Brilliant guidance across the subject - thanks.
Following it, I'm upgrading my Synology DS212 (which was struggling) to a DS920 Plus with 2 Western Digital Red Plus 6TB EFZX CMR drives. In part, this is to incorporate some future proofing.
My main use is as a Media Server. However, at some point I may consider adding Surveillance functionality. Is it possible to populate one of the spare bays with a suitable (e.g. WD Purple) HDD and dedicate it, on its own, to that role? If so how do you go about it and does the new HDD need matching in any way to the specification of the others? If possible please can you give an indication of what sort of capacity such a HDD should have in light of it overwriting earlier footage.
This subject could be of wider interest for those wanting to have a similar mixed functionality.

I need a NAS to have a folder shared on my private network, so that i can access all videos, photos and music that i have on all devices.
I usualy use Kodi for this
For now i share a hard drive from my desktop pc, but i need to have it always on, and i would like to have another solution
I considered qnap ts-230, but i now see it doesnt support Kodi?
I have android tv's so the Kodi would run on the tv, not on NAS

What is the best NAS in your opinion, 4 or 6 bay, 8-16GB, I have just purchased 4 WD 4TB RED NAS drives and so would like to buy a GOOD (Recommended by you) NAS BOX, Please let me know.

Hi,

Firstly, thank you so much for your YouTube channel. Your videos are incredibly helpful.

My wife and I run a small kitchen design business. We are mostly located at home but also have a small design studio located approximately 2 miles from our house. Obviously, during lockdown, we haven't spent much time in the design studio. This will change as restrictions ease.

Whilst I'm pretty tech savvy, networking is a struggle at home. We tend to pass files between us on a memory stick due to me being unable to get my wife's PC laptop to display on the home network. It's for this reason that I've rejected NAS drives in the past.

However, we are about to take on our first employee, who will work from home.

So we need a solution to share files between:

Our house
The design studio
Employee's house

I'm at a loss as to which NAS to go for (or just take out a DropBox subscription for the three of us).

The Synology DS920+ looks to be a good option. I'm thinking 2x 6tb drives set to RAID 1 for safety. I like the expandability but this is an expensive investment.

This will be mostly for file sharing between staff. But could also be used for domestic computer storage, PLEX and possibly surveillance cameras (currently paying for Google NEST subscription).

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

If I decide to go ahead, can I purchase all of the items through you?

Regards,

Mike.

I am looking to get my first NAS
It is for my home; the idea is that I can stream my files to my TV while also sharing with my family at home in Europe

I want to get a DS920+ and some HDs

I need advice on which HDs to get - Seagate seem the best, but Synology also do their own, and I don't know which might be best

My concerns are my limited tech knowledge in assembling a system like this from scratch
And also being able to set up a network where I can stream Plex to my TV, as if my NAS were just another service


Apologies if these questions are super basic

Thanks

--Sean

Hello,

First thanks for your blog, it is really amazing.


I was wondering if you could help me make a decision. I need a NAS for mainly professional use.

My idea is to host all my data on the NAS (installed in my office) and have a network drive constantly mapped to the office computer. Also, I would need to be able to map the network drive from my home PC from often.

In principle I would be the unique user, except for specific moments.

A RAID 1 would be sufficient for my needs.

My work does not require high speed but it is true that from time to time I need to open large files constantly ~ 100Mb.

I've been reading and I think that the QNAP software is more suited to my profile because it is more customizable, I have some computer skills without becoming an expert, of course.

Do you have any model recommended for me?

Thanks for your help,
Best regards,
Alberto

Want a Home Media Server. 2 or 4 Bay with HDMI and Remote. (Remote needed if All Control is from sofa?)

I have been looking for a NAS system for my home. I want use it for my photos (editing and able to view on the phone.), video, and home back up. I will be used with mostly iPhones and Mac computers. the editing software I use is Lightroom and photoshop. I have been looking at the Asustor AS5305T and the Synology DS920+. If you have any suggestions or recommendations that would be great.

Cheers

Greetings,


I'd like to upgrade my DS416play to 16gb RAM. I know you tested it already for 8gb RAM cf : https://nascompares.com/ram/ds416play-ram-upgrade/ ). But I'd like to know for certain if I can go for 1x16Gb directly.

Though, those are hard to find for Belgium => "16GB Crucial CT204864BF160B 16 GB (DDR3L, 1600 MT/s, PC3L-12800, SODIMM, 204-Pin) Memory", I'll try to find an offer, if I find out for sure that it will be compatible. Maybe 16gb is to much ? And I'll should go with 8 gb ?


Thank you for your help,

Warm regards,

Jean D.

Which is the easiest to setup for a dummy like me? I have 3 laptops and a smart t.v.... I'd like to be able to share AND ACCESS (edit) my files, play my audio and video files on my home network. Also definately access remotely.