REVIEW - These days, my wife and I produce a large number of RAW video files as we work on various social media platforms. Much of the content is reusable and we need to store the files for many years and be able to access and search the data readily and easily. This requires a lot of reliable storage. I am happy to add this UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro to my network.
The UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro has 6 drive bays in front. Below the bays from left to right, are the power button, the LED indicators, an SD Card slot, 2 x USB-C, and USB-A.
The NAS's main connectivity ports are on the bottom back: an HDMI port, USB ports, 2 ethernet ports (2 x 10G), a reset button, and a power port.
There is a removable screen over the vent.
At the bottom of the NAS is a door that reveals memory slots you can use to add memory.
The toolless setup of the UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro is straightforward. The hard drives slide into the caddies and then the caddies slide into the bays.
Once the drives are loaded, the next step is to set up the device via software. The following are screenshots showing the process. I decided to follow their recommendation and set up as Raid 5.
Once everything was set up, I placed the UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro next to my UGreen DXP4800 Plus that I previously reviewed.
UGreen has software that supports the major OS platforms and provides the necessary tools and support for the NAS. There are so many functions and options, that it would be impossible to cover them all in this review. If you would like to see the application screens and what is offered via the app, you can check out the UGreen DXP4800 Plus review here. All of my network switches are capable of multi-speeds including 10G, so I used 2 x 10 G ports and the NAS immediately connected to my network. I installed a few of the apps I needed and wanted from the built-in app repository, and created several shared folders this time without size limitations since I now have enough storage space to accommodate all of my needs. As with the previous model the DXP4800, I do not need the HDMI port but that is an option for anyone wanting to use the media function and that mobile app to view media via an attached monitor. If I wanted to use the media function, I would use the NAS as the repository and access it via a TV box to watch on a large-screen TV.
Overall, it is impossible to list the full functionality of this NAS. The connectivity, remote access, speed, and reliability are some of the main features that make it a winner for me. For the record, both Ethernet ports are connecting at 10GB on my network:
I copied a 9.5GB file from the DXP4800 Plus (2,5GB ethernet) to the DXP6800 Pro (10GB ethernet) via a 10GB switch in 126 seconds.
The UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro is performing exactly as I expected. I have been using the DXP4800 Plus, and now that I have a greater need for much more data storage and fast accessibility this addition from UGreen is perfect. I am in a much better place to manage and store my data. The drives are silent, and access is quick, easy, and reliable. I must reiterate that for professionals, personal or business/corporate, UGreen storage devices have a place and reliability to stand among veterans. Well done.