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Currently have DS224+ with 2x16TB in SHR1. Looking to upgrade NAS platform now (next 6 months and move current drives over) for expanding to 40-60TB within near future (1-2 yrs or as needed). Don’t need full increase now but want to be able to add storage easily to grow. Considering 4-6 bays (DS923+ / DS1522+)? Current network is 1GbE. Main NAS function is data repository with remote access capability. Was suggested to look at new DS925+ but outside CPU, kind of looks like a downgrade? BTW watch your YouTube channel regularly and I HATE SEAGULLS too. ?? Thanks for any suggestions.
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Thanks for reaching out—and yes, seagulls are the worst! ? Really appreciate you watching the channel.
You’re on the right path planning your upgrade. Since you already have 2x16TB in SHR1 and plan to grow to 40–60TB, I'd lean toward the DS1522+. It gives you 5 bays (plus expansion), ECC RAM, optional 10GbE, and solid long-term flexibility. Perfect for a growing archive.
The DS925+ looks interesting with the 4-core AMD chip, but yeah—early info suggests no 10GbE upgrade slot and it's still stuck at 4 bays with no expansion support. So while it’s a CPU bump, it feels like a step back in scalability.
If you're thinking long term, the 1522+ still wins overall.
