NAs setup advice?

[Enquiries]

Hi , hope you are doing well.

I recently bought synology nas ds923+ AMD version with 3 - 8TB 7200rpm seagate. i am confused with how to setup.

As this is my first Nas and beginner user ( but good knowledge about tech).
i thought the following:

1. 2 raid 1 with 4 drives. 1 set for personal and other for random. (i guess i dont want to waste my drive or didnt like the idea myself.) and want to setup the Nas mentioned below:

2. raid 5 with 3 8tb drives ( budget ), 2 logical volume - one for personal data ex. photos (encrypted ) 2nd for random stuff.

i would like to have a pro advise in this matter.
and also SHR is it better incase of my raid 5 idea? does it have any improvement over raid 5 as its synology developed.

Regards,

[ed]

Congrats on your new Synology DS923+! Given your setup ideas, I'd recommend going with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) for flexibility and future-proofing. With SHR, you can create multiple volumes, ensuring that your personal and random data are kept separate for added organization and security. In the long run, if you need more space, SHR allows for easy expansion by replacing a pair of drives. It's a user-friendly choice that aligns well with your needs. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to check out our NAS Finder tool (https://nascompares.com/nas-builder/) for personalized recommendations. And hey, don't miss out on the Black Friday deals; you can find some great discounts here: https://amzn.to/3QRCZyL.