year at this event we see plenty of hard drives from big brands like Seagate and WD receive impressive price cuts in this limited sale and today I want to highlight the best drives that I recommend for each user type and to help you find the best drives to buy in the Prime Day sale.
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Seagate & WD Hard Drives to Watch this Prime Day 2021 – NAS
Network-attached storage is something that over the last 10 years has evolved dramatically from an incredibly niche topic and into something that most home and business users can easily obtain and operate. Thanks to storage techniques like RAID and cloud synchronisation, the appeal of NAS storage as an alternative/parallel service to Google Drive, Dropbox, etc is tremendously popular. Many users when it comes to upgrading the existing NAS storage will look at events like Prime Day 2021 to buy hard drives from Seagate and WD, beef up that RAID and ultimately make the system more futureproof. Below are the NAS hard drives I recommend that you look out for this Prime Day 2021.
Pro Tip – Remember, If you are looking for Hard Drives above 10/12TB, it is better to opt straight for the Pro class drive, as it will give you the best value and the best performance at this capacity, though it will make a little more noise.
Seagate & WD Hard Drives to Watch this Prime Day 2021 – Gamers and Editors
Upgrading the hard drive in your gaming or editing rig this Prime Day is DEFINITELY going to be a popular choice. Hard disk (and SSD) technology has evolved incredibly over the last two decades and now we have hard drives on the market (such as the Seagate EXOS or Western Digital Ultrastar) that are faster than first/second generation SSDs. Add to this with SAS technology, hybrid drives and the soon to be released Seagate Mach.2 Drive technology and there is tremendous scope for performance when upgrading your gaming PC or Video Editing computer. Steering slightly away from the enterprise-grade drives (which are rarely featured in Prime Day and Black Friday promotion events, due to their premium scale nature and current shortages in the HDD market) below I have detailed the best hard drives from Seagate and WD to look for in the Prime Day 2021 sale that is both realistically available right now AND will provide a performance boost in your system.
Pro Tip – Remember, you can always take advantage of RAID and combine multiple drives in a single storage array to considerably improve the performance
Seagate & WD Hard Drives to Watch this Prime Day 2021 – Surveillance
With the popularity of affordable home webcams, IP Cameras and smart security/surveillance tech being available, the ease and attainability of Surveillance/NVR hardware to most home/business users have similarly scaled. Every year at both Prime Day and Black Friday, we see many kinds of home IP Camera (baby monitor, outdoor, desk-based, etc) appear on sale and in order to take real advantage of this, you are going to need some storage media to store those recordings! This is especially true if you are planning on using a QNAP or Synology NAS and their Surveillance Station and QVR Pro NVR respective software. Surveillance hard drives are slightly different to NAS and standard class HDDs, as these are drives that are precisely designed to focus their architecture towards sustained write activity and considerably less read (eg a 95% writing and 5% read/access activity ratio). This is because Surveillance and NVR hard drives like Seagate Skyhawk and WD Purple will be used in systems that have multiple IP cameras in the network environment, often having their recordings being kept for days, weeks or months at a time – but only really being accessed occasionally to check alerts or maintenance. So having a drive that can maintain sustained write to that degree, whilst still maintaining the ability to read simultaneously when needed is VERY important. That is why if you are looking for a hard drive for a surveillance NAS or dedicated NVR this Prime Day 2021, you should look for the Seagate or WD drives below.
Pro Tip – If you are running larger RAID arrays than 8 bays OR are planning on implementing AI-assisted surveillance (i.e. people/thing recognition live), then using the Pro or AI targetted drives is HIGHLY recommended as these support the extra cache and optimized firmware priority sets needed
5400-7200RPM, 1TB-18TB, 64-512MB, Pro for AI NVR Optimization, 3-5yr Warranty
20% off During Black Friday
20% off During Black Friday
Seagate & WD Hard Drives to Watch this Prime Day 2021 – Enterprise Media
Enterprise Hard Drive media (i.e hard drives that are designed for use in high-end business archiving and large/hyper-scale rackmount architecture) are rarely featured in the Amazon Prime Day sales and 2021 will likely be a little different. However, the popularity of the Chia cryptocurrency, the shift in available storage right now (as people bulk buy the high endurance media) has led to some eShops and pop up retailers changing their focus and I think you will see SOME select capacities appearing in the Prime Day 2021 sales – just do not expect these prices to be low, as they will likely just be the normal price compared against the current inflated ‘demand’ price hikes. Although there are several popular enterprise HDD media drive types in the market, the Seagate EXOs, WD Gold and Western Digital Ultrastar still massively dominate the market. Some of the smaller capacity enterprise (eg 2TB to 8TB) might appear in the Prime Day sales, but if/when they do, it will be fantastically brief. Take a look at the enterprise hard drives I recommend you watch out for this Prime Day 2021.
Pro Tip – Just because the Biggest 16/18TB drives might not be available/in the sales, does not mean the end of the world! Remember that you can always buy multiple smaller drives and in a RAID environment, you can often massively increase the Read and Write speeds, whilst saving a few £/$ too!
Seagate & WD SSDs to Watch this Prime Day 2021 – NAS SSDs
Of course, even though today I wanted to focus on Hard Drives, it would be foolish not to highlight that many users are going to take advantage of price drops this Prime Day 2021 on SSDs to make the switch from their hard drive storage (on PC/Console/NAS/etc) and onto faster and more responsive solid-state drives. Although the benefits of SSDs inside most systems have been very well documented in the last decade, it is worth highlighting that the benefits of SSD inside a NAS system are less widely known. Seagate Ironwolf and WD Red/Black have been starting to appear in peoples Synology and QNAP NAS systems and this is likely going to increase this Prime Day. Why is that? Well SSD can be used in a NAS in three key ways. Firstly, as the main storage pool, which will dramatically increase the read/write of the RAID array and data access. Second, they can be used in Tiered storage, where the NAS drive will learn what data is most frequently accessed and move it to the SSD portion. Or in caching (the most popular) which keeps copies of the most frequently accessed data on the SSDs and constantly changes this data as needed as your NAS usage changes. NAS SSD caching is very popular and Synology and QNAP have made this as easy as possible, even including M.2 NVMe slots on their latest systems to facilitate this. Both Seagate and WD will feature numerous NVMe and SATA SSDs deals and below I have detailed the ones I recommend you look for this Prime Day 2021.
Pro Tip – Remember that even though an SSD has faster Read/Write performance, higher IOPS and will improve the responsiveness – these improvements arrive with a significant DROP in endurance and if you use NAS SSDs consistently and daily, the NAND inside will likely wear out much faster than if you used NAS hard drives. So if you are a business user, maybe consider NAS SSD for JUST caching or tiered storage, not as your primary NAS media this Prime Day
3D TLC NAND, 500GB-4TB, SATA & NVMe, Rescue Recovery Inc, 1.0DWPD, 5yr War.
WD SA500 and WD Black 750 and 850
3D TLC NAND, 500GB-4TB, SATA & NVMe, 5yr War.
20% off During Black Friday
20% off During Black Friday
Hot Tips when you Buy a NAS this Prime Day 2021
In order for you to get the very best NAS deals this prime day, here are some hot tips that I have personally used for the last few years to get the very best deals.
Amazon Warehouse Deals are 20% lower
For those that aren’t aware, Amazon has a whole section of their website that is dedicated to pre-owned and opened items. This includes both NAS, hard drives, SSD and more for your storage. During Amazon Prime day 2021, the discount on these broken-seal items will be increased by an additional 20% and for those looking for an insane bargain, this will be irresistible.
Another tip when buying NAS or Hard Drives from Amazon Warehouse is that although (as they are broken seal/used/returned items) they have a shorter warranty from Amazon, you will almost certainly be able to claim the FULL warranty coverage from Synology, QNAP, WD or Seagate. They just want your serial number and a receipt of purchase – this will not state the amazon reduced warranty.
Amazon Warehouse for different countries can be found below:
If you want to make sure you see the LATEST prime day deals for NAS (as new ones are added every hour) then I would recommend checking the official Amazon Prime page regularly. It will also include the very latest Lightning Deals too
The prices listed on Amazon for NAS during the Prime Day event are only available to Prime members. If you are not a member, don’t worry, as you can use the 30-Day free trial to sign up for a Prime, or just pay for 1 month of Prime as a student and get it at 50% off. Then after you finish your purchase, you can cancel your subscription. The other bonus of this is that you will qualify for fast, next day delivery for free. I would recommend however that you do not cancel your subscription until you have received your order and tested your item.
As then you will still be able to take advantage of the fast and free return policy extended to Prime members. This is especially useful when buying NAS Hard Drives and you are worried about broken drives!
Improved Delivery on your NAS Prime Day Deal
It is a well-known fact that Amazon Prime membership includes free next day delivery and Amazon has even upped the stakes by stating that they will be providing the fastest-ever Prime Day delivery of just 14 minutes between the cart and the courier, last year we saw and heard numerous examples of delivery issues with prime day deals, adding 2-3 days on supposed next-day shipping.
If any of your Amazon Prime delivery dates are not the 24 hours turn around that they promise, then definitely complain to Amazon after you receive your goods (not before) as they will almost certainly have a deluge of customer enquiries after prime day 2021 and in an effort to conclude the matter, you might get an additional discount, a gift vouchers or more. Currently, the trending ‘gesture of goodwill’ gift is a free month of Prime membership.
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Synology NAS Bargains and Deals this Prime Day 2021
Yes, it’s back again. Amazon Prime Day has come around again and for those of us with that Amazon Prime Subscription making it a little dent in our bank account each month, this seems reason enough for us to take the plunge and investing in some new IT hardware. A Synology NAS was once a rather niche item, however, in 2021 the ability to have your very own cloud storage for home and business storage has fast become something that can be very affordable, very useful and very appealing. Buying a NAS has many advantages to those of you who want to ensure the pictures of their friends and family are safe from accidental loss, that their records are backed up, that their boxsets are accessible and that their IP cameras are protecting their home from burglars. The growing use of NAS drives by families, students, small offices, shops and professional industries are now at a point that you can really find some great bargains if you shop around. If you are looking for a Synology NAS deal this Amazon Prime day 2021, I recommend that you check out the bargains below. I have even separated them into different uses, so you can be sure to get the right NAS drive for your needs. Be quick though, as Amazon Prime deals can be fantastically brief, often have limited stock or are on strict time limits.
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Amazon Prime Day 2021 – Lowest Priced Synology NAS Drives
If you are new to Synology NAS and don’t want to spend much this Amazon Prime Day, then that’s ok. Synology has a great selection of fantastically low price NAS available to buy this Prime Day in 1 hard drive, 2 hard drive and 4 hard drive sizes. Below is the best 3 Budget NAS that Synology features this Prime Day 2021:
Synology DS120J 1-Bay NAS
With the release of the new DS120j NAS, when it comes to buying your first network-attached storage device there are several reasons why the Synology range appeals to many. With a diverse range of hardware and storage options across a wide series of uses, as well as an impressive range of first-party applications, Synology has fast become one of the biggest names in the NAS. However, so many users have one tiny problem with most Synology devices, namely the price tag. In terms of overall price, you will find that a Synology NAS typically is around 15 to 20% more expensive than most other brands with the same hardware (we will leave software out of the equation for a bit). Added to this is the fact that most buyers looking to buy their first unit are nervous in spending large sums of money on a largely unexplored area of technology. Luckily Synology has already addressed this problem before with the inclusion of a budget range of devices that serves as a fantastic introduction point to network-attached storage and the Synology Diskstation Manager (DSM) system software.
Synology DS220J 2-Bay NAS
The Synology DS220j NAS is not the most powerful NAS drive, or the most fully-featured NAS drive – but the point is that it is not trying to be! Synology has held an exceptionally good reputation in the world of network-attached storage for a decade and if a new NAS buyer wanted to cautiously invest in a new piece of equipment in this area, then despite their modest budget, they will want to get the best they can for their money, from a brand with an established pedigree – THAT is what the Synology DS220j NAS is trying to achieve and for the most part, it completely succeeds! Aside from the memory being a touch light on the ground and the white chassis not being to everyone’s taste, in almost every other regard the DS220j is a great little NAS drive that any first time NAS users, or those making the jump from subscription cloud services like Google Drive and DropBox, are going to enjoy. Just keep an eye on the number of active users and tasks at any given time and you will be on to a winner here.
Synology DS420J 4-Bay NAS
Although this device will only cost you around£485 ex.VAT with 4x 2TB hard drives (Seagate Ironwolf NAS Drives) included, it can still perform the bulk of the standard tasks that are available in modern NAS and if you are looking for a universally supported DLNA or backup device, this is the one for you. Though definitely not aimed at the NAS experienced or 2nd-time buyers, or those looking for a solid foundation to build a business around where the customer data is critical. If you are looking for a network-attached storage device to act as a network backup or just want a simple NAS to do basic tasks such as media and protecting the data on your other devices, I recommend the Synology DS420j NAS
Amazon Prime Day 2021 – Synology NAS Drives for PLEX
One of the big appeals of a Synology NAS drive is to use it as a Plex Media Server. Plex (if you didn’t know) is just as slick, fast and beautiful in design as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Now, but instead of streaming/renting your content, you play the movies, tv shows and music that you own! Having your own Plex Media Server Synology NAS is fantastically appealing and a much more financially appealing choice than paying monthly for content you do not get to own. Below are the best 3 Synology NAS deals this Amazon Prime Day for a Plex Media Server in 2021.
Synology DS920+ 4-Bay NAS
The DS920+ NAS is something that Synology should be proud of. It is a great entry into their already impressive range of Diskstation NAS devices. If you are looking for a brand new NAS to consolidate your home media, to support your relative as the ‘IT whizz’ of the family, or move your business away from Google Drives and DropBox’ onto something safer, more scalable and dependable – then the DS920+ has alot to offer you. It gives you a great base to start using the DSM platform, as well as a good means to upgrade your storage internally at a later date (expansions in memory, expansions in storage, expansion in NVMe). If you are an existing DS918+ or DS916+ owner, this might not seem like the jump you were waiting for.
Synology DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS
I have always been a long-term fan of the Synology brand as a whole, applauding their recent moves towards Ryzen processors and range-wide adoption of dedicated M2 NVMe cache bays. However, the Synology DS1821+, much like the DS1621+, is a giant leap in many ways and the smallest of stumbles in others. The switch from Atom to Ryzen embedded processor needs to be recognised for both the big jump it is from a brand that typically errs on the side of caution in hardware. Likewise, the inclusion of ECC memory, massive potential-filled PCIe expandability at PCIe 3 x8 and support of popular services like Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) are certainly a plus. But many buyers will be put off by the continued adoption of 1Gbe as standard and the limitation of those NVMe bays to caching ONLY and not raw storage pools. With a price tag without storage media at around £1,000 (give or take), this is a big ask to pay for something that has lucrative software potential but arguably lesser hardware potential. In short, I do really like the Synology DS1821+ NAS, I just don’t know how long I could be in love with it long-term, as the rest of my network hardware environment embraces faster connectivity.
Synology DS1621xs 6-Bay NAS
Whatever way you look at it, you cannot what question the sheer level of hardware value present in the DS1621xs+, especially compared with other similarly priced Synology NAS. In the DS1621xs+, you find one of the best performing internal and external NAS systems in the entire Synology portfolio, as well as providing you with an enterprise rackmount grade solution in a desktop form. I know it seems like a big statement, but this could genuinely be one of the best examples of what Synology provide to business users and certainly reorganises the portfolio for small and medium business users for the better in 2020/2021. Is it perfect, of course not, few things ever can be. But if your budget can extend to it, the Synology DS1621xs+ easily represents the very best of everything that Synology has to offer, while still maintaining a fantastic high standard to third-party software users worldwide.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 – Synology NAS Drives for Photo and Video Editing
Storing your photography or Video Editing archive for post-production on a Synology NAS is something taht has grown in popularity in the last few years. Now in 2021, not only can a Synology NAS be used to store your photos/video, but with upgraded connections to 10Gbe, Thunderbolt 3 to 10Gbe Adapters and link aggregation becoming more affordable, buying a Synology NAS this Prime Day 2021 for your post-production and live editing is easier than ever before Below are three great options for editors looking for a Synology NAS Deal from Amazon today.
Synology DS1520+ 5-Bay NAS
Although this is not the first 5 drive NAS that Synology has ever produced, you can clearly see that the brand has seen what was popular in previous generations and cherry-picked those areas to build the DS1520+. Arriving perilously close to the DS920+, in both release date and primary architecture, chances are that the benefits of buying the DS1520+ are far more long term. I do think that the DS1520+ is a great example of Synology hardware and certainly merits the additional spend over said four-bay. What complaints I can make about it still echo those of the DS920+ and although the additional memory is a welcome thing indeed, as is double expandability and 4 LAN ports, this system still seemingly prioritises internal performance over external performance. Surely, the DS1520+ may lead to the odd bit of buyers regret those that purchased the Synology DS920+ a couple of months ago, but the DS1520+ is a system that asks you to invest today on long-term benefits down the line and for some, it might seem a touch unwarranted. Overall though, I like it and would happily recommend the Synology DS1520+ NAS to most users, especially those who want a more balanced and 4K ready solution than those before.
Synology DS1621+ 6-Bay NAS
The Synology ‘Plus’ series of devices has long held a reputation for providing mid-range hardware to mid-range business customers. Because of this, the DS1621+ needs to balance a fine line between providing fast and reliable hardware, whilst still maintaining a price point that won’t intimidate the average small-medium business user. In this regard, I think the Synology DS1621+ NAS gets it right, finding an impressive halfway point between these two factors. However, it is important for buyers to understand what they are buying and where the price point for the Synology DS1621+ is being aimed. Although it seemingly lacks some of the multimedia and prosumer features of ‘cheaper’ NAS devices in the Synology portfolio, it doubles down on more business and enterprise-level features in efforts to support that core audience. It’s about getting the right tool for the job and in that area, Synology almost completely succeed. The lack of above gigabit connectivity afforded to a NAS unit at this price point, compared with their competitors, may put some users off, but on the whole, you are getting good performance and excellent value on this combined hardware and software solution with some excellent scalability.
Synology DS3617xsII 12-Bay NAS
Meet the 12-bay desktop NAS that allows instant deployment with scalability up to 36 drives, delivering outstanding 2,358MB/s sequential throughput reading. DS3617xs is certified for VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V, and OpenStack, ready to bring superior agility and efficiency to businesses. Synology DS3617xs is backed with Synology’s 5-year limited warranty. With technical support and hardware replacement service, the 5-year warranty maximizes your enterprises’ return on investment.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 – Synology NAS Drives for 4K Video
4K TVs and High Definition media production have now reached a point that buying the right Synology NAS for storing, watching and adapting 4K Ulta High definition media in 2021 can be alot of work. True 4K media arrives in HUGE file sizes and you will need a more powerful Synology NAS drive to handle this kind of media all the way from the hard drives inside, to pumping it out to your 4K Display. Luckily a few of the more powerful Synology NAS solutions are on offer this Amazon Prime Day and if you are lucky enough to get a deal on one of these three, you will have a great NAS to enjoy 4K in your home or business environment.
Synology DS920+ 4-Bay NAS
The DS920+ NAS is something that Synology should be proud of. It is a great entry into their already impressive range of Diskstation NAS devices. If you are looking for a brand new NAS to consolidate your home media, to support your relative as the ‘IT whizz’ of the family, or move your business away from Google Drives and DropBox’ onto something safer, more scalable and dependable – then the DS920+ has alot to offer you. It gives you a great base to start using the DSM platform, as well as a good means to upgrade your storage internally at a later date (expansions in memory, expansions in storage, expansion in NVMe). If you are an existing DS918+ or DS916+ owner, this might not seem like the jump you were waiting for. There are always areas of improvement, the USB ports, the 1Gbe, that 1 memory slot – but these are things that Synology no doubt feel should be pushed into a higher price/hardware bracket – Allowing the DS920+ Price to be as close to its predecessors it can be. Whether you agree or disagree, I think that we can agree that this NAS is still giving you alot of bang for your buck in 2020.
Synology DS1520+ 5-Bay NAS
The DS1520+ NAS is something that Synology should be proud of. It is a great entry into their already impressive range of Diskstation NAS devices. If you are looking for a brand new NAS to consolidate your home media, to support your relative as the ‘IT whizz’ of the family, or move your business away from Google Drives and DropBox’ onto something safer, more scalable and dependable – then the DS920+ has alot to offer you. It gives you a great base to start using the DSM platform, as well as a good means to upgrade your storage internally at a later date (expansions in memory, expansions in storage, expansion in NVMe). If you are an existing DS920+ or DS1019+ owner, this might not seem like the jump you were waiting for. Although this is not the first 5 drive NAS that Synology has ever produced, you can clearly see that the brand has seen what was popular in previous generations and cherry-picked those areas to build the DS1520+. Arriving perilously close to the DS920+, in both release date and primary architecture, chances are that the benefits of buying the DS1520+ are far more long term
Synology DS1621xs 12-Bay NAS
It is fair to say that the Synology DS1621xs+ NAS makes a bold statement in what it is bringing to the table. Synology has been a brand that up until a few years ago traded significantly more on its software than it does on its hardware. Devices like the DS1621xs+ go a long way to dispel this myth in 2020/2021 and what we find here is an exceptionally well-equipped desktop NAS system. Obviously, at this price tag, you would expect it to deliver a lot and as a combined hardware and software package, the DS1621xs+ certainly achieved this. What issues you can make with the hardware are of the DS1621xs+ are more a question of the brands own decisions on what users want in storage right now. Small factors such as the NVMe bays not being accessible for RAW storage, the lack of Synology hybrid RAID and the use of CPU seen in 2017 and 2018 release hardware might put some potential buyers on the fence. But ultimately if you’ve committed to a desktop Synology solution because of DSM, the brand’s high reputation and that spec sheet – you will genuinely struggle to find a more powerful and equipped desktop NAS from this company right now.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 – Synology NAS Drives for Business
Businesses in 2021 are producing so, SO MUCH DATA! Customer information, Web site images, legal documents, online marketing, internal communication, surveillance and security – it all adds up! With the majority of this data being highly confidential, copywrite or both, it is imperative that a business has a secure place to keep this data. Synology NAS drives have been used in business for a number of years and Diskstation Manager (DSM) arrives with every NAS, packed with applications and licenses for those enterprise applications (Synology Active Backup, Surveillance, Virtual Machine Manager, Drive, Office, Chat, Calendar, mail and more). Below are the best Synology NAS drive deals this Amazon Prime day for those who want to invest in a business class server to protect their data and ensure high productivity in 2021.
Synology DS1821+ 8-Bay NAS
DS1821+ is an 8-bay desktop NAS providing superior performance with great expandability, allowing for seamless expansion and upgradability to satisfy your growing business needs. DS1819+ comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one PCIe expansion slot, providing great configuration flexibility, thereby satisfying your intensive workload demands. Synology Office is a collaboration package combining the convenience and usability of public clouds with the data privacy and security guaranteed by private clouds. It allows you to work seamlessly together on documents and spreadsheets in a protected environment
Synology RS1619xs 4-Bay NAS
RS1619xs+ is a high-performance and scalable 1U rackmount NAS designed with upgradable memory and M.2 SSD cache configuration to meet the needs of modern businesses that require a flexible, reliable, and efficient storage solution. Synology’s 5-year limited warranty provides hardware replacement and technical support via email and telephone services, maximizing your enterprises’ return on investment. Synology iSCSI storage supports most virtualization solutions including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix Xen Server, and OpenStack Cinder, to enhance work efficiency. Create and manage virtual machines running multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and DSM using Virtual Machine Manager.
Synology RS2421RP+ 12-Bay NAS
It is reasonable to say that when it comes to having a huge storage array, competent hardware and business class software, that the Synology RS2421RP+ does deliver on a number of its promises. Indeed, despite the huge similarity in internal hardware between the RS2421RP+ and other recent rackmount releases in 2021, the RS2421RP+ manages to still stand out with its unparalleled level of storage against the majority of solutions in the Synology portfolio. The price tag, edging closer to a number of Xeon powered solutions, may seem a touch high for some and given the difference between this 16-bay and the £1200+ 12-bay being relatively small – that price tag does seem a tad overly ambitious. That said, much like other rackstation NAS solutions of late, the jump from Intel Atom C3538 to embedded Ryzen V1500B was long overdue and although may seem fairly predictable and pedestrian now in, still remains a firm favourite. If the software and services of Synology Diskstation Manager appeal to you, you need storage in the hundreds of terabytes and you need a solution that is both scalable and centralised, you would be hard pushed to find a better solution from Synology right now without spending £5,000-10,000 without drives.
Hot Tips when you Buy a NAS this Prime Day 2021
In order for you to get the very best NAS deals this prime day, here are some hot tips that I have personally used for the last few years to get the very best deals.
Amazon Warehouse Deals are 20% lower
For those that aren’t aware, Amazon has a whole section of their website that is dedicated to pre-owned and opened items. This includes both NAS, hard drives, SSD and more for your storage. During Amazon Prime day 2021, the discount on these broken-seal items will be increased by an additional 20% and for those looking for an insane bargain, this will be irresistible.
Another tip when buying NAS or Hard Drives from Amazon Warehouse is that although (as they are broken seal/used/returned items) they have a shorter warranty from Amazon, you will almost certainly be able to claim the FULL warranty coverage from Synology, QNAP, WD or Seagate. They just want your serial number and a receipt of purchase – this will not state the amazon reduced warranty.
Amazon Warehouse for different countries can be found below:
If you want to make sure you see the LATEST prime day deals for NAS (as new ones are added every hour) then I would recommend checking the official Amazon Prime page regularly. It will also include the very latest Lightning Deals too
The prices listed on Amazon for NAS during the Prime Day event are only available to Prime members. If you are not a member, don’t worry, as you can use the 30-Day free trial to sign up for a Prime, or just pay for 1 month of Prime as a student and get it at 50% off. Then after you finish your purchase, you can cancel your subscription. The other bonus of this is that you will qualify for fast, next day delivery for free. I would recommend however that you do not cancel your subscription until you have received your order and tested your item.
As then you will still be able to take advantage of the fast and free return policy extended to Prime members. This is especially useful when buying NAS Hard Drives and you are worried about broken drives!
Improved Delivery on your NAS Prime Day Deal
It is a well-known fact that Amazon Prime membership includes free next day delivery and Amazon has even upped the stakes by stating that they will be providing the fastest-ever Prime Day delivery of just 14 minutes between the cart and the courier, last year we saw and heard numerous examples of delivery issues with prime day deals, adding 2-3 days on supposed next-day shipping.
If any of your Amazon Prime delivery dates are not the 24 hours turn around that they promise, then definitely complain to Amazon after you receive your goods (not before) as they will almost certainly have a deluge of customer enquiries after prime day 2021 and in an effort to conclude the matter, you might get an additional discount, a gift vouchers or more. Currently, the trending ‘gesture of goodwill’ gift is a free month of Prime membership.
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