Old Synology upgrade to?

[soulgrind619]

Hello All- Wanted to get some feedback

I have a 10 year old+ DS414j Synology Nas that has served me well.  Today the system is woefully underpowered and just tired.   Looking to upgrade and wanted to get some general feedback. Info below

What will I be using this for-

NEEDS:
File Server for household
SMB Share
Mac backup
Remote File Share

Remote  video file editing- would like to edit (capcut/Final Cut) from NAS up to 4k project (not heavy just family video projects) 
Possible Next Cloud host
Hosting other basic services locally via apps.  Docker is a secondary consideration as I'm a newbie at Docker
Plex hosting of video and music.

CONSIDERATIONS:
I do have a network switch/router with 2.5gb and 10gb capabilities
I was looking a flash only option, but feel like this is over kill (thoughts)?
Would like to have redundancy of 12-16Tb's
btfs and snapshot support sounds like a must.

I have been looking at the ASUSTOR Lockerstor Gen 3 4 bay (with 4nvme) $1399SRP, but feel like it would be overkill.  Would like a little headroom for future proofing, but I'm am in no way running a small business.  Just a family NAS with room to tinker a bit.  

Thoughts and recommendations?

[ed]

It sounds like your DS414j has served you well, but with the increased demands of video editing, file sharing, and hosting services, upgrading is a good idea. You're looking for a NAS that strikes a balance between performance, future-proofing, and flexibility, while keeping the setup family-oriented without overkill.

Key Considerations for Your Upgrade:
Performance: Since you plan to edit 4K video and host services like Nextcloud, higher-end models with better CPU power, more RAM, and support for NVMe caching or SSD storage would provide the speed and responsiveness you need. However, you don't need to go all out with enterprise-grade hardware unless you want to future-proof significantly.

Redundancy: Redundant storage (RAID 1 or RAID 5) is essential to safeguard your data, especially with the 12-16TB requirement. Btrfs and snapshot support are great features for data integrity and backups.

Docker and Plex: If you're considering Docker and Plex, having a NAS that supports apps and containers without being too overpowered for just home use is a sweet spot to aim for.

Recommendations:
Synology DS923+:

Pros:
AMD Ryzen Quad-Core processor, excellent for Plex and light video editing.
Btrfs and Snapshot Support.
M.2 NVMe Cache Support (for faster read/write speeds, especially for media).
8GB RAM (expandable) for Docker and apps.
Great SMB, macOS, and file sharing compatibility.
Cons: Higher price compared to simpler models but well-suited for your use case and offers future-proofing.
QNAP TS-464:

Pros:
Intel Celeron J4125 processor (adequate for SMB, backups, and Plex).
4K Transcoding support (good for Plex).
Btrfs support with snapshots and data protection.
Expandable with M.2 NVMe cache.
10GbE networking support (great for your switch/router).
Cons: Slightly lower CPU than the Synology DS923+, but should still work well for your tasks.
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 (AS6704T):

Pros:
High-end specs with 4x NVMe SSD slots.
Intel Celeron J4125 or newer processor.
Expandable RAM and 2.5GbE/10GbE networking.
Supports Btrfs and Snapshots.
Cons: It might feel like overkill, especially if you're not running enterprise-level tasks. The high price point is also something to consider if you’re not looking to spend that much.
Synology DS1821+:

Pros:
AMD Ryzen processor with great multi-threaded performance for heavy tasks like video editing and Docker.
Btrfs and Snapshot Support.
8GB RAM (expandable).
Great for hosting multiple services and heavy Plex usage.
10GbE NIC and expandable storage.
Cons: Higher cost due to 8 bays and more enterprise-level features than you might need.
Thoughts on Flash Storage:
You mentioned considering a flash-only NAS (likely for speed). While NVMe or SSD caches can dramatically speed up operations, a pure SSD NAS might indeed be overkill unless you’re doing heavy workloads, such as high-volume video editing or high-speed data transfers. For a family NAS with some room to grow, combining SSD caching with larger HDD storage is usually a better balance of cost and performance.

Suggested Configuration:
Synology DS923+ or QNAP TS-464 would likely be the best fit, offering a good balance between performance, future-proofing, and price.
For redundancy, aim for a RAID 5 with 12-16TB drives (3x 12TB or 16TB drives) and an SSD for caching (M.2 NVMe slots if available).
This setup will give you plenty of speed, storage, and flexibility for both family use and tinkering with Docker or hosting small services like Nextcloud. You’ll also have room to scale up as your needs grow.

[soulgrind619]

Super helpful information! THanks ED!