Soon after setting up Plex using these instructions, I was informed that Plex had an update available. In the Windows world, I would just choose to update within the Plex interface and everything would be taken care of. On the NAS, however, that does not occur. So, I did some reading and used Docker to perform the update, however, after it finished and restarted, the previous container was deleted and a new one added. As a result, I had to re-claim my Plex server and re-configure the media folders within Plex along with my settings. I do have a /Data and /Configure folder on my NAS to where that information should be saved. I did see something indicating that if I stopped the container and restarted, it would automatically update to the latest version. Can you confirm this and if not, how can I perform Plex updates without having to go through a re-configuration each time. Thank you!

I have a dell 2u with 6 18tb seagate drives(trunas/ZFS). Looking for a nas that can do zfs and maybe run plex with transcoding, or another box i can run trunas on. Just need the zfs support, 6 3.5" drive support, quicksync for the HW transcoding. Goal is to use less physical space and less power. 99% of the use is Plex storage. I do run plex and qbittorent on my current nas. If i can't, i can offload that to something else and NFS mount the storage. Also have 10gb networking. Was looking at jonsbo n4 with a topton miniITX not sure the best way to build this out.

Thanks

Hi all

I currently have a Synology DS115J. I mainly use it as a simple backup / server for my photos, plus some streaming of music.  These are also stored / backed up to a separate local drive on my PC, and also in Google Photos. I therefore have no need for a multi bay system for backup purposes.  However the DS115J is getting so slow now so I'm looking to upgrade to either the DS124 or the TS133.

Would I see a great improvement in terms of speed and general snappiness of access in use with either of these, and any views as to what might be better?  I see the QNAP seems to have slightly better hardware.

I have looked ta the Beestation which I think in many ways would be great for my needs, but am a little worried about the lack of DNLA and in any event it is the same price  as the DS124 plus a 4TB drive which I understand it essentially the same hardware.

Many thanks

Hello! For context: I'm a huge tech geek - I love to tinker. I'm an avid home assistant user, have it running on a rpi4 and have most of my home's smart devices connected to it. I'm a software engineer by trade so I can get my hands dirty with configuration if necessary, but would prefer less ideally (set-and-forget like HA would be nice).

I've been floating the idea of getting a NAS for years but haven't had a real reason to. Not until i got back into photography, which now my PC is running out of disk space and creating an immediate need for a NAS.

Other things I can see myself doing - Plex w/ transcode capability (which I understand limits my hardware choice), hosting random apps (/r/selfhosted), migrating my home assistant instance to it, running pi-hole, storage file browser, etc.

Expandability is nice - been eying 4 drive. Expandable ram would be nice too; and replaceable boot storage too

Hi,

I'm looking at a fast nas solution for backups and large sized 3d assets. Would be shared between 2 workstations for now but with the view to increase as we grow.

This will form part of a grant funded project at the minimum spend of 2.5k. The other part of this project will include a rendering workstation by which I'm also looking into but I believe you focus more on the NAS side. Copper 10Gbps and a switch would be also required.

Hi, love your channel. I currently have a Synology DS115j and am looking to upgrade as it is so slow. I only really use it for photo backup / direct backup from my mobile (pixel 9 pro) / photo, audio, video streaming via DNLA (not plex or anything like that). I also backup to cloud services and have no need for anything other than a one bay. So a very "light" user. is there much difference between the DS124 and TS 133 in terms of performance for my intended use, just in general every day use? I've looked at the Beestation and it looks good, but is basically the same price as a DS124 so doesn't seem worth my while? I've seen your excellent reviews of both devices but not really seen any direct comparison. Thank you!

Hello
I m writing about the : https://nascompares.com/2021/04/28/synology-ds1821-nas-unofficial-32gb-64gb-memory-upgrade-walkthrough/#Kingston_Crucial_Synology_DS1821_Memory_Upgrade_-_Step_3_Checking_the_Memory_is_Usable

Me too i've the 1821+ main unit + 2 extension case : in total 18hdds ( 8to each if my memory is right)

I ve planned to upgrade the ram of the main unit at 32 or 64 go.
But it's very hard to find 64go in 2 x32gb dual ranked.
This one https://www.amazon.fr/Crucial-3200MHz-Ordinateur-Portable-Performance/dp/B07ZLCVKPV/
Or

https://www.amazon.fr/Corsair-Vengeance-SODIMM-2x32-DDR4/dp/B08GSRD34Y/

May i ask you your opinion ?


Thanks and regards fro France

Recently got upsold the ST6000NT001 and now dont know what to do with it. Im thinking of making a DAS but not sure if its optimal. I have read the NT series are typically used for server machines; and I do not and will not have that. My thinking is just to get an enclosure and use it for photos and videos.

Suggestions for a NAS that can be placed on a network for access by 2 PCs and a MAC in a very small office. It is a small non-profit, so cost is a definite consideration. I realize that sounds like a server, but I don't want the maintenance of a server, just somewhere to share application files and store other files, photos, and videos.

I know you could use the M.2-to-6xSATA Adapter here, but what about using the Wifi M2 instead in order to keep the faster M2 for caching, would this work using the M2 wifi adapter?
Also, any recommendation for a 6 HDD external tray?
This would be a nice setup to run unraid or truenas, almost better than the new N5/N5Pro actually in term of raw power and storage capacity, right?