Final Thoughts and Rating
...whether you're looking for centralised storage, multiple RAID volumes, user quotas, remote backups or simple multimedia streaming; the N5550 is more than up to the task.The Thecus N5550 is one of the most feature packed and capable five-bay NAS solutions currently available for under £450.
Armed with a dual-core Intel Atom processor and 2GB of DDR3 memory, the N5550 consistently serves up data transfer speeds close to 100MB/s, and it has a feature set that easily encompasses the needs of both home and office users.
This is the technology equivalent of a high-end multitool, and whether you're looking for centralised storage, multiple RAID volumes, user quotas, remote backups or simple multimedia streaming; the N5550 is more than up to the task.
If there's a criticism it's that Thecus' hardware and software presentation is beginning to feel dated compared to the competition. Priced accordingly, the N5550 is the one to go for if the premium alternatives from Qnap and Synology don't fit the budget.
The Good
Good performance
Abundant array of features
USB 3.0 connectivity
Competitive pricingThe Bad
Not as refined as some of the competition
Fan noise can be bothersomeHEXUS Rating
Thecus N5550
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