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QNAP TVS-675 or ??? - Grimmond - 09-17-2021
Hi there,
Just about to set up a home Plex and backup storage system for home office/home use. I watched the review on the TVS-675 and it looks like it will do the job for me nicely. On the review you state that the TVS-675 is good but not the best. What is the best?
I have very little 4K content but around 12TB of Media that I would like to add to Plex and around 4TB of work related files. I will probably begin to populate the unit with 12TB drives giving me ample storage for the foreseeable future. Any advice on the device and drive manufacturer would be fantastic.
QNAP TVS-675 or ??? - TribalHound - 12-16-2021
TVS-672XT, TVS-672X, TS-673A, TVS-675 Compare products | QNAP (UK)So the TVS-675 is a great NAS, but moving up through the current range:TS-673A (you'll need to add HDMI via a PCIe expansion)TVS-675 - well you're familiar with this oneTVS-672X - benefits from Intel processorTVS-672XT (same as model above but includes thunderbolt connectivity for importing / backing up to or from external devices) (Note - TVS-672 is available with PT / i3 / i5 intel processors (depending on age) - so be sure you're getting the right one if another looks a bit cheaper,Personally I always use discs 1 + 2 (WD Red SSDs in RAID 1) for 'the system' running the extra software & at least weekly snapshots.Discs 3, 4 & 5 you could use RAID5 with WD RED HDDs then backup to a single disc in bay 6.Alternatively, if you want to keep work files & media separate, and you're not requiring optimal performance, use Plus or Pro WD Reds for discs 1 & 2 (raid 1 still) for your system and work files - but make sure you create a good sized (500GB+) 'Thick Volume' first for your system files & installed software - this will give you the space you need 'at the beginning' of the HDD, allowing your installed software (now and later) to be more easily accessible. Add a thick or thin volume for your work files afterwards.Hope you found this useful.TribalHound..