NAS with 2, 4 or 8 bays, what fits us?
Plan for growth: 2-bay is tight, 4-bay is the SMB sweet spot, 8-bay if you already want RAID-6.
Try this first
- 1Start at 2x current usage
- 24-bay allows RAID-5/SHR with growth
- 38-bay for backup target plus primary
- 4Plan network link (1G vs 2.5/10G)
When to bring us in
Fast TB growth: pick 4-bay or 6-bay now over migrating later.
See also
- Should we buy or lease laptops as a 5-person company?Both work. Lease is predictable but pricier over the term; buying needs cash and your own depreciation. The difference is mostly admin.
- Is buying refurbished smart or asking for trouble?For office work fine, if from a serious vendor with warranty and a clean OS install. The trap is shady marketplace listings.
- How much RAM and SSD for office work in 2026?Rule of thumb for knowledge work: 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD as a comfortable minimum. 8 GB already feels tight; 32 GB is for heavy tools.
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