09-11-2024, 03:12 PM
Great to hear from you again! It sounds like you're ready to build a solid system. Based on what you've shared, the QNAP TVS-H674-I5-32G is still an excellent choice for your needs—streaming, transcoding media, and long-term storage. It offers strong performance and flexibility for home cinema use.
Here are my thoughts on your specific questions:
Hard Drives (WD Red Pro 8TB):
Using 2 drives in a mirror (RAID 1) for redundancy and 1 drive as a backup is a sound approach. Just remember that RAID 1 provides redundancy, not a backup, so having an external or offsite backup in addition to the mirrored drives is always a good idea.
NVMe SSD for System Files:
Yes, using an NVMe SSD for the OS and system files is a fantastic idea! The WD Red SN700 1TB NVMe is a reliable option and will definitely speed up your system’s responsiveness, especially for tasks like loading applications and handling metadata. Storing your media files on the HDDs while keeping the SSD for faster tasks is an efficient setup.
WD Red Drives:
You're right—WD Red drives are known for their reliability, especially in NAS environments. The Red Pro line is a great fit for the kind of 24/7 operation and workload you're planning for.
In terms of your budget (2500 to 3500 euro), this setup should fit within your range, especially with the storage capacity you’re looking at (8-10 TB).
Here are my thoughts on your specific questions:
Hard Drives (WD Red Pro 8TB):
Using 2 drives in a mirror (RAID 1) for redundancy and 1 drive as a backup is a sound approach. Just remember that RAID 1 provides redundancy, not a backup, so having an external or offsite backup in addition to the mirrored drives is always a good idea.
NVMe SSD for System Files:
Yes, using an NVMe SSD for the OS and system files is a fantastic idea! The WD Red SN700 1TB NVMe is a reliable option and will definitely speed up your system’s responsiveness, especially for tasks like loading applications and handling metadata. Storing your media files on the HDDs while keeping the SSD for faster tasks is an efficient setup.
WD Red Drives:
You're right—WD Red drives are known for their reliability, especially in NAS environments. The Red Pro line is a great fit for the kind of 24/7 operation and workload you're planning for.
In terms of your budget (2500 to 3500 euro), this setup should fit within your range, especially with the storage capacity you’re looking at (8-10 TB).