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NAS for home use - Enquiries - 03-09-2023
Home storage of music files, pictures, videos, potentially security camera video (2 weeks at a time). Would SSD be overkill??
RE: NAS for home use - ed - 03-10-2023
The DS220+ is a great NAS for home storage, and it can handle the types of files and media you mentioned, including security camera footage.
Whether or not an SSD is overkill depends on your specific needs and budget. SSDs offer faster read/write speeds compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which can lead to faster access times for your files and media. However, SSDs tend to be more expensive per gigabyte of storage compared to HDDs, so you may need to consider whether the increased speed is worth the added cost.
If you frequently access and use your media files, or if you plan to use the NAS for video editing or other intensive tasks, then an SSD might be a worthwhile investment. The faster speeds can make a noticeable difference in these scenarios. On the other hand, if you mostly use the NAS for basic file storage and streaming, then an HDD should suffice.
If you do choose to go with an SSD, you can consider using it as a cache for the HDDs in your DS220+. This setup can offer the benefits of both storage types - the high-speed access of the SSD and the lower cost per gigabyte of the HDDs.
Overall, whether or not an SSD is overkill for your specific needs depends on your usage patterns and budget. If you value faster access times and have the budget for it, then an SSD can be a great addition to your DS220+. Otherwise, HDDs are a tried-and-true option that can provide ample storage at a lower cost.