from $6,479.95
The Rocstor Enteroc N1832 is a 16-bay NAS enclosure designed for robust data storage and management. It features an Intel Celeron Quad Core 2.0 GHz CPU with 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, supporting up to sixteen 2.5"/3.5" hot-swappable 6 Gb/s SATA3 hard drives in various RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD). This unit provides comprehensive data backup, virtualization support for VMware, Citrix, and Hyper-V, and advanced security features, making it suitable for businesses requiring a reliable and scalable independent file server.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $6,479.95.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The Rocstor Enteroc N1832 16-Bay NAS Enclosure is available at bhphoto, starting at $6,479.95.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
See all NAS Devices
Compare the full selection with specs and pricing.
Links may earn Covala Shopping a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices last verified at time of page load. As an Amazon Associate, Covala Shopping earns from qualifying purchases.