10-13-2023, 03:49 PM
It's fantastic that you've found our YouTube videos helpful, and we're here to guide you through your NAS dilemma. Your film work across multiple Macs is a challenge, but a NAS can indeed be a game-changer. If you're all about simultaneous, quick, and reliable access to your storage, especially within your budget, there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, even with Thunderbolt, a NAS won't match the speed of a DAS (Direct Attached Storage). If your Macs support iSCSI, you can establish a more reliable connection with the NAS. However, for utmost speed and dependable connections, DAS might be the better choice.
In your case, with the constant rendering of 3D Blender files, a DAS setup will provide that snappy performance and avoid the mounting/un-mounting hassles you faced with the Iodyne Pro Data. When seeking top-tier performance and no compromises, a robust DAS solution is your best bet, ensuring you can access your centralized storage across all machines with ease. While NAS has its merits, your scenario calls for the speed and reliability that DAS can deliver. You're on the right path in considering a QNAP NAS, but in this particular situation, DAS is the hero.
In your case, with the constant rendering of 3D Blender files, a DAS setup will provide that snappy performance and avoid the mounting/un-mounting hassles you faced with the Iodyne Pro Data. When seeking top-tier performance and no compromises, a robust DAS solution is your best bet, ensuring you can access your centralized storage across all machines with ease. While NAS has its merits, your scenario calls for the speed and reliability that DAS can deliver. You're on the right path in considering a QNAP NAS, but in this particular situation, DAS is the hero.