01-27-2023, 01:16 PM
Based on your use case, a 2-bay Synology NAS would be a good option for you. The Synology DS218+ or DS220+ are both good choices. Both of these models have the Synology Photo Station app that allows you to organize and view your photos, similar to Google Photos.
In terms of storage, you can start with 2x 4TB CMR drives, which will give you 8TB of total storage space. This should be enough to meet your storage needs for 3D models, movies, TV shows, photos, and videos.
You may also consider using a RAID configuration for data protection, such as RAID1, to ensure that your data is safe in case one of the drives fails.
In terms of brand, Synology and Qnap are well-established brands with good reputation, support and software ecosystem .
In terms of storage, you can start with 2x 4TB CMR drives, which will give you 8TB of total storage space. This should be enough to meet your storage needs for 3D models, movies, TV shows, photos, and videos.
You may also consider using a RAID configuration for data protection, such as RAID1, to ensure that your data is safe in case one of the drives fails.
In terms of brand, Synology and Qnap are well-established brands with good reputation, support and software ecosystem .