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FAN replacement for DS218+/ ds220+/ Ds220j / DS920+ and other models

FAN replacement for DS218+/ ds220+/ Ds220j  / DS920+ and other models

FAN replacement for DS218+/ ds220+/ Ds220j / DS920+ and other models     Noctua NF-A4x20 FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (40x20mm)   – UK    USA    Noctua NF-A8 PWM  Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Black)  – UK   USA Noctua NF-A9 FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (92mm, Brown)  – UK    USA    [DS218+ / DS220+ […]

How to reduce noise on Synology NAS – compatible FAN list

How to reduce noise on Synology NAS – compatible FAN list

How to reduce noise on Synology NAS? Quick update: Amazon delivered the Noctua fans very quickly, and I already installed them! WOW. Just WOW. Using my phone noise level app, noise level went from 37dB (in idle) to 28dB, where the noise level with the NAS off in the room was at 25-26dB. Subjectively, the […]

Comparing QNAP Short-Depth Rack Mount NAS Models: TS-873AeU-RP, TS-864eU, and TS-855eU

Comparing QNAP Short-Depth Rack Mount NAS Models: TS-873AeU-RP, TS-864eU, and TS-855eU

When it comes to choosing the right short-depth rack mount NAS from QNAP, it’s essential to consider your specific requirements and use cases. In this article, we’ll compare three popular models: the QNAP TS-873AeU-RP, TS-864eU, and TS-855eU, to help you make an informed decision. Here’s a detailed comparison of their specifications: Specification QNAP TS-873AeU-RP QNAP […]

Which 18TB/ 20TB Drives (HDD) supported and compatible with Synology

Which 18TB/ 20TB Drives (HDD) supported and compatible with Synology

Synology Enterprise Verified Drive White List “vendor lock” Apparently, I made Kevin and Connor at Storage Reviews mad, because I called them out for publishing an opinion piece (end of business on a Friday) about the future of Synology products, without contacting Synology for a comment on their future products. When I emailed Synology myself […]

How long Synology supports NAS after EOL?

How long Synology supports NAS after EOL?

DS720+ end of life This is going to be my first NAS, i have always stored data in the cloud . I’m looking at moving everything to a NAS. i have a couple of basic question I am looking at the DS720+ 1. How long would Synology support this NAS in terms of hardware and […]

Synology 4-bay NAS range compared, which one is the best DS420j vs DS418 vs DS420+ vs DS923+ !

Synology 4-bay NAS range compared, which one is the best DS420j vs DS418 vs DS420+ vs DS923+ !

Synology 4-bay NAS range compared   NEW https://nascompares.com/answer/synology-4-bay-5-bay-nas-range-compared-which-one-is-the-best-ds420j-vs-ds418-vs-ds420-vs-ds923-vs-dva3221/   Model DS420j DS418 DS420+ DS923+ Estimated Price $299 (18th Jan) $369 (18th Jan) $510 (18th Jan) $599 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1296 Intel Celeron J4025 AMD Ryzen R1600 Number of CPUs 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: 1708) […]

Synology 4-bay NAS (DS420j, DS418, DS423, DS420+, DS423+, DS923+)

Synology 4-bay NAS (DS420j, DS418, DS423, DS420+, DS423+, DS923+)

  What each of them have different? NEW https://nascompares.com/answer/synology-4-bay-5-bay-nas-range-compared-which-one-is-the-best-ds420j-vs-ds418-vs-ds420-vs-ds923-vs-dva3221/   DS420j vs. DS418 vs. DS423 vs. DS420+ vs. DS423+ vs. DS923+   DS420j – Good for multimedia, but limited to one or two things running simultaneously DS418 (replaced by DS423) – Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 + h265 support) DS423   Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 support) […]

Synology 1-Bay NAS Range Compared (DS120j, DS118, DS124)

Synology 1-Bay NAS Range Compared (DS120j, DS118, DS124)

Hardware Specifications   Model DS120j DS118 DS124 Estimated Price $100 (Aug. 2023) $179 (Aug. 2023) $185 (Aug. 2023)     Model DS120j DS118 (now replaced with ds124) DS124 CPU Model Marvell Armada 3700 88F3720 Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B CPU Quantity 1 1 1 CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit CPU Frequency 2-core 800 MHz 4-core 1.4 […]

HDD Usable Space Calculator – Check Real vs. Claimed Capacity

HDD Usable Space Calculator – Check Real vs. Claimed Capacity

HDD Usable Space Calculator – Check Real vs. Claimed Capacity         Free RAID calculator (speed, redundancy, actual HDD space)   Here’s a table showing capacities from 1TB to 22TB and the corresponding available space considering binary units (1 TB = 1024 GB): Capacity (TB) Available Space (TB) 1 0.91 2 1.82 3 […]

Cheapest USB 5GbE LAN adapter for Synology NAS

Cheapest USB 5GbE LAN adapter for Synology NAS

Cheapest USB 5GbE LAN adapter for Synology NAS   Supported AQC111U(5.0Gbps) based devices Confirmed and works  QNAP QNA-UC5G1T. QNAP QNA-UC5G1T (Type-A, confirmed working) TRENDnet TUC-ET5G (Type-C) SABRENT NT-SS5G (Type-C/Type-A confirmed working by users) StarTech.com US5GA30 (Type-A confirmed working by users) How to install Preparation Enable SSH and login your NAS. Installation Go to “Package Center” Press “Manual Install” Chose a […]

How to fix Synology Video Station transcoding issues?

How to fix Synology Video Station transcoding issues?

Introduction If you are a user of Synology VideoStation and DLNA MediaServer and have been looking for a powerful solution to enhance your transcoding capabilities, look no further! This open-source project is designed to fix your multimedia experience by offering 5.1 transcoding support and providing full control over codecs using the Configurator Tool in the […]

Free RAID calculator (speed, redundancy, actual HDD space)

Free RAID calculator (speed, redundancy, actual HDD space)

Free RAID calculator (speed, redundancy, actual HDD space)     How does RAID affect the speed of my storage array? RAID can improve read and write speeds by distributing data across multiple drives, allowing for parallel access. The level of speed improvement depends on the RAID configuration. Which RAID level is the best option for […]

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Model DS223j DS223 DS224+ DVA1622 CCTV NAS DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (29th Jun) $249 (18th Jan) $315 (20th Jul) $570 (29th June) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1619B Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4125 Intel Celeron J4125 AMD Ryzen R1600 Number of CPUs 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: […]

Can I install Asustor ADM OS on NVME SSD (no hard drives)?

Can I install Asustor ADM OS on NVME SSD (no hard drives)?

ASUSTOR AS6702T 2nd Gen I am considering the ASUSTOR AS6702T 2nd Gen NAS. I want to use it for a PLex Server at home with little if any streaming outside my network. I have questions. 1. Will the 6702 work with just 4 M.2 drives installed, no SATA drives. 2. SATA III drives are supported […]

How to get unlimited BackBlaze backup on your Synology or Qnap NAS

How to get unlimited BackBlaze backup on your Synology or Qnap NAS

How to get unlimited BackBlaze backup on your Synology or Qnap NAS We have not tried this, but we found few dockers that might help. Here is a page for backing up your personal Linux system via Backblaze Personal Unlimited? https://registry.hub.docker.com/r/tom300z/backblaze-personal-wine/   They use a combination of Docker + WINE to achieve this.   Create […]

Will there be a DS223+ or DS224+?

Will there be a DS223+ or DS224+?

Will there be a DS223+ or DS224+? UPDATE JUL 2023 Synology DS224+ Released (2-Bay Plus Series NAS) Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+)   Is there any indication this will happen? We have found listings in Vietnamese e-shops. This might indicate a soon-release worldwide.       What specs to expect? […]

How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS

How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS

How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS? NAS trays support both types of sizes. You can screw in a 2.5-inch SSD using 3.5-inch trays. Simply remove the side clip and keep it somewhere in a drawer just in case you need it for 3.5-inch drives.   Or you can […]