I got my ds923+ from your recommendation and I couldn’t be happier, thank you

I wanna buy a second one to clone the 923

Hyper backup has an option to backup the entire system to another nas.

I’m assuming that includes my vm’s and docker container s

As it’s just a backup, I don’t need all the bells and whistles.
Can the DiskStation DS124 be sufficient for this task?

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

Since all the prices of services are going up, I would like to build me a NAS to use mainly with Plex (4K ) and probably my photos on the future in order to reduce costs with google and streaming services.

Now that terra master launched the F2-424 in Europe, I wonder if it is the best solution since the hardware seems better than Synology , asustor and QNAP ( taking in account the two bays and same target group for this NAS).

I wonder which would be the best choice for me in April 2024, since we need to take into account the quality of the build, the hardware, the software and prices, since I'm new in NAS world, im kinda lost and I would love your help.

thank you for the amazing site and YouTube channels =)

best regards

Hi,

I am in 2 minds as to what NAS i should buy. Currently I have a 5 bay Synology NAS, that's quite old and no longer in support from it's current DSM version. DS1512 or something like that. I primarily use it for Backup and Plex. I was using Kodi in the past, but it became unusable in it's latest iteration. When switching to Plex, it is a good experience, but it is quite slow rendering the thumb tabs for shows etc. I dare not add my music collection / photos as I feel it's already a bit slow. So time to upgrade.

Primarily want a fast 4k media option, backup and if possible somewhere i can put Retropie?

I have my eye on either QNAP or Synology, either 5 or 6 bay, with potentially nvme drives (if QNAP). Expandable RAM if possible. What would you advise?

I already have the disks, sitting in my old NAS which I will have to migrate across (pain)

THANKS

Over here in Cambodia we don't have a choice of the full range of products from both QNAP and Synology.

The 2 4 bay units available here are the DS422+ and TS-433 both at $550.

I mainly will use the unti for archival storage of raw files.

Which is the better option?

Thanks

I’d like to move my tv to an iot network at home but I would not be able to access Plex since the nas is on my normal network. What is a secure way to access the Plex server that doesn’t require expert knowledge of networking? Thanks for the help.

Hi,
Do you have any recommendations for a Jonsbo N2 NAS Build using promox and GPU with HDMI passthrough to a ubuntu VM inside? I want to use my NAS for simple playing of youtube or local videos, and seems like igpu passthrus for HDMI output is not possible. Was thinking of something like the Aoostar R7 in mini ITX form factor but can't seem to find a suitable motherboard.

Thanks.

Hi,
I have a Synology DS920+ where it's routing all the network via Nord VPN in the network settings on the Synology NAS itself. This works as intended when I login to the NAS as an admin user. I want to have another user (without admin privileges) to download things to the NAS via Download station. When I get that user to add things to the Download station, my iOS download station client (DSLoad Station) is not detecting VPN as active. VPN is detected fine if I use the same iOS client DSLoad Station with my admin profile.
Do Synology NAS devices have VPN setup per user profile? Is this the reason my non admin account Is not able to use VPN? Or does Synology still route all the traffic via VPN and my non admin user client simply does not have privileges to see that it is behind a VPN?
I could not find any article advising if VPN is only enabled for admin users/all users/enabled and needs configuring for each individual user. Thank you, I hope this makes sense.

Kind regards,
Mario

Hello, i couldn’t find a direct comparison on your channel for Asustor Flashtor 6 vs QNAP TBS-464. My primary purpose is to have a good plex server with fast data transfer speeds for file backups. I have a TP-Link XE75 mesh router system at home which has a 2.5GBe port and the device will be linked to it with all file transfers on 5ghz wireless connection on a 500mb down and 300mb up connection

My confusion comes from your videos covering these products separately where you’ve mentioned that Flashtor 6 has only 1 PCIE lane available per slot vs QNAP has 2 per slot. With the setup I have:
1. Will it either of these have a speed advantage over the other in file transfer speeds
2. With both having similar CPU if not the same, does one have the edge over other as a Plex server
3. In your expert knowledge of the industry do you think there will be an upgraded versions of these products released this year (2024) or are they no way near their respective life cycles

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my DS923+. Was reading this: https://nascompares.com/guide/synology-ds923-nas-unofficial-memory-upgrades-crucial-kingston-sabrent-64gb/

and I'm a bit confused as to whether I can use non-ECC RAM. I'm looking at this one and was wondering if this is compatible:

https://www.microcenter.com/product/664556/gskill-ripjaws-64gb-2-x-32gb-ddr4-3200-pc4-25600-cl-22-so-dimm-memory-kit-3200c22d-64grs

Hi, i want to buy a two bay nas. It is bad, that in every test, review, you always give power consumption from brief, Qnap do not have any clear measurement methodology. I need NAS witch have power consumption as low as possible. I want to buy Qnap (10W) or DS223J (16W) but, Synology was tested witch 12TB drive (like they say), and Qnap? Who knows. I found yours site witch power table, but also data come from company, not real test. I want to buy TS-216G but instead of almost identical spec than TS-233 it takes twice power! Company should give me info about bare power consumpition and then, i can count power of drive (if it is logic). Could u help me?