You may want to a soft reset or hard reset. Before you start make sure NAS is on and booted. Soft Reset the user account and network settings Use a paper clip to gently press and hold down the RESET button for about four seconds until you hear a beep sound, and release the button […]
DS720+ vs DS718+ I would like to seek for your guidance in terms of choosing Synology DS720+. When I learned about this NAS, I was sure it is the right choice for me until I watched your comparison with DS718+. On the paper the DS720+ looks great – new CPU, soldered but faster memory, M2 […]
HTPC with NAS Hello, I have a 5.1.4 home theater system that cost me over $30,000 USD including: – 77″ LG GX OLED – Marantz SR8012 reciever – Sonus faber Sonetto speakers 5.0 – Sonus faber gravis-v subwoofer – 4x Sonus faber PC-582 for Atmos – upstairs I have two Nvidia Shields attached to two […]
WordPress / Synology model / speed What is the optimal synology NAS CPU for my wordpress site. My D715 needs replacement, the site runs slow. Does the CPU make a lot of difference? Xeon or Atoms.. Does memory effect WP performance? I know there are a lot of variables, but there is not a lot […]
Hi, I had DS218 synology and I couldn’t find any Wi-Fi Dongle that is on the Synology Compatibility list. Is that mean I had to use Lan cable? But the office that I rent they only can provide me a wi-fi connection. Can you suggest me what can I do or is there any wi-fi […]
Here is what one person said: “Whichever drive (SSD or HDD) that you initially setup your QNAP with will house not only your apps, but QNAP configuration itself, etc. If that drive fails, you not only lose your app, but your QTS installation. Essentially you are rebuilding your NAS (minus any data stored on say […]
RLC-520 I was wondering if you know if the RLC-520 will work with the synology security suite. I saw a note somewhere saying it only works with a reolink device. Looking to connect via cat6 to a synology NAS Yes, all IP cameras which are not add-on items of their NVR closed system or battery-powered […]
QNAP ZFS? Im looking seriously at a QNAP NAS that would support ZFS. I dont want to break the bank though. I am running a File/Media server and need to be able to transcode using hardware. My current Dell Poweredge T320 doesnt have that ability. I have looked at Synology but even the new 1819 […]
DC++ and NAS devices I am am planning to purchase my first 4 bay device NAS, and the main functionality I require is support for DC++ client. Which (synology or Qnap) supports DC++ clients? There is no DC++ app for Linux since this is a windows client. But you can have a plus series NAS […]
Migrating from WD My Cloud Home I have had a WD My Cloud Home for a year but upgrading to a DS920+ – is there a way to migrate the data directly? If you had a fast USB3 backup disk, then the quickest option would be to restore data from a backup of your […]
Where I am; Photographer, PC is Xeon Quad 3.7GHz, USB 3.1 ports, 2 x 1Gb LAN RJ-45, 64GB RAM, Intel 1.2GBPCIe SSD, Win 7 Pro Drobo 5c (to USB3.1 tyee A connection). Image library 7TB. Coying a folder of images say 50GB TRANSFERS AT 50-80MB/s. Sounds very slow. Where I want to be: Want rack […]
Synology 1520+ and ioSafe Do you think ioSafe will update there 1018+ NAS with this new 1020+ from Synology in the near future given it’s similar 5 bay configuration and size should be same? As you may remember my next upgrade here is to add a ioSafe system to make our data catastrophe proof. In […]
F5 221 ram query I’m looking at buying one and maxing out the ram, I couldn’t find a video of you doing the max ram test so thought id ask. How much ram can it support and the faq, DDR3L is easier to find in 1600mhgz and a 16gb kit is in my price range […]
Looking for advice on a rack mounted NAS option that can do 4k transcoding, minimum of 4 bay with expansion potential with a max budget of $2K There are quite few options among Qnap product range. Have a look at ts-453du,ts-453bu. These models come with a PCIe allowing easy expansion or 10GbE upgrade. Using Video […]
I am interested in Synology. I have a lot of 360 photos and 360 videos too. Is there anyway for Synology play 360 photos and 360 videos like QNAP? Yes, Synology Moments can play 360 photos and videos. It will also automatically backup all of your photo andvideo files from your phone so you never […]
I am running a windows based Adobe Premiere / Adobe After Effects system editing documentaries and television shows. Six months ago the shows were sufficiently spaced out that I could run them all on the desktop machine (running 3 x 4TB SSDs and a 1TB m.2 for the software). Then I would offload each series […]
I still cant find an answer. Maybe you could test it for me? I want to know how much h265 HEVC 1080p streams the new DS920+ can transcode (in hardware) simultaneously. Not a high bitrate; a movie about 2GB (peaks up to 5megabit/s) with ac3 sound. Only 1080p, no 4k, no HDR and no 10bits. […]
Asking for some advice .I am looking to store around 500 cd,s on to a digital device for hifi playback. I’m torn between the above synology and the brennan b2 .can you help for best music playback quality There are few similarities between NAS and this CD ripper/player. Both can be accessed via Ethernet or […]
I need to buy a NAS I have been watching your channel about NAS and I want to buy one. but I have been looking at Qnap Synology, I want something that has around 5 bays for future expansion. I’m thinking of using Raid 5 and 3 10TB Seagate EXOS x16, but I have been […]
upgrading Synology DS920+ with cache and RAM RAM UPGRADE I have seen your video about upgrading DS920+ with 16 and 32 GB crusial sticks. And I read mentioned reddit forum, where the results where much different. Some people had really problems with 16GB RAM sticks. And there was not enough people yet, to confirm safety […]