02-24-2023, 11:55 AM
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Based on your needs, it seems like a NAS would be a better solution for you than a DAS. A NAS allows for easy access and sharing of files across multiple devices and locations, as well as providing backup functionality. Synology NAS devices have a user-friendly interface and come with apps for easy access to files and multimedia streaming.
As for storage capacity, a 4-bay NAS such as the Synology DS920+ or DS420+ would allow you to easily expand your storage capacity as needed, without having to replace all of your drives. You can start with two 8TB drives in RAID 1, for example, and then add more drives as needed in the future.
You mentioned using Plex to stream movies and TV shows, which can also be easily set up on a Synology NAS using the Plex Media Server app. Just make sure to choose a NAS with a good processor and enough RAM to handle transcoding, especially if you plan on streaming to multiple devices simultaneously.
Overall, a Synology NAS would be a versatile and convenient solution for your storage and backup needs.
Based on your needs, it seems like a NAS would be a better solution for you than a DAS. A NAS allows for easy access and sharing of files across multiple devices and locations, as well as providing backup functionality. Synology NAS devices have a user-friendly interface and come with apps for easy access to files and multimedia streaming.
As for storage capacity, a 4-bay NAS such as the Synology DS920+ or DS420+ would allow you to easily expand your storage capacity as needed, without having to replace all of your drives. You can start with two 8TB drives in RAID 1, for example, and then add more drives as needed in the future.
You mentioned using Plex to stream movies and TV shows, which can also be easily set up on a Synology NAS using the Plex Media Server app. Just make sure to choose a NAS with a good processor and enough RAM to handle transcoding, especially if you plan on streaming to multiple devices simultaneously.
Overall, a Synology NAS would be a versatile and convenient solution for your storage and backup needs.