I just bought a new DELL XPS desktop PC using Windows 11 and MS 365. I want a NAS for the following uses:

1. Back up PC 1Tb hard drive using RDrive software. This is in addition to the 1 Tb backup that Microsoft provides with MS365. RDrive takes a bit by bit image of your drive which allows one to rebuild the machine and install all of the apps.
2. I eventually want to get 8 security cameras and would like to use the NAS as a DVR for the cameras
3. I want to get more storage for saving home video's of the kids, etc.

I am looking at the QNAP 462 and QNAP 464. I have two new WD RED PRO 4 Tb drives and two new Crucial MX500 1Tb SDD's in my old PC. I would like to use the WD 4Tb as RAID 1 NAS back up storage. I may or may not use the Crucial SDD's or buy say 10 Tb drives(?) for a RAID 1 NAS storage.

Is there any advantage of the QNAP 464 over the QNAP 462 for my application? I won't ever be using a Virtual machine or PLEX stuff. Should I look for a different NAS?

Hello,
I am looking for a Jonsbo N3 and I can't find it anywhere in Europe, either online or via local IT store.
What is going on?
My setup depends on this (size and features).

Besides aliexpress with overpriced case and shipping, what can you recommend?

Can you help me?

Thank you!

Bought a QNAP TS-863U in 2017 for personal use that mainly stores video files and surveillance camera recordings. It has 8x8TB storage in RAID6. 3 drives have been replaced since purchase. I have multiple pcs in my house running Kodi with a shared database for tracking watched videos via SMB. I want to be proactive and replace the system and upsize the drives while I'm doing it. Min 8x14TB, ideally higher (looking for some future proofing). Looking at HDD holiday deals for best $/TB. Beginner level here, so not sure which QNAP bests fits my needs and if I should move to QuTS Hero or stay QTS. Suggestions on new QNAP NAS?

Looking for 1st NAS, biased to Synology due to belief their software is better/simpler? than others. Use will be docs and movies initially trying more advanced capabilities as knowledge develops. The DS1511+ seems to be the option based upon your reviews and thoughts. My question is does the 1511 need hardware transcoding assistance or is it fine for a household with 1 large 4k tv?

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Damian

Hello,

I've bought a UNAS PRO for my marketing team and i'm seeking your help to know what drives to buy and how to setup it up correctly. This product is new so there isnt a lot of help available online, i'm ready to book a zoom session with you to discuss that.

Let me know if you can help me with that.

Thank you.

Hi,

Hope all is well.

I'm struggling to find a service in the UK to provide support creating a storage solution for our business. We have a need of betwen 3 and 5 video editors to work off a server.

We currently have a 45 drives set up with 30 14tb drives.

It's not the fastest the way it's set up and looking to migrate to a new set up and use this as a back up for the new set up.

Any recommendations for a service provider to help build or set up a system for our small office?

Thanks,
Robbie

Hi,

I have a Synology DS1522+ with a 4TB USB drive plugged into it. The NAS backups up daily to that drive. That 4TB drive has now died and I want to add more drives to the my NAS. This means the 4TB is large enough either. I have 5x 3TB drives left over from Drobo. Is there a Synology NAS that I can plug into the 1522+ and use as a backup. I would also be happy to do it over the network.

Thanks for the help.

Best wishes

Michael

I have a 3.5" HHD DAS which needs populating. Based on my interaction with these products over a period of 10 yrs I have decided to go with SeaGate. I am interested in 2TB capacity drives and for my personal reliability preference ....I've chosen the EXOS series of drives. I know its way overkill, but for me it's a culture that I've used for many years in most of my lifestyle.
The interface is SATA. Now Seagate from viewing has multiple Exos drives with varying letter designates. I chatted with one online assistant and she was able to explain at least the 512 N & 512 e abbreviations. I eventually got that. However, I am seeing on various sites selling these drives various descriptions for the apparently same appearance drive.
Assist me in acquiring the correct 2-4TB Exos drive for a SATA interface 4 Bay DAS. Amazon has it as 512e & Seagate has it listed as 512N. Dont want to buy the wrong one.

Hello, I installed JellyFin per our YouTube "Easy way" video and worked great. I managed to lose/forget my password for it and now can regain access or find a way to reset my password. Can you tell me how to either reset the password or fully uninstall so I can start over?

Thanks in advance!

The only way I have found to backup an external SSD is using Synology Drive, but this expects the drive to be connected at all times otherwise it shows abnormal status in red and doesn't show the up to date statue.

If I try Hyperbackup it doesn't show the USB device as a potential source, only a destination.

Any suggestions?

Kind regards
Peter