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2.5gb ethernet has arrived here - finally |
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-04-2024, 07:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Dear NAS Compares friends:
A few years ago I hestitated to invest in a NAS system, largely because fibre and mesh router capacities here made it prohbitively expensive to gear myself up then even with a functioning 1gb LAN. Now, however, for my next round of local storage expansion, I will acquire a nice TP-Link Deco X95 mesh set up to which I want to add a reliable 4 to 5 bay NAS. Can you please tell me what is to your mind the latest/greatest Qnap 2.5gb LAN ethernet capable offering/s that may fit needs of an indie film/video pro like me, but also if you can recommend any less front-load/learning curve heavy alternative brand? I don't want to get too mired in set up and requiring deep knowledge to maintain a reliable and reasonably fast NAS system for my work, as I can imagine you hear from others like me! THANK YOU.
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Beestation vs DS124 |
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-03-2024, 09:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi,
I am looking to replace an Apple TimeCapsule that I use as a central storage at home (files, photos, ...) and also as a music library for a Sonos multi room sound system. Apple does not support SMB 2 and above which I need though to work with my music system. That's why I am looking to replace the TimeCapsule, which I was happy with so far aside from the speed
Now after researching I found two alternatives: (1) the Beestation dn (2) the DS 124.
The solution I am looking for should provide for reasonable speed and should last.
My question: will the Beestation be sufficient or would you rather recommend the DS124?
An advice would be much appreciated.
BR Fabian
PS: I am not a very technical person and just need things running. ;-)
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New NAS |
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-03-2024, 08:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi
I’m considering replacing my aging Synology 2bay with a DS923+, 3 Samsung 870 QVO 2TB Sata SSDs, 1 Hat3300-4T or 6T ( or equivalent), the SSD’s in Raid configuration, the HardDrive for local backups of the SSD’s and extra temporary workspace if required. I don’t have a huge data volume, but it is slowly growing. The NAS is providing Time Machine and Windows backups plus shared family storage of music, photos and some file storage.
I’m attracted to using SSD’s in the NAS for the quiet operation, so may not opt for the HardDrive in the 4th bay.
I’ll keep the old NAS for HyperBackups of the new NAS in the short term.
Q? Is it sensible to buy now?
Q? Is the proposed config any good?
Q? Are there any alternatives that can offer similar functionality to Synology, particularly Cloud Station file sync between the NAS, my Mac and partners PC?
Many thanks
Neil
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Best NAS for home use |
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-02-2024, 01:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hello,
I'm a 73-year-old computer user who wants to install a simple NAS system so that I can back up my movie and movie collection and have them available for home viewing/listening. Also, I would like to have software available for my Android phone and Chromebook laptop to have these files available while I am away from home. I am looking for something simple to install, reliable and quiet that uses SSD drives.
Thank you for your time,
G
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DS1522+ much louder than DS1019+ with same HDDs |
Posted by: smares - 06-01-2024, 11:55 AM - Forum: Technical Support
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Hello everyone, I just finished migrating my NAS from a DS1019+ to a DS1522+ because I needed the ability to upgrade to 10 Gbit/s. The migration was smooth as butter: I took out the HDDs from the old NAS and inserted them in the new device in the same order and after powering on the DS1522+, I was greeted with the option to migrate the data and settings. Only thing left to do was to re-authenticate CloudSync with my Google account and to re-setup QuickConnect. Amazing how easy this went for a rather simple setup without too many apps. The new NAS seems snappy and since I don't need video transcoding, I don't mind the lack of an integrated GPU with hardware encoding capabilities for videos.
Now to the downside. I have 3x Seagate Exos X18 with 18 TB and 2x Seagate IronWolf with 6 TB that I yet have to upgrade. Before purchasing the Exos due to lack of space, I had 3x WD Red with CMR and 6 TB each. With all drive combinations, the DS1019+ was a bit loud for a home office environment due to a present humming. I swapped the original fans of the DS1019+ with Noctuas and the fans were barely making any noise even at full speed, though I kept them operating in the Cool mode. The humming noise was coming from the HDDs and while that was quite noticeable, the “clicking” noise when accessing data on the HDDs was in the low frequencies and seemed dampened. So it was never an issue really. One thing I learned from YouTube videos is that the humming noise can be reduced by using the fluffy side of Velcro strips in the drive trays. So before I migrated to the new NAS, I added strips inside the NAS where the drives were supposed to be inserted. The HDDs trays sit firmly, but you can still easily slide them in and out, so there isn't too much pressure. However, with the new NAS, while the humming noise is a bit lower (but still very present), the HDD access noise is way louder. To be honest, disk access is so loud that I first thought some drives went bad because I had to power them off for the migration.
Since both NAS enclosures are just about the same, do you have any idea why the drive access noises are so much louder with the DS1522+ compared to the DS1019+? Could it be due to the added Velcro strips? I wanted to avoid tearing them off again if you think it has nothing to do with it.
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qnap tvs-h874 raid configuration advice using qts |
Posted by: Enquiries - 06-01-2024, 02:35 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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As I wait for my 3rd tvs-h874 to arrive after 2 DoA units in a row, I'm wondering what might be a good all-purpose config while using qts (for qtier). I have 2 2tb nvme, 4 2tb sata ssd, and 4 14tb hdd. With 1st doa, I had everything in qtier. On the 2nd doa, nvme in raid 1 were used for os and apps and planned qtier sata ssd/hdds, but errors happened before that was created. What config would you recommend for a mix of in-home streaming and backups, while leaving possible vms, proxy server, home sec cams, a dbase, etc.? Nvme raid 1 for os, apps, vms and all qtier; 2 sata ssd for cache and 2 ssd + 4 hdd qtier, ditch it all and go quts hero? The qtier appeal is automation. I'd also have to return some ssd's for smaller ones if I went with quts hero instead and caching due to mem constraint of 64gb is the listed bare min for 2tb cache. Thanks!!!
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UPS |
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-31-2024, 09:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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I am confused as to which UPS I need to purchase for my DS220+. I plan to plug in my router as well. I have been reading information on amazon and I have watched your videos on ups but I am totally as to what I am supposed to buy. I do not really understand how to figure out wattages or whatever. Hope you can give me some direction.
Thank you and I watch your You tube channel daily. I am learning.
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Setuping first NAS for video editing with 2-3 computers |
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-31-2024, 08:35 PM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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Hi,
I'm tired of using multiple hard drives with the same project to render different things. I need a NAS or home cloud storage so I can work on the same media with my different computers.
I wish I had asked you first; however, now that I'm mid-way through this Nas rabbit hole, I don't understand how it works.
I have a Synology NAS DS1821+. I have (8) WD 18TB. I'm thinking of RAID 5. I want the storage size and speed. I have a dual port 10gbe card, the E10G18-T2.
I heard I needed a switch, so I invested in TP-Link TL-SX1008. After watching your video, I wondered if I needed a managed switch.
Now would like help setting it all up.
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NAS Advice |
Posted by: Enquiries - 05-31-2024, 11:00 AM - Forum: Before you buy Q&A
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My business use if for 2 main users with access at home office and remotely.
Home use if for astrophotography hobby which requires processing large and 100’s of files. Each project can be as large as 500GB.
I use Macbook pro’s M1 and higher fast machines and benefit by high speed network or direct connection to NAS.
I will also have family use NAS for backup instead of using the cloud.
Thanks. I love your Youtube channel and with all the options feel a little overwhelmed. I like the Asustor brand.
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