01-21-2025, 03:57 PM
Synology DS223j
Price: ~€200.
Features:
Compact 2-bay NAS with a polished, user-friendly DSM interface.
Supports SAMBA and NFS for easy Kodi integration.
Built-in VPN Server app for WireGuard setup.
Supports up to 36TB with 2 drives (e.g., 2x18TB HDDs).
Why It’s a Good Fit: Reliable, low power consumption, and a great beginner-friendly ecosystem.
2. Terramaster F2-210
Price: ~€130-€150.
Features:
Affordable 2-bay NAS with basic NAS functions.
Supports SAMBA for Kodi compatibility.
WireGuard server possible via Docker setup.
Why It’s a Good Fit: Cost-effective with simple file-sharing capabilities, though setup is less polished than Synology.
3. Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) with a USB HDD Enclosure
Price: ~€70 (Raspberry Pi) + ~€30 (HDD enclosure).
Features:
Flexible and compact DIY NAS option.
Install OpenMediaVault (OMV) for SAMBA sharing and WireGuard server.
Why It’s a Good Fit: Cheapest option with a bit of DIY effort.
Price: ~€200.
Features:
Compact 2-bay NAS with a polished, user-friendly DSM interface.
Supports SAMBA and NFS for easy Kodi integration.
Built-in VPN Server app for WireGuard setup.
Supports up to 36TB with 2 drives (e.g., 2x18TB HDDs).
Why It’s a Good Fit: Reliable, low power consumption, and a great beginner-friendly ecosystem.
2. Terramaster F2-210
Price: ~€130-€150.
Features:
Affordable 2-bay NAS with basic NAS functions.
Supports SAMBA for Kodi compatibility.
WireGuard server possible via Docker setup.
Why It’s a Good Fit: Cost-effective with simple file-sharing capabilities, though setup is less polished than Synology.
3. Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) with a USB HDD Enclosure
Price: ~€70 (Raspberry Pi) + ~€30 (HDD enclosure).
Features:
Flexible and compact DIY NAS option.
Install OpenMediaVault (OMV) for SAMBA sharing and WireGuard server.
Why It’s a Good Fit: Cheapest option with a bit of DIY effort.