03-30-2023, 03:47 PM
Hello! A Synology DS923+ with 2 WD Red Pro drives would be a powerful setup for your needs, and it's good that you're planning for future expansion. As for noise, the DS923+ does have a fan, but it's designed to operate quietly. Additionally, you can adjust the fan settings in the DSM (DiskStation Manager) to make the NAS even quieter if needed.
You can also set the NAS to go into hibernation mode after a certain period of inactivity, which will reduce power consumption and noise. And of course, you can turn it off completely when you have guests over.
Overall, I don't think noise should be a major issue for you with this setup, especially with the options to adjust fan settings and enable hibernation mode. Just be sure to place the NAS on a flat and stable surface, and ensure there is enough ventilation around it to prevent overheating.
You can also set the NAS to go into hibernation mode after a certain period of inactivity, which will reduce power consumption and noise. And of course, you can turn it off completely when you have guests over.
Overall, I don't think noise should be a major issue for you with this setup, especially with the options to adjust fan settings and enable hibernation mode. Just be sure to place the NAS on a flat and stable surface, and ensure there is enough ventilation around it to prevent overheating.