Just wondering is any good recommended instead of DS423+? I am looking for one as a media server and a Photo storage (Lightroom).

Hi, I have a 6RU home rack in my garage, I have a DS218+ which 12 TB of storage (I really don't need that much). It's taking a lot of space in the rack (over 2RU) and it's time for an upgrade.

So what do I use it for well, a bit of everything, but here's my must-haves

- Mac Timemachine backups for multiple computers (currently 2)
- Backups of my cloud storage (e.g Google Drive, OneDrive Etc)
- VM's / Docker
- Plex for old stuff I have (I don't use this very much and could run on my mac mini if needed)
- 10 Gb networking, macmini has 10 gb as well

Other things I have already, that perhaps one might say, just use that:
- M1 Macmini with 1TB storage
- BeeLink Mini PC with 1TB SSD drive and some NVME drives (I am running a VM hypervisor) and could just plug some external drives in an be done with it.

Though I really like the idea of having a sealed rack with a long warranty etc. Synology or QNAP or custom hardware with Truenas??? Been looking for 12 months

We own a Synology DS1819+ and use it as our main File Server... I want to add a new unit to replace it so I can deprecate this unit to use for backing up the computers on our LAN.

I was looking to add a rack-mounted unit as this would be our 3rd Synology box and space is getting slim in the rack. I was looking at the RS1221+ as a replacement but would be willing to spend a bit more for a newer unit, possibly to wait for the RS1224+.

The main issue is I'd like to migrate the disks (all Iron Wolf Pros ranging from 14TB to 22TB) from the DS1819+ to a new unit instead of migrating the data. It's not a dealbreaker if that makes more sense, but the time involved to transfer the data is a factor.

I am concerned with Synology's not policy to support only their own drives in certain models (not happy about this at all) that their might be some complications with this plan. Should I just go with a DS1821+. My sales rep at insight.com is getting push back from Synology to push their drives.

Hello and thank you for your great website, super useful!

So I got a good bargain on a QNAP TS-262-4G and to my pleasant surprise, the NAS came with 2 Memory Slots as I was expecting soldered memory.

Only one is currently used, and there is a sticker on the bracket that mention warranty void if removed. As it is a brand new unit, I don't want to void the warranty (yet) so I am just looking to double up to my memory from 4Gb to 8Gb, but I want to make sure I buy the right one without removing the warranty sticker.
Assuming that it does share the same motherboard as the TS-462, there are overpriced memory for sale on the QNAP website.
Which 4GB should I buy?

I have synology 1923+ with 2 4TB SSD & 3 8TB HDDs. How do I get HDDs automatically back my SSDs ?

Hi Nascompares. I was searching for a new / good condition NAS device and came across your YouTube site. I have an old Qnap TS-851 and it is really feeling its age, performing very slowly. I was wondering if you can assist, I would like the following please:
Used mainly for File storage and backup in different pools / areas for various types of files, i.e. images, CAD, video and office files
Raid 5 or 6 for redundancy in the array
Quick performance over our small office network (1Gb network connections on CAT 5E) to connect to 3 windows PCs and remote access as well.
8 bay NAS or server to hold 8 x 12Tb SATA drives, mix of drives as I have upgraded over time...
Budget circa £1500 excluding hard drives
I am used to using Qnap servers, but heard of FreeNaz and wondering whether it is time to upgrade to that instead?
Many thanks, kind regards
Zed

Hi,
I try to save all of my research data on my laptop so I do not need to depend on external storage methods that become obsolete (zip drives, CDs, DVDs). However, I am approaching 1TB of data and filling up my laptop drive. I have a cloud back up service but I would also like to have automatic local back up and storage. Instead of getting a bigger flash drive to manually back up to, I think a NAS would be a good option. To keep up with my ever-growing data, I think 2 or 3TB would be sufficient for a few years. I like the idea of a 2 bay NAS with SSD to keep energy consumption low and the drives mirroring each other. I do not have a lot of experience handling drives so I would like a set up that is easy to install. I would probably be the only user for the foreseeable future. I have one primary laptop but another older one in case of any trouble with the primary. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks,
--Zenzi

Buying first Nas for Plex server. Primary pc in master bedroom. Have 16Tb cheap hard drive which is full. Want 30 Tb system with Raid 1 (60 Tb) total. Want to be able to serve my family of 4 simultaneously with no lag (minimal) Not sure what to buy. Not the most computer friendly guy but have used one for a while and understand the bare basics.

I have been watching your youtube videos. You guys know your stuff. I know you're not a 'tech support' company but wonder if you can help me given your expertise. Perhaps a 5-10 Zoom call to see if you can fix it? I don't think I need your full hour time.

Please help! I have so much data on my NAS I need!

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iMac running Ventura 13.6.3

-> connected via ethernet cable direct to NAS

ReadyNAS NV+



RAIDar scan does not find NAS

NAS visible in Finder under 'Location' and appears under 'Network'



Names of drive appears when 'Network' clicked in Finder:

BromNAS appears

BromNAS (CIFS) appears

- double clicking either of these results in no action



ReadyNAS LCD display reads:

ReadyNAS is running with 4 solid green HDD lights

C: 2.4/4.0 T free

192.168.168.168



Under Mac settings -> Network -> Ethernet:

Manually configured IP address to 192.168.168.100



HELP Please. I am a networking noob lacking knowledge to get me into my NAS and able to retrieve the data.

Hell,
If you allow me, first, I would like to make a NAS server so that I can save my data but I want to use, for learning and practising , the two architectures: MS server and Debian systems. so that I can configure my NAS with both Win Server and/or Debian (want to use two physical servers: the first, I want to use an ESXi hypervisor to install VMs for different servers: DNS,...and the second one, it will be a NAS server) I want to master both architectures.
After configuring and managing the NAS, I want my NAS to be accessible over the net. So I plan to use a cloud solution and access through an address or an IP.

- If you allow me, I would like to advise me on what to do or what to choose as motherboards for these different tasks.
- is there a solution more simple and effective to realize this project ?

Thank you.