Synology replacement

[Enquiries]

Hi NAScompares. Lover your work. Struggling to find best replacement for my NAS. My existing DS 216+II struggles even to run my unifi access point on Docker.

I am ramping up on usage, so will need it to support around 5 cameras, 3 unifi access points, 5-6 users accessing files and photos, and have an extensive multimedia collection. Would like to future proof it for handling 4k video files, so I was interested in the videos you've done where you warn against the limitation of the AMD chips for transcoding on the fly. However, I am not convinced by the limitations around RAM capacity of some of he older models with Intel Celeron chips. Do I just have to hold fire for now, or is there something suitable out there that will do the job for years to come.

Thanks!

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Hello! We appreciate your kind words! Considering your requirements, a quad-core Celeron NAS model like the DS423+ would be a suitable choice. It can handle transcoding up to 1080p in Plex and 4K in first-party apps. However, if you anticipate the need for remote 4K streaming in the future, you might want to explore options with Xeon-based NAS or QNAP models with GPU PCIe cards, as they are better suited for that purpose. The DS423+ offers local streaming capabilities and the flexibility to keep two bays empty for future expansion. With this NAS, you can support around 5 cameras, 3 Unifi access points, 5-6 users accessing files and photos, and manage your extensive multimedia collection. While some older models with Intel Celeron chips may have RAM capacity limitations, the DS423+ provides a good balance of features and performance to meet your needs. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy NAS hunting!