Final thoughts and rating
Joining Thecus's growing range of N7700 models, the PRO release offers very good out-the-box performance and opens the door to super-fast network storage.
When equipped with an Intel 10GbE NIC, read and write performance increases dramatically; enough so to make the N7700PRO the fastest NAS solution we've ever tested.
Ample storage is available through the unit's seven bays - there's also further scope for stacked expansion - and the target enterprise market is well catered for with iSCSI support, multiple file systems and compatibility with Windows, Mac and Linux clients.
Furthermore, Thecus's software experience continues to improve at a welcomed pace through regular firmware updates. Whilst competitors continue to offer a more polished overall user experience, Thecus is quickly closing the gap.
A 10GbE network infrastructure won't come cheap, but if you're in need of expansive storage capacity and impressive performance in a relatively small box, Thecus's N7700PRO fits the bill.
The Good
Only sub-£1,000 NAS to offer 10GbE functionality
Excellent data transfer rates over fibre
Plenty of storage capacity, with ample scope for stacked expansion
The Bad
10GbE performance comes at lofty premium
HEXUS Rating
Thecus N7700PRO
HEXUS Awards
Thecus N7700PRO
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