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. […]
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NAS versus Network attached CD ripper & recorder, storage and player
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 […]
Dell or HPE for cloud server and Plex or maybe Synology
Do I need maximum RAM size and do unofficial parts damage the NAS?
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 […]
Synology phasing out transcoding function from DS Video / Video Station?
Synology will stop transcoding support? Message Body: Hello! In Michael. I like you and your youtubechannel and watched many videos so far. I am currently in the process buying a DS920 +. Primary use for file and video server. Because I could not find how many streams the 920+ can transcode simultaneously, I asked Synology […]
Slow USB copy on Synology- how to fix?
NAS for streaming 4K video directly from a RAR file
NAS as a server for a project using Unreal Engine
NAS as a server for a project using Unreal Engine If you wanted to work Unreal Engine directly on the NAS then minimum requirements are as follow: Recommended Hardware Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Processor Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster Memory 8 GB RAM Video Card/DirectX Version DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 […]
40GbE NAS
Synology or HPE as a NAS?
Synology or HPE? I have a question which I have not seen covered much. I have seen bloggers make cheap NAS with desktop machines. I have not seen anyone compare Synology (or similar with an entry level microserver (like the HPE P16006-001 https://www.provantage.com/hpe-p16006-001~7HPE96K5.htm). I have used Synology in the past because it was easy. I […]
Transcoding engine for Surveillance?
Which QNAP remote control works with the TS-453D?
Expandable hardware RAID based Thunderbolt 3 hard drive
Need help with DAS planning I’m planning on building a new DAS for migrating current hardware RAID 10 with WD 4TB × 4 in QNAP TR-004. Wanted specifications below. Hardware RAID with write speed gain (Enclosure or RAID card) RAID 6 and 10 Expandability up to 8 drives Capability of adding new drives to the […]
NAS for CAD Data Server
NAS for CAD and computational fluid dynamics files
NAS that’s most compatible Bose Soundtouch speaker
NAS that’s most compatable Bose Soundtouch speaker What would be a good budget NAS for a music library to be used with a Bose Soundtouch 30 speaker? The cheapest NAS would be DS120j from Synology. Also, any other model would work. If you wanted more reliable storage device then DS220j would allow having two disks […]
WD My Cloud compatible hard drives
WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra I have a diskless WD My Cloud EX 2 Ultra which I want to put two 4TB cmr drives in. The Hard Drive Compatibility List is very small on the WD support page (https://support-en.wd.com/app/products/product-detail/p/130). I ordered two WD40EFRX and was sent two WD40EFAx drives which I have sent back. I […]
huawei B535 vs Archer or Asus routers
I’ve heard alot about the huawei B535. Is this a good option do you know ? Mostly going to use it for gaming. Brand name HUAWEI Item Weight 712 g Product Dimensions 21.9 x 13.8 x 3.5 cm Item model number B535-235 Series B535-235 Color Black Connectivity Type Wi-Fi Wireless Type 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, […]