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Is NAS right for my small business - Enquiries - 02-12-2023
Hi Robbie/Eddie,
I have a small business, just me with a small number of sub-contractors who undertake report writing for me. I currently have a 365 subscription with a 1tb One-Drive which I use to storage reports some survey data. I use HD and 4k video recorders and this data is stored on a 4tb backup plus-hub; however, this is not currently backed up so I need to get some additional storage and use the 4tb backup plus-hub as the backup which i would store at a relatives house.
It would be handy if I could provide access to the sub-contractors for accessing files.
In 2021/22 I stored about 2tb of data.
I was looking at potentially getting a Synology DS923+ 16tb (4x4tb). I think this would be sufficient for my use (I expect I will be using video cameras more often and they are taking up more storage). I am potentially looking at setting it up as a RAID 5.
I look forward to hearing your advice.
Thanks
Adrian
RE: Is NAS right for my small business - ed - 02-17-2023
Based on your needs, the Synology DS923+ would be a great choice for your small business. Here are some of the reasons why:
The DS923+ supports Active Backup for Business, which is a great solution for backing up your Office 365 data. This will ensure that your business-critical data is protected against data loss.
The DS923+ has the option for 10GbE network upgrade and NVMe SSD cache support. This means that it can handle large file transfers and data access with greater speed and efficiency, making it a good choice for working with large video files.
With 16TB of storage (4x4TB), the DS923+ should be more than sufficient for your current storage needs. And if you need more storage in the future, the DS923+ has the ability to expand its storage capacity by adding additional drives.
The DS923+ supports multiple user accounts, so you can easily provide access to your sub-contractors for accessing files. You can also set up user permissions to restrict access to certain folders or files if necessary.
The DS923+ has built-in backup and syncing capabilities, so you can easily set up a backup plan to protect your data and sync it with your offsite backup solution. You can also access your files remotely using Synology's mobile app or web interface.
Overall, the Synology DS923+ is a powerful and versatile NAS that offers a great set of features and performance for small businesses. It should be able to meet your current storage needs, while providing room for growth in the future.