10-12-2022, 08:30 PM
Hello!
I've recently become interested in setting up a NAS for myself. I'm new to the networking side of computing but not new to computers. I have a Jellyfin media server currently running off a windows desktop but offloading that to a NAS would be the main usecase. I'd also like to be able to back up my devices to the NAS, and set it up as Network Storage so I can access files remotely.
I've been doing a good deal of research into which would be best for my usecase. I was looking at the Synology DS 220+ primarily but I am hesitant as the software seems less customizable in some ways. Is there a different product or company I should look into that can fit my usecase well? I like to be able to have the customizability, and having an upgrade path is important for me as well.
Budget is for just NAS, not including drives, and is somewhat flexible if the right product for me is more expensive. Ideally, I think a 2 or 4 bay NAS would be best for me.
I've recently become interested in setting up a NAS for myself. I'm new to the networking side of computing but not new to computers. I have a Jellyfin media server currently running off a windows desktop but offloading that to a NAS would be the main usecase. I'd also like to be able to back up my devices to the NAS, and set it up as Network Storage so I can access files remotely.
I've been doing a good deal of research into which would be best for my usecase. I was looking at the Synology DS 220+ primarily but I am hesitant as the software seems less customizable in some ways. Is there a different product or company I should look into that can fit my usecase well? I like to be able to have the customizability, and having an upgrade path is important for me as well.
Budget is for just NAS, not including drives, and is somewhat flexible if the right product for me is more expensive. Ideally, I think a 2 or 4 bay NAS would be best for me.