AsustorSpec score 8.4
6 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Six M.2 SSD slots for all-flash storage
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster transfers
+Intel quad-core CPU for media tasks
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
$494.99
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Spec score8.4
Pros+Six M.2 SSD slots for all-flash storage
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster transfers
+Intel quad-core CPU for media tasks
+Media server support included
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+6 bays: only 7 of 38 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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SynologySpec score 8.3
12 Bays, 4GB, Diskless, Desktop
+Twelve drive bays for large storage capacity
+Desktop form factor with quad core CPU
+4GB memory for multitasking
−Drives not included, must be purchased separately
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Twelve drive bays for large storage capacity
+Desktop form factor with quad core CPU
+4GB memory for multitasking
Cons−Drives not included, must be purchased separately
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+12 bays: the most bays of the 38 here
+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
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TerraMasterSpec score 7.7
2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for a compact personal storage setup
+Intel quad-core CPU for file serving tasks
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Two drive bays for a compact personal storage setup
+Intel quad-core CPU for file serving tasks
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+4GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Media support for streaming to other devices
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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SynologySpec score 8.7
8 Bays, 4GB, Diskless, Rackmount
+Eight drive bays for large storage
+M.2 slots support SSD caching
+Rackmount form fits server racks
−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4GB memory, limited for multitasking
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Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight drive bays for large storage
+M.2 slots support SSD caching
+Rackmount form fits server racks
Cons−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4GB memory, limited for multitasking
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+8 bays: only 2 of 38 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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Synology
Intel, 4GB
+8TB capacity for storing large personal files
+Intel processor for system operations
+4GB of RAM for system operations
$659.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+8TB capacity for storing large personal files
+Intel processor for system operations
+4GB of RAM for system operations
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
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LincPlusSpec score 8.3
4 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+4 drive bays
+2.5GbE network port
+4K HDMI 2.0 output
−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Uses an ARM processor
$185.99-15%List: $219.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+4 drive bays
+2.5GbE network port
+4K HDMI 2.0 output
+M.2 NVMe slot support
Cons−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Uses an ARM processor
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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UGREENSpec score 8.1
2 Bays, 4GB, 1GbE, Diskless
+Two drive bays for a basic storage setup
+Media features for photo and video libraries
+Docker support for running extra apps
−Diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4 GB RAM
$239.99-11%List: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Two drive bays for a basic storage setup
+Media features for photo and video libraries
+Docker support for running extra apps
+Phone backup and remote access features
Cons−Diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4 GB RAM
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+Runs Docker: only 4 of 40 here have one
−1GbE: 31 of the 36 here have a higher fastest port
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 8.7
4 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 10GbE
+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+10GbE network ports for fast file transfers
+M.2 NVMe SSD slot for faster caching
−ARM processor rather than Intel
−Rackmount form needs a server rack
$886.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+10GbE network ports for fast file transfers
+M.2 NVMe SSD slot for faster caching
+Quad-core processor for steady performance
+4GB RAM for multitasking
Cons−ARM processor rather than Intel
−Rackmount form needs a server rack
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 36 here
+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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QNAPSpec score 8.4
2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, Desktop
+Two drive bays for a compact desktop storage setup
+Supports 4K media playback
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
−Only 4GB RAM for heavier workloads
$1,455.88
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Two drive bays for a compact desktop storage setup
+Supports 4K media playback
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
+4GB RAM for everyday multitasking
Cons−Only 4GB RAM for heavier workloads
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+Runs Docker: only 4 of 40 here have one
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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AsustorSpec score 8.3
2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 5GbE
+Dual 5GbE ports for faster networking
+Two drive bays plus M.2 SSD slots
+Media server support included
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
$516.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Dual 5GbE ports for faster networking
+Two drive bays plus M.2 SSD slots
+Media server support included
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+5GbE: only 5 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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AsustorSpec score 8.3
4 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE, Diskless
+Four drive bays with two M.2 SSD slots
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster transfers
+Media server support included
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
$1,542.60
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Four drive bays with two M.2 SSD slots
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster transfers
+Media server support included
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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QNAPSpec score 8.3
4 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Only 4GB RAM included
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$529.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Intel Celeron dual-core processor
+Diskless, so drives are purchased separately
Cons−Only 4GB RAM included
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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SynologySpec score 8.3
4 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 4TB Seagate IronWolf drives for 16TB
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
$2,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 4TB Seagate IronWolf drives for 16TB
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+Supports M.2 NVMe SSD slots
+AMD Ryzen V1500B processor
Cons−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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SynologySpec score 8.3
4 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 4TB WD Red Plus drives for 16TB
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
$2,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 4TB WD Red Plus drives for 16TB
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+Supports M.2 NVMe SSD slots
+AMD Ryzen V1500B processor
Cons−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
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AsustorSpec score 8.2
2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays plus M.2 NVMe slots
+Media server support included
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
$483.99
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Two drive bays plus M.2 NVMe slots
+Media server support included
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 8.2
4 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 10GbE
+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+10GbE network ports for fast file transfers
+Short-depth 1U design fits shallow racks
−ARM processor rather than Intel
−Rackmount form needs a server rack
$679.00
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+10GbE network ports for fast file transfers
+Short-depth 1U design fits shallow racks
+4GB RAM for multitasking
Cons−ARM processor rather than Intel
−Rackmount form needs a server rack
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 36 here
+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
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SynologySpec score 8.2
5 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 10GbE
+Five bays for a large storage pool
+10GbE port for fast network transfers
+AMD processor for file and app workloads
−Only 4GB of RAM is listed
$1,157.72
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Five bays for a large storage pool
+10GbE port for fast network transfers
+AMD processor for file and app workloads
Cons−Only 4GB of RAM is listed
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 36 here
+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+5 bays: 29 of the 38 here have fewer bays
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SynologySpec score 8.2
2 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for a 16TB bundle with WD Red Plus drives
+Includes two 8TB Western Digital drives
+Supports M.2 NVMe SSD slots
−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
$1,999.00
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Two drive bays for a 16TB bundle with WD Red Plus drives
+Includes two 8TB Western Digital drives
+Supports M.2 NVMe SSD slots
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
+AMD processor for file serving and backups
Cons−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
+M.2 SSD slots: only 13 of 40 here have one
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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YxkSpec score 8.2
2 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE, Diskless
+Two drive bays for a small RAID or mirrored setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 4GB RAM, which limits heavier container workloads
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Two drive bays for a small RAID or mirrored setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
+Desktop form factor suited to a home shelf or desk
+4GB RAM for basic file sharing and backup tasks
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 4GB RAM, which limits heavier container workloads
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+Runs Docker: only 4 of 40 here have one
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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UGREENSpec score 8.1
2 Bays, 4GB, 1GbE, Diskless
+Two drive bays for a basic storage setup
+Docker support for running extra apps
+Desktop form factor
−Diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4 GB RAM
$239.06
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Two drive bays for a basic storage setup
+Docker support for running extra apps
+Desktop form factor
+Sold with a Cat 8 Ethernet cable
Cons−Diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4 GB RAM
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+Runs Docker: only 4 of 40 here have one
−1GbE: 31 of the 36 here have a higher fastest port
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 8.0
8 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Eight drive bays for a large storage pool
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster networking
+AMD Ryzen processor with 4GB RAM
−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
$2,009.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Eight drive bays for a large storage pool
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster networking
+AMD Ryzen processor with 4GB RAM
+Short depth rackmount design
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+8 bays: only 2 of 38 here have more bays
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.8
ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE, Rackmount
+Compact short-depth 1U design fits shallow racks
+4GB RAM for multitasking
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
−Rackmount form needs a server rack
−ARM processor rather than Intel
$609.00
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Compact short-depth 1U design fits shallow racks
+4GB RAM for multitasking
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
Cons−Rackmount form needs a server rack
−ARM processor rather than Intel
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
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SynologySpec score 7.8
4 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Supports expansion up to nine bays
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
−Drives are not included, so you must buy them separately
$769.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Supports expansion up to nine bays
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
+AMD Ryzen V1500B processor
+4GB RAM installed
Cons−Drives are not included, so you must buy them separately
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
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SynologySpec score 7.8
4 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE, Drives included
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 4TB Seagate IronWolf Pro drives for 16TB
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
$2,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 4TB Seagate IronWolf Pro drives for 16TB
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
+4GB RAM installed
Cons−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
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SynologySpec score 7.8
4 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE, Drives included
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 8TB WD Red Plus drives for 32TB
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
$2,749.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Includes four 8TB WD Red Plus drives for 32TB
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
+4GB RAM installed
Cons−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.7
2 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers
+Desktop form factor for home or office
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM quad-core CPU with built-in NPU
+4GB of memory installed
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+2.5GbE: only 6 of 36 here have a higher fastest port
−2 bays: 24 of the 38 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 8.2
4 Bays, 4GB, 10GbE, Desktop
+Two 2.5GbE ports and two 10GbE SFP+ ports
+Four drive bays for expandable storage
+Quad-core processor for file serving tasks
−Only 4 GB of RAM limits multitasking
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Two 2.5GbE ports and two 10GbE SFP+ ports
+Four drive bays for expandable storage
+Quad-core processor for file serving tasks
Cons−Only 4 GB of RAM limits multitasking
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 36 here
+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
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SynologySpec score 7.9
8 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 1GbE
+Eight drive bays for large storage arrays
+Rackmount form factor fits standard server racks
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10
−Only 4GB memory for heavier multi-user workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN connectivity
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Spec score7.9
Pros+Eight drive bays for large storage arrays
+Rackmount form factor fits standard server racks
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10
+Supports SATA 6Gb/s drives
Cons−Only 4GB memory for heavier multi-user workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN connectivity
Compared with the 40 NAS Devices on this page+4GB memory: the highest memory of the 40 here
+8 bays: only 2 of 38 here have more bays
−1GbE: 31 of the 36 here have a higher fastest port
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