Think its possible?

TS-453D, 32GB RAM (timetec)

Thanks for all your set up tutorials!

JV

Looking for NAS Recommendations – Advice Appreciated!
I'm exploring options for a home NAS and would love some guidance based on my current needs and preferences.

I currently use Microsoft 365 Personal, primarily for its 1TB storage, as well as the additional perks of Office 365. The ability to access files remotely and revisit cherished memories through daily photo notifications is something we really value. Additionally, Security, backups, and version control give us peace of mind.

However, our storage needs are growing, with only 110GB remaining, and expanding through OneDrive would be costly. As a result, I’m considering a home NAS solution but unsure which would be the best fit. 

Here are the features that matter most to us:

• Have previously considered Synology and QNAP
  
• Remote access from anywhere
  
• At least 2 bays, one for storage and the other configured as RAID 1 (mirroring)
  
• Typically accessed by two users at a time
  
• Android app for easy management and access
  
• Daily photo notifications to revisit memories from past years
  
• Ability to back up select data to OneDrive on a schedule
  
• CCTV software with playback support for Reolink cameras
  
• Capability to host Home Assistant
  
• Virtual machine support
  
• Ability to stream 4K videos stored on the NAS
  

Hi,
i'm new in the subject and I need some help.
I have different devices (mainly Apple) and few androids mobile phones (and still need to understand if my girlfriend wants to do a backup of her professional laptop).
I am looking for a solution that could create my personal cloud (as I believe that iCloud or any other service is just too expensive comparing to a local hardware store).
I hae seen the Beestation of Synology and the WB My Cloud solution, but I get confused when I see NAS solution with no HD... That means that it is just the "cover" and you have to add the HD? What do you suggest?
Thanks in advance.

Hi!
I'm looking into purchasing a NAS solution for my home.
I want to use it for devices backup, picture gallery with face recognition and occasional 4k HDR media consumption.
Could You please help me choose a right device for me?
I've been looking at Synology DS224+, Ugreen DXP2800, as they go for around the same price here in Norway.
In the above price range i also have:
Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen 2
Qnap TS-264 or 253B-4G
NAS marker is very confusing for me. I'm more than okay to build one my use, but i prefer turnkey solutions, as it won't burn much of my time to set everything up. Thank You in advance!

My new Community Fiber 5 Gig is being installed next Wednesday. Thinking about using the UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber as the router (instead of thier Technicolor FGA5330) and adding maybe a couple of U7 Pro XGs which is probably a massive overkill but future proof. I’m not an IT expert would ideally would like “plug and play” what are you thoughts on this system? Does UniFi have somebody who can install this for me? Thanks

Considering first NAS purchase and overwhelmed by the options! Use is multimedia focussed. Started think about this to store FLAC music files. But now also want to digitise and store / play DVD blu-ray collection. Having researched and watched lots of your great videos the option of home surveillance is also a consideration. Just two of us in the household. Want to back up phones / photos etc as well. Also want to be able to access music and movie collection remotely. Considering Ugreen 4 bay dxp4800 (is plus necessary for me?) and the 2 bay qnap and Synology options (264-8g and DS224+). Any pointers gratefully received!

I am looking to replace my Synology 920+ with an 8 bay. I was going to go with the 1825+ but with the HDD nonsense I want to go somewhere else. I use my NAS for Plex and storing photos and videos mostly.

I am interested in the Zettlabs and have even backed the D8 Ultra, but I want to know your advice, it's worrying after Storaxa of course.

Hi there,

Watched a few videos on the channel which have been great so have a rough idea of what I want. I'm completely new to NASs but I have experience with building PCs. The main purpose of this NAS (in this order) would be for movies and TV shows to be viewed on my LG TVs in my home, backup photos from me and my wife's phones and back up files from my computers around my home.

The ones I've been debating over are:
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- QNAP TS-464-8G

A Synology NAS was also in the mix but the recent news about having to use their drives has put me off. If there are other brands/models you think I should take a look at, I would be open to listening.

I would also be open to building my own but unsure which parts to get.

Thanks!

I feel torn between choosing ECC or transcoding, in the prebuilt arena it seems to be mostly choosing one or the other. If I go the DIY route I feel overwhelmed in CPU/motherboard options and those that have both ECC and tanscoding seem to be mostly power hungry CPUs. I came across a youtube video of someone who had a synology with an AMD cpu (couldn't transcode) but was using a Xima board for transcoding. Started thinking pairing a Xima board with a 1522+/1525+ to get the best of both worlds. In looking at power consumption seemed to beat out those CPUs that had both ECC/transcodinng. Is this a smart option or not a great idea? Would love to see a video on this if it is not a dumb idea.

Hello NAS Compares!

Thank you so much for your videos and help.

I work for a production company as a video editor and we recently upgraded our system to a QNAP TS-453BT3 connected to an M4 Mac Studio running macOS Sequoia. They are connected directly with 10GB ethernet. We use Premiere Pro to edit feature documentaries with our project files and footage all stored on the QNAP.

The problem I'm having is Premiere is taking multiple hours to access the files (what it calls "relinking media&quot every time I open a project. Once the project is open and relinked the speeds are fine but the opening time is crazy. Our old system (Drobo to Mac Studio) opened and relinked the same projects within a few minutes every time.

I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to speed up my read speeds, I read online about mounting the NAS as NFS instead of SMB (how it is mounted by default)? What would you recommend for our situation? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks so much!