11-22-2023, 09:30 AM
Hello,
**Requirements**
Currently dont have more than 2tb of data.
Automatically backup two Macbooks, (maybe utlising Apples Time Machine... but not essential)
Storing my photography images as external storage, I use
Lightroom to manage my catalog so I dont need any photo manager, just the ability to access on demand if I need to edit them.
**Thoughts so far**
After reading/watching reviews I understand a 4 bay would make logical sense for upgradability, BUT I dont think I can stretch to that budget at the moment, unless sales are kind. So I have been looking at the Synology DS223 or DS224+ and then to house either two 4tb or 6tb hdds to then use either RAID 0 or SHR, (I think SHR would allow me to buy a 4 bay in future, mix the old drives with some new ones and carry one)
For my rather simple usage, do I even need to look as far as a 224+ or would something like a DS223j be enough even with its meagre proccesing power?
Any advice / ideas welcomed.
**Requirements**
Currently dont have more than 2tb of data.
Automatically backup two Macbooks, (maybe utlising Apples Time Machine... but not essential)
Storing my photography images as external storage, I use
Lightroom to manage my catalog so I dont need any photo manager, just the ability to access on demand if I need to edit them.
**Thoughts so far**
After reading/watching reviews I understand a 4 bay would make logical sense for upgradability, BUT I dont think I can stretch to that budget at the moment, unless sales are kind. So I have been looking at the Synology DS223 or DS224+ and then to house either two 4tb or 6tb hdds to then use either RAID 0 or SHR, (I think SHR would allow me to buy a 4 bay in future, mix the old drives with some new ones and carry one)
For my rather simple usage, do I even need to look as far as a 224+ or would something like a DS223j be enough even with its meagre proccesing power?
Any advice / ideas welcomed.