Hi Robbie,

...by way of introduction, I'm think you're the Robbie (from span.com) who sold me a TS-435Bmini in 2017. I also got 4x8TB WD Red drives and a TR-004 NAS expansion (to put the 4TB drives I had from my earlier NAS (I think a TS-410) as a backup.

I like the 453Bmini but it keeps rattling and I have to regularly whack it on the top to stop it and, after 7 Years, I've had enough of it. Btw, is this a common issue - do you know how to permanently fix it - i've tried many things from foam pads to weights, etc.

Regardless after 7 Years, my drive is filling up I need to upgrade the drives and I was wondering what my drive and/or NAS upgrade options are. I do use the NAS for backups and data storage, but it needs to run Plex as well.

I've only ever had QNAP but am open to Synology and other companies if they are reliable etc.

If it helps, I use Macs at home.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts (again).

James.
PS: What happened to span.com?

Hi, just bought Synology DS224+, have enjoyed watching many of your videos (I hate seagulls lol) and were helpful in making my decision.  Due to space issues in basement, I don’t think I can have a “wired” connection to my router, but wondering if I can connect NAS to one of the WIFI extender pods plugged into wall upstairs (they have an Ethernet port on the underside).  

Assume speed will be a factor, looking to use my NAS storing/streaming my media content locally.

Tks

Hi NC Community!

I would like to buy a NAS to install TrueNAS, and I’m trying to decide between these two.

My only concern is whether they are reliable enough and capable of running content in 4K/60fps.

I’m waiting to see if NS releases another video comparing the performance of the AOOSTAR and the reServer.

If you have experience with either of these, it would be very helpful in making a decision.

Hi I'mthinking to get a nas mainly for my Plex media server but also for backup and storing some shared files for personal projects like a cg short
I am considering these two but I’d be open to others brands too
What would you suggest as better cost/efficiency product

Thanks

I have multipe HDD to move pictures and videos into one area. Love the videos

Hello !
I would like to build a NAS to store everything I could imagine for a while on it.
I will also have a big part of it dedicated to business needs, as well as some part of it for personnal plex usage that could transcode ~3 4k streams to 1080p.

I've never build a NAS, but I'm a developer so I don't mind the learning, as I already manage my own servers (bare metal, OVH) and such.

I would like to have at least 80TB storage space; I was thinking about 12x 12TB in RAID 6 of IronWolf PRO Nas disks. Having 2 or 3 nvme to have a fast cache seems like an excellent idea. One of them will probably be used as OS as well ?

By looking to your video that describes the best NAS for Plex, which is my requirement that needs the most power, I though of the following 2 components:
1) MB+ CPU : ERYING-Kit 14900HX https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005007445741820.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.7f4asIo5sIo5Pu&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2fra
2) Case: Jonsbo N5 NAS;https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005007724666260

I'm looking for a way to backup the following devices (or data on devices) to a QNAP NAS:

• Mac OSX box
  
• Windows box
  
• Linux box
  
• iOS devices
  
• Android devices
  

Looking at buying the QNAP HS-264.  I want to place it in an area where hardwiring will not be possible. Is it very complicated to add wifi to it?  If not, would you recommend a direct wifi dongle or a mini wifi router with ethernet out?   I understand the wifi will impact it's speed but for it's application, this won't be an issue.

First up I love the reviews! I am looking for something to store video files for my media library. I want something with NVME drives (up to 4) and 10Gbe. I can't seem to find anything that is "just right".

I would have been happy for the moment to have something that would just enable a portable SSD to connect to my network, but I have a UniFi DMSE with no USB port. Is there something that you could suggest?

Hey guys, I have a Synology DS918. I replaced a 10TB drive with an 18TB drive using the instructions on your site. I ran the Degraded process and let it run over night. Everything looked to go well. The drive shows on my DiscStation and shows as healthy. I now see 16.4 (the new one), 9.1, and two 18.2 drives. I replaced two 10TB drives with 20TB drives using this process before (the two 18.2s) with no issues. My system is still only showing 34.9TB though. I am not seeing the increase in space though. I restarted the Synology, but its still showing me 34.9TB. The new drive is a ST18000NT001-3NF101. Did I miss something? Always appreciate your help, thanks!