The post Network Drives at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . The were several new NAS systems on show at IFA 2018, along with updated versions of previous systems. Here is a rundown of what we saw. Note: This article may be updated at a later date. QNAP TS-251B NAS Price: Around $350 QNAP showcased it’s 2018 version of the TS-251B NAS system. Aimed at the home/home office market, the small NAS box has a few interesting features. Equipped with an Intel Celeron J3335 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor and a choice of 2GB or 4GB of RAM, its PCIe expansion slot adds a variety of extra functions. Onboard LAN is 1 Gigabit with dual RJ34 ports, but this can extend to 10 Gigabits via the QM2 PCIe expansion card. This card serves a dual purpose, as it can also house extra storage. Alongside the two drive bays, further storage is available through an M.2 SSD PCIe expansion card. Some flexibility is available here as the card can contain up to 4 M.2 SSDs, or 2 S...