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Q: How many hard drives are needed for a NAS?

2023-09-01


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ASUSTOR NAS supports different number of hard disks, depending on the model. Typically, ASUSTOR NAS supports a minimum of 2 hard disks and a maximum of 16 hard disks.
Choosing the right number of hard disks depends on your usage needs. If you need to store a large number of files, such as video files or photos, then multiple hard disks may be more suitable for you to provide more storage space and higher fault tolerance. In addition, if you need higher read/write speeds, you can create RAID 0 with multiple hard disks to improve performance.
On the other hand, if your usage needs are relatively small, you can use fewer hard disks to meet most of your needs. When choosing the number of hard disks, consider your budget, usage requirements, and expected data growth. Also, consider your NAS model and hardware specifications to determine the number of hard drives it supports and the hard drive capacity.

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