Greetings,
Through research, I have narrowed down my NAS search to the Synology 920. My question revolves around how it can be set up and operate on my Mesh System.

I have a TP Link Deco M5 system with two router points in my high rise condo. Because I sometimes participate in Home Swaps with others around Europe, I have also linked a Google Home Mesh system on top of this with access to guests. The TP Link system is closed and hidden.

Can I set up the Synology 920 into the back of one of my TP Link routers and have a secure and speedy system?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Jim

Hi NASCompares:

Thanks for sharing so many information here.

I have been choosing which NAS I should buy for half year, but still have one big problem which I don't have any answer.

That is: QNAP or Synology or DIY? which one supports on-demand sync on Mac?

Originally, I was looking at DS620slim, due the compact design, but after some research, I realized that seems Synology system doesn't support on-demand sync on Mac (that feature is only available on Windows: https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Collaboration/What_is_On-demand_Sync).

Then I tried to search with QNAP NAS, but I didn't find any confirmed articles on whether QNAP supports on-demand sync on Mac or not.

I even tried to search how to DIY a NAS, but looks it requires more effort to build the hardware system.

So do you have any information on "QNAP or Synology or DIY? which one supports on-demand sync on Mac? "

The on-demand sync on Mac is a desperate need for me to use a NAS, cause I have multiple Mac at home, both are just 256GB storage. I want to use on-demand sync to extend the storage, without losing the data transferring speed by switch to SMB network shared folder (which is just 150Mb/s on 1 Gigabit Ethernet).

There are some posts saying some 3rd-party softwares/plugins could potentially support such feature on Mac, but I didn't see any confirmed demo / solution.


Besides the on-demand sync, I prefer to compact size NAS for home use. I like the DS620slim design, but not sure about Synology on on-demand sync for Mac. For the post below, looks even on DSM 7.0, it won't be available from Mac?

https://nascompares.com/2020/05/01/synology-2020-qa-with-taiwan-hq-your-questions-answered/


No sure about QNAP as well, but on compact size NAS, they used to produce TS-453S Pro and TS-853S, which was 2.5 inch size NAS, but looks those models are discounted already.

https://www.qnap.com/en/news/2014/qnap-introduces-high-performance-2-5-ssd-nas-models-ts-451s-ts-453s-pro-and-ts-853s-pro


Appreciate you could help me on my decision.

Thanks

I have a synology DS420+ with 2 -12TB discs & 2 - 8 TB discs. How many should I use in an SHR setup? Two and 2 for redundancy, 3 and one for redundancy or all 4? I'm a first timer at this. Also, in order to setup everything , I had to disable my VPN and firewalls, once I'm set up I can re-enable them correct or do I need to add the synology .com site to the list of sites that can go thru the firewall, thx!

I am looking to purchase a suitable NAS to be able to watch my selection of 4K H.265 10-bit videos. It’s my understanding that very few NAS can play and/or transcode these files. These are the devices I will use on my network: 1.. Windows 10 64-bit laptop, wireless via HDMI to NAS and/or television if needed; 2.. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ tablet, wireless; 3. Samsung television via HDMI cable directly from the NAS.

I have no need for remote viewing of these files outside of my network. I have an Asus GT-AX11000 Wifi 6 router. Due to budget constraints I had considered a 4-bay NAS, but I would consider a 6-bay if required. If a Nvidia shield or video card is the only way to view these files I would consider purchasing them rather than a more expensive NAS. I have a lifetime PlexPass, and would also use any superior apps available from the NAS.

I have been watching your channel for some time and purchased a NAS based on your recommendations in the past. I would appreciate your recommendations as to which NAS models will allow me to play these files.

Many thanks

Neil

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Hi, Good day

First of all sorry for my bad english, I will try to make it simple. The main reason I was looking for NAS is to find alternative of google photo storage which will end in June 1, 2021 (It is a big topic now, maybe you can do a video for this )

I am currently experiment with Windows SMB and PhotoSync (android), it will automatically transfer my photos to share folder when I place my phone at charging dock.

My requirement is simple,

1) work like google photo.
2) seamless, stable, reliable.
3) for no brainer & non techie to handle their photo & video.
4) SMB storage for local network
5) optional* network file backup, windows shadow copy, git
6) optional* VM to run ubuntu, webserver, pihole, nodejs or windows

The first thing I am looking at is AiFoto 3 and DS photo. From users review both are buggy, but asustor supports seem to be more proactive to resolve their issue.
I had done research for DS920+ and AS5304t through your youtube channel, but still it is hard to decide which is better. Synology seem promising (nvme cache, better internal software).

From your point of view, which photo/video app or brand solutions is better in 2020/2021?

I am looking to purchase the Synology DS420+ to use in my home mostly as a Plex Server for my media library.

I would like to upgrade the RAM to a total of 6 GB by purchasing a 4 GB Memory Stick. I would like to purchase it from a third vendor given that Synology's memory is expensive.

I am struggling with finding information of which memory stick will work in the device.

Below are the two I found from Crucial but would like confirmation that it works with DS420+. Secondly, is there a difference between 2666 MT/s vs. 2400 MT/s

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC4-19200-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B019FRDKWI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ct16g4sfd824a&qid=1607094211&sr=8-2&th=1

Crucial 4GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/S (PC4-19200) SR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT4G4SFS824A

or

Crucial 4GB Single DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) CL19 x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT4G4SFS8266, 4GB Single Rank

When I posted the question on Amazon Answers the manufacture said it is not compatible therefore I am at a lost of which memory to buy that is cheaper than the Synology Brand.

I would even be willing to go up in RAM to get a compatible memory as long as I am not spending around $100.00

Thank you

I want to buy my first device nas it is mainly for backing up family photos and private material.
I was thinking of taking 2 drives from QNAP
I would be happy to help you choose the right model.
Another question is it worth taking a fit for a 2.5 SDD drive since the feeling is that 3.5 drives in the future were not?
Since I served NAS at 2.5 more expensive
The price range is up to $ 500

Hello.

I have a 12tb WD ex2100 under raid so 6tb is accessible.

I’ve hated it since I bought it. The WD RED drives are loud and crunchy sounding. It is constantly grinding at something. I think it is constantly indexing. The photo management and app is very very poor. The performance is ok. So I’ve kept it for about 5 years. I also gave a 2tb Apple time capsule with a 2tb usb hard disk plugged into it. So I’m running about 10tb of space on multiple drives and I want to replace with 1 single system.

But recently I’ve digitised all my blu rays to mkv files which I stream to Apple TV over smb to the infuse6 app (which handles all the transcoding). So, my drive is full and I need a new one.

I want something that is:
Raid as backup is key. It took me months to rip all my blu rays so I want a backup.
Large capacity. Maybe 10tb of usable space under raid (or above)
A decent photo indexing service and app. I currently have 70,000 photos on my iOS devices and 1500 videos (c500gb) And the WD NAS and app are useless for those (so I don’t bother).
AI photo recognition and face detection would be valuable. Also ability to make custom albums would be good (without having to refolder photos).
It has to be quiet. My ex2100 is very loud; too loud to live in my living room behind the sofa.
Not bothered about 2 or 4 drives (but I’m thinking of getting a 4 bay NAS but immediately populating it with just 2 so I have room to grow In future).

I’m looking at the synology ds920+ but don’t know if that is the best option. I know very little about synology and nothing about QNAP.

Any advice you can give would be great.
Thanks
Alex

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