Into video editing for scuba diving videos, more a hobby than an income, using mac.

Currently storing source video files on External HDDs, but need to look a something more reliable in terms of back up and storage.

Looking at a NAS, but not sure which way to go in both RAID options and brands to consider, in terms of ease of setup (I'm semi technical but the kind that can get into trouble easier than getting out of it )

Was thinking having two mirrored NAS solutions to max storage capacity, but not sure if this is a good approach, or what systems may support this?

Cheers
Damien

I have been a DS Synology NAS user since 2013. Recently replaced some Windows kit with latest Mac M2Pro desktops on 10Gbe LAN and need to upgrade everything else to keep up.
I'm looking for replacement NAS that's silent with very high throughput but dismayed at lack of choice.
QNAP TBS-464 NVMe SSD is only option available right now? and with Sabrent 8Tb ssd’s in all 4 slots might be an option (minimum required).
I prefer the DSM interface (waiting years for Synology to supply modern ssd based options but now given up).
I’ve read your article about the TBS-464 and hope you may be able to guide me on whether this is a sensible compromise now.
Do you rate this model? Is this book style unit likely to be reliable with these ssd’s (not familiar with this brand)?
do you think it worth waiting for a more grown-up Synology solution with less compromises? Your review of the Thunderbolt4 TS-464T4 attractive with Macs again with the 8Tb ssd cards.
I’d be grateful for your thoughts.

Hi,

Currently, I'm looking to implement a NAS system in my home, preferably a Synology. The primary use of the NAS will be as a file and photo server for two users. I don't require any advanced features, such as streaming 4k videos. My main objective is to view files and photos with minimal lag.

Synology Photos appears to be an excellent application, and that is one of the primary reasons why I would prefer to acquire a Synology device. My question is whether the Synology DS120j would suffice for my requirements or if it is advisable to explore models such as the DS220+?

Furthermore, I am curious about support options. Would it be wise to purchase an "older" model like the 2020 range, or should I wait for something newer, like the DS123, to be released, considering that the newer model will be supported for a

Hi, I am in the market to upgrade my old I7 computer 10years old into a new NAS device. Having seen your channel I was wondering if you could advise on a good NAS that can handle backing up from computers and to OneDrive as well as handling file shares and the ability to run Plex with 4K videos an example of method is below:

Total bitrate: 35594kbps, 23.98FPS, H264 (High @L4.1), DTS S24 5.1 on 6 channels 48.000khz

I can supply more info if required but this is an example of the type of video I would be using. I've seen your videos on the cheaper Terramaster but am a little concerned about the CPU usage for the above?

Any help would be good thanks
Mike

Hi. I'd like to add an external security camera to my setup which currently includes a Synology 220+ and a Netgear switch but not one that supports PoE. Does that mean that I cannot use an ethernet connected camera (i.e. I have to go down the WiFi route); or are there some ethernet cameras that can be powered separately to the network connection? Cheers

Hi Team, just wanted to say that you do a great job with the youtube channel, I have learnt a lot.

I wanted to ask for your advice on what would be a better storage solution for my needs - DAS or NAS?

I primarily want to use it for storing movies, TV shows, photos, games, and backing up files.

My main use will be to backup photos and videos from my phone, but I would also like to access those photos and videos through an app on my devices and my PC. It seems that a synology NAS is a good solution due to the software.
I will occasionally stream a movie or TV show through PLEX when at home.

Currently, my PC has two hard drives, one 4TB drive for games and photos, one 3TB drive for movies, music, and TV shows, and one 1TB NVMe for my Windows OS and other files.

I expect to double my storage capacity in about four years with all the photos and videos, but I would like to reduce the number of separate drives and consolidate into perhaps a larger capacity drive.

Thank you again!

I need to replace my aging Qnap 219P with 3TB. Preferably, I want to buy a QNAP as I should be able to migrate the drives including data into the new NAS, rather than having to buy a NAS and additional drives before migrating data. New NAS should have 4 bays to leave room for expansion later on - and RAID 10. Primary usage is for backup of files, mostly photos and videos with an occasional video stream to TV. Power consumption ought to be kept low due to rising prices. I am an intermediate user with some skills, but I know I have never used all the features my Qnap offers.

Hello,
I've purchased (1) Synology RT6600AX and (2) WRX560's. I'm wanting to utilize the Cat6 cable in each room of my home to connect these routers via a wired cat6 network. I know I must go from the LAN of the primary router (RT6600AX) to the WAN ports of the WRX560's. My question is..... Can I utilize a switch in my utility room where all my cat6 ethernet cables come back to? (OR) Does each WAN port on the WRX560 units need to go to a separate dedicated LAN port on the back of the RT6600AX?

Respectfully Requested,

Keith Sawyer

We're at capacity on our server storage currently so I'm doing some preliminary research in to NAS systems.
We have 30 people in the business, around 15 of which are designers that have files that are a few GB each on the server (a couple of them work with video files which are bigger but we're not a 'video editing' agency so don't have reams of video).
We are moving in to a new office with Cat6A cabling so should be able to support 10G networking for the designers.
Ideally I'd want rackmount for tidiness in our server rack, but could accomodate non-rack mount as well if needed.
We would want to use the cloud sync utility (I've read QNAP and Synology have one) to syncronise a proportion of the folders to Google Workspace. From what I've read the Synology app is better supported but it all seems fairly annecdotal.
Ideally some or all the storage is rapid, for the current design files (typically 3DSMax, Cinema4D, Photoshop or Vectorworks) to have high performance.

I am moving my media server to a proper NAS for home use (music/video streaming).

I currently have a 4TB WD Blue drive. I'm thinking of buying a new 4TB WD Red drive, which is more equipped for NAS use.

The two drives differ in RPM and transfer rate. I've not yet decided if I'll utilize RAID to mirror the two; if I do choose to do this, will the different RPM and transfer rate make the mirroring unstable or would I be better off using the two drives as separate storage?