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Can you break a RAID in order to transfer data to your new NAS?

Can you break a RAID in order to transfer data to your new NAS?

This is great; thank you! Now, I just need to wait for the prices to moderate. Normally the next “power-of-2” size upward is close to, but less than, the prior generation on a $/GB basis. Not here (yet). Also, since a lot of folks are outgrowing the NAS’ that they deployed a few years ago, […]

How many virtual machines can you have on ds1522+

How many virtual machines can you have on ds1522+

I was interested in you recent article about the forth-coming DS1522+ and am considering this as an upgrade from my existing DS918+, however I have a question about the Ryzen CPU and the fact that this only has two cores. What is the impact on only have 2 cores when running Synology VMM? Does this […]

How to connect Qnap via Thunderbolt directly

How to connect Qnap via Thunderbolt directly

How to connect Qnap via Thunderbolt directly?   Qnap 72XT (and other) Thunderbolt models effectively plug and play. Once you connect via Thunderbolt, you will get an IP displayed on your Qnap LCD screen. You can then type this IP in your internet browser to connect. You can also download Qnap Qfinder app and be […]

Add Annke i91bf POE to Synology Surveillance station

Add Annke i91bf  POE to Synology Surveillance station

Add Annke i91bf POE to Synology Surveillance station   Connect via POE/injector/ LAN Get IP address of the camera enable ONVIF (Network/Advanced settings/Integration Protocol/ Enable add ONVIF user Open Synology Admin panel/ Open (Install) Surveillance Station Open IP Camera app / Click add Select a camera and click Next Click authenticate and add credentials   […]

AFP vs SMB vs NFS: Which Is the Best Data Transfer Protocol?

AFP vs SMB vs NFS: Which Is the Best Data Transfer Protocol?

AFP vs SMB vs NFS: Which Is the Best Data Transfer Protocol?   NFS is a protocol used to communicate between two Linux systems. AFP is for communications between Apple devices SMB is a Microsoft universal protocol that is easy to set up and use. You can enable any of these protocols on your NAS. […]

NAS file system, will it work with MAC and Windows PC?

NAS file system, will it work with MAC and Windows PC?

NAS file system, will it work with MAC and Windows PC? NAS has its own file system. You will often find one of these being used  EXT4. BTRFS. ZFS. But this is nothing to do with your local file system on your MAC or Windows. If this is a USB or Thunderbolt direct-attached drive then […]

RS422+ vs RS819 vs RS820+

RS422+ vs RS819 vs RS820+

RS422+ vs RS819 vs RS820+ Hardware Specifications CPU CPU Model AMD Ryzen R1600  (VM Friendly)( Benchmark score 898 Single-Core Score 4910 Multi-Core Score) Realtek RTD1296  (Multimedia Friendly)( Benchmark score 255 Single-Core Score 895 Multi-Core Score) Intel Atom C3538  ( Backups, file server friendly Benchmark score 255 Single-Core Score 895 Multi-Core Score) CPU Quantity 1 1 […]

Adding a 4th drive to WD 4-bay NAS Raid 5

Adding a 4th drive to WD 4-bay NAS Raid 5

Can you please help me in deciding how can I build a raid 5 on my WD pr4100 4 bay nas.my question is if i want to build a raid 5 the minimum hard drives I can use is 3 if i initially put 3 drives and then later on add the 4th drive will […]

Synology NAS Firewall rule order

Synology NAS  Firewall rule order

Synology NAS Firewall rule order. I need to know in what order firewall rules should go? Is it like most firewall rules that go from top to bottom? The order goes from bottom to top.   Here is how Only allow specific IP addresses to access DSM Go to Control Panel > Security > Firewall to enable the firewall and create […]

Replacing HDD with Larger HDD – Synology

Replacing HDD with Larger HDD – Synology

Can I upgrade from 2 x 6TB WD red NAS drives to 2 x 10TB WD Red NAS drives in a 4 bay Synology DS416play. The other 2 drives are WD Red 8TB. Also I think they are hot-swappable but only one at a time?? Also any other things I should consider?? Many thanks for any […]

This site can’t be reached – PLEX not working on Qnap NAS

This site can’t be reached – PLEX not working on Qnap NAS

This site can’t be reached – PLEX not working   If you get this error message, you will very likely need to restart your PMS. You can do that by: -open Qnap QTS Admin panel -open AppCenter -open My Apps – stop Plex -start Plex   .             

Hard & Soft Reset a My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS

Hard & Soft Reset a My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS

Hard & Soft Reset a My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS   There are two options to Reset a My Cloud EX2 Ultra device, both use the Reset button located on the back of the device (see illustration for exact location). Please see details and instructions below.   Critical: The following process is Not Data Destructive and will not impact user data on […]

Does Synology support Subject recognition?

Does Synology support Subject recognition?

Does Synology support Subject recognition? They used to recognise objects in Synology Moments app that was available on DSM6. Now with DSM7, there is only Synology Photos app available (Photo Station and Moments merged into one). If you need object recognition and Face recognition is not enough, then you can use DSM6 where this is […]

Synology System partition failed

Synology System partition failed

Synology System partition failed System partition has crashed To recover the system partition: Back up your data. (Tutorial) Use Mode 2 to reset your Synology NAS and reinstall the DSM operating system. If you are running DSM 6.2.3 or earlier, refer to this article. If you are running DSM 6.2.4 or above, refer to this article. After […]

Synology RAM upgrade – not booting, No LED’s, no fans turning

Synology RAM upgrade – not booting, No LED’s, no fans turning

Synology RAM upgrade – not booting, No LED’s, no fans turning First time memory tests on unofficial memory in DS920+? This is more of an unexpected “what happened” than a question so if it happens to you, you won’t panic. New DS920+ with 4, 8TB hdd and 4GB of internal RAM. 1. First memory test […]

Max Hard Drive Size on Synology NAS

Max Hard Drive Size on Synology NAS

Max Hard Drive Size on Synology NAS I am still unclear on this. Is it possible to fit either 18TB or 20TB Ironwolf Pro Hard drives into a DS1821+ and a DX517 Expansion unit and get the extra storage over and above 16TB? Yes, Synology are too slow on hard drive testing. It takes a […]