Hello,

I’m looking for a NAS that would let us work with files directly on the NAS (locally, with RAID 1/5) and also run a few side services (Immich, VPN, etc.). Up to now we’ve had a QNAP TS-219P II that was only used for storing old files, but it’s reached its limits (access times too long, multiple crashes). Ideally I’m after a 4-bay NAS that’s stable, low-maintenance, and upgradeable (2.5/10 Gbps network card, expansion unit). Initially I wanted to avoid QNAP and go with Synology instead (I have a personal unit I’m very happy with), but Synology’s recent decisions around storage have put me off. So I was thinking of getting a used or refurbished 923+ or 1522+. What do you think?

I would like to implement a NAS storage to consolidate all my files from several computers to a central storage and use this device for photos and Music/Vedios

Not sure if you guys can help or not, but here goes.

I have 2 Asustor Nas
1. As-204te-3D3C older one
2. AS6604T-041B
the problem is data transf between the 2 at 1Gig. after the AS-204TE-3D3C goes to sleep the NIC goes back to 100meg. then i have trouble getting to run at 1 Gig again ?
thanks in advance if you have any ideas .
i have followed a lot of your videos on setups but nothing seems to work.

Greetings and thank you for this.
I am currently running Synology DS920+ and running a Plex Server on it (Plex Pass).
I have a mix of H.264 and H.265 files and I do serve my plex access to a handful of close friends.
They would remotely access either by their Home TV or handheld Devices so I am sure some form of transcoding will be done on my NAS.
My WAN connection is on a 1Gbps Speed Service.
I am now thinking about the future of post DS920+ (the day it fails). As I see it, DS920+ is still the best model for Plex Pass with HW transcoding capability. So much so I am considering to purchase pre-loved DS920+ from the market just to keep it as a backup use. Or should I risk that my DS920+ would last long enough till Synology releases new models (post 2025 models) that would serve the same (or better0 Capabilities of DS920+ in this aspect?

Thank You.

I have a Synology 218+ with 2x12tb Seagate iron wolf HD's.
I use the Nas for a little storage (photos, and save file 2 tb max) but need more space for PLEX.

I don't have RAID, I have an external backup solution.

What is the best NAS 2 or 4 bay, on the market, where I can expand on my capacity.

I'm only interested in PLEX, no other apps.

Thanks
Jonathan

I want to use the HDD in normal Desktop PC

Hi,
I'm looking to find a NAS that serves the following use case best:
1. My family has multiple Macs at home. I want to run Time Machine Backups via WiFi. So that it just works and regulary makes backups without anyone having to worry about it at any time.
2. I want to put all my media files on the NAS, i.e. Movies (different formats incl. mkv containers), GoPro clips, iPhoto Library etc. to free up space on my MacBook but keep them easily available.
3. All those media files and time machine backups have to survive an HDD failure (RAID5 or similar?)
4. It has to be easy and comfortable to see all these media files on the TV, either via direct HDMI output from the NAS or via streaming. Client for e.g. Plex most probably would be an Apple TV or Fire TV stick or sth similar. Possible but annoying alternative would be VLC on an iPad connected to the TV via HDMI.

Ideally all that is easy/streamlined to set up and reliable to run. Not keen on new brands. Hence, 925+ or TS-464? Thanks, D

Hi I'm looking for my first NAS purely to host a Plex server. Needs to be capable of multiple 4k streams as most movies are in 4k HDR, from what I've read the Qnap TS-464 seems ideal. Alternatively should I look at a mini PC to host plex and be paired with a cheaper NAS purely for storage.
Appreciate any advice.

Is it possible to install the QNAP NAS software on an on-premise virtual machine running inside Windows Hyper-V for training purposes?

After reading your response, I'm going to go with the tbs-h574tx with 5x samsung 990 pro 4tb nvmes in raid z1 and swap the fans for Noctuas. A self built jonsbo n2 or more likely n3 seems a bit challenging to reach the same or better levels of storage, power usage, network connectivity, and ultra quiet cooling. My only real question is that in your response you mentioned that the ram was upgradable to 32gb for the tbs-h574tx. Everything I've read(including your initial review) said the ram is soldered and is 12gb for the i3 model and 16gb for the i5 model. I read that to use all of the features of QuTS, I'll need a minimum of 16 gb of ram. At this point, I'm just planning to get the i5 model, but just wanted to make sure the ram wasn't actually upgradable, and that 16gb is enough to handle dockers for qbitorrent, radarr, sonarr, plex, and maybe a VPN and a couple(literally) extra containers? Thanks again for all the advice.