02-13-2023, 06:00 PM
I am struggling with deciding between a new NAS as a first time buyer. I've narrowed it down to four options - Syn 1522+, Syn 1621+, QNAP TS-646, and QNAP TS-673A.
I have a couple of EXOS 12TB drives that I would like to use and the flexibility of SHR is appealing for future expansion with larger HDD's within the unit. However, the lack of it being on the compatibility list for the 1522 is raising a red flag for support down the road.
The 464 is an appealing option, particularly with the 2.5gbe connections, but I would be tied to filling the NAS with 12tb drives if I stick with the HDD's I have, and the security issues of the past cause me pause a bit.
Then, there is looking at that next tier with 1621+ which is compatible with my drives but seems like I am paying more just to make sure my drives work (and hope that Syn doesn't drop them later). At which point, the 673A becomes comparable with specs and internal expansion.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I have a couple of EXOS 12TB drives that I would like to use and the flexibility of SHR is appealing for future expansion with larger HDD's within the unit. However, the lack of it being on the compatibility list for the 1522 is raising a red flag for support down the road.
The 464 is an appealing option, particularly with the 2.5gbe connections, but I would be tied to filling the NAS with 12tb drives if I stick with the HDD's I have, and the security issues of the past cause me pause a bit.
Then, there is looking at that next tier with 1621+ which is compatible with my drives but seems like I am paying more just to make sure my drives work (and hope that Syn doesn't drop them later). At which point, the 673A becomes comparable with specs and internal expansion.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.