04-21-2023, 03:26 PM
Based on your requirements and budget, I would recommend taking a look at the QNAP TVS-h1688X and the TVS-h1288X. Both models offer 10GbE ports and support M.2 NVMe SSD caching. The TVS-h1688X has 16 drive bays, while the TVS-h1288X has 12 drive bays, giving you plenty of room for storage expansion. Both models also support QNAP's proprietary QTS operating system and the ability to run virtual machines and Docker containers. Additionally, QNAP uses standard hard drive interfaces, so you don't have to worry about voiding the warranty with third-party drives.
If you're set on sticking with Synology, the DS1821+ and the DS2422+ are both solid options. While they don't have 10GbE ports, you could add a 10GbE network card to the NAS for faster data transfer speeds. Both models also support SHR, which can be useful for managing different sized hard drives. As for the proprietary drive issue, Synology does have a list of compatible drives, so as long as you stick to those you should be fine.
If you're set on sticking with Synology, the DS1821+ and the DS2422+ are both solid options. While they don't have 10GbE ports, you could add a 10GbE network card to the NAS for faster data transfer speeds. Both models also support SHR, which can be useful for managing different sized hard drives. As for the proprietary drive issue, Synology does have a list of compatible drives, so as long as you stick to those you should be fine.