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I use my DS1019+ for photo backup, 4 cameras via SS, and using it as my DVR for HDHomeRun. I recently got into running several diff apps using Docker. Lastly, I just tried to do my full backup to my DS218j but the backup of my DS1019 (around 9tb of data) is taking me 10 days!
So my intent is to:
1. Install some 10gb switches to upgrade the newwork.
2. Add a USB dongle to the 1019 to push it to 2.5gbe which is NOT 10 but faster than the 1gb its running at now.
3. Get rid of my DS218j since I'm pretty sure its the bottleneck for these backups.
4. Once I have the new NAS backuped I'll take it off site for incremental backups.

The main issue is that the DS1019 does't have a 10gbe option, with the current list of apps running in containers, I've running at 80% CPU and hitting 100% frequently especially during backup.
I really don't need a super high end system but I would like to invest in something that'll last me a few years.

It sounds like you're looking to upgrade your DS1019+ setup to improve performance, particularly for backups and running multiple Docker apps. Given your budget and requirements, investing in a NAS with a PCIe slot for a 10GbE upgrade seems like a smart move. The Synology DS1522+ fits the bill perfectly, offering scalability and performance with its AMD Ryzen R1600 processor and PCIe expansion slot. With 8 GB of DDR4 ECC SODIMM RAM, it's well-equipped to handle your workload while providing room for future expansion. Additionally, you might want to consider using our NAS Finder tool (https://nascompares.com/nas-builder/) to explore other options that meet your specific needs.