10-17-2022, 02:40 PM
For your requirements, two great entry level (slightly enhanced) NAS would be the Synology DS218play or Qnap TS-228A.
Make sure you get some NAS specific HDDs in there - both manufacturers have a 'compatibility' selector on their website, but both should work 'just fine' with WD Reds of Seagate BarraCudas
Of course you can always go higher spec if you want a little headroom for future growth / functionality, but I think you're better off starting with either of these that you could later 'demote' as a backup of a primary system if you decide to buy another in a couple of years.
For HDD selection you'll be wanting 2 drives the same size - where one drive actively copies the other (called Raid 1) - therefore the size of which should be double what you think you need. (So if you need 4TB of storage get 2x4TB drives - maybe add 50% to what you think you need to allow for expansion).
Don't forget to checkback on NASCompares for a buyer referral link whatever you decide upon. It'll save you having to shop around and gives something back in exchange for offering ongoing free advice.
Hope this helps.
Make sure you get some NAS specific HDDs in there - both manufacturers have a 'compatibility' selector on their website, but both should work 'just fine' with WD Reds of Seagate BarraCudas
Of course you can always go higher spec if you want a little headroom for future growth / functionality, but I think you're better off starting with either of these that you could later 'demote' as a backup of a primary system if you decide to buy another in a couple of years.
For HDD selection you'll be wanting 2 drives the same size - where one drive actively copies the other (called Raid 1) - therefore the size of which should be double what you think you need. (So if you need 4TB of storage get 2x4TB drives - maybe add 50% to what you think you need to allow for expansion).
Don't forget to checkback on NASCompares for a buyer referral link whatever you decide upon. It'll save you having to shop around and gives something back in exchange for offering ongoing free advice.
Hope this helps.
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-- Raid is not a backup, but it is a step in the right direction --
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-- Raid is not a backup, but it is a step in the right direction --
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