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  NAS capability...
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 10:30 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (2)

hello, Just a quick question, Im looking to set up a new NAS drive function for work, but i want to know if there is a product geared or with the ability to integrate / manage accessibility levels. For example, if finance staff only need access to finance files and field workers only have access to relevant information etc...

Is this a possibility via a NAS drive or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Kind Regards,
Hayden

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  Upgrade Synology DS220J to DS220+
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 07:30 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (5)

I would like to remove my 2 data disks from a Synology DS220J and install in a Synology DS220+. The DS220j is working fine but would like better performance from the DS220+. Is this possible and if so what are the steps?
Thanks for your help!

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  Mem Upgrade DVA1622
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 06:30 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Recently bought a DVA1622 and set up with 13 cameras. Primary reason was the HDMI capability. However, with the monitor center on via HDMI cpu and mem utilization is consistently above 90%. Synology tech recommends lowering camera resolution or increasing memory. They have not identified what memory to add to the already "maxed" me config according to them. Do you know of any unovvicial mem upgrades for the 1622? Thanks

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  Synology replacement from DS220J
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 05:30 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi, I currently have a DS220J NAS which works fine apart from being very slow at loading its apps. I do not need more than 8TB or all the bells and whistles but I do need the NAS to be much more responsive. Any assistance you can provide with regards to this will be greatly appreciated.

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  TS264
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 03:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi,

Can you tel me me if this unit will accept a 3rd party wifi 6E adapter. Recomaendations?

With a wifi adaptor installed can you connect to a router and / or other wifi devices directly?

Also what 3 or 4TB disks would you recommend.


Many thanks

Glyn

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  NAS to Buy
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 03:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I've watched a lot of your video's and I need to purchase a new storage device. I've come to the conclusion I want a device with 2.5 GB ports, quad core w/Imbedded Graphics, min 4 bays. I would like to get a Synology, however they don't seem to fit the bill completely. I just can't seem to figure out which one will work well for me. This is my first NAS, although I'm replacing a Drobo. I'm up for suggestions.

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  Looking for a NAS I can use for movies and music (with Sonos)...possibly photos too
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 02:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I've purchased a Sonos system and want a NAS drive on which I can store and access all my music (I have quite a few CDs which I've ripped to MP3)

I also have quite a number of DVDs (also ripped to MP4) which I'd like to be able to put on the NAS too, so I can watch them on my TV (LG ~3 years old).

I have an existing 2TB hard drive (Seagate SkyHawk Lite) which I had originally thought would be enough to start with, but if allowing for future growth, RAID, etc then I guess I'm probably going to need more than one drive and possibly more than 2TB....so maybe 4TB?

At this stage I'm only really planning on making the content available from home...but if it's possible to set it up to be accessible from anywhere, then that could be something useful to get into. I believe you have to be careful re security though if delving into this side of things.

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  hard drive choice for DS923+ and media
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 01:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hoping to get some advice, was looking at the DS923+ but I see on reviews transcoding for media might be an issue.

Use cases, for own business, lots of scanned documents and photos using nas as backup / self cloud storage. these would be on the 2TB drives.

Home media on the 8TB drives for personal photo backup, plex and potentially backup of reolink security footage.

Currently I have a few have x265 files that stutter quite a bit on local direct play through plex and jellyfin. current server setup hardwired Mac native SSD. Play clients: ipad pro / iphone 13 pro and chromecast with googletv. I thought all of these devices support x265 playback so confused whats causing the buffering? Would the limitations of the DS923+ have any affect on this?

Should I get the same HDD across the board or considering the different use cases, different types for the 2tb drives to the 8tb drives?

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  NAS
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 06:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I liked your video from Computex 2023 regarding the Asustor's Nimbustor Gen 2 AS5404T.
Any idea when the new Asustor AS5404T might be released? What can we expect?
I asked Asustor but he replied "soon". That could be next week of next year...
For my first NAS to work with home drone videos, 4k movies, etc. I was debating to purchase Asustor Lockerstor AS6704T or QNAP TS-464. Ed suggested leaning towards QNAP for the software and I appreciate that, but I saw the introduction video about the the AS5404T.
Still undecided. Stick with the TS-464 or wait for the AS5404T ? Your thoughts?
Thanks for all of the videos and your response.

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  Synology HDD compatabilities
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-07-2023, 02:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Good morning NASCompares. have watched your channel for several years and am a long-time SYnology user - 15+ years. Have a DS213+ and DS1813+ - both getting very long in the tooth. I am in the process of upgrading and have decided DS1621+, given 15 years has passed I can now install larger drives than what I have in the old NAS's having decided on the above 6 x eagate ST10000NT001 10TB IronWolf Pro 3.5" SATA NAS Hard Drives. Have previously used WD but am sick of their unreliability so changing to Seagate. Whilst there are Seagate Iron Wolf drives on Synology's compatability list I can't source the ones highlighted. Given these are still IronWolfs , whilst not on the compatability list in your oppinion do you think these should still install on the NAS?

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