LincStation N1 6 Bay SSD NAS Storage, 16GB RAM, Quad-Core, 4 * M.2 NVMe Slot, 2 * SATA SSD/HDD Slot, Network Attached Storage with Unraid License, Home Cloud Storage Device Quiet/Portable (Diskless)

Firstly this exceeded my expectations. I’ll openly admit I’m a massive nerd at times and I spent ages reasearching NAS’s to replace the old WD cloud storage which is way too restrictive and limited.Anyway, I found this amazing bit of kit, found out about unraid and the ability to run docker instances from the box and just blown away with the scope and performance of the little box and it’s so quite but sleek looking.I’ve got this connected to my home network at the moment so it’s limited to 1Gb but the ability to upgrade this later to up to 10Gb is a massive plus. Also that being said even at 1Gb file transfer is very fast and performance is excellent.Connecting the SD in was a breeze and once up and running it was quite easy to start storing data, setting up plex, deluge, jacket and other docker apps to help with storing and sorting files, as well as downloading any missing shows etc.There is little to no noise, a benefit of it being a SD based NAS and no spinning disks.All in all, this is an amazing find and if you’re serious about storage needs, wanting fast performance, want to nerd out a bit then this is for you. If you struggle with tech it may be a bit tricker to get setup and make use of all the bells and whistles but will do pretty much what you want out the box after the initial setup of the storage array

I just purchased the LincStation N1 and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I feel this is a cheaper and more versatile competitor compared to Asustor Flashstore that I have decided to skip on in favour of the LincSation N1. This device has exceeded all my expectations in terms of performance and software flexibility.Firstly, the setup was a breeze. I appreciated the user-friendly interface and straightforward instructions, which allowed me to get up and running in no time. Whether you're a tech novice or an experienced user, you'll find the setup process to be seamless. Easy to install the storage drives and setup the unit via network cable is simple. *Did not test the WiFi yet, as its only available via hardware passthrough only.In terms of performance, the LincStation N1 truly shines. Its powerful hardware ensures smooth and lag-free operation. (4 core CPU + 16GB RAM helps a lot, as most of the competitor in this price range only offers 4 or 8GB ram) I've experienced no slowdowns or hiccups whatsoever, which is a testament to the device's reliability in my opinion.Moreover, I have tested the 2.5GbE network connection on large media files, and I'm delighted to see that I consistently achieve transfer speeds between 250-280MB/s, which is exactly what I expected from this interface. (See pictures attached) It's reassuring to see the device perform so reliably under heavy network traffic.In the future, I intend to add larger drives and utilize Unraid's VM feature to install a Windows server. Then, this will even allow me to run a business backup software called; Veeam backup solutions. Configuring immutable backup storage in my home lab environment, I can safeguard all my work and projects, providing an added layer of protection against ransomware attacks. I can't wait to test out this configuration once my budget allows for larger NVMe drives. I can update my review on that later on of someone is interested. I'm impressed by the device's ability to handle such demanding tasks. With 16GB of RAM, it's more than capable of running a full-blown Windows VM alongside the Unraid OS, providing a seamless and efficient workflow.If you are on a market for a home storage NAS, this device is also perfect as storing media files, pictures or running applications like Plex is a breeze. This unit can fulfil any users home needs. I tested some docker features as well, works as expected. This one unit can do all for me. It will be my NAS Storage, Host for my virtual server and docker images and Plex as my home media server. I could stream 4K video content to my apple tv without any issues using Plex.Overall, I highly recommend the LincStation N1 to anyone in need of a reliable and versatile media player and storage solution. Its exceptional performance, ease of use, and robust features make it a standout choice in its category. Five stars without a doubt! Get this instead of QNAP or Asustor Flashstore product if you want to save some money.

Unraid Licence key doesnt work.Support wont email back. Unit gets very very hot. I purchased this to be an easy storage server. waste of money really. will be sending back

First time setting up a NAS to use with Emby, and this made the process nice and straight forward. Only have a couple of drives in there so far but all running well. I love how small and quiet it is - very glad I went this route instead of repurposing am old tower pc!

UpdateI saw one come up on an amazon warehouse deal, so thought at the reduced price it was worth a punt. I have a couple of spare drives including a small 2.5 inch 4 Tb Seagate HDD and thought “Hmmm this would make a great plex server”.It arrived and despite being labelled as “good in acceptable condition”, the n1 had lived a hard life, the 2.5 inch screws were missing and so was the Unraid licence card. The previous owner had not removed his login and password. So the bargain wasn’t a bargain at all, then to make things even worse, the normal retail one went 25% off the next day. Grrrrrrr.Anyway to reset the login, just removed both the NVME doors and if you look under one you will see a small thumb drive, if you remove this drive and plug it into a Mac or PC then follow these instructions, you can reset it. (Not great security though as anyone wanting access to your device and files can simply follow this procedure and voila they have access)This method involves deleting the files that contain your hashed passwords from the USB device, and is the safest.Shutdown your server.Plug your USB flash device into a Windows or Mac computer.Open the USB device in Explorer / Finder.Locate and delete the files:boot/config/shadowboot/config/smbpasswdSecurely eject your USB device and connect it to the Unraid server again.Boot up the Unraid server and it will ask you to set up a new password, as if you'd just completed a first boot of Unraid. I have asked the seller to supply a licence key/serial or to give a partial refund, or else the second one goes back too.It’s all got to be a pain in the proverbial. I really want to like this device I will update if seller supplies a serialI really, really wanted to like the N1, its got a reasonably powerful CPU, with lots of RAM and 4xNVME and 2xSATA SSD capability. Lots of opportunities for a home lab. Lots of docker "apps".So whats the issue then?Sadly they crippled it with a 2.5Gbe network/ethernet port, whats the point of having 1000MBps (NVME) or 600MBps (SATA) and then sending it through a 250MBps port? I know they were limited by the CPU's PCI-E lanes, well they should have fitted a slightly more capabale CPU even if it cost a little more.I have a number of NAS (QNAP TS433 and Synology 224+ (with the 2.5Gbe usb adapter "hack), the QNAP has a relatively weak SOC/CPU (but it does have an NPU and I use it with Qumagie to catalogue my photos and act as a general storage repository ) the Synology has a weaker CPU than the N1.In data transfer tests over my LAN, the QNAP attains a steady 230-240 MBps transfer from its Toshiba enterprise Drives and Samsung 870 Evo, the hacked Synology comfortably hits 250MBps from the same drives meanwhile the N1 with its 4x NVME maintains 200MBps which is a disappointment.It has so much potential to be good and I loved unraid, but the compromises were too much for me. I'm now looking at the Terramaster F8 or F424 Max (yeah I have used TOS before and am aware of their issues).The actual design of the N1 is lovely and very stylish, it just couldn't perform where a storage device needs to, in performance, a 10Gbe port would have solved this.