Yesterday, 11:06 AM
Welcome to the forum! It's great to hear that you've been following the NAScompares videos. Given that you’ve been using the ReadyNAS 6000 Business Edition for a while, it sounds like you’re ready for a solid upgrade, especially with its limitations in drive size and SSD options.
The QNAP TS-973AX is a fantastic choice, especially with its 2.5Gb and 10Gb ports, which provide great flexibility for faster networking. The combination of SSDs and HDDs is also a smart approach for balancing performance and storage capacity. The U.2 drives can add even more versatility for your storage needs.
Regarding your interest in SSD NAS units like the Asustor Flashstor and QNAP TS-574TX, they both offer excellent performance and are designed for modern workloads. The SSDs will provide fast read/write speeds, which could significantly improve your overall experience, especially if you’re looking at media streaming or heavy file access.
You brought up a great point about displays on NAS units. Many users find them handy for monitoring system health and performance at a glance. It’s true that while some brands prioritize features over displays, the usability aspect shouldn't be overlooked. Asustor does have that feature in their disk-based units, which might be worth considering if that’s important to you.
Given that you also mentioned quietness as a priority since it’s in your lounge, you might want to check user reviews specifically related to noise levels for the models you’re considering. The Noctua fans you installed in your ReadyNAS are a great touch for reducing noise, and it might be beneficial to look for models that also prioritize quiet operation.
While Synology is known for its solid build quality and software ecosystem, they do sometimes lag in certain hardware aspects compared to competitors like QNAP and Asustor. Depending on your specific needs, it could be worth looking at models that might provide a better balance of hardware and software features.
The QNAP TS-973AX is a fantastic choice, especially with its 2.5Gb and 10Gb ports, which provide great flexibility for faster networking. The combination of SSDs and HDDs is also a smart approach for balancing performance and storage capacity. The U.2 drives can add even more versatility for your storage needs.
Regarding your interest in SSD NAS units like the Asustor Flashstor and QNAP TS-574TX, they both offer excellent performance and are designed for modern workloads. The SSDs will provide fast read/write speeds, which could significantly improve your overall experience, especially if you’re looking at media streaming or heavy file access.
You brought up a great point about displays on NAS units. Many users find them handy for monitoring system health and performance at a glance. It’s true that while some brands prioritize features over displays, the usability aspect shouldn't be overlooked. Asustor does have that feature in their disk-based units, which might be worth considering if that’s important to you.
Given that you also mentioned quietness as a priority since it’s in your lounge, you might want to check user reviews specifically related to noise levels for the models you’re considering. The Noctua fans you installed in your ReadyNAS are a great touch for reducing noise, and it might be beneficial to look for models that also prioritize quiet operation.
While Synology is known for its solid build quality and software ecosystem, they do sometimes lag in certain hardware aspects compared to competitors like QNAP and Asustor. Depending on your specific needs, it could be worth looking at models that might provide a better balance of hardware and software features.