03-24-2023, 12:29 AM
(03-23-2023, 11:00 PM)Enquiries Wrote: I am using Synology DS918+ with 4x4TB WD RED PLUS in Raid5 and I am really happy with it, but the available space is at 80% threshold. I simply need more space. What would you recommend? A new DS920/DS923 class Synology NAS or DX517 expansion of the existing one? What are the pros and cons of both approaches? This time I would need 12/14/16TB disks and I would rather get best value rather than most capacity or cheapest option.
Given the ridiculous prices of a new NAS right now, I would suggest getting four new hard drives. I have a DS718+ and a DS920+ and just upgraded the drives on the DS920. Also thought about the expansion path but the cost of that ($500) plus the cost of the drives to populate a few slots far outweighed the cost of upgrading to 12TB Red's. If the DS918+ is working for you and does all you need, go with the hard drive upgrade. Those can always be used in a new unit in the future. You can remove/replace one drive at a time using the procedures for upgrading a hard drive on Synology's site.
As for which unit to buy if thats what you want, Rob made a recent video covering just that for the DS423+, the DS923+ and the older DS920+. You may want to view that first.
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