Data storage solutions Dubai — Synology, QNAP and UGREEN NAS devices supplied and installed by Vector Digital Systems across UAE
NAS · ON-PREMISE · HYBRID · MEA EXPORT · SINCE 2009

Data Storage Solutions Dubai — NAS, On-Premise & Hybrid

Your business data needs to be accessible when and where your team works — not dependent on a single provider, a single connection, or a single location. Vector Digital Systems supplies, configures and installs NAS storage solutions for businesses across the UAE and exports to 43 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, since 2009.

2009
Established
7
UAE Emirates
38
Export Countries
3
NAS Brands
STORAGE SOLUTIONS · SUPPLIED & INSTALLED
  • NAS Storage — Synology · QNAP · UGREEN
  • On-Premise & Local Control
  • NAS-to-NAS Replication (Two Locations)
  • Hybrid Storage Configuration
  • DAS · SAN · Enterprise Storage
  • MEA Export — 38 Countries
  • NAS Installation & AMC
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NAS Storage
On-Premise
NAS-to-NAS Sync
Hybrid Storage
Since 2009
FIND THE RIGHT SOLUTION

What Type of Storage Does Your Business Need?

Four common scenarios. Each routes to the right solution below.

SCENARIO 01
Small to Medium Office — 1 to 30 Users

You need shared storage your whole team can access at full network speed, from any device in the office, without paying monthly subscription fees. A NAS connects to your office network and behaves like a private shared drive — fast, reliable, and physically yours.

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SCENARIO 02
Business with Multiple Locations

Your Dubai office needs to stay in sync with a second office, warehouse or overseas operation — continuously, without cloud services as the link between them. NAS-to-NAS replication connects two physical devices directly over your internet connection. No cloud dependency.

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SCENARIO 03
Keeping Cloud But Want Local Speed

Your team needs fast local file access day to day, but you want an offsite safety net. A NAS handles daily operations at local network speed — no internet required. Cloud becomes the backup layer rather than the primary one, reducing monthly subscription costs significantly.

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SCENARIO 04
Enterprise or Large Team

Your data volumes, user count or compliance requirements exceed what a desktop NAS can serve. Rackmount NAS, SAN block storage, or multi-bay enterprise arrays handle larger workloads. VDS assesses your requirement and specifies the right architecture for your scale.

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DAS and SAN: Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) — USB drives, internal SSDs — connects to one computer only and cannot be shared across a network. Storage Area Networks (SAN) serve enterprise-scale block storage and require specialist infrastructure. For either requirement, contact us on WhatsApp to discuss.
NAS STORAGE DUBAI

Synology, QNAP and UGREEN — Supplied, Configured and Installed

Vector Digital Systems supplies all three major NAS brands through authorised UAE distribution. Each brand has a different strength. The right choice depends on your team size, technical capability and what you need the NAS to do.

SYNOLOGY · SOFTWARE LEADER

Synology NAS Dubai

The IT manager's trusted choice — most mature software, most reliable long-term.

  • Active Backup for Business — backs up every PC, server and Microsoft 365 account in your office to one NAS. No per-device fees. No per-seat licensing.
  • Snapshot Replication — syncs live to a second Synology at another location over your internet connection. Encrypted. No cloud between them.
  • Immutable snapshots (WORM) — point-in-time copies ransomware cannot delete or modify. Restore to any earlier state if needed.
  • DSM 7.3 operating system — unified dashboard for backup, file sharing, surveillance and replication. Email alerts for drive health and storage thresholds.
  • Drive compatibility (updated Oct 2025) — third-party SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA SSDs now supported alongside Synology-branded drives.
Sizing Guide
5–10 users DS723+ (2-bay) or DS925+ (4-bay, 2.5GbE)
10–25 users DS925+ — 4-bay, AMD Ryzen, 2.5GbE built-in
25–50 users DS1825+ — 8-bay, surveillance + file sharing
Starting from
AED 2,000–4,800 diskless
4-bay from AED 2,000 · 8-bay from AED 4,200 · drives quoted separately
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QNAP · POWER USER HARDWARE

QNAP NAS Dubai

More processing power and flexibility — preferred by offices with IT staff who want full control.

  • RTRR (Real-time Remote Replication) — monitors source folders and replicates changes to a second QNAP at another site in real-time or on a schedule. Supports up to 16 folder pairs per job. Works cross-country over standard internet.
  • HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync) — single interface for every backup destination: local NAS, cloud, FTP, rsync, remote QNAP. Full backup lifecycle from one app.
  • QuDedup technology — deduplicates backup data at source before transmission, reducing bandwidth consumed during cross-location replication by up to 75%.
  • QNAP-to-QNAP VPN — fully encrypted tunnel between two QNAP devices. No open firewall ports required. Private replication over the public internet.
  • Virtualization Station — run virtual machines directly on the NAS, reducing or eliminating the need for a separate server in smaller offices.
Sizing Guide
5–20 users TS-464 — 4-bay, Intel N5105, 10GbE expansion
20–50 users TS-873A — 8-bay, AMD Ryzen V1500B
Replication target Matching model at second site — VDS supplies both
Starting from
AED 2,200–5,200 diskless
4-bay from AED 2,200 · 8-bay from AED 4,500 · drives quoted separately
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UGREEN · BEST HARDWARE PER DIRHAM

UGREEN NASync Dubai

Intel 12th-gen processing and 10GbE built-in — the most cost-efficient NAS hardware in the current Dubai market.

  • Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake N processors (N100 to N305 depending on model) — significantly faster than the processors in Synology's current consumer NAS lineup.
  • 10GbE built-in on mid-range models — not an optional expansion card. High-speed networking included as standard.
  • No drive restrictions — any brand SATA hard drive or SSD installs without compatibility warnings. Full freedom on drive selection.
  • UGOS Pro operating system — Docker support built in. Run containerised applications directly on the NAS alongside standard file sharing and backup.
  • Best price-to-performance — comparable or superior hardware to Synology and QNAP mid-range at AED 400–800 lower chassis price.
Sizing Guide
5–20 users DXP4800 Plus — 4-bay, Intel N100, 10GbE
20–50 users DXP8800 Plus — 8-bay, Intel N305, 10GbE
Budget-first DXP2800 — 2-bay entry model, Intel N100
Starting from
AED 1,600–4,200 diskless
4-bay from AED 1,600 · 8-bay from AED 3,600 · drives quoted separately
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For a full brand-by-brand comparison, complete drive selection guide and installation specifications

On-Premise NAS Storage Dubai — Full Guide → Synology NAS Dubai — Full Guide →
NAS-TO-NAS REPLICATION

Your Data in Two Physical Locations — No Cloud Between Them

The most complete form of storage resilience puts your data in two physical locations — one in your Dubai office, one wherever your business extends — with changes replicating continuously between them. No cloud dependency. No monthly subscription. No third-party holding your data in between.

The primary NAS in your Dubai office holds your live working data. A second NAS at another location receives changes automatically as they happen. Only changed files and data blocks are transferred — not full copies — so replication runs efficiently over a standard business internet connection. The connection between the two devices is encrypted end to end.

Most NAS suppliers will sell you one device. Vector Digital Systems supplies, configures and installs both — the primary unit in your Dubai office and the replica unit at your second location. We configure the replication job, verify the connection, test sync integrity, and hand over a working two-site system from one engagement.

For businesses operating across two countries, pre-configured Synology and QNAP units can be shipped to your branch, office or warehouse in any of 43 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. VDS installs and configures the UAE end. The remote unit ships ready to connect, with setup documentation and remote configuration support for the second location.

HOW VDS SETS IT UP — 5 STEPS
1
Site Assessment
Internet connection speeds at both locations confirmed. Upload bandwidth at the primary site determines maximum replication throughput and schedule.
2
Hardware Selection
NAS brand and model matched to your data volume, user count and retention requirement. Both units specified as a pair — primary and replica.
3
UAE Installation
Primary NAS installed, RAID configured, shared folder structure and user permissions set, local backup jobs for existing devices activated.
4
Remote Unit Setup
Second NAS configured at the remote location. Replication job created between the two devices. Schedule confirmed — real-time or nightly depending on data volume.
5
Verification and Handover
Sync integrity confirmed across both sites. Monitoring and email alerts enabled. Admin credentials handed over. Both sites operational.
NAS-to-NAS replication — Primary NAS at Dubai office syncs live to Secondary NAS at second location. Encrypted transfer, no cloud dependency. On-premise offsite data storage Dubai UAE.
HYBRID STORAGE DUBAI

Local Speed for Daily Operations. Cloud as the Safety Net.

A hybrid storage setup puts a NAS in your office as the primary layer — handling everything your team does day to day at full local network speed, with no internet required for daily access — while maintaining an encrypted copy in the cloud as offsite redundancy. The NAS carries the load. The cloud carries the risk.

  • 1
    Teams with heavy daily file traffic — the NAS handles all local reads and writes at full speed. Cloud backup runs overnight, outside business hours, without affecting daily performance.
  • 2
    Businesses already on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace — Synology Active Backup or QNAP HBS 3 backs up your cloud data to the NAS locally. The NAS in turn backs up to cloud. Each protects the other.
  • 3
    Businesses reducing cloud dependency over time — the NAS goes in first as primary, cloud reduces to tier-two backup only. Monthly subscription costs fall over 6–12 months as reliance shifts.

Vector Digital Systems installs and configures the NAS half. We set up the backup job to your existing cloud destination — Microsoft Azure, AWS S3, Google Cloud, Backblaze B2 or any S3-compatible endpoint. Your cloud relationship stays. We add the NAS layer on top.

For businesses that also need a managed backup solution alongside the NAS, see our data backup Dubai page.

NAS vs Cloud — Cost Reality
4-bay NAS — fully installed
AED 4,500–8,000
one-time purchase
Equivalent cloud storage
(16TB, UAE business pricing)
AED 800–1,500
per month
NAS payback period
4–8 months
NAS operational lifespan
5–7 years
In a hybrid setup your cloud storage requirement reduces significantly as the NAS handles the primary data load. Monthly subscription costs fall while local access speed increases.
NAS INSTALLATION SERVICE

Supplied, Configured and Handed Over — Not Just Delivered

Buying a NAS without professional installation leaves you with hardware to configure: RAID arrays, network shares, user permissions, backup jobs, monitoring alerts. Vector Digital Systems delivers a complete installation — the hardware arrives, we configure everything, your team walks away with a working system.

1
RAID Configuration
RAID 1, 5, 6 or 10 selected based on your data protection requirement and drive count.
2
Network Setup
Static IP assignment, network share configuration, integration with your existing switches and infrastructure.
3
User Permissions
Shared folder structure built to your team's requirements. Per-user or group-level access controls applied.
4
Backup Configuration
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup job activated via Active Backup (Synology) or HBS 3 (QNAP). PC and server backup included where required.
5
Monitoring and Handover
Drive health monitoring and storage threshold email alerts configured. Admin credentials and system documentation handed over.

For businesses that need server infrastructure alongside NAS storage, see our server solutions Dubai page — HP, Dell and Lenovo servers configured with NAS as the shared storage layer.

Timeline: A standard single-location NAS installation completes in one site visit of 2–4 hours. Two-location replication setups require a second visit or remote configuration session for the replica unit. Available Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What Every Installation Includes
  • RAID array configured to your data protection level
  • Network integration and static IP assignment
  • Shared folder structure and user access controls
  • Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup job
  • Drive health monitoring with email alerts
  • Storage threshold alerts and capacity reporting
  • Admin credentials and handover documentation
Drive Supply
  • WD Red Pro — NAS-rated, 24/7 workload
  • Seagate IronWolf — vibration compensation, multi-bay
  • Toshiba N300 — enterprise-grade NAS drives
  • Quoted per project based on capacity requirement
  • Desktop drives are never installed inside a NAS
MEA EXPORT · 38 COUNTRIES

NAS Storage Supply from Dubai — Middle East, Africa and Asia

Vector Digital Systems ships Synology, QNAP and UGREEN NAS devices from Dubai to businesses, resellers and distributors across 43 countries. Units are sourced through authorised UAE distribution, pre-configured before dispatch where required, and supported remotely after delivery.

GULF & MIDDLE EAST
Gulf States and Levant
Saudi Arabia · Qatar · Oman · Kuwait · Bahrain · Iraq · Jordan · Lebanon

Gulf businesses mirroring their Dubai storage at a second regional location use VDS to supply both ends — the Dubai primary unit and the Gulf replica — from a single procurement and engagement.

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EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA
East and Southern Africa
Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda · Ethiopia · South Africa · Mozambique · Zambia · Zimbabwe · Mauritius · Djibouti

East African operations typically require pre-configured units that arrive ready to connect. VDS ships configured NAS devices with documented setup guides for local installation without on-site support.

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WEST AFRICA & SOUTH ASIA
West Africa and Central Asia
Nigeria · Ghana · Cameroon · Senegal · Côte d'Ivoire · Algeria · Morocco · Bangladesh · Pakistan · Kazakhstan · Uzbekistan · Georgia · Armenia · Azerbaijan

For resellers and IT distributors sourcing NAS hardware from Dubai, VDS supplies bulk units with full manufacturer warranty documentation valid for UAE purchase.

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Two-Location Cross-Border Replication

For businesses with offices in both UAE and a second country — requiring a Dubai NAS and a remote-country NAS configured to replicate between them — Vector Digital Systems supplies and configures both units. The UAE installation is completed on-site. The remote unit ships pre-configured with setup documentation for local connection, with remote configuration support provided via WhatsApp throughout the process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Data Storage Solutions Dubai — Common Questions

Questions buyers ask before choosing a storage solution for their Dubai office.

A NAS (Network-Attached Storage) is a physical device in your office connected to your local network. Your team accesses files at full local network speed with no internet connection required for day-to-day operations. You own the hardware outright with no monthly subscription and no third party holding your data. Cloud storage is hosted on a remote server operated by a third-party provider. It requires an internet connection for access, charges a monthly fee, and the data is held under the provider's legal jurisdiction. Both serve different roles — NAS for fast local access and physical control, cloud for remote access and offsite redundancy. A well-designed storage setup often uses both, with NAS as the primary layer.
Yes — fully. A NAS connects to your office network switch, not to the internet. When internet connectivity is interrupted, your team continues to access all shared files at full local network speed without any disruption to daily operations. Internet connectivity is only used for two specific functions: remote access to the NAS from outside the office, and replication sync to a second NAS at another location. Neither of these affects local file access. This is the fundamental operational difference between a NAS and cloud storage — cloud storage becomes inaccessible the moment internet connectivity is lost.
Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) connects directly to a single computer — USB hard drives and internal SSDs are examples. Only the connected computer can access DAS storage. It cannot be shared across a network, making it suitable for individual users only. Network-Attached Storage (NAS) connects to your office network, allowing any device on the network to access shared files simultaneously. NAS is the standard shared storage solution for small to medium Dubai offices with 1 to 50 users. A Storage Area Network (SAN) is enterprise block-level storage requiring specialist infrastructure including fibre channel or iSCSI connections. SAN is used in large enterprise environments where individual applications need direct block-level access to storage, rather than file-level sharing. For most Dubai SMEs, NAS is the appropriate solution. If your requirement appears to be SAN-scale, contact us on WhatsApp to discuss.
Assess your current total data volume across all shared drives and devices, then double it to account for three years of growth. Add approximately 20% overhead for the RAID configuration — RAID 5 or RAID 6 uses one or two drives respectively for redundancy. As a practical starting point for Dubai offices: a team of 1 to 10 users working primarily with documents and spreadsheets typically needs 4 to 8TB of usable storage. A team of 10 to 30 users with heavier workloads needs 8 to 24TB. Offices running CCTV footage backup alongside file sharing should calculate camera storage separately — typically 100 to 200GB per camera per month at standard resolution. Vector Digital Systems assesses your current data volume and growth pattern as part of every NAS consultation before recommending a configuration.
Hybrid storage uses a NAS as the primary local storage layer and cloud as a secondary offsite backup layer. The NAS handles everything your team does day to day — file access, sharing, editing — at full local network speed with no internet dependency. The cloud handles offsite redundancy, running backup jobs overnight outside business hours. Hybrid makes sense when your team has heavy daily file traffic and needs local speed for productivity, when your business is already using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and you want a local backup of that cloud data, or when you are reducing cloud dependency over time but not eliminating it immediately. Vector Digital Systems installs and configures the NAS half of a hybrid setup. We configure backup jobs to your existing cloud provider — Microsoft Azure, AWS S3, Google Cloud, Backblaze B2 or any S3-compatible endpoint — and leave your cloud relationship intact.
For most Dubai SMEs — yes. A modern NAS from Synology or QNAP provides shared folders, user permissions, Active Directory integration, email services, and application hosting from a single device. If your file server is currently used primarily for shared storage and basic services, a NAS replaces it with significantly lower power consumption, less noise, simpler management, and equivalent or better performance for file access workloads. If your server runs business-critical applications, databases, or ERP systems that require dedicated compute resources, a NAS supplements rather than replaces it — handling storage and backup while the server handles compute. During our pre-installation assessment we review your current server workload and confirm whether a NAS replacement or supplement is the right approach for your specific setup.
Data sovereignty means your data is stored under the legal jurisdiction you choose — on hardware you own, in a location you control. When business data is held by a cloud provider, it is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where the provider's servers are located, which may include US, EU or other international legal frameworks that can compel access to data under their own legislation. For UAE businesses in finance, healthcare, legal services, government contracting, or any sector with regulatory data residency requirements, on-premise NAS storage ensures your data is subject to UAE law only. This is also relevant for businesses that handle client data under contractual confidentiality obligations — keeping data physically on-site and under direct control removes the third-party element from the data handling chain entirely.
When a cloud storage subscription is cancelled or payment lapses, access is suspended immediately. Depending on the provider, data is typically retained for a grace period of 30 to 90 days before being permanently deleted. There is no guarantee of data recovery once the deletion process begins. A local NAS copy of your data remains fully accessible regardless of subscription status, internet connectivity, or decisions made by a third-party provider. Businesses that maintain a NAS alongside cloud storage are protected against subscription changes, provider pricing decisions, account disputes, and any situation where cloud access is unavailable for any reason. The NAS becomes the always-accessible copy that continues to function independently of external services.
Synology is the preferred choice for offices without a dedicated IT person or IT partner who wants simple, reliable management. The DSM operating system is more intuitive than QNAP's interface, has better-documented setup processes, and has a longer track record of consistent software updates. It is the lower-risk choice for non-technical teams. QNAP delivers more processing power and hardware flexibility at equivalent price points. It is preferred by offices with IT staff or an IT partner who wants direct control over virtualisation, storage pooling, replication configuration, and advanced networking features. QNAP's RTRR replication is technically more granular than Synology's Snapshot Replication and handles larger datasets with higher efficiency. UGREEN NASync offers the most competitive hardware per dirham — faster processors and built-in 10GbE at lower chassis prices — for teams where hardware performance matters more than software maturity. For a small office with no IT staff, Synology is the recommendation. For an office with IT resource, QNAP. For maximum hardware at the lowest entry cost, UGREEN.
Standard NAS installations — hardware, RAID configuration, network integration, shared folders, user permissions, and backup job setup — complete in a single site visit of 2 to 4 hours. We confirm the exact schedule during the quotation process. For two-location NAS-to-NAS replication setups, a second site visit or remote configuration session is required for the replica unit at the second location. For large datasets requiring an initial offline seed before replication begins, additional time is scheduled accordingly. All installations are carried out Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. WhatsApp us with your location, team size and requirement and we will confirm availability and schedule a site visit.
Yes. Vector Digital Systems offers Annual Maintenance Contracts for NAS systems covering drive health monitoring, firmware update management, configuration support, and response to hardware faults within agreed SLA timeframes. AMC terms are quoted per system based on the hardware brand, number of units, number of locations, and the response time required. Businesses running NAS-to-NAS replication across two locations can cover both units under a single AMC. Contact us on WhatsApp with your NAS model and requirement for an AMC quote. For full details on our IT maintenance contracts, see our IT AMC Dubai page.
Yes — significantly. Desktop hard drives are designed for light, intermittent workloads of 8 hours per day or less. A NAS runs continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with multiple drives operating simultaneously in close proximity. Desktop drives fail rapidly under these conditions, typically within months of continuous NAS use. NAS-rated drives are engineered specifically for always-on multi-drive operation. WD Red Pro drives include vibration compensation for use in multi-bay enclosures. Seagate IronWolf drives include IronWolf Health Management — drive health monitoring built into compatible NAS software. Toshiba N300 drives are rated for 24/7 workloads and high annual workload volumes. Vector Digital Systems supplies and installs WD Red Pro, Seagate IronWolf and Toshiba N300 drives only. Desktop drives are never installed inside a NAS enclosure.
For storage volumes above 2 to 4TB, on-premise NAS is significantly more cost-effective over a 3 to 5 year horizon. A complete 4-bay NAS system with drives and installation is a one-time purchase in the range of AED 4,500 to AED 8,000 depending on brand, model and drive capacity. Equivalent cloud storage at UAE business pricing — typically 10 to 20TB — costs between AED 800 and AED 1,500 per month. At these rates a NAS recovers its total cost within 4 to 8 months and continues operating for 5 to 7 years with standard drive replacements. In a hybrid setup where the NAS handles the primary data load, cloud storage requirements reduce substantially, dropping the monthly cloud subscription cost at the same time. The cost comparison becomes more favourable to NAS as storage volumes grow.
Vector Digital Systems installs NAS storage systems across all seven UAE emirates. In Dubai we cover all areas including Deira, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, DIFC, DMCC, JLT, Al Quoz, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Jebel Ali and all residential and commercial zones. We also cover Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Free zones covered include DAFZA, JAFZA, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, ADGM and all major UAE free zone authorities. Installation is available Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Vector Digital Systems exports NAS storage devices from Dubai to businesses across 43 countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Export destinations include: Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia and Zimbabwe. All shipments are dispatched from Dubai. Pre-configured NAS units can be shipped to any destination with remote setup support provided. Contact the export team on WhatsApp for current availability and shipping timelines.
VECTOR DIGITAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 2009

Tell us your storage requirement. We'll quote the hardware, drives and installation together.

No per-item pricing lists. We assess your office, your data volume, your locations — and quote a complete working solution.

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Vector Digital Systems LLC (vectordigitals.net) supplies and installs on-premise NAS storage in Dubai and across the UAE. Brands handled include Synology, QNAP, and UGREEN NASync. Services include single-site NAS installation, NAS-to-NAS replication for two business locations, and export supply to MEA countries. Established 2009. Dubai, UAE. Contact: +971 4 450 4145.

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