Uses:
TimeMachine for MacBook Pros… 2.5TB now, 4TB soon
Backups of iPhones to stop paying Apple for iCloud.
Store tons of photos so they are organized and searchable instead of in racks of DVDs
Setup Filecloud/Onecloud to get rid of Dropbox, etc.
Be able to run Home Assistant, Pi Hole, etc.
Be a data hoarder so I can snapshot systems to revert to after upgrades if needed, etc.
Setup a Plex server
Space to be a friend’s “cloud backup” and he can be mine

Plan:
Invest in large & extendable NAS to be future proof-ish
Probably at least 4 bay but with just two 20TB HDDs
Get IronWolf Pro, Red Pro or N300 Pro so they will last
Have M.2 NVMe slots for apps or performance
Have 10G Eth capability for the future

Problems:
The DS1522+ seems good except Plex
The DS423+ is weak on RAM and no 10G

Choice:
The DS1522+ is the most future proof and Plex can be run on another device that uses the NAS for the storage

Do you agree, is my logic sound, suggestions?
Thanks for this!!

Hello,

I have recently setup an Asustor 5404T NAS. This is my first NAS system. I installed 2 16TB HDD's for storage. I recently came across a video that recommended installing the NAS OS on a SSD for a quieter and faster system. The video recommended taking all of the mechanical drives out first to install the OS on the SSD.

My question is can I take out the 2 drives I have installed - which have the OS and my media installed on, install a SSD, and then install the OS on it and re-insert the HDD's? Will I have to format the drives all over again with the OS conflict?

Thanks!

Trying to set up external unit as full backup and another as upgrade storage unit. Im trying to setup the backup first but stuck as how to use dx115 to back up 20tbs Synology NAS d1520+ unit. Im running out of storage in the d1520+ unit and would like to add another NAS external unit to increase storage capacity/. Thank you so much for all your help

I need to exchange the drives for my Synology DS712+. WHich are the best and most reliable drive for it?

I need to exchange both drives of my Synology DS712+. Which are th best and most reliable ones.

Dear Sir(s),

Please can you advise on which drives are suitable for QNAP TBS-464-8G. From what I have researched, the perfect drives for this machine are Gen 3x2. However, I can only find Gen 3x4. Can you suggest any 3x2 drives and where I can find them, or the Gen 3x4 alternatives. FYI, I've had a Synology drive for the past 15 years, and the one I have now is now outdated (DS215j).

Thanks in advance, Dean Morton

I saw your video on the Asustor NVME system. I like the footprint and lack of HDD chatter.

My environment is solely wireless with a 1GB router, though there are multiple devices, there is only myself in the house with ocassionaly family (five) that may have two devices streaming off the NAS.

I have two computer devices that I back up data files weekly. There is approximately 5TB of video data 1080 and 4K both MP4 & MKV.. There is 120GB of music files, along with a bunch of install files backed up.

I'm not married to any specific solution including the Asustor (though nice). Plex seems to be your recommendation and I do have it in my environment.

I appreciate your input and would be happy to use your links for purchase. Please note that I am in the middle of a remodel, so any purchase would be approximately two months out.

Sincerely,

Joe

Hi I am seeting up a home wlan and have a virgin business modem with 13 static ips connected to a TP LINK router. I have purchased a layer 3 switch NETGEAR GS308E Managed Gigabit Ethernet . I need a suitable vlan wireless access point. I want to connect different laptops using different ips all wirelessly. What wireless access point do you have that is suitable. Preferably used so is chepaer. Thanks Paul

Is it possible to mount a macOS SMB share in DSM 7.2? I have tried using CIFS but keep getting an authentication error in DSM. I know that the username and password is correct as the same share is mounted on my Windows laptop. I can’t find ANY info on the internet that suggests that this is possible so I am beginning to think it’s not possible. Thanks in advance

Hi, can the Synology DS223J NAS be connected direct to a MacBook Pro through a usb hub? I don’t have connectivity to a network currently & wish to use as daily storage & back up?

Thanks