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Hi,

I discovered your videos on Prime Day, covering the Prime Day deals. Really helpful, thanks

I currently have a Synology DS216+II with a couple of WD 5TB drives, paired so I have 5TB of usable space, tolerant to a single drive failure.

The NAS is used for storage of photos and videos, video editing, and streaming music and movies using Logitech Media Server and Plex. Movies are mostly 1080p but would like to cope with 4k when I next upgrade the TV. I'm also interested in running iSpy or similar CCTV.

I'm looking to upgrade to something with plenty more space as I'm taking more video now. Probably looking for 48TB or more?

Tempted with going SSD, like the new FlashStor.

Upfront cost isn't too important as I'll be buying through a business, but keen to have low power consumption as that's on my home energy bill.

Would love to hear your suggestions

Thanks

Rob

I'm glad you found our Prime Day coverage helpful! Based on your needs, including storage for photos, videos, video editing, 1080p streaming, and a future possibility of 4K, as well as the interest in running iSpy or similar CCTV, I'd recommend considering the Synology DS423+. This NAS model is media-friendly and should handle your streaming needs effectively. If you're looking for a lot of NVMe slots, the Asustor options you mentioned are great, especially the ones with multiple NVMe slots like the AS6702T and flashtor FS6706T. However, keep in mind that software plays a significant role, and Synology has a strong reputation for its software, followed by QNAP. Asustor relies more on third-party app makers. It's also good to note that the DS423+ is a solid choice, and its power consumption is relatively low, which aligns with your concern about home energy bills.

Considering your interest in the FlashStor, SSDs can certainly bring performance benefits, especially for video editing. However, if you're aiming for a significant amount of storage (48TB or more), using SSDs entirely can be quite expensive. You might consider a mix of SSDs for fast storage (NVMe for cache, for example) and larger capacity HDDs for the bulk of your storage needs.

Do take a look at the DS423+ in detail, and it should serve you well for your current and future needs, balancing performance, storage, and power efficiency.