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  Cheap NAS with aprox. 60 TB Storage
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-19-2025, 12:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I have aprox 60 TB of data on a Google Drive, that I wish to self host, so that I doesn't have to pay approx. 150 dollars a month, for Google's service

So this request is just to see what it will cost to move my data back in house

Best Regards

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  Cannot Connect to device with my username and password
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-18-2025, 07:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Cannot connect to my device using my known username and password

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  Trying to figure out what NAS I need
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-18-2025, 04:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I have 4 computers (windows), an android tablet and 3 iPhones. My main objective will be backups and some media sharing.
Some dockers to "play" with and some VM's

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  Plex not using GPU for transcode
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-16-2025, 08:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hi there
I have a Qnap TS-473A nas that I am using for a plex server.

I have a plex pass and I cannot seem to get the system to utilise the GPU for transcoding.

It spikes the CPU usage to 97% and the GPU sits at 0%.

I have a Nvidia GA107 ( RTX 3050 ) which has the latest drivers and on the qnap website says it’s compatible.

I have also set the GPU to QTS mode.

Please explain ! Hah

Thanks

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  Ideas for first build
Posted by: pbdoss - 05-15-2025, 10:49 AM - Forum: First Steps with your NAS - Replies (1)

I am wanting to build a home server with the idea of running a Proxmox server running multiple VMs include:
- True NAS Scale for a home NAS running RAID 5
- Plex/Jelly Fin server
- running multiple VMs for various home lab learning environment i.e. building a mock AD environment / test various OS / docker environments / pfSense. Just anything that i want to dip my toes into
Here is my currently build so far:
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case
Motherboard: MAXSUN Challenger B760ITX D5 WIFI DDR5 LGA1700
CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
OS Drive: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-L9i-17xx 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler
HDD: Western Digital Red Plus 4 TB 3.5" X5
PSU: Corsair SF600 (2018) 600 W 80+ Platinum
Additional features:
1. Silverstone ECM28 1x NVMe (M Key) 1x SATA (B Key) M.2 SSD to PCI-E
--- potentially running another m2 drive for a cache and to connect the 5th HDD
2. TP-Link TX401 10Gbe PCIe Network Card
Can anyone give some advise on if they would change anything?

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  Seeking NAS of pcie 4 type
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-14-2025, 04:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (2)

Hi, can you suggest a NAS that's PCIe4+ for storing files?
I was considering putting in 4*4TB nvme's inside, so I have plenty of space.
I was toying with the idea of a 4 nvme card to go into a pcie slot but not sure if my MSI mobo will do the 4x4x4x4 required.
Any recommendations would be most welcome.
Thanks, Nick.??

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  Longevity of DS1821+
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-14-2025, 10:35 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Crystal ball time:

My concern is future proofing what I already have.
I have a DS1821+ with 1 x DX517 (11 disks installed). Should I invest in a second DX517 and say a E10G30-T2 (dual RJ45 10 Gigabit).
I want to preserve the "non Synology" disk support but am concerned about being orphaned by a future version of DSM.

Regards,
Mark

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  NAS/DAS for Google workdspace
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-14-2025, 10:35 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

1)To backup Google workspace, currently single user,
2)backup imac/macbooks/iphones for my home office.
3)a back up photos, music etc.
Not currently using cameras but maybe in future.
I use Unifi kit for home network wifi, aware of their NAS, maybe a bit too big for my use....also lacks all the other apps/tools Synology etc that might come in handy in future.
Understand Synology has active backup for GoogleWorkdpace.
Currently limited to Starlink for internet, no fibre due rural location.

Just come across CUBEBACKUP.COM who offer incredibly cheap backup for Google Workspace, option is to EITHER save on my own local hardware OR cloud server like Amazon.

I'd like some RAID redundancy incase of HD failure.
Hope to upgrade my ancient Imac to Mac Mini m4 soon, so may need external device to handle storage so wondering if NVME SSD's are an option.
Grateful for your suggestions.
cheers
Andrew
PS Great chanel, regular watcher even tho' most of it over my head Smile

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  TNAS F4-424 user problem
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-14-2025, 04:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

Hello,
It seems like my new TerraMaster TNAS F4- 424 setup forgets the user table somewhere between 48 and 72 hours of operation. I followed the videos and they were a big help to set it up but they don't address this problem. If you know how to fix the issue, that is even better.

Thanks,
Brice

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  NAS SSD
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-14-2025, 12:35 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A - Replies (1)

I have a DS923+ and want to add an SSD drive for use with VM's. Also, is it recommended that I mirror two drives for this purpose? I appreciate your response.

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