NAS/DAS for Google workdspace

[Enquiries]

1)To backup Google workspace, currently single user,
2)backup imac/macbooks/iphones for my home office.
3)a back up photos, music etc.
Not currently using cameras but maybe in future.
I use Unifi kit for home network wifi, aware of their NAS, maybe a bit too big for my use....also lacks all the other apps/tools Synology etc that might come in handy in future.
Understand Synology has active backup for GoogleWorkdpace.
Currently limited to Starlink for internet, no fibre due rural location.

Just come across CUBEBACKUP.COM who offer incredibly cheap backup for Google Workspace, option is to EITHER save on my own local hardware OR cloud server like Amazon.

I'd like some RAID redundancy incase of HD failure.
Hope to upgrade my ancient Imac to Mac Mini m4 soon, so may need external device to handle storage so wondering if NVME SSD's are an option.
Grateful for your suggestions.
cheers
Andrew
PS Great chanel, regular watcher even tho' most of it over my head

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Here are some suggestions:

Synology NAS is a solid choice here. It supports Active Backup for Google Workspace, which will allow you to back up your Google data directly to your NAS. Synology’s ecosystem also offers many apps and tools that could be handy as your needs evolve, from media servers to surveillance station if you add cameras later.

For your backup drives, if you upgrade to a Mac Mini M4 and want fast storage, you can definitely use external NVMe SSDs via Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB 4. That said, NVMe SSDs are great for speed but usually come in smaller capacities and can be costly for long-term storage/backup. A NAS with traditional HDDs in RAID will provide better capacity and redundancy.

If you want a simpler or more budget-friendly backup, CubeBackup is interesting, especially if you prefer a cloud backup solution or want a lightweight local backup without a full NAS. However, it won’t replace the flexibility and broad app support a Synology NAS offers.

Given your Starlink connection (which can have variable upload speeds), backing up large data sets offsite could be slow, so having a reliable local NAS for quick access and backup is important.

For RAID, a Synology NAS with SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID) offers flexible redundancy and easier drive upgrades.

Possible setup:

Synology DS423+ or DS923+ depending on budget and future scalability

Start with 1 or 2 HDDs in RAID 1 or SHR for redundancy

Optionally add NVMe SSDs for cache or fast storage tiers if needed