11-28-2024, 03:44 PM
It sounds like you're looking for a NAS that can handle surveillance, media streaming, and hosting tasks, and the Synology DS723+ is a solid choice. Here’s how it fits your needs:
Surveillance Station:
While the DS723+ lacks integrated graphics, this doesn’t significantly impact its ability to run Surveillance Station. The software is CPU-based, so the Ryzen R1600 CPU in the DS723+ is more than capable of handling multiple cameras. If you’re looking for more advanced features like AI-powered surveillance, a model with integrated graphics (such as the DVA-1622) would be better, but for most users, the DS723+ will do the job well.
Media Streaming:
The DS723+ can transcode 1080p media remotely, meaning you can stream media on devices that might not support the original format. For 4K media, the DS723+ can stream the original content locally without transcoding, which is ideal for your home network where you likely have devices capable of handling 4K. If you need single-stream 4K transcoding, the DS423+ is an alternative to consider—it can transcode one 4K stream but doesn’t support multi-stream transcoding like the DS723+.
Hosting a Website and MS SQL in Docker:
The DS723+ is well-suited to run Docker containers for hosting a website and managing MS SQL databases. The 6GB of RAM (expandable to 16GB) and the Ryzen CPU ensure that the NAS can handle these workloads without issue.
Scalability and Future Expansion:
The DS723+ offers good scalability with the ability to expand storage using the DX517 expansion unit, making it a future-proof choice as your storage needs grow.
Cherry on Top (Dishes):
As for the dishes, the DS723+ won’t handle that—though it can certainly help manage your data chores efficiently!
Surveillance Station:
While the DS723+ lacks integrated graphics, this doesn’t significantly impact its ability to run Surveillance Station. The software is CPU-based, so the Ryzen R1600 CPU in the DS723+ is more than capable of handling multiple cameras. If you’re looking for more advanced features like AI-powered surveillance, a model with integrated graphics (such as the DVA-1622) would be better, but for most users, the DS723+ will do the job well.
Media Streaming:
The DS723+ can transcode 1080p media remotely, meaning you can stream media on devices that might not support the original format. For 4K media, the DS723+ can stream the original content locally without transcoding, which is ideal for your home network where you likely have devices capable of handling 4K. If you need single-stream 4K transcoding, the DS423+ is an alternative to consider—it can transcode one 4K stream but doesn’t support multi-stream transcoding like the DS723+.
Hosting a Website and MS SQL in Docker:
The DS723+ is well-suited to run Docker containers for hosting a website and managing MS SQL databases. The 6GB of RAM (expandable to 16GB) and the Ryzen CPU ensure that the NAS can handle these workloads without issue.
Scalability and Future Expansion:
The DS723+ offers good scalability with the ability to expand storage using the DX517 expansion unit, making it a future-proof choice as your storage needs grow.
Cherry on Top (Dishes):
As for the dishes, the DS723+ won’t handle that—though it can certainly help manage your data chores efficiently!