NETGEAR RN524X – Premium performance Business Data Storage

₹3,500.00

The high-end, high performance NAS based on Intel^® Dual Core Server Processor has a built-in 10Gig Ethernet port and is the ideal professional desktop NAS system for small and medium size businesses.

KEY FEATURES

4 Bay (each bay upto 12TB)
Desktop NAS, Intel® D-1508 Dual Core Server processor 2.2GHz,
HDD – SATA/SSD 2.5” or 3.5”
Capacity – 48TB
Ethernet – 1 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 1 x 10G ethernet
USB – Three (3) USB3.0 ports, 1 front, 2 rear
eSATA – 1, for eSATA HDD
Warranty – 5 years
CPU – Intel D1508 Dual Core 2.2GHz Server Processor
RAM – 2GB RAM with ECC

Description

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Netgear ReadyNAS RN524X Premium SMB 4-Bay NAS with 10GbE

Today we have a Netgear ReadyNAS RN524X 4-Bay NASS in the lab to run our tests. The RN524X enters Netgear line up as a high-end, high-performance NAS in the desktop segment. Although it is a four bay NAS, it the underlying hardware is capable of providing a significantly higher degree of performance than we would expect to see from lower-end NAS units. The RN524X also comes equipped with 10GbE network capabilities which greatly speeds up large file transfers and is something that we are going to see more of in the future. Netgear ReadyNAS includes five levels of data protection for increased data security. Using ReadyCloud allows you to access your personal cloud from any location that you have access to the internet.

Netgear RN524X Front

Netgear ReadyNAS RN524X 4-Bay NAS Overview

The Netgear RN524X package was double boxed which included ample foam inserts to protect the contents. After removing the RN524X from its packing material, we can now take a look at the NAS. The front of the RN524X includes a LED display that shows NAS status and other information. The white bars with center dot light up blue when powering up the NAS. These 5-point touch buttons are also used to navigate options in the LED display. If you are deploying these in a remote site for clients, having some local diagnostic information can be helpful. Here we see the back of the RN524X; a large 92mm cooling fan dominates this area. At the top right, we find an eSATA port and two USB 3.0 ports. Below we have the 1GbE and 10GbE ports and at the bottom is the power connector. This front panel is a door that opens to access the drive bays inside. We also spot a front USB 3.0 port below the front door. There is not much space for USB devices here; large thick USB drives will have a hard time fitting here but if you have the door open, you can make backups or load data from USB devices.

Netgear RN524X Open Front Door

Here we have the front door open and find the four drive bays with a power button below the bays. The door itself feels solid and has magnetic locks to secure the door when closed. The backplane of the RN524X is one solid PCB when ventilation holes that allow for good air flow across the drives. Many cheaper NAS units do not perforate their PCBs sufficiently which restricts airflow and can cause hard drives to run hotter than intended, shortening lifespans. The drive trays are metal and support tool-less installation for HDD’s but will require the provided screws to install 2.5” drives. This is a reasonable compromise.

Netgear RN524X Accessories

Accessories included with the RN524X are: 1x RN524X main unit, 1x Quick Installation Guide, 1x Accessory Pack, Drive screws, 1x AC power cord and Adapter,1x RJ-45 LAN cable, 1x Wi-Fi adapter Overall, this is a solid set of accessories, but you may need additional bits such as a second LAN cable as the unit comes with two LAN ports and one cable.