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  Synology SAS
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-12-2023, 12:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hello, first of all thank you for all the information you provide on your website, it is very useful.

I wanted to ask if the Synology NAS that have SAS hdd connection as for example my ds1821+ have support for SAS or only for SATA, because I do not understand that the NAS has SAS connection but Synology indicates that only supports SATA.

Thank you very much

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  HPE 1920-24 JG924 Inter-vlan routing vs Cisco
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 10:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi I have seen your video and noticed this , im setting up home network but having troubles with inter-vlan routing (HPE- old web gui). There is not much information out there regarding this so im having a tough time, im about to throw away this switch and go for a cisco layer 3 switch would that make my life easier? setting things up compared to the hp switch any recomendations ??im not a pro in the IT field ...and noticed there is so much more out there with cisco wise ( have a few rasberry pis and access ponts so looking for something above 24 ports not high budget ...used ideally) ..any info will help thanks

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  NAS for Plex
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 07:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

WD My Cloud is driving me mad as Plex server...I would like something that can transcode and be accessible both at home and when I am abroad. I dont have immediate needs beyond Plex and back up of music files/photos a so I dont need huge capacity. I am Ok with fairly simple IT so I was thinking Terrmaster F2-423 and 6TB storage - is that overkill? Should I split the storage between some SSD and a hard disk? Thanks for your help and your Tube channel is great!

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  Help me choose the right NAS
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 03:30 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hello,

I'm looking to buy my first NAS. My budget cap is around 500€ and that does not include drives. Currently I have my eye on Synology DS423+ or the Asustor as5304t. My primary use would be to use the server as a 4k capable media server and maybe add some surveillance cameras into it as well. Also I might host some docker applications for home use.

Also should I buy SSD drives instead of HDD? I would like the NAS to be quiet as I live in a 1 room apartment.

Any recommendations?

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  Qnap + UPS
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 03:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi gents!

I bought a CyberPower Value Pro VP1600ELCD - UPS - 960 Watt - 1600 VA. When I connect the USB cable to my Qnap TVS-1288x I can see if and I can change some settings like shutdown when AC power fails. It will shutdown but when power is back on again it won't start up.

Any idea?

I want a UPS that can boot up again as well because I have it on a remote location.

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  Help setting up dns 1550, especially iscsi
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 10:30 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi there, I have purchased the dns 1550, this is my first venture into the nas environment, it is for my home studio, I have setup the system, and can do minor tasks on it, but really I needed to be able to use the iscsi service to store all my large projectnfiles on, I'm kind of lost at the minute and really would like to have a walk through if possible, on properly configuring my nas

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  Was purchase help...
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 09:30 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi there I love the channel and appreciate the PRO help Smile

Im looking at a NAS system mainly for these things:

1/ Regular automated backup ability from Mac OS and PC - (audio and video files )

2/The ability to access NAS drive like a desktop drive (speed is quite important to an extent ) to read and check 4k video files and listen to wav audio files/ mp3's. As long as its on par with a wd red 5400 speed - 200 - ish read that would be great!

I actually purchased 3 (yes 3) NAS drives before I found your channel! Could you tell me please if they are actually worth keeping for the tasks above and if there are better alternatives within the £300 range?

I purchased :

ASUSTOR AS6204T
QNAP TS- 453 PRO
QNAP - TS - 251 +

Thank you for your time Smile

Andrew

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  SSD with heatsinks
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 08:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi Nes, big fan of your channel but I'm a total noob when it comes to tech, I've watched almost all your reviews on new Gen4 SSDs with heatsinks espcially fpr the PS5, what would be the best combination of a SSD and heatsink that you would recommend based on the best performance and importantly operating temperatures as well. After watching your videos I've come to conclude that the best heatsink would probably be either the Elugear or Sebrent? Would you recommend pairing those with the Samsung 990 pro 2tb? and which heatsink would you choose personally? Or would you have an even better combo to recommend me. Thank you so much in advance and please keep up the amazing work you are doing! Cheers! Gavin

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  Nas Home Work Advice
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 03:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi

Can help me to choice a best solution for store my Business/Home like ( movies, documents, games )
And the possibility to access remoty like a VPN (tls or ipsec )

I'm read here on your website about Synology DS923+, but i dont know if the best choice for me. maybe Qnap or Assustor too


Thks

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  Media Transcoding and Storage
Posted by: Enquiries - 04-11-2023, 02:30 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I have a Synology 1219+. Currently using Synology native media player/converter. Data storage for multiple systems, mostly Apple, Linux and PC and home media access. No desire to remotely access however, future option desirable. Looking to convert saved video from Dish Network on their DVR and external HD to store on the NAS. Advice on how to do that and whether I should have a separate NAS, add this to existing or use an idle Mac Mini. What software should I consider. Gotcha’s, issues, costs and so forth appreciated.

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