List of WD hard drives: https://nn-computers.es/disco-duro-interno/wd/page-2

List of NAS from various brands https://nn-computers.es/unidades-nas

I recently bought an USB hard drive from Western Digital, I have some external drives at home all of them between 1 and 6 TBs of capacity, I was thinking about buying a NAS drive and I have options from Synology and WD and a full list of NAS hard drives, my idea was to buy a WD NAS with the hard drives on it or buy the hard drives apart and install these and I came across this issue about WDDA and the 3 year warning, people not recommending WD, etc..

Should I be worried about if I buy WD if I disable WDDA? Can I buy WD stuff or do you recommend just Synology?spaon

Hi,

i've been reading and watching your content for ages and you already helped me a lot during my 2 NAS purchases. Lately I've decided for a Qnap TS-464 successing my QNAP TS-469 Pro. After setting everything up software problem followed after software problem and no I am sick of this brand and their support. To me, QNAP was a no brainer so far but now I want to switch brands as I can't stand their horrible support anymore.

My setup is as following:
- Camera Sony A 7 R IV (100mb per raw file)
- DJI Mini 4 Pro
- QNAP switch QNAP QSW-2104-2T (10GBE / 2,5gbe)
- PC with 10GBE
- Macbook AIR M1


I mainly edit my pictures at my PC and moving my work to the NAS as quickly as possible for safety issues (not loosing my work). Additionally I back the NAS up twice a week. Given my use case as an enthusiastic hobby photographer (with some paid work) I recently purchasing a DJI drone for video purposes I would be happy for a recommendation outside the QNAP world.

Best regards,
Franz

Hi,

I've been pondering the idea of purchasing my very first NAS. I'm on the fence whether or not Qnap or Synology. My use case would be for backing up my Windows 10 drive(nvme) and two other internal HDD. I also want to stream Plex to my Apple TV 4K (2nd gen). I currently have Plex server (no plex pass) on my PC tower and it streams flawlessly to my Plex app on my Apple TV. Can a 2-bay NAS such as Synology DS220J or DS223J do the trick? Or perhaps Qnap TS-233-US?

Thanks for your time.

Hello! I recently discovered NAS and your channel and was inspired to make my own NAS. I purchased the recently reviewed and released SilverStone Technology CS382 8-Bay SAS-12G / SATA-6G. What would you recommend to help fill my new case. I just wanna make sure I do things right and I like how you find available part on AliExpress at times. Look forward to hearing from you soon!

Can you help!

I bought the ZTE MC888 on your review, but the manufacturer is saying it's lockded to Livewire only.

So, is this supposed to be unlocked or are there rules?

I'm really confused as I wanted to use my TalkMobile network (which gets 5g) and instead, I'm getting bizarre and contradictory information.

BTW you'd "love" the unprofessional and confusing, and contradictory live chat with the manufacturer, happy to send.

THANKS SO MUCH

Stuart

I been looking at a synology system and im considering ether the ds1522+ and the expansions bays when needed or the ds2422+ and call it a day. the 1522 with 2 dx517 are about the cost of a single 2422.
the reason i wanted so many bays is i figured that id need a separate volume for my plex/cloud from my nvr. as id like to have raid 6 with a hot spare for the plex/cloud and at less a single drive for nvr

also i been playing with the idea of dva series but the 2 bay seem not that powerful and the 4 bay is very expensive

i plan on having about 6-8 cameras

I'm currently running a WHS 2011, but currently have a new router that supports a 10gbe output. its the asus ax11000 i was wondering whether the below would work in my whs and how much difference i would see mainly with plex.

ASUS XG-C100C - Backward compatible 10GBase-T PCIe Network Adapter with 5/2.5/1G and 100Mbps standards, one RJ45 port and integrated QoS Red/Silver

Hi NASCompares Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm seeking advice on choosing a media server for my DS224+ with particular considerations for offline setup and local network sharing.

Specifics:

I need a media software that allows online setup but works seamlessly offline.
The ability to share media via a local network when offline is crucial.
Considering these requirements and my DS224+ setup, I would appreciate your insights on platforms like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Best regards,

Hi Team,

Please could I ask for your advice on a first NAS purchase.

I have narrowed down between the Synology DS723+ and the QNAP TS 264-8GB based on what I have learnt from your website/YouTube videos.

I'm happy with having two bays for HDDs with the ability to extend with M.2 drives later down the line.

I will mainly be using the NAS to store video files (movies/tv 1080p and 4K HDR) and photos.
I’d like to transfer as much data to the NAS via USB if possible. Most of my data sits on external SSD’s ATM so if I can bypass transferring data to a computer then to the NAS it would make life easier.

I will be accessing video files via Nvidia shield (via Jellyfin/Plex) or VLC player on MacBook.

Would the larger RAM on the QNAP be better long term?

Keen to purchase the one which will last be the longest

Many thanks for your help and information

Hi,
I have been looking at QNAP. Plan is for home office at site A running RAID 1 initially with 2 20TB drives (thinking TS464).. Site B is offsite cloud and also a work location so it would be great if items could be auto backup there and then site A is updated. Not sure which QNAP model.
Also, I would like a small business at site C and D to do cloud backup to site B, but their data would not be visible by anyone from site A or B. They would also do RAID 1 at their site. Thinking QNAP TS-431 at each site.
Is this possible with QNAP, if not QNAP is there another solution. If yes, let me know how to buy through Amazon with your referral link.
Mostly all just data files, photo backup and perhaps some music. Sites A and B have MAC, iPhone, iPad, Windows, linux. Sites C and D are iPhone, iPad and Windows.
Thank you,
Idaho