10-10-2025, 04:16 PM
Good call catching that drive lock issue — the DS225+ and other 2025 Synology models now require Synology-branded drives for full compatibility, which makes them less flexible for setups like this.
For your use case (2 users, CAD file storage, remote access, VLAN-separated machines), I’d recommend looking at either:
• QNAP TS-262 or TS-464 – both allow third-party drives, have excellent SMB and NFS performance, and can easily handle CAD workflows. The TS-262 fits your budget if you stick with 2×2TB WD Red SSDs in RAID 1.
• UGREEN DH4300 Plus – a cheaper but solid alternative if you want something simpler and don’t mind a newer ecosystem. Still supports VPN access and remote management.
For remote maintenance, set up Tailscale or WireGuard on the NAS so you can securely access it across VLANs from Spain.
For your use case (2 users, CAD file storage, remote access, VLAN-separated machines), I’d recommend looking at either:
• QNAP TS-262 or TS-464 – both allow third-party drives, have excellent SMB and NFS performance, and can easily handle CAD workflows. The TS-262 fits your budget if you stick with 2×2TB WD Red SSDs in RAID 1.
• UGREEN DH4300 Plus – a cheaper but solid alternative if you want something simpler and don’t mind a newer ecosystem. Still supports VPN access and remote management.
For remote maintenance, set up Tailscale or WireGuard on the NAS so you can securely access it across VLANs from Spain.