NAS for video editing and backup

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Hi there - I'm completely new to this, and need a NAS that can route my video files that I edit on Mac and Windows, for real time editing, backup and archiving. It would need to route my internet traffic to both machines as well.
MY current setup is,
Mac M1, 32GB-> Caldigit TB4. Ethernet and external SSD/HDDs plug into the Caldigit.

Windows 64GB, AMD threadripper 3960X, Asus Prime TRX 40 Pro-> External SSDs plug direct into the box.
Thanks for your help!!
Cheers

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Thanks for reaching out! With your setup and requirements, we can tailor a solution that fits your $3000 budget and ensures smooth real-time video editing, reliable backups, and archiving. Let’s break it down:

Goals:
Real-Time Video Editing: Fast access to video files for editing on both Mac and Windows.
Backup and Archiving: Safeguard your data with redundancy and sufficient capacity (20TB usable).
Network Routing: Connecting your Mac and Windows machines with reliable internet access and fast data transfers.
Recommended Setup:
NAS Recommendation:
For your needs, I’d recommend the QNAP TVS-h1288X or the Synology DS1823xs+:

QNAP TVS-h1288X:

CPU: Intel Xeon W-1250 (6 cores) – ideal for heavy workloads.
RAM: 16GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 128GB).
Networking: Built-in 10GbE for high-speed file transfers—ideal for video editing.
Storage: 8 bays for 3.5” drives + 2 M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching.
Flexibility: Excellent for real-time video editing and backups with ZFS for data integrity.
Synology DS1823xs+:

CPU: AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores) – sufficient for most editing workflows.
RAM: 8GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 32GB).
Networking: Supports 10GbE with an optional NIC upgrade.
Software: Synology’s DSM is user-friendly and great for backups and archiving.
Both models are excellent, but the QNAP TVS-h1288X offers more raw performance for real-time editing.

Storage Configuration:
To achieve 20TB usable storage with redundancy:

Use 6 x 10TB HDDs in RAID 6 (total usable ~40TB, with ~20TB available for editing and backups).
Drives: Seagate IronWolf Pro or WD Red Pro for reliability and lower noise.
Add 2 x NVMe SSDs for caching (e.g., Samsung 970 Evo Plus) to boost real-time editing performance.
Networking Setup:
Connect both your Mac and Windows PC via 10GbE for direct access to the NAS.

For your Mac, use a Thunderbolt-to-10GbE adapter (e.g., QNAP QNA-T310G1T).
Your Windows PC can add a 10GbE NIC if it doesn’t already have one (e.g., Intel X550-T2).
Use a 10GbE switch (e.g., Netgear XS505M) to connect the NAS and your devices.

Internet Traffic Routing:
Your NAS won’t replace your router but can complement it. If you want traffic monitoring or network-level file sharing:

Use your existing router and connect the NAS to manage backups and transfers.
Optionally, integrate a virtual machine (VM) on the QNAP for more advanced network management.
Approximate Costs:
NAS: $2500 (QNAP TVS-h1288X).
Drives: ~$500 (3 x 10TB for now, expandable later).
Network gear: ~$300 for 10GbE adapters/switch.