Hello! I hope you are doing well and the seagulls are keeping away.

Short question. You have discussed a couple of motherboard bundles that come with a SFF-8643 backplate that allows the installation of 4 additional nvme ssd drives, like the one on the link at the end of this email.

I was wondering - where would you install the nvme backplate in a nas case - e.g. on any of the Jonsbo cases, lets say in this case the Jonsbo N2 or N4.

I have a topic suggestion for a future short video - I have read in multiple place that one shouldn't use nvme ssds on a NAS because the OS can't reclaim storage space that was once in use but has had data deleted, unless the NAS OS uses zfs. Is this true? Why would anyone install SSDs on an Unraid build?

You make sure you have a great summer. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-ITX-Motherboard-Pentium-Processor-SATA3-0/dp/B0D911MFWN?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Hello, I am upgrading from a DS220J to a DS1522+
I use my nas to watch movies and store my photos.
What would be the best way to transfer my files from the 220J
to the 1522+?
I have two new 16tb drives for the 1522 when it arrives. I have two pools on the 220J one with 10tb and one with 9tb.
Should I use the migration software or just plug in my two old drives after setting up the 1522+?
Thanks,
Randy

Hi guys,

I just added an SSD to my Asustor AS1102T in addition to the older existing 6TB HDD. I was hoping to move "User Homes" with my Photo Gallery MyPhoto/SmartUpload to the SSD for faster access. However, all of the shared folders EXCEPT "Home" and "User Homes" can EDIT and change the volume.

Do you know if this can never be changed unless I reformat everything and start over? My initial thought for workaround was running a daily backup from SmartUpload to vol2/Photos (my SSD) and deleting any content from SmartUpload - but this seems crazy.

Any thoughts.

Thanks.

I have an Asustor AS5304T and was wondering what is the best and most economical way to add additional storage beyond the 4 bays i currently have. Is the AS6004U the best option for me? Would a DAS or SAN be a better option to expand my drive pool? Or is it better to just build a new NAS from scratch?

Thank you for all you do. i really enjoy your youtube videos.

I am concerned about the cost of synology but having had one since the DS216J came out I love the brand. The cost of hardware tie in to synology brand concerns me.

I wanted to have 16 - 32 gig RAM because of the VMs and for the same reason I wanted to put at at least 1 NVME in the device.

I am trying to build a private cloud so I can get off public cloud.

Is considering QNAP really worth it instead? or should i stick with synology? Can I safely use compatible hardware on the 925+ and is there RAM and NVME that synology recognises as safe (no warnings) without hacking the device?

Not sure where to send this to you, but could you do a video on the hardkernel Odroid H4 series

https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/odroid-h4-plus/

Im interested to see how it stacks up against other DIY nas options

Hi,

Im considering backing the Zettlabs D6 Ultra, but what are your thoughts on the upcoming ugreen AI NAS?

Or is there not enough information known about it yet to make a good decision?

I am setting up my architectural firm at the moment having worked in various offices for the last couple of decades. I currently have one external hard drive 5TB and one SSD 4TB connected to my computer and utilise various files sporadically but quickly. Both of these have a separate Time Machine external hard drive (4tb each). Most of the files I access are images, pdfs, photoshop and drawing files. There will be just myself using the setup to begin with but will likely have a couple of employees within the next 5 years.
I've always had a Synology Drive in mind because all my previous workplaces have had them but now I watched a few of your videos I want to ask what you recommend. I'm not drastically nerdy, I'm conscious of sizes of files I send but all I need is the thing to work reliably and need to be able to easily recover a file if it gets freakishly deleted etc.
Could you please let me know what your thoughts are?
Thanks,
Ned

I have a nas TS 233 with 2 GB ram and would like to expand this . Do you know how many GB this NAS can handle and which brand do you recommend?
Thanks Theo

I am replacing a Syn DS214+, bought new. I keep them long, so want to go very high end. Want 4+ bays, SSD caching, maybe also SSD storage pools, ability to run and transcode via Plex, quite a bit more.
Considering QNap TVS-h464 at a minimum for the display, bays and CPU, but leaning TVS-h674-i5-32G-US to get the i5 CPU. But that will push $3K nicely configured.
Is that rational, and is there a better way to get 4+ bays, SSD cache, 2.5Gb ethernet and transcoding with a decent software ecosystem?
Thanks.