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 […]
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 […]
I know you’re not the support people for Synology NAS but I thought I’d run a problem I have by you, just in case you’ve seen it before. I bought the DS1618+ and it’s great, apart from one big problem; backing up to an external USB HDD is extremely slow (like a lot slower than […]
I need a new NAS to replace my old WD NAS and was quite sure I was going to get the Synology 918+ when I stumbled across your channel and heard about the 920+. Based on your clarification that it might not be good enough to stream 4k video content and that is my soul […]
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 […]
Currently on a QNAP TVS-871T 24TB over 10GB network and its been great for 11 users. We’re looking to change the way we work with more cache files for our 3d animation workflows plus more users up to 20 on the network. We’ve been given lots of conflicting advice so would be good to know […]
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 […]
DS118, DS228, NVR1218 Hi, I have a DS215j running 2 x 4MP cameras at H265 (with a 4TB Seagate NVR HDD). I am hitting about 40% RAM use and about 52% CPU when streaming both cameras Live. I am looking to add another 2 same spec cameras and suspect I will be needing something beefier. […]
Which QNAP remote control works with the TS-453D? You can train your Qnap to use any spare remote you have available. Otherwise here is a Qnap remote. RM-IR004 INFRARED (IR) remote control with 2 x AAA battery Dimension (L × W × H): 146.00 × 39.00 × 22.60 (mm)
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 […]
Synology RS1619xs+ 8GB or 16GB I’ve just ordered my RS1619xs+ and all the gear for the 10GBe setup for my new CAD Data Server and only purchased 8GB of Ram. However while I wait for things to arrive, I have been wondering if I should have doubled my RAM to 16 GB. My old DS155+ […]
I finally have the budget to overhaul my home network and in doing so NAS is something that I have wanted to do for some time. Currently I an running 3 PCs and 3 devices that total to about 30TB of data that I would like to centralize in one location. I have watched many […]
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 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 […]