1. Hi! I love the videos and have been bingeing them for the past few weeks.
2. I would like some help deciding which NAS to buy.
3. Requirements: two users in home on three laptops and two phones, 4-8TB storage
3.1 file sharing for photos and documents
3.2 plex to play mostly mkv and avi on 1080p tv (I don't believe transcoding would be required for that)
3.3 torrenting directly to NAS would be awesome (I just discovered that functionality!)
3.4 iPhone photo sync to NAS instead of iCloud
4. I had my eyes set on the Synology DS220+ given the slew of top reviews last year but decided to wait for a refresh; now I'm wondering if an ARM CPU would do the job for my needs.
4.1 Currently considering Asustor Drivestor 2 or DS223
5. What do you recommend? Is the Drivestor 2 due for a refresh? I'm not sure the Synology premium is worth it for me since I don't think I'd take advantage of DSM--perhaps better to pay for more hardware and less software in the package? 1GB vs 2GB RAM? Thank you!

Hello, I currently use a ASUSTOR AS7004T with 4 - 4Tb drivers in raid 5. The drives are full with family and friends data. The NAS used for Plex, Photos, and music. I am currently looking at the QNAP TVS-h874-i5-32G, ASUSTOR AS6706T, AS6508T. The QNAP appears to have better hardware. I am not brand loyal. The new NAS will be primary and the AS7004T will be the backup. Looking for NAS recommendation. Thanks,

Hi,
Is there a way to use a 2.5gb usb to ethernet adapter on the F2 221 as I can't seem to get it working?

I just saw that you guys posted a video comparing the TVS-h874X vs TVS-h1288X, and I'll be watching it soon.

The video that I would love to see you guys make is one comparing the TVS-h874 and the new QVP-85B.

I'm puzzled. I can't really tell the difference. Same box, same specs, but the QVP-85B is marketed towards surveillance.

As best as I can tell, the QVP-85B has less features (it doesn't have QTS, but runs QVR Pro) and costs more money (on B&H the QVP-85B is $2,199 and the TVS-H874 is $2,165).

I have the TVS-H874, and I can't find a single reason why I would pay extra money, or even want a lesser version of the same (you decide if it's the same) NAS.

In fact, my NAS (TVS-H874) may even be better for surveillance, as I can run Container Station (Wyze Bridge, Blue Iris, Frigate, etc). I'm not using QTS Hero, so I have 8 licenses as well. Maybe if the QVP-85B used QVR Elite and gave you 8 cameras, or included some of the subscription features I could understand.

This one is a job for NAS Compares.

Hello, I would appreciate the advice if you find time. My two main case uses are for media streaming to the TV plus private cloud for the family (trying to reduce both subscriptions to streaking services and cloud services).

Is it possible to set this up in one single NAS or do I need to do a dedicated one for each? I was looking at some NAS and they're already at CHF4-500 easy without the actual storage part so I understand pushing the budget up a bit. I figure also a 4 bay might be better for future proofing.

I am not very tech savvy so I would prefer something with an easy set up. I might use plex free for this usage.

Hi, I am looking for advice on using LUNs or File Shares. I want to be able to map to the files from a Windows Laptops as well as iPADs within my home network. Less than 5 people will access the data.
I thought LUNS would be best as they can be mapped drives but I wonder if this is overkill and File Shares would be better.
I can't see anything on the WWW which answers my query and summarizes the advantages / disadvantages of each so would appreciate you advice please.
Thanks

hello wanted to buy a synology, but that support 5 cameras free. which one do you recommend. and one that is not too expensive.

Hey There,

I have enjoyed your youtube videos and was wondering what would be the best NAS for a plex media server. I have a home theater that is setup for 4k video and dolby atmos 7.2.4 sound and woudl like a NAS that can handle those files.

Hi,
Virgin replaced my home Hub 5 as it was faulty. This runs in modem mode as I have a couple of TP Link routers to ensure whole-house coverage. I restarted the network and everything is fine except I cannot now connect to the NAS. I have aTS-230 which was previously fine but now when I try and log on it says not on this network. I have tried a 3s reset with the reset switch on the NAS but still not on this network. I'm a bit out of my depth with this and worried as I don't want to lose any files.
Thanks,
Martin

Just about to order ds1821+ (I want the ds1823xs+ but don't like the limitations, you can talk me out of it, the hdd's won't change though)
(also, for ds1821+ I'm thinking Noctua, is that necessary whit ds1823xs+ swell?) with exes x16 16tb drives, dual 10gbe pie card and ram upgrade.

Should I opt for 64 over 32 gb of memory.
I'm going unofficial on my own risk and should I put name cache? For 128tb that would require BIG name's to complement that so please advice on those.

I would LOVE to be able to use the name's as pool, if I can, please advice on how and what to get. As big as possible.

Then for the raid itself, should I do 5, 6, ser or shr2. I guess im fine with the size for this build, so no changes in capacity. I don't plan on running any features except moving data, hopefully edit straight from nas and to set up cloud services for my clients so they have access to deliverys etc.