hdd raid vs ssd raid I’ve watched a few of your videos and they have been really helpful. Currently I’m encountering some issues and had a question for you regarding a RAID 0 volume from 6xHDDs vs 6XSSDs. My current volume of 6xHDDs has slowed down considerably as I filled it (about %65). I shot […]
MSI- GTX1060 AERO ITX 3G OC – HD Station /Linux Station /Hardware Transcoding /Virtualization Station Brand Model Special requirement(s) Supported feature(s) MSI GTX1060 AERO ITX 3G OC HD Station /Linux Station /Hardware Transcoding /Virtualization Station 450W or 550W power supply is required. [6-Bay] TS-677 [8-Bay] TS-877 [12-Bay] TS-1277 [16-Bay] TS-1677X TS-1685
TS-h686 ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 ZT-T16500H-10L HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station GIGABYTE GV-N1650OC-4GD HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station GIGABYTE GV-N1050TOC-4GL HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station TS-h886 […]
New home network config FIOS Quantum 1100 =>Netgear JGS524 switch => MikroTik CRS309-1G-8S+1N switch The MikroTik is a 10GBe switch, the Netgear an unmanaged 1GBe switch. I use Cat 7 to connect them in the order shown here here. The MikroTik is using SWos version 2.11 (2.12 got weird pauses unless flow control was turned […]
What are your thoughts on the Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB HD? on amazon there is a good deal for them. for a 2 bay nas like asustor lockerstor 2 or synology ds718+ are they a good fit in terms of noise and heating? I’ve read that they a no more noisier than ironwolf when copying, […]
Caching for DS1520+ I was happy I bought a Synology DS1520+. I saw your review for the DS920+ and was pretty much convinced. When I saw the specs for the DS1520+ I decided to spend the extra cash – without seeing your review of that system. I’m happy my reasoning pretty much mirrored yours (4 […]
What is the difference between the DS220+ and DS420+ models? The main difference s between these models is drive bay count – RAID1 vs RAID5/6 Warranty – 2 vs 3 years NVMe cache – only 4-bay has it Virtualizations support – only 4 bay has it And copy button – only 2 bay has it […]
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 […]