Looking at building my first NAS. Does the synology DS220+ pair well with the Seagate ironwolf pro 16TB (NE-ST16000NE000). Or any recommendations for a better system/configurations.

We would like to have our 20tb of archive media and next 5 years of 4k-8k production media in one place assessable around the world on multiple devices both for quick ipad edits and field backups to larger scale multi editors working on the same project at the same time solutions.

The rs2423c vs the ds1823xs+

Or should we look at a non synology solution?

Hi I'm looking for a media server solution for my home, to play flac music current library 6tb plus flac, dsd files and haven't converted my dvds or blu-ray discs yet but planning on doing mkv format. First time doing this current movie collection around 300 dvds, 200 blu-ray discs. Right now only play music on my pc and movies on my player but looking to stream now my library. Hope you can help on recommendation on a device for my needs with something affordable and future proof for at least 4 years or more.

Is there an alternate enclosure for shuked WD drives, I am hoping to find a way to keep them a bit cooler as at the moment I can fry eggs on them.

Currently we have a Synology 216+II and we are using it for plex, music, backups, sync files, videos and photos between laptop/desktop computer, photoshop backup. I have been considering switching to another NAS for more bays of storage and cheaper drives. The current NAS can have issues if to many of these tasks are happening at the same time and playback of some unconverted files is difficult. I was also considering getting away from a ring doorbell and keeping the data in my own device. The 1621xs+ would be the most i would want to spend on one. I had considered the 1621+, 923+ and even qnap. I am more of a set it up and forget it type of person. What are your suggestions?

Having never looked at RAM for 2GB, 4GB before I had no idea it was so affordable. 

DDR4 non-ECC SO-DIMM 4 GB can be found for $20 or less! Begs the question why are the + Series models still shipping with 2GB!? 4GB would cost less than $5 extra. we could expand to the 8GB potential... but that's a rant we've all heard before. 

Now that I'm finally going to be able to pick up a DS223+ DS224+, for an extra $20 (CAN) it seems stupid not to buy the extra RAM. 

That said, information out there is confusing so I'm hoping to get some clarification.

1. does Mhz matter? 2400Mhz based on your YouTube or is 2666Mhz ok?
2. Installing 2GB vs 4GB vs 8GB+ (online users are report installing 8 and 16 cards)
3. Does an extra RAM card equal more heat or electrical. Assuming the same work load.

Hi All, 
I recently encountered an issue where my Synology Drive on my mobile phone is unable to sync to specific folders on my NAS.
The error message I get is attached. 
The problem is I don't recall setting anything to any folders that may block this.
Any advice is appreciated.

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Hi. Followed your YouTube video about setting up plex to my nas. I used plex before I bought a nas using a wd passport to access film and music on other devices. Bought a nas and now want make it easier with a network. Followed your YouTube set up video but when Iv installed plex it then asked for my pin number then after that its saying not authorised. Didn't get to search for my nas or anything that happened in your video. Iv granted all the files permission so I'm really confused. Please help

Hi there,

My DS212+ just died today (it was not reachable, blue led was blinking). When I tried to do the good old "have you tried to turn it off and on again" - the fan tries to start for about a mm and stops and the whole thing is not doing anything (without drives inserted)

I wanted to upgrade soon anyway, so I ordered a DS923+ today. 
I saw a video claiming i can just put the hard drives in and it will magically migrate - is it really that simple or are there problems to expect?
 I do not think that the drives have damage, i accessed them yesterday without issues. My guess would be power supply/motherboard.

Or is there any other way to access the file system before I try to upgrade?. I tried connecting them to my PC - Bios found them, but windows did not see them.

thanks for any tipps/tricks/warnings in advance.

Juergen
P.S. "Funny" how it just died so soon after the end of life e-mail from synology... right before my vacation.... perfect timing... not

I want to build a HTPC/NAS for IPTV/PlexServer/KODI. I use the IPTV function 60% of total usage. I use Nvidia Shields on 3 TV's and although they are OK, they do buffer and stutter when streaming IPTV and using KODI. I have to often reboot to clear settings so as to minimize buffering and stuttering. I have a fiber optic 1GB connection so plenty of bandwidth. When using my notebook with a i7 CPU I have no problems with any service buffering or stuttering.
I was thinking a i5 or i7 (12th or 13 gen) for CPU. I don't think I will need a GPU but should have option to add later if necessary. The unit will connect to main TV via HDMI. Will likely use Sonarr, and Radaar to keep my PlexServer going with TV and movies. If that works out as expected will reduce needs for KODI. Motherboard should have 6 SATA ports so was thinking MSI b660 might be a good fit with 32 gigs RAM. Start with 4 drives of 16 or 18 GB's. Not sur about case, maybe a Silverstone. Want it to be small. HELP