Hi, first of all, thanks a lot for your videos, I've learned a lot !

Since I'm starting to get low on available space on my NAS (DS218j) I'm thinking about adding a new one and I'm a bit lost with all the available options ...

Here's my setup :
- PMS on Shield TV Pro 2019
- All media on a DS218j (2x 4GB HDD)
- iPad/iPhone/Apple TV/Shield TV (non pro 2019)

Generally 2 users as the same time.

My media consist of a mix of 1080P and 4K.

I want to get a new NAS (maybe a DS423+ starting with 2x 4TB) and add it to my current setup.

What's the best way to set things up ?

- Should I keep my PMS on the Shield or use the DS423+ to host the PMS and keep my Shield as a simple player ?
- Can I setup a master/slave (the master being the 423+) and everything running through it ?
- What are the first upgrades you'd make to the 423+ ? (SSD NVME for caching ? RAM ?)


Thanks a lot for your inputs !

I am a videographer looking to build my own backup and cloud solution for transferring and editing files. I don’t mind this being a cheaper or weaker build as I’d like to use this to learn more about NAS systems and software. I also plan on upgrading from said hardware and converting that build into a media server or something useful for the home.

I have a Synology NAS 923+, which I would like to backup to an OWC Mercury Elite Pro Raid 0 connecting to my NAS with USB3 port on my NAS. My problem is that I overlooked the fact that my Nas is connected to my UPS using the USB3 port. I'm using my NAS as the networks UPS server. have you any suggestions on how I can overcome this problem. could I for example use a USB Hub?
king regards

Hi,
I would love some pointers as to which NAS to buy. I am looking to start ripping my 4K discs and setting up a Plex server. I have an Nividia Shield Pro 2019 which I will use to play back the files.
I'm a bit confused as to which NAS I need, I've watched your videos and unsure as to whether I need a NAS with a Graphics Card.
I'd like to go with Synology as I've seen a lot of good feedback around the UI.
many thanks
James

Firstly, the NasCompares videos are incredible. I'm referring to a video called "Alternataive to the Drobo 5D3 in 2023". I'm in need of a DAS that will be used as not a working drive, but an automated nightly backup of a very fast SSD RAID that I just set up. My requirements are pretty simple: I just need the SATA SSD to be able to "auto-mount" in MacOS at a given time, so my backup software (Carbon Copy Cloner) can mirror my SSD raid, which is 32TB. I'd like a 48TB SATA backup, to account for some capacity cushioning. I'm running a MacStudio M1 Ultra w/ TB3/4. I'm looking for cheap. The DAS backup doesn't have to be silent or fast. Thanks!

Hello, and thank you for all your previous support and advice, I really appreciate it and it helped me make a great decision I believe.

Moving forward I went with your advice and I purchased the DS 923+ my question is regarding Homebridge. I’ve seen people just run it, and I’ve seen people run it in container manager. What are the pros and cons and what is your recommendation thank you.

I am new to external storage but PC hardware savvy. I need a fast external storage solution to host my Lightroom catalogs (50K+ raw photos and 4k video files. I am a amature photographer and I produce video content. I need FAST storage. Currently using 4 16TB Seagate EXOS drives non raided and they are a bit slow and do not fit in my PC case. Looking for a faster raid setup and an interface that can handle the throughput. I need speeds in the 300mbs or higher sustained. Too much for a 1gb network connection. I need options. Setup is for a single user I do have thunderbolt 4 on my PC and a 10GB router. Basically just need the fastest cheap option there is with some added speed and redundancy.

I'm reaching out to seek your expert advice as I'm in the process of building a new editing system. I'm thinking about getting QNAP TVS-h874T-i7-32g with 8X16TB IronWolf HDDs in RAID 5 configuration, and also Crucial 2TB P5 Plus PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink X2.

The important thing is that I want it to handle 3 editors at the same time with 4K video files on Mac devices, as the work is done using FCPX software. So, I want to achieve maximum speed in data transfer and file handling.

"Additionally, I'm contemplating expanding operations and connecting more devices to the QNAP. Would connecting them via the QM2-2P410G2T card and distributing them through QSW-M3216R-8S8T provide consistent and acceptable speeds for everyone?

So, do you think it's worth investing in the QM2-2P410G2T with QSW-M3216R-8S8T for now, or would it be better to invest in the QXG-25G2SF-CX6 with QSW-M5216-1T in the future?

I recently dusted off my Plex NAS on Synology DS416Play. I'm able to recognize the Plex Media server that is installed in the NAS and watch to my hearts content the media I have on it. I cannot seem to be able to figure out though how to be able to upload additional files to the NAS. I start by connecting and then going to map the network drive and bam.....enter network credentials. I have tried many approaches and I am sure that it is something simple. It has been awhile and while I am able to log into my account with the Synology software I am not able to recognize the NAS on the network. The network credentials, I've put my windows log in. I've tried using the name of the computer and well that's all I got. I'm sure it is something simple as I was able to get it to work for me before but then again I am older now. Hope you might be able to help.

Hello, NAS experts
I would like to know, if QM2-2P-344A was ever tested in a TS-262 NAS.
If it works it would allow 2GB/sec transfer rate with SSDs which are much faster anyway instead of the measly 1GB/sec, for the MB slots...
I can't find anyone else who could test this properly...
Thanks a bunch in advance!
Regards,
Csaba