Hello, ran across your page from a YT video. I cannot decide on a Synology NAs & had some questions.

Looking at the DS1019+, DS1618+ and DS1819+.

I plan to use the NAS for a variety of things. Plex, backups, media (music) server, and also dabble with VMWare & run a few VDIs.

The DS1019 only has 5 bays, but has the built in M.2 slots & comes with 8GB of DDR3.

DS1618, 6 bays, can be expanded with the M.2 card but only comes with 4GB DDR4

DS1819, 8 bays, also expandable with a M.2 card & also only 4GB DDR4.

I'm leaning towards the DS1618 or DS1819+ & swapping the DDR4 to 2 16GB sticks or maybe just 2 8GB sticks. I plan to start with 4 4TB Ironwolf drives. (unless there's another option priced right)

Questions:

1. Which DDR4 would be best fit for the DS1618 or DS1819+? I tried narrowing it down looking at Synology's selector but it & matching Amazon parts is a little confusing.

2. If I ran the SHR-2 array, can I start with only 4 drives & add more as I go without having to lose data or starting the array over?

3. Are all 3 options hot swappable? I wasn't able to find that info on Synology's website.

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Hi, Do you have any idea what memory is compatable with the as5202t?

I do want to update it to 2x 4gb

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Hello I have a Qnap TVS-872XT. I am looking for a UPS that will work for this and allow me to automatically shut off the nas if there was a power outage. This would be the only thing connected to my UPS.

I am on a budget so I was wondering what would be the most cost effective UPS i can buy here in Canada?

Thank you for your help!

Hi, I am new to the NAS world and not a tech-savy guy...
I am looking for a safe solution to store a time machine back-up (2 TB) a growing Lightroom catalog and original pictures (~1 TB), one small laptop (500gb).
I was thinking about something like a drobo because of its ease of use (expansion, various drives sizes etc) but saw reviews about limited performance and reliability. Sinology DS218+ seemed another option but the poor customer service and limited assistance are not reassuring as I am not an expert (by far).

What could be the best cheap option for me without sacrificing size expansion and simplicity? I know there is no perfect solution

Thanks!

Olivier

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Wondering why the WD PR4100 dropped off your top list?

In a comparison with the Synology 918+ if you were simply using the NAS for Plex which would you prefer?

Am only really looking at max. 2 streams playing at once and I have a 4k smart TV that ill be streaming too.

thanks!