5 hours ago
I understand your need for a simple, reliable solution after your Drobo experience. Synology DS220+: Pros: User-friendly interface, excellent software (DSM), good media server capabilities, and robust backup options. Cons: Slightly pricier than some competitors. Setup: You can configure it as JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) to treat both drives as a single volume. Synology’s Hyper Backup can handle scheduled backups to an external USB drive easily. For Simplicity: Go with the Synology DS220+. It’s very user-friendly and has extensive documentation and community support, making it easier to set up and manage.