Netgear
NetGear ReadyNAS RN716X
Best high performance storage for demanding professional environments.
The NetGear ReadyNAS RN716X is a powerful 6-bay diskless NAS array built for businesses requiring robust data management. It excels at centralizing, securing, and controlling access to critical business data, including application data, virtual images, and client files. Its advanced ReadyNAS OS offers features like unlimited snapshots, real-time anti-virus, and native encryption for continuous data protection. With ReadyCLOUD, management is simplified, and iSCSI support makes it ideal for virtualized environments, ensuring a scalable and secure solution for file serving and disaster recovery.
$2999.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
307
/ 440
#307 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
+121%
Above average
Model/Part No.
716
/ RNX
Who it's for
- Creative professionals and small businesses needing high-speed network storage
- Businesses and users prioritizing data integrity and disaster recovery
- Organizations and power users with expanding data storage requirements
Who should skip it
- Users seeking cutting-edge features and long-term software support
- Budget-conscious buyers or those with basic storage needs
- Novice users or those preferring plug-and-play simplicity
Key Specs
Model/Part No.
RN716X
Model Description
ReadyNAS 716x 6-Bay, Diskless
CPU
Intel® Xeon Ivy Bridge E3-1265Lv2 2.5GHz (3.5GHz Turbo) Quad Core
Memory
16GB ECC
Number of Bays
6
Recommended Max. Concurrent Users
100 - 500+
Disk Type
Diskless
Drive Types Supported
SATA/SSD 2.5" or 3.5"
Features
- Unlimited snapshots for on-box data protection
- Real-time anti-virus and native data encryption
- Cloud-managed replication for disaster recovery
- Bit Rot Protection for ultimate data integrity
- iSCSI and Thin Provisioning for virtualization
- Automatic backup and sync via ReadyCLOUD
- Modern GUI and remote access for easy management
- Tool-less drive installation for quick setup
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the NetGear ReadyNAS RN716X for its robust performance and exceptional data reliability. Many appreciate its powerful processing capabilities, which handle demanding tasks like virtualization and high speed data transfer with ease. Users feel confident in its ability to protect valuable data through advanced RAID configurations and backup options. While the system delivers on its promise of enterprise grade features, some users note that the initial setup and management software can present a learning curve, especially for those less familiar with sophisticated network attached storage solutions. Despite this, its dependable operation and strong build quality are frequently praised.
Know before you buy
No, the RN716X is a diskless system. You will need to purchase and install your own 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs separately.
Yes, it is fully virtualization-ready. It features iSCSI support and thin provisioning, and it is officially certified for use with VMware and Microsoft environments.
The RN716X is designed for small to medium businesses and is capable of supporting between 100 and 500+ concurrent users, depending on your specific workload and network configuration.
The system includes several layers of protection, such as unlimited snapshots for point-in-time recovery, real-time anti-virus, native encryption, and Bit Rot Protection to ensure long-term data integrity.
Yes, you can increase your storage capacity by connecting optional EDA500 expansion units, allowing for a maximum capacity of up to 96TB.
Yes, the RN716X is equipped with two 10Gbps LAN ports, in addition to two standard Gigabit LAN ports, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding business applications.
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