Can You Benefit from a RAID Storage System?

THUNDER BAY – TECH – In today’s world of images and pictures, we all amass a massive amount of data. With our smartphones, especially the Apple line-up of iPhones, the iCloud storage can fill up fast meaning that you need to purchase additional coverage.

Not only do you end up with in many cases priceless images, family memories, but for business files, records and information. UGreen says that they have a better idea.

UGREEN’s NASync lineup is a family of network-attached storage (NAS) appliances designed to centralize files at home or in a small office, with RAID options to improve uptime if a drive fails. Models range from compact 2-bay units up to higher-performance 6- and 8-bay systems with 10GbE networking and creator-friendly I/O.

So What is RAID Storage?

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a way of combining multiple hard drives or SSDs into one storage “pool” to improve reliability, speed, or both. Different RAID levels do different things: some mirror data across drives (so if one drive fails, your files are still there), some stripe data across drives for faster performance, and others use parity information so the system can rebuild data after a drive failure. The key idea is that RAID is about keeping storage running and reducing downtime if a disk dies—but it’s not the same as a backup, because it won’t protect you from accidental deletion, ransomware, or a fire/theft.

For home users, RAID can mean a more dependable place for family photos, videos, and shared files—especially if you’re using a NAS and want peace of mind that one bad drive won’t wipe everything. For businesses, RAID helps keep shared folders, accounting files, and project data online even during a drive failure, which can prevent costly interruptions. It can also boost performance for multiple users accessing files at once, and makes maintenance easier because you can often replace a failed drive and let the system rebuild in the background while people keep working.

What NASync brings to the table

RAID and storage flexibility

Across the NASync line, UGOS Pro supports Basic, JBOD, and RAID 0/1/5/6/10 configurations, letting you choose between capacity, performance, and redundancy.

UGREEN also provides a RAID calculator and notes UGOS Pro reserves about 16GB for system partitioning (so usable space will be slightly less than raw disk totals).

Hardware features that matter (especially for speed)

Depending on model, NASync units can include:

• 2.5GbE and/or 10GbE LAN for faster backups and multi-user access

• M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching and responsiveness

• Higher-end connectivity like dual 10GbE + Thunderbolt 4 on the pro-tier systems (useful for creators and fast workstation ingest)

UGOS Pro software, apps, and security basics

UGOS Pro emphasizes broad compatibility (UGREEN cites 10 file storage formats and 5 file protocols) and built-in storage management/monitoring.

On higher models, UGREEN markets an all-in-one NAS app, an App Center, remote access, and “enterprise-grade” features like firewall and encryption tooling, plus Docker support for container workloads.

Lineup snapshot: picking the right NASync

Home users and families

• DXP2800 (2-bay): entry-friendly Intel N100 platform, 2.5GbE, and “AI Photo Magic” style organization features.

• DH2300 / DH4300 Plus (budget line): positioned as lower-cost starters; one report highlights DH2300’s Rockchip CPU and DH4300 Plus adding 2.5GbE, aimed at first-time NAS buyers.

Power users, prosumers, and media-heavy homes

• DXP4800 (4-bay): Intel N100, dual 2.5GbE, 2x M.2, 4K HDMI—good for backups and a shared home library without jumping to 10GbE.

• DXP4800 Plus (4-bay): steps up to an Intel Pentium Gold 8505 and adds 10GbE + 2.5GbE, with RAID options up through RAID6/10.

Small business, studios, and teams

• DXP6800 Pro (6-bay): Intel Core i5-1235U, dual 10GbE, 2x M.2, Thunderbolt 4, 8K HDMI, and up to 196TBrated capacity depending on drive sizes.

• DXP8800 Plus (8-bay): similar “pro” feature set with more bays and UGREEN-rated capacity up to 256TB, plus dual 10GbE/TB4.

Independent coverage has called the DXP6800 Pro strong value for small businesses, while noting UGOS Pro’s app ecosystem is still catching up to long-established NAS platforms.

The big reality check: RAID isn’t backup

Even UGREEN’s own guidance highlights this: RAID protects against drive failure, not accidental deletion, ransomware, or catastrophic loss—you still want an external/offsite backup (the “3-2-1” approach is a common baseline).

Practical buying notes (drives matter as much as the NAS)

UGREEN’s compatibility guidance supports 3.5″ and 2.5″ SATA drives up to 30TB, and warns against SMR drives—especially in RAID1/RAID5—recommending NAS/enterprise-class drives for RAID5 to reduce risk.

The Last Word: UGREEN NASync overview: RAID-ready home & business NAS options, UGOS Pro, and model guidance.