02-16-2023, 04:30 AM
Looking for the correct NAS w/ upgradeable Ram, connections, SSD, PCI slots etc. Pri use for organizing, sharing files, photos, media here at home & remotely between 3 laptops (Windows OS), 2 phones (Android), 2 tablets & 2 Smart TV's (all 4 Samsung) Have researched QNAP, ASUSTOR & SYNOLOGY units but leaning towards one w/ HDMI to connect directly to the TV's & avoid a streaming box as we do NOT subscribe to cable. Also a unit that can utilize additional expansion units as required.
Is it possible to populate a 4-6 bay NAS w/ just 2 X 8TB drives to start then add more or larger drives later? (assuming Raid 5 setup) Will admit to a good general knowledge of computers BUT I'm not an IT wizard so any & all info, suggestions/tips are welcome.
Can you also verify that I will need to run ethernet cable all over my home 4 this to work OR my current mesh Wi-Fi will allow this new hardware to work as I wish?
Is it possible to populate a 4-6 bay NAS w/ just 2 X 8TB drives to start then add more or larger drives later? (assuming Raid 5 setup) Will admit to a good general knowledge of computers BUT I'm not an IT wizard so any & all info, suggestions/tips are welcome.
Can you also verify that I will need to run ethernet cable all over my home 4 this to work OR my current mesh Wi-Fi will allow this new hardware to work as I wish?