11-03-2023, 01:38 PM
Thank you for watching our YouTube videos and considering the Synology DS224+ NAS for your needs. The DS224+ is a fantastic choice for home and small office use. Since you're starting with one 4TB drive and may expand later, I would recommend using the Basic setup initially.
In Basic mode, the DS224+ will treat the 4TB drive as a single volume without any redundancy or mirroring. This setup allows you to utilize the full 4TB of storage, but please be aware that there's no data protection in this configuration. So, make sure to keep backups of your important data on another device.
As your storage needs grow, you can always add a second drive and configure it in RAID 1 for data redundancy. This will mirror the data between the two drives, providing better protection.
With a budget of $330, the DS224+ offers excellent value for money. You can purchase it and start with a single 4TB drive. As your data grows, consider expanding with another drive for added safety.
In Basic mode, the DS224+ will treat the 4TB drive as a single volume without any redundancy or mirroring. This setup allows you to utilize the full 4TB of storage, but please be aware that there's no data protection in this configuration. So, make sure to keep backups of your important data on another device.
As your storage needs grow, you can always add a second drive and configure it in RAID 1 for data redundancy. This will mirror the data between the two drives, providing better protection.
With a budget of $330, the DS224+ offers excellent value for money. You can purchase it and start with a single 4TB drive. As your data grows, consider expanding with another drive for added safety.