I need a NAS that can support a moderate-sized 4k video library and 1TB max. storage for a sole-proprietor business. I'm a novice, so it should be very user-friendly. I've read your articles, watched your videos and used the NAS builder, but I still can't figure out what is best for me.

MUST HAVE: HDMI 4k/60fps; min. 2.5GBe internet; not too noisy

WOULD BE NICE: 10GBe internet, either built-in or via PCIe; horizontal form factor to incorporate into home theater, like QNAP TBS-464, Asustor Flashstor 6/12, Lincplus Lincstation N1, etc.

Thank you so much

I have a Intel NUC that I'm using as an Unraid server. I have several 2,5" SSD's and several M.2 drives that I would like to add to the NUC. I'm looking for a good way to add several disks, without having to put every disk in it's own enclosure. There are options like the Qnap TR-004, but these are all for 3,5" drives. Any good option available to combine multiple 2,5" drives, or M.2 drives and add to Unrtaid? Thanks in advance!

Hi,

Firstly i have to say you are really great in explaining and comparing NAS setups. I have been watching a lot of your videos and for someone with medium knowledge of PC building i learned a lot about NAS setups from your videos. I saw your review of the Jonsbo N5, and although its not out yet, it made me think about a potential setup. Using the N5 as a base for a NAS build, i wanted to ask you:

- What motherboard would you choose to go with this case? Could be great if it has EEC memory options, Quicksync, Strong CPU, Power efficient, NVM support, and enough PCIE options
- What processor would you recommend with that board
- And in case i want maximum cooling and as quiet as possible, what cooling would you add to this case?

Oh and one last question, in case setting up a BIOS for this build is something a bit too advanced for me, is there a chance i can get help with this, i dont mind paying for it.

Thank you very much in advance, you rock!

All the best,
Vincent van Bentem

Purpose:
- Business use and highest level of encryption for customer data
- VM usage for many services which will be running for a small business level of people
- 4k or 8k content media services
- 10gbe (either built in or expandable)
- quiet system in terms of noise preferably something that can be placed on the floor or a desk. No a racked server. So portable.
-Supports 32gb ddr4 with ecc for reliability
- for now would need to support up to 20tb but expandable later


Apart from the NAS itself, and in terms of the most dependable and reliable storage drives for this unit what would you recommend without going to crazy for the budget of say 500 per drive.

I recently learned of Drobo's demise, The best thing about the ecosystem was there "Byeond Raid" technology.
What alternatives are avalible with simmilar implementations? I dont wish to bulk upgrade my drives when it becomes full, I want a system that grows as my needs do.

Is there a simmilar product avalible with this kind of technology?

Hello,

I want to update my home storage from JBOD 2-bay enclosure, 102 ReadyNAS, & external G-RAID

So that I have a 4-bay NAS with the ability to segment configuration into 2 groups with 2-hdds, expand
storage with NVMe, and use differnt size drives.

My use is for storage of media (i.e. photos, video), files local & cloud, and backups for linux and MacOS.

The NAS would be connected to switch that supports 2.5G.

I'm leaning to the Terramaster F4-424, due to the CPU, 2.5G ports, multiple hdd support, NVMe slots, and TRaid.

I have a linux server that runs plex using media stored on NAS, therefore I don't use NAS as a service host.

My question is the F4-424 a good selection for a approximate 5yr use or is there another NAS you would recommend?

Cheers,
Marc

This is my first time getting a NAS drive so U wondered if there was a suggestion for easiest for beginners, otherwise something from Synology sounds good.

Thanks very much

Is the Synology 2-bay DS223 capable of running this?

What device would you recommend that I could purchase for under $300, and what hard drive would you suggest?

I need something that I can configure fairly easily. I have a low understanding of building this device, so I'm just trying to get something up and running.

Also, I am using a ClonerAlliance device to record streaming shows. Will I be able to put them on the NAS device, and will Plex recognize them, or will I have to treat them like a home movie? Can I do that?

I really don't want to get into recording movies off my computer, so I'm hoping the ClonerAlliance will work.

Lots of questions, appreciate any help you can give.

hello, my first time buying NAS, not sure what kind or how many GB?TB i need. the BAS will be a back up for my 4 computers, 1 computer is the server and 3 computers are my cash register computer running windowns 10 with s POS system.

the main purpose of the nas is to back up my main server and also the cash register.
it happened that 1 time the windowns wont login on 1 of my computer and i end up having to order a new ssd and install everything from the start and it took over a week to get that 1 cash register running again. i want to avoid this from happening and hope that nas backup can help me with this. please help me on what product i need to get and how many TB. thank you

Good day. I wanted to ask if anyone had any information on the UGREEN DXP8800plus NAS. I put in my pre-order thru kickstarter and received it about a month or so ago, but as I am trying to set it up I am running into many issues. The main issue I am running into is that I cannot connect the NAS to my Mac Studio via Finder. I can only connect to it thru the UGREEN App. I have been in touch with customer support and after many screen shots and system reports they have told me that my username was wrong because they don't support a username with capital letters and spaces, but it seems that the app would take the username with no problems. Then I asked about the thunderbolt 4 ports and why I can't use those to connect to the computer, which I was told was not supported yet. It is still in development and there is no time table for that. I wanted to know if anyone else who has a UGREEN NAS has experienced these kinds of problems? Thank you