What does a NAS for a 10-person team with backup cost
Unit + disks + backup strategy + UPS. A NAS without backup around it is a single point of failure, not a solution.
Try this first
- 1Unit: a Synology or QNAP for 4 to 6 disks runs between 600 and 1500 euros in 2026 depending on CPU, RAM, and bays. For ten users in a fileserver role a 4-bay is often enough.
- 2Disks: NAS drives (WD Red, Seagate IronWolf) are 80 to 200 euros each by capacity. Plan 4 plus 1 spare. Minimum 3 for RAID 5, 4 for SHR-2 (in practice for SMB data you plan more generously, not on the minimum).
- 3UPS: a NAS without UPS is a NAS that corrupts during a power blip. Between 100 and 300 euros for a decent APC or CyberPower.
- 4Off-site backup: the NAS sits in your office. Fire or burglary ends it. Synology Hyper Backup to C2, a second NAS at someone home, or a cloud backup. Not optional.
- 5Maintenance: firmware updates, RAID monitoring, and a yearly restore test. Budget an hour or two per quarter if you DIY, or fold into a retainer.
When to bring us in
For choosing between Synology, QNAP, or UGREEN and the right backup strategy around it, /contact with data volume and backup requirements.
See also
- What does Managed IT actually cost for a 10-person SMBNo fixed number, but an honest breakdown. A full package for ten people is not 50 euros a month and not 5000 either.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard versus Premium, what is extraThe price jump is real but Premium does not add Word features. It adds security and device management.
- Microsoft announces another price hike, what do I doSince NCE Microsoft adjusts pricing structurally. Without action you renew at the new price for a full year.
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