ello everyone!

I've just started my journey into the NAS (Network Attached Storage) world.
I picked up a TerraMaster F4-424 and successfully installed and initialized it with two brand new hard drives.

However, I've hit a major roadblock while trying to set up my storage, and I could really use some expert insight!

The Problem:

1. I initially tried to create a Volume, but nothing happened—no progress, no errors, just silence.
   
2. I then tried to create a Storage Pool first. This finally started an initialization process, but it stopped abruptly at 10% with a frustrating popup: "The operation completed successfully."
   
3. Despite this message, no storage pool was actually created!
   
   

Hi.
I have a Synology DS218+ today. and i just watcht your vlog yesterday about the DSM 7.3. And it seems that DSM7.3 is the LAST DSM i vill get for my current NAS.
So i´m thinking about an upgrade.
I think it is hard to find out what i should get.
I like my current NAS BUT. i would like to have one or maybe to more drives, so i can run RAID(backup) in case of a HDD failure.
I have 2x4TB WD RED today.
My Options are DS225+ DS725+ Ds925+
i would like more speed(faster NAS), maybe up to 4 drives.
i use my nas for Musik+movie server, survaliens cams 4pcs. And backup of private doc. + pictures+ and so on.
Hope you can give me some advice.
Best regards
Henning

Hi,
I am considering buying a Synology DS1825+ and using DSM 7.3.
Is it possible to use 3rd party NVMe as SSD cache?
I ask because the ones from Synology are much more expensive.

Dear reader,
as I am exploring the internet and also your site/youtube, I would like to thank you for sharing NAS(and more) information : ))
I am looking for a setup to solve a number of services I want to setup (also NAS).
I put a train of thoughs here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/1o3w213/looking_tipsideasadvice_for_a_homelab_setup/
if link is to much risk, search reddit homelab for
looking_tipsideasadvice_for_a_homelab_setup
Looking forward to your thoughts on the matter ; ))

Greetz, Tijn

hi this is pugazh , im a freelance vfx artist , so it was tough to choose NAS or just upgrade the internal storage on my pc but i have to keep my files double backup for safty incase of pc crash , so firstly though of buying external hard disk 4tb - but i come case my render cover huge space so buy hard disk and carrying that was not easy and also i need to transfer the files to client for them to access and download finished product and also sometime i will put render on directly external hard disk so i am also looking for fast data transfer firendly also and yah thats it so im confused so before investing money i need to make sure of this things also i found 20tb hard disk arounf 40k inr. on site and also found SEGATE NAS that case around 40k without any HHD or Nvme , conclusion of that need to low budget and slo future upgradable , easy access with speed

Hi, hope you're good

I already have a Beelink SER8 with Proxmox as my main server
But I want to add to my setup a DIY media server/NAS/NVR that allows me to eventually be extended, support 2-3 4k local streams, apps like Jellyfin, Immich, Arr stack, and maybe a Coral TPU for something like an NVR (maybe 6 cameras with frigate), searching for low power consumption (as possible).

I thought initially of 4 disks to save my family photos, documents, the camera videos, and the series/movies downloaded with the arr stack, but hopefully to be adding more disks. I know this sounds super future-proofing, but my idea is not to spend on a new server in a couple of years.
What do you suggest me to build?

Thank you a lot in advance!

I have doubts about the compatibility of the new DS425+ and was wondering if buying the DS423+ today would be stupid since it has already been discontinued.

Looking at replacing my old QNAP TS212p NAS Device. I have very simple needs in that I use for storage and as media server, don’t expect to do much more than that as use a mini pc for proxmox server.

Have been considering a Beelink Mini ME or a UNAS 2, but wondered if you could give any advice or suggest something else 2 bay wise.

I recently picked up a Yxk 2-bay NAS from Amazon (thanks for the tip on the $100 price point). The hardware is interesting for the price, *and* I'm concerned about the default firmware. Happy to help with any re-flashing/testing you might be doing on this system. I put it on a segregated vLAN and connected to it in a browser to see what was on offer by default, and I was asked for a phone number to verify a PIN. Hard pass, and looking forward to flashing this with Debian.

I'm an old IT guy but not schooled on the technical side, so my need is more structure rather than tech.
I live in Indonesia and my family is located in various world locations. I want to give them access to my photo library, and I want to provide some of them with local access to their own personal document files.
I'm in the process of installing an Asustor AS1104T and probably need guidance on how to structure file share directories to provide both family access to photos as we;; as selective access to music.
Locally, the photos need to be available on the Android phones and TV.
The directory structure and providing individual access is where I think my challenges will be.
Can you offer guidance here?