01-22-2025, 03:31 PM
Thanks for reaching out! With your setup and requirements, we can tailor a solution that fits your $3000 budget and ensures smooth real-time video editing, reliable backups, and archiving. Let’s break it down:
Goals:
Real-Time Video Editing: Fast access to video files for editing on both Mac and Windows.
Backup and Archiving: Safeguard your data with redundancy and sufficient capacity (20TB usable).
Network Routing: Connecting your Mac and Windows machines with reliable internet access and fast data transfers.
Recommended Setup:
NAS Recommendation:
For your needs, I’d recommend the QNAP TVS-h1288X or the Synology DS1823xs+:
QNAP TVS-h1288X:
CPU: Intel Xeon W-1250 (6 cores) – ideal for heavy workloads.
RAM: 16GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 128GB).
Networking: Built-in 10GbE for high-speed file transfers—ideal for video editing.
Storage: 8 bays for 3.5” drives + 2 M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching.
Flexibility: Excellent for real-time video editing and backups with ZFS for data integrity.
Synology DS1823xs+:
CPU: AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores) – sufficient for most editing workflows.
RAM: 8GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 32GB).
Networking: Supports 10GbE with an optional NIC upgrade.
Software: Synology’s DSM is user-friendly and great for backups and archiving.
Both models are excellent, but the QNAP TVS-h1288X offers more raw performance for real-time editing.
Storage Configuration:
To achieve 20TB usable storage with redundancy:
Use 6 x 10TB HDDs in RAID 6 (total usable ~40TB, with ~20TB available for editing and backups).
Drives: Seagate IronWolf Pro or WD Red Pro for reliability and lower noise.
Add 2 x NVMe SSDs for caching (e.g., Samsung 970 Evo Plus) to boost real-time editing performance.
Networking Setup:
Connect both your Mac and Windows PC via 10GbE for direct access to the NAS.
For your Mac, use a Thunderbolt-to-10GbE adapter (e.g., QNAP QNA-T310G1T).
Your Windows PC can add a 10GbE NIC if it doesn’t already have one (e.g., Intel X550-T2).
Use a 10GbE switch (e.g., Netgear XS505M) to connect the NAS and your devices.
Internet Traffic Routing:
Your NAS won’t replace your router but can complement it. If you want traffic monitoring or network-level file sharing:
Use your existing router and connect the NAS to manage backups and transfers.
Optionally, integrate a virtual machine (VM) on the QNAP for more advanced network management.
Approximate Costs:
NAS: $2500 (QNAP TVS-h1288X).
Drives: ~$500 (3 x 10TB for now, expandable later).
Network gear: ~$300 for 10GbE adapters/switch.
Goals:
Real-Time Video Editing: Fast access to video files for editing on both Mac and Windows.
Backup and Archiving: Safeguard your data with redundancy and sufficient capacity (20TB usable).
Network Routing: Connecting your Mac and Windows machines with reliable internet access and fast data transfers.
Recommended Setup:
NAS Recommendation:
For your needs, I’d recommend the QNAP TVS-h1288X or the Synology DS1823xs+:
QNAP TVS-h1288X:
CPU: Intel Xeon W-1250 (6 cores) – ideal for heavy workloads.
RAM: 16GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 128GB).
Networking: Built-in 10GbE for high-speed file transfers—ideal for video editing.
Storage: 8 bays for 3.5” drives + 2 M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching.
Flexibility: Excellent for real-time video editing and backups with ZFS for data integrity.
Synology DS1823xs+:
CPU: AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores) – sufficient for most editing workflows.
RAM: 8GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 32GB).
Networking: Supports 10GbE with an optional NIC upgrade.
Software: Synology’s DSM is user-friendly and great for backups and archiving.
Both models are excellent, but the QNAP TVS-h1288X offers more raw performance for real-time editing.
Storage Configuration:
To achieve 20TB usable storage with redundancy:
Use 6 x 10TB HDDs in RAID 6 (total usable ~40TB, with ~20TB available for editing and backups).
Drives: Seagate IronWolf Pro or WD Red Pro for reliability and lower noise.
Add 2 x NVMe SSDs for caching (e.g., Samsung 970 Evo Plus) to boost real-time editing performance.
Networking Setup:
Connect both your Mac and Windows PC via 10GbE for direct access to the NAS.
For your Mac, use a Thunderbolt-to-10GbE adapter (e.g., QNAP QNA-T310G1T).
Your Windows PC can add a 10GbE NIC if it doesn’t already have one (e.g., Intel X550-T2).
Use a 10GbE switch (e.g., Netgear XS505M) to connect the NAS and your devices.
Internet Traffic Routing:
Your NAS won’t replace your router but can complement it. If you want traffic monitoring or network-level file sharing:
Use your existing router and connect the NAS to manage backups and transfers.
Optionally, integrate a virtual machine (VM) on the QNAP for more advanced network management.
Approximate Costs:
NAS: $2500 (QNAP TVS-h1288X).
Drives: ~$500 (3 x 10TB for now, expandable later).
Network gear: ~$300 for 10GbE adapters/switch.