Would like to acquire a NAS mainly for music streaming, photos and videos storage. I am concerned about the life cycle of the DS-218+and I am sure the performance will not be an issue. Should I wait for the DS-220+, but at what price? Thanks.

Dear Robbie.

After my DAS raid 0( icybox 2x8tb ironwolf pro) failed and I nearly lost all my data, I decided to invest in NAS server. I spent days for research, checked several videos from you and I got some questions.

Some information about what I want to use for.
I got a small business and our data use is increasing, important for us to fast access to the data and expandable storage.
I like to invest in the "future" at least for the next 4-6 years.

Questions:

- Which brand for the main NAS? (I found interesting the Synology system because of the btrfs and shr, and the UI looks user-friendly. Other hand I really like the hardware of the qnap, but I don't need the HDMI and card-reader port ) I am going for a 10Gigabit connection and I really hope the new Synology 2020 series delivers top-notch specs.
- Which brand for backup NAS? (This NAS would sit in my flat I would prefer a 4bay option in RAID0. I would fill in with my existing Seagate ironwolf pro 8Tb derives)
- Which brand for storage? (I am using Seagate ironwolf pro and skyhawk in my NVR. My plan is to fill up the main NAS with 2 x 16TB HDD in SHR/RAID5/RAID6 )
- Which one is recommended bigger capacity HDDs or more HDDs with smaller capacity?
- Which is the best value 10Gigabit switch with RJ45 ports? (I still have ~200m cat7 cable after my ipcam installation so its time to use)
- Which is the best value USB-C 3.1 gen 2 to rj45 adapter (I only found with thunderbolt3 adapter. My laptop has usc-c 3.1 gen 2 and only 1Gigabit LAN port.)


Secondary questions:

- I tried to search a chronological model release list from Synology and Qnap, but I couldn't find one. Do you know where I can find a chart like this?

- I am planning to make a Plex server, I want to install on bought of the NASs because when I am in my flat it can use the local network, but when I travel I would use my main NAS because the internet is faster at my workplace. Is it a way to set this up or its automatically connecting to a higher bandwidth?


Thank you in advance.
Greetings,
Zoltan

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Hello! I want to find a dedicated DAS (as I am a team of 1) for an animated film project I am working on. I just rebuilt my computer, using the ASRock x570 Creator motherboard which has onboard 10GB ethernet (and Thunderbolt support), and would love to use that capability to stream video for editing. Before now I had everything on an Orico RAID enclosure with Esata, but it just died and I need a replacement system. I was hoping you could recommend something small, perhaps in a 4 bay configuration. Thank you so much!!!

- Christopher

PS: The short film is based on author Neil Gaiman's remarkable story, "The Price." You can check it out at: theprice-movie.com

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Hello, After much research and watching your videos I decided to buy this NAS. It worked yesterday but today my computer does not find the NAS using Asustor Control Center. I shut down and restarted everything but still no luck. As a test I used a wireless computer and it DID find the NAS.

Main computer connected to same router as NAS.

Help! Thanks!

Hi NAS Compares Team,

I want to setup a 10GbE NAS for my self. I am a freelance Digital Artist. I do 3D-Rendering, video editing and post production.
I need to handle large files. I want a solution wich lets me edit directly from the NAS. I handle 4K video files, thats why I need 10GbE (I think?).

I dont have a huge budget. I want the cheapest available 10GbE solution that works with my desktop PC.

This is the stuff I have chosen right now:

NAS: TS-332X
Switch: QSW-308-1C + DAC Cable
10GbE PCI-e Card: QXG-10G1T
HDD: 3x 4TB IronWolf


Will this work together as I expect it?
Will I have the full troughput at my PC and will I be able to edit 4K Video directly from the NAS?
Do I need a SSD for caching?
Can I connect (via another switch) multiple machines to the single 10GbE copper port of the switch with full bandwith?
Do you think this is the cheapest solution I can get?

Many thanks!

Best Regards
Jonathan

Hi! I found your page and was happy to see how good you compare the hardware! (excellent, if you ask me)
Well I want to use my NAS for all devices PC, IPhone and Laptop and as a cloud for my family (3 users at the moment).
I would like to convert old CD, DVD's perhaps VHS and share pictures. Maybe even a IP camera in furure.

I've been looking for quite a time to step in and have my own NAS becase you can't even share clouds when you're an Android user and want to convert to IOS.
I was thinking the same way 218+ is a three year old device shouldn't I wait or look for DS220+...

Would be great to hear from you and your comments.
cheers Adam

Hi,
I have watched loads of your YouTube videos and they are really helpful but I am struggling to decide on what Synology NAS to buy. My uncle has the DS216 but I was thinking maybe there is something newer and better now without breaking the bank?. However, I may not need something newer. I just want one that I can keep for a really long time.

All I want is a storage device where I can save all my phone photos and videos directly to it. I need to be able to put a CD in it as I have hundreds of them with photos and videos on. An app where I can view all the backed up stuff anywhere and anytime and as I am so worried about loosing everything, I thought a 2 bay system would be great as it's backed up twice.

I have been looking and saving for a while for one of these and any help would be appreciated. Thank you so so much x