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Synology and other NAS OS
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Help goinhg from WD Nas t...
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Choosing a NAS
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NAS Advice
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QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX
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So. Many. Choices.
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Remote Access on QNAP NAS
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Re: Inquiry on Synology D...
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4-bay NAS using file and ...
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Minisfoum N5
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| Mac permission vs Terramaster |
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Posted by: Enquiries - 03-25-2025, 01:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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I am running a Terramaster F4-212 and my computer is a MacBook Air on sequoia 15.3.2
My issue is when I format a new disk (volume, pool, etc) I always run into the "the folder "X" can't be opened because you don't have permission to see it's content.
when I get the info of the folder it's telling me I have permission, the user that I'm using also has full permission on the terra master parameters.
what am I doing wrong ? I've also tried reinstalling everything and I get the same result
thank you
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| good deal |
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Posted by: Enquiries - 03-25-2025, 11:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi just thought I would let you know that on AliExpress they now have topton 7840hs for 237.19...ordered one myself but much better deal then when they were 500 quid
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| Wait for 425+ or go for 423+? |
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Posted by: Enquiries - 03-25-2025, 12:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi there,
I was just about to pull the trigger on a 423+ for a Plex / photo studio home server / NAS setup. But then they announced the 425+.
It doesn't feel like the 423+ has come down in price in anticipation nor is there any release date announced for the 425+ -- so I'm somewhat between a rock and a hard place.
How would you advise someone looking to buy imminently for a great Plex solution?
Thanks!
James.
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| [Help] Setting up your NAS [Resolved] |
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Posted by: narchymaster - 03-24-2025, 07:56 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi
I need your help with the hardware for my future NAS. I wanted to go with a 14th gen i5, but I don't know what to get for the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and power supply.
For the case, I chose the Fractal Node 804, my use case will be Plex so that my family/friends can access movies/TV shows remotely, with or without transcoding. The maximum number of simultaneous connections will be five.
And in the future, I'd like to use Docker to host a private server for a video game like Palword, instead of subscribing to a hosting provider.
Then, in the more distant future, it will be useful for using surveillance cameras.
Do you recommend TrueNas or Unraid?
If one or two HDDs fail, I'd be better off using TrueNas, according to what I've read. What do you think?
thank You
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| Deleting storage pool |
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Posted by: Enquiries - 03-24-2025, 05:00 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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I am adding smaller drives to a backup NAS and I need to delete the currant storage pool which has 2 12TB drives so I can rebuild a storage pool with 4 drives including 2 4TBs. I know I can't expand with smaller drives. I can not find a way in synology DSM 7.0 to delete the storage pool and start over. do I have to reset the system? Thanks!
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| ReadyNAS RN104 in 2025 |
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Posted by: skarp - 03-24-2025, 03:38 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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hi peeps
Sorry for the basic questions about old stuff.
I have 4 Netgear ReadyNAS 104, two configured with 4x3GB (8TB each) drives and one with 4x8GB (21TB) drives and a spare empty chassis. I know these are obsolete but I like 'em and they've suited my needs. They are slow and full and so I'd like to add more storage as well as maybe ensure I have my most important data duplicated.
I am wondering what to do. Budget is limited to about £1500 and I'd want to get as many TB storage for that money as possible. I don't actually need web access as such - not beyond my local network. I only use SMB for files and HTTP to access management pages. I just use them to store data - no streaming or anything fancy and I usually only access them when I want to back up stuff I've been keeping on my PC.
I could buy 4x16TB drives and put those in my spare RN104 - Netgear says they will work. That would be the cheapest option. Disadvantage is it would take forever to build the RAID and once built access would be slow. There is USB3 port and a spare ethernet ports which I don't think they can speed it up but if anyone knows different please tell me how. I'm concerned there will be no more security updates and while I don't think I'm at risk but please tell me otherwise.
I could look for a used QNAP or Synology box or some other NAS. These are probably overkill for my needs. I understand (thanks to the youtube vids) that most use the latest OS cos I'm a little concerned these big brands have been targeted by ransonwear. I've watched some vids but most are focused on stuff I'll never use.
I could look for a DAS box, I'd rather have something with RAID onboard though which limits my choices. That brings me back to the newer NAS boxes and that's gonna cost money I'd rather save for hdds.
Which should I go for? Questions and suggestions welcome
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| media server |
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Posted by: Enquiries - 03-24-2025, 03:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Bought a r630 which only had 2.5inch drives. Was advised to build a nas instead. Looking to have a media server (jellyfin and arr suite), store photos (immich), host docs (next cloud).
Need help for mobo+cpu with a bit more power. Using aliexpress for majority of the parts. Will be using a node 804 as that costs the same as a jonsbo.
Considering serverpartdeals for the HDD.
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| Inquiry Regarding WD Black HDDs – CMR vs. SMR and Use Case Considerations |
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Posted by: GBS - 03-23-2025, 06:28 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi Robbie and Eddie,
First, thank you for the comparison chart for CMR/SMR. It really helped me narrow down my HDD-related inquiry regarding which models use SMR and which use CMR.
I noticed that on your page, you state the following:
Quote:Which WD Black drives are CMR?
All drives are CMR except for the 1TB model in the 2.5-inch range.
The spec sheet also confirms this, but I still have some trust issues when it comes to WD and a few other HDD manufacturers. For the sake of clarity, is the 10TB WD Black (model WD102FZBX, 512MB cache) truly a CMR drive? I see that the 256MB cache model (WD101FZBX) is listed as CMR, but I want to confirm if the same applies to the 512MB version.
My main question relates to moving away from RAID setups. I had the best experience with HTPC setups in the past and am looking to return to that approach. Initially, I considered WD Reds and Golds for my backup drives, but I want to use separate, independent drives for different media types (e.g., one for audio, one for games, one for software, etc.).
However, since WD Reds, Golds, and UltraStar drives have TLER (due to being RAID-optimized), I was hesitant to go in that direction. In my research, I discovered that WD Black drives previously had TLER enabled before WD disabled it—likely to push consumers toward more expensive enterprise drives.
I’m now considering using WD Blacks as independent drives that may run 24/7 for accessing specific media. Many forums recommend NAS drives for such use cases, but in the past, and possibly still today, some people have successfully used desktop/consumer HDDs for continuous operation.
Would the WD Black be a good choice for this purpose, or should I consider a different model? Additionally, regarding my earlier question about the 10TB WD102FZBX (512MB cache)—I noticed that both the 256MB and 512MB cache versions are on sale. Would the extra cache (512MB vs. 256MB) make a significant difference for my use case, or would having more system RAM for disk reads be a better priority? My thought process was to go for the 512MB version since it’s at the same price as the 256MB version, but I want to ensure that the 512MB model is indeed CMR and not SMR due to a potential spec sheet typo.
I appreciate any insights you can provide on my inquiry (or, rather, inquiries).
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| Where to buy Asustor? |
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Posted by: mrg9999 - 03-23-2025, 06:27 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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I usually buy Synology / Qnap from Broad Band Buyer or Ebuyer. I don't really like Amazon.
Is there any large retailer that stocks Asustor? It has a few features I would like to try in particular a nextcloud app and the option to install 3rd party NAS like Unraid and TrueNAS
I'm based in UK, England. I should have said.
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