Hi again I have to make a decision and buy a new nas. Awhile back recommended a Synology which I am keen to go for as I like the idea of extensive range of software and support. My Q is should I go for the DS923+ which I know is more than enough for my needs right now, but as you say think ahead re future proofing. So would this be a good choice given my main use is, streaming music to my hifi at a high bit rate, Photos and general phone and doc backups. I am currently using a WD 6TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra 2-bay NAS which is now full up and showing signs of falling over. So what would you recommend as I am on a tight budget, O and can I use my existing discs WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 and will I have to go through a complicated process to transfer them and data to the Synology. if not what drives can I get that won't break the bank. TIA

Hello Robbie and Eddie!

Just purchased Qnap TS-464eU-8G for my rack cabinet as a replacement to TS-673 (I am aware of the noise generated) and future possibility to migrate to ZFS.
I have two questions and would appreciate your support. 

I am hesitating to buy 2 x WD Red SN700 NVMe 500 or 1000 capacity due lack of the information if I can configure them as QTS drive in Raid 1.
I read somewhere that there is no advantage of QTS being installed on NVMe as the system is spread across all drives. 
Is that really the case for QTS (and in future for ZFS), hence using both NVMe as cache would be better option?
From the old system I have 4 x HDD Red (SMR unfortunately) that I will configure in Raid 10 to reduce a risk of drive failure if I would have them in Raid 5 configuration and during potential rebuilding of the raid matrix.

Second question I have regarding 2 x 16GB DDR4, to be more specific the Crucial ‎CT16G4SFRA32A.
Many sources reports that the onboard intel can support more than 16GB of RAM and up to 64 in total.
Have you heard or know if that is the case and before I make my mind to buy the extra memory?

I would highly appreciate your reply.
Andy

Dear Nascompares,
We store our important family data in an Asustor AS1002T with 2x8TB HDD configured as double RAID. All of a sudden we lost contact to the NAS from our PC. After pressing the reset button we still were not able to access it in a browser. Then with the ACC program we found it asks for initialization. But that would include erasing all data. The NAS does not have problem operating other HDDs. But when we insert our own HDDs, it again asks for initialization. We cannot read the data of the HDDs with other devices as well, even though Hard Disk Sentinel says they are in fine condition. How could we access the data on the HDDs? How could we make the NAS continue to run our HDDs without erasing data?
Thank you in advance for your help.

Hello,
I am looking for a BIOS for the MW-N100-4L motherboard.

When adding the 10Gb upgrade can the 2 original 1Gb ports still be utilized?
Considering running VM's in dockers that have their own dedicated ethernet ports utilizing the original two 1 Gb ports

Hi guys, many thanks for all your vids, it's really help me understand my new NAS.

I have the QNAP TS-464 and loving it, however, it is realways noisy. It's not the disk noise per se that's frustrating, but the fact it's always going, all the time, even if the LAN connection is unplugged.

Is this normal? Or is there a way to set a standby? Or do I need to stick it in a cupboard.

Thanks in advance

David

Good evening,

The article is amazing, I've been wanting to make a NAS for some time, but I find it difficult to know what exactly I need, and your article and videos were really helpful, I really appreciate it!

Still, I still have doubts about what is best for the purpose that my NAS will have, which I will tell you about below.
I am a web programmer, and I would love to be able to use it as a web server, so I would always have to have Docker containers running.
Of course I also want to use it for photo and video backups and a multimedia server with Plex.
I don't know what RAM memory, processor power it should have, if the speed of the RJ45 will be critical to act as a web server...

As for hard drives, I think I would start with two 8TB ones, one being a replica of the other for safety, or is it not worth it? I would store all the photos and videos on them, as well as the backups. And SSD for the OS and Docker?

My most sincere thanks!!

Greetings,
Javier Quintana

I'm an IT Guy and helping a friend who is a video producer for a small non-profit. So I want to make sure the BEST choice and longevity is chosen for his NAS purchase. He is purchasing actually two. One he'll take home work on projects(uses a M1 MAC) and when he's back at work he'll connect a link to the other exact same NAS to Qsyc the difference during the day while he works on a 2nd project.

I thought the new Aug 2024 TS-432X would suffice, but after seeing your review not so sure that one would be fast enough and not really upgradable much. I believe the TVS-472XT-i3-4G already having ThunderBoth 3 ports on unit would be best and then the 2.5GB ports he can create simple network to sync. My question is do you believe that TVS-472XT-i3-4G would be the best option for this setup? Or is the TS-432X ok for now? Or do you recommend a Synology model that would fit the bill? I REALLY appreciate your time and you do SUCH a great job with providing the details of like/dislike Thanks!

Hello There,

I am unsure what to do, hence why I am reaching out. I currently have a 160TB (16TB*10) rack-mounted RAID 5 array, 50TB Terramaster NAS (10TB*5), along with a cupboard filled with External Hard Drives (2TB - 20TB in size over 50 on last count). I am drowning in Data that I need to keep but unsure of what solution to go for. From watching your videos, I think ZFS is a definite and noticed TrueNAS has its Rack options, but not sure what configuration or layout I should go for. Whatever the solution is, it must be able to run without requiring updates as it will have no internet connection.

I can provide further information as required.

Hey Guys - thanks for all the videos and information !

I am at the point that I am now seeing issues with both my 1815 units after a power outage, they won't boot, so am looking to get them repaired but I wondered if you had any thoughts on simply migrating from the older units to the 1821+? I would keep the older units (at least on in operation) and the second as a spare unit if needed. Can I simply move the drives one by one from the older unit to the new unit and boot up? Or do I need to start fresh and move the data over via backup restore?

Cheers
TH