I need your help to know if the following HDD is compatible with the Synology DS1621+:

Western Digital 18TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD181KFGX

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I have a DS218+ and when I bought it I could only afford a single 6TB iron wolf NAS/RED HDD. I finally saved up for 2x 16TB iron wolf Pro NAS/RED HDD because they were cheaper on Newegg and wanted my 16TB drives to replace my original 6TB and have a backup. my other back up has been a drive on my computer that I transfer information over the internet. I plugged my new 16TB drive in the second bay and nothing happened so I tried to find the migration or setting that clones my 6TB drive to my new 16TB and can not find it or a good video off your YouTube or others. I was looking at options on my NAS and did add a drive but the 16TB is expanding on my 6TB and did not migrate or copying my old 6TB drive. I am panicking that I made a fatal error and am afraid I ruined the new 16TB drive which is expensive for me. how do I wipe my new drive that is now expandable storage to a copy of my 6TB drive on the 16TB drive then add my second 16TB drive as a backup. I do have some money if I can hire you but I know these processes can take lots of time how much would you charge to help me.

thank you for your time and thank you for all your youtube videos.

Thanks for reading and Happy New Year
I am looking for a NAS that is Windows and Linux friendly
*Android access local and Remote
Store/Stream Movies
*Heavy use and storage of Modelling Photographs for Editing
Family Photos
Typical PC/Laptop Backups
*Ease of use for remote access by family members worldwide to see pictures as well as uploading their own pictures
I am computer literate but my family members in other countries are not so much.

Best Regards David

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I use Apple Devices - 2017 MacBook, iPhone 7, iPad, and Apple TV & Samsung TV. I also use iCloud to store my data and sync. across devices.
I want to buy a NAS to provide an additional backup for the data in iCloud, plus storage of photos currently only on a SSD (scanned from prints plus images from a digital camera) and approx 50 DVDs.
I'm not interested in streaming videos to any devices other than the Apple TV so maybe transcoding is not a problem for me.
I've been advised that Synology makes good products but I've had conflicting reports of whether Plex will run on a DS118; Synology says it won't but another company (a reseller) says it will.
I'm trying not to go to the expense of a 2-bay NAS (such as the DS218) as this almost triples the price when 2 by Ironwolf HDDs are factored in.
I understand that a 1-bay NAS doesn't have RAID1 redundancy but, as I still have iCloud and the SSD I don't think I need a 2-bay model.
If Plex won't run on a DS118, are the Synology Apps ( Video Station and Media Server) as good as Plex?

We work in the construction industry producing 3d cad models using autodesk revit software. I need to share and synchronise files and between 6 engineers, all working remotely. I need help understanding a full list of accessories required to build a system that we can expand over time. Any help would be much appreciated.

I like the synology but I need backup. Should I use usb external and make it easy, or buy a suitable cage, and build a SAN?

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Hi, love your YouTube videos they are very helpful.

I’ve recently started my own business
https://www.goldenmomentmedia.com/

Not going to great at the moment sadly (haha/slowing dying on the inside) as no events have been happening thanks to COVID.

So I am media creator making professional films/videos for people and businesses.

I’ve been thinking of a large NAS drive to store my files and work on my video projects from.

Will be handling a lot of 4K files and in high frame rates too 4K 120p

One of the reasons I was thinking a NAS is better, is So I can share finished video with people and get them to download it from my personal cloud rather then having to pay a file sharing site like weTransfer for their large file transfer service.

How does this file sharing work? Can I just select a file right click and generate a link to that file to share with someone via an email message similar to google drive?

I would highly appreciate if you could suggest to me some relevant devices for my needs also please tell me what internal hard drives are best to get too for the NAS.

I have no idea on the best raid setup to use and why?

Which NAS has the best phone apps and Mac software?
I use Mac computers.

If you would like to know anything else I would love to speak with you either zoom or FaceTime me. My number is on my website if you need to call me.


Hope to hear from you soon,
Ali