Our current storage server is a Quantum StorNext Xcellis SAN. We have 2 physically separate volumes. One for video editing and the other for graphics/animation. Our Quantum reaches EOL March 2024 so I am looking to replace it

My main concern is keeping my editors happy being able to edit 6k BlackMagic RAW footage from the SAN using DaVinci Resolve. I've been conflicting things from potential vendors on why I should opt towards a SAN environment over a NAS

I was hoping for some guidance in finding an appropriate solution

Thank you!!!

Hi

i'm a curently looking to get my first nas for video editing. I would be the only editor. I curently edit of samsung t5 disks so I assume 500mbs would be fine for editing? I edit 4k files in blackmagic raw. I'm wondering what kind of specs I should look into? How much would it be to spend for a budget option vs somthing really good?

thanks in advance!

Gabriel

Feedback appreciated

Use case: Single operator video creator editing and storing multi cam 4K client and video podcast interview videos.

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8-Bay Storage

OWC U2 Shuttle 8TB [4 x 2TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD] in Bay 1 RAID 0

Seagate Exos Enterprise 48TB [3 x 16 TB] in Bays 2-4 RAID 0

Seagate Exos Enterprise 64TB [4 x 16 TB] in Bays 5-8 RAID 5

Strategy: Bay 1 SSDs working storage for fast editing. Bays 2-4 storage with quick access hence RAID 0. Bays 5-8 backup in RAID 5.

Backup not in separate enclosures/locations but 3 copies of 8TB of files with the option of cloud backup soon when I get full files installed.

Can I get an affordable 5m Thunderbolt 3 cable so that I can put the unit in a closet?

Secondly, is it realistic to turn the unit on and off regularly so I can record in my studio and edit without the fan on. Not sure whether that risks drive failure?

Hi
Just got a Sy DS220+. Obj: backup for home ntw (PC & latptop) AND external access via Synology's Drive and Photos apps.
So far I've:
-NOT activated QuickconnectID, so Sy's Drive and Photos apps don't work from outside the LAN!!!
-Installed TailScale VPN on my NAS, PC and Android phone
-Enabled Sy's outbound connections as per TailScale directions here: https://tailscale.com/kb/1131/synology/#enabling-synology-outbound-connections
With all I am reading about what to do and what not to, I am stuck not knowing how to proceed. What else do I need to do to be able to access files and photos using Sy's Drive and Photos from the outside of my network WHILE ensuring I remain reasonably secure from ransomware and data-stealing? Could you possibly list it for me, and let me know if there's a video in your channel for each of such tasks on this list?

Hi Team,

I've followed your channel and website for a number of years, appreciate the insights you've provided. I'm using a 2-bay QNAP TS-251B with a single WD Gold 8TB for 4y+ now. I'm thinking about getting a secondary disk to have RAID-1, as my disk could fail anytime. Instead of getting another WD Gold 8TB, I'm thinking about WD Gold 16TB, very good price per GB. I want to utilise that 16TB disk for the Synology DS924+ that I'm hoping to buy by the end of this year. What do you think about that? I don't want to use the QNAP NAS in the near future as I don't like its software capability anymore.

Many thanks!

Regards,
Hien

Compatibility list from Synology says the approved RAM for the DS-1817+ is RAM1600DDR3L-8GBx2
It says 1600, but it also says DDR3L.

You recommend Crucial 1600 DDR3.. But not Crucial 1866 DDR3L...

Which is the correct memory?
1600 DDR3? CT2KIT102464BF160B
or
1866 DDR3L? CT2K102464BF186D

Searching Crucial's website they say they don't make compatible memory.

Have you tested the WD red pro in the Synology DS3622xs+ NAS? I was thinking of using the red pro 18 tb (WD181KFGX).

I know they are not the recommended but do they work ok and how risky are they?

Thanks!

DC

Hey,

You guys helped me in choosing my NAS and i wanted to pass along a couple things that i learned today incase you run intro someone having issues. These are for QNAP Mine model is TVS-672XT.

Issue one could apply to any QNAP that can support a video card that is running PLEX server.

Plex not using Nvidia card.
By editing Preferences.xml in/Plex Media Server/Preferences.xml (with PMS stopped) , adding HardwareDevicePath="/dev/dri/renderD129" before the closing /> in the file. It will now use the video card for transcoding.

Error number two fixes an "Unable to instal the package" issue is very rare may only be me that gets it but you can find it here on my QNAP forum post.

https://forum.qnap.com/viewtopic.php?t=171039

Hello,

I have a Synology 918+ and it's dead... I have all information in there 4 RED WD.
I use NAS for backup, PLEX SERVER (most), docker, Nzb, sonar, radarr, etc
I want advice: to recovery all data can I buy the new 923+ or 1522+ and simply put the disks in new one? I used plex server and over my LG OLED native plex app for streaming most 1080p movies and series?
I read your guides and I can't decide if the AMD of 923+ or 1522+ is good for my use (plex server most and nzb) , if so between 923+ or 1522+ is best?
If you have another advice for a Synology NAS for my use tell me please.
Tks

Regards

I need to figure out a NAS solution for a small non-profit. About 3 people using the NAS. 2 Primary PCs that need backup storage and shared network drive. It seems the top 3 for me all have something concerning. Synology with the recent issue of the WD warning and more picky hardware it seems. And costs more. QNAP seems to be the more well rounded solution but I need to know if their OS/Software is easy enough to use(vs Synology) or for a tech(like me) to explain it. Or will it be easy enough to configure a network drive and perhaps automatic backups from the PCs? Maybe a small Web/DB server? Is the TS-464 OK with only 8GB?(was hoping for 16/32) I also thought about Terramaster with the seemingly better hardware but lousy OS/Software. I could install TrueNAS but would also like to know if it has the ability to add Web/DB server. Is it possible with any to do raid 0 and have single disk for backup? Thanks! /J.B.