06-06-2025, 12:45 PM
Great setup you’re putting together — 10GB networking paired with those big drives will definitely give you the speed you want for handling sports photography files.
About your question on the dual network lines:
Yes, what you’re planning should work fine. Running a dedicated 10GB connection between your desktop and NAS is perfect for fast file transfers — that direct line avoids any bottlenecks, which is exactly what you want when dealing with large images or video files.
At the same time, using the NAS’s 2.5GbE (or 1GbE, depending on what your card supports) connection to the router for internet access is pretty common. It basically separates your local high-speed traffic from internet traffic, so your NAS isn’t slowed down by external network chatter.
On your desktop side, keeping the original 1GbE for internet while the 10GbE handles NAS traffic is fine as well. Just keep in mind that your desktop will need to manage routing between those two network adapters, but for most modern OSes this is handled smoothly.
One thing to watch for: make sure your NAS and desktop network settings are set correctly so the 10GbE connection is prioritized for local access. Sometimes you might need to tweak the routing metrics or IP configurations, but that’s usually straightforward.
Also, while many YouTube setups use a 10Gb switch to connect multiple devices, your direct 10Gb link between desktop and NAS is a neat and efficient way to get the fastest speeds possible without extra gear.
About your question on the dual network lines:
Yes, what you’re planning should work fine. Running a dedicated 10GB connection between your desktop and NAS is perfect for fast file transfers — that direct line avoids any bottlenecks, which is exactly what you want when dealing with large images or video files.
At the same time, using the NAS’s 2.5GbE (or 1GbE, depending on what your card supports) connection to the router for internet access is pretty common. It basically separates your local high-speed traffic from internet traffic, so your NAS isn’t slowed down by external network chatter.
On your desktop side, keeping the original 1GbE for internet while the 10GbE handles NAS traffic is fine as well. Just keep in mind that your desktop will need to manage routing between those two network adapters, but for most modern OSes this is handled smoothly.
One thing to watch for: make sure your NAS and desktop network settings are set correctly so the 10GbE connection is prioritized for local access. Sometimes you might need to tweak the routing metrics or IP configurations, but that’s usually straightforward.
Also, while many YouTube setups use a 10Gb switch to connect multiple devices, your direct 10Gb link between desktop and NAS is a neat and efficient way to get the fastest speeds possible without extra gear.