4 hours ago
I'm looking for an entry into the NAS world. I'm techy but I'd like to keep it simple and casual so that's why I've been looking at Synology.
My main use case - back up family photos and videos and centralise the files from various small drives I have.
I'll probably try out Docker for fun.
I'm looking at DS423+ and 2x 8TB drives. I already own an IronWolf 8TB with about 4TB of stuff already on it.
I'd setup the NAS with 2x 8TB drives and then copy the files before I add my IronWolf as a 3rd HDD.
Should I get Synology drives or can I go for the cheaper IronWolfs?
Also I'm looking at APC BE850G2 UPS (520W/850VA) and I'll need a cheap 5 port 1gig switch as well.
Most of the time I'll access the NAS over Wi-Fi from my laptop and smartphone.
Does my plan make sense?
Cheers for the advice!
My main use case - back up family photos and videos and centralise the files from various small drives I have.
I'll probably try out Docker for fun.
I'm looking at DS423+ and 2x 8TB drives. I already own an IronWolf 8TB with about 4TB of stuff already on it.
I'd setup the NAS with 2x 8TB drives and then copy the files before I add my IronWolf as a 3rd HDD.
Should I get Synology drives or can I go for the cheaper IronWolfs?
Also I'm looking at APC BE850G2 UPS (520W/850VA) and I'll need a cheap 5 port 1gig switch as well.
Most of the time I'll access the NAS over Wi-Fi from my laptop and smartphone.
Does my plan make sense?
Cheers for the advice!