I sometimes work with a remote video editor. It's not an incredible amount of data. 10TB maximum per project, then they get shelved. I would like to setup a system where my editor automatically has what ever I offload. I don't care if it is the newest, just want it to work.

I am working off a Mac. Davinci Studio. Regular old Fiber Internet. I also own 6 4-8TB Sata SSD's.

I have a DS918+ currently set up as SHR1 with the four bays each populated with 2tb hard drives. I want to replace all four drives with larger cpapcity drives. Do I replace each one individually and how do i ensure that the 2tb drives can be resold without any security issues re my data`?

Hiya! 1) Mid-Sept is long gone. Is the message above these boxes still current?
2) I run a TS-889 Pro with 6x WGST 4Tb HDDs, set up in RAID-6 to yield 16Tb of storage.
3) I'm looking to get a TS-664-8G NAS populated with 6x WD Red 8Tb HDDs, configured in RAID-6 to yield 32Tb of usable storage (my budget forbids anything larger).
So to my question:
Once I've purchased the TS-664, populated it, configured to RAID-6, and connected to my 16-port passive Gbit switch (along with the older 669):
** What is the best way to copy ALL of the data on the old 8Tb NAS to the new 32Tb one? **
By best, I mean: most efficient, error-free, and most importantly, avoids overstressing either unit - especially the older NAS, whose age (and slowly increasing fan noise) has prompted this upgrade.

Bonus question: have you guys ever done a video on REPLACING FANS in an aging QNAP NAS? Would love to see one! Assuming the sound isn't the actual HDDs or the power supply unit's fan!
Thx Agarthan

Now using 6 yr old WD My Cloud EX2. Want to update to same size but all soldi state for long life. This NAS talks by wi-fi to all 5 Windows PC in my house (most W10 1 W 11). Used for data, files, photo storage. Desired extra feature (included in the original WS) is to be able to access data from anywhere via internet. Still want 2 drive (4 TB each) configured in RAID 0 for best data safety. Does this exist? Suggestions welcome.

Now use 6 yr old WD EX2 My Cloud with 8 TB (2 drives 4 TB each in RAI D 0). Want to upgrade to all solid state drives. NAS used to share data between 5 PC by WiFi. All Windows PC, 4 Win 10, 1 Win 11. Would like to be able to access data from anywhere by internet (a feature in the EX My Cloud). Does this type of equipment exist?

I watched your great videos, but I am still have an issue and couple of questions.

1. When I use windows network drive mapping, it does not accept any user / password combo.

2. When I use ACC, it opens file explorer, it does not connect and opens my local documents folder.

3. In the settings, In general & network section, do I enable IPv6? I don't see any other options that your video shows.

4. In the services settings, do I need to setup anything like SMB etc.?

Thanks,
Gaurang Desai

Looking for a bit of advice again. I was going to buy 4x8TB HDD’s for my new Synology 930+ which I bought after watching your videos thankyou. My thought now is to buy 3x12TB Synology Hat 3300 HDD’s for storage and then 1 WD Red SA500 4TB SSD for running a virtual machine. What are your thoughts on the idea?
Kind regards

I am looking into getting a NAS for the first time. I mainly want to use it for media streaming from backed up blurays and 4k blurays, and potentially music storage as well (mostly flac/high quality mp3).

The main questions I would have would be how much ram would be adequate, would nvme caching be a noticeable benefit, and is hardware transcoding necessary? For streaming media, it would mostly be to some 4k roku based tcl tvs (from around 2018) and some Xbox consoles (one x and series x). I have mostly been looking at synology for the ease of use with software, but am worried that the newer models do not have dedicated gpus for transcoding.

I want to buy my first NAS, and i'm interested in the Seagate Ironwolf 12TB HDD's
On Amazon i can find that harddrive with model number ST12000VNZ008
The compatibility list of both Terra Master and Synology talks about model number ST12000VN0008
Are these drives interchangeable or should i be wary?

Hi!
Found your channel and website and love it. Really precise information. I'm about to spend money on a NAS unit and was leaning toward the DS1522+ or the DS923+. The 1522 was more appealing looking at the price difference, but it's black friday and New Egg now have that deal on 923+ taking it down from 900CAD to 670CAD. Comparing to the 1522+ at 970CAD. That 300$ difference makes me wonder if I should go with it...it's 300$ I can invest straight on HD. And since we're I'm in Canada, I have to add bunch of tax to those amount. Should I still pay the extra to get the 1522+ or is the 923+ with this price point a great deal.

Thanks