It has been a while since we singly discussed a Netgear NAS. This time we are taking a look at the ReadyNAS 214, a model which supports up to four drives, based on a quad-core processor from Annapurna.

The design of the ReadyNAS is a familiar one. We have seen this case before from Netgear. This is not a bad thing though, since it is a relatively sturdy case with a compact design. Despite the support for up to four drives, it is about the same size as some other models which only support up to two drives. The case is fully made of metal which gives it a solid feel. A screwdriver is not needed to mount the hard drives in the trays.