Advice for Shared NAS

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Hello!

I’m looking for help on deciding on a Synology solution. I’d like to have a NAS solution for computer backup, media sharing and editing. The hope is to be able to back up at least 6 computers that will be located in different cities around the USA. Considering a RAID 5 or 6 setup and the ability to add another NAS in the year or so to mirror this one. Would also need at least 10 users to connect at a time.

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Hello! Given your requirements for a robust NAS solution to handle computer backups, media sharing, and editing across multiple cities, the Synology DS423+ and DS1522+ are top recommendations. The DS423+ offers a versatile 4-bay setup powered by an Intel Celeron J4125, which excels in media tasks and can smoothly handle up to 10 users simultaneously. It’s perfect for RAID 5/6, providing a good balance of performance and data protection, and supports a future mirroring setup with another NAS unit. If you’re looking for more scalability and faster connectivity, the DS1522+ with its 10GbE upgrade option stands out. It’s a 5-bay model powered by an AMD Ryzen R1600, offering robust performance for intensive tasks and allowing you to expand your storage as your needs grow. For those who might need more storage bays, the QNAP TS-464 series, with its quad-core Intel N5095 and 2.5GbE connectivity, is a solid alternative, providing a great mix of performance and scalability.

Here’s a link to our NAS Finder tool to help you explore more options tailored to your needs: https://nascompares.com/nas-builder/

For reliable NVMe SSDs that can handle the rigors of caching and enhance your NAS performance, consider these:

Seagate FireCuda 530 – 0.7 DWPD
WD Red SN700 – 1.0 DWPD
More info can be found here: https://nascompares.com/answer/nvme-m-2-...dwpd-mtbf/