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Qnap Upgrade card for TS-453Be cache

Qnap Upgrade card for TS-453Be cache

Could you please recommend extention card to be able to use SSD caching for Qnap TS-453Be ? I’m in process of purchasing the NAS and I expect that I’ll installing 4 HDDs and potentionaly some M.2 SSD using extension card to improve the speed by SSD caching. I was looking at https://nascompares.com/2018/03/18/brand-new-cards-qnap-qm2-range-qm2-4p-384a-qm2-4p-342-qm2-2p-384-qm2-2p-344 and doing some […]

Free Google Cloud print alternative

Free Google Cloud print alternative

Google Cloud print replacement I have a 918+ synology nas, and i try to set up shared multifonction printer with windows 10. Since Google announce they will shut down Google print at the end of 2020, i search a good remplacement for use my scanner & printer over internet. Do you know if DSM7 will […]

RS815+ RAM upgrade

RS815+ RAM upgrade

max ram synology rs815rp+ 16GB ? 2 x 8GB ? title says it all really – I have already upgraded one of my NAS’s to an 8GB ram single stick … will the synology rs815rp+ support 2 x 8GB sticks for 16 GB total ? Officially Synology recommends upgrading only up to 8GB of RAM. […]

RS3411RPXS RAM upgrade

RS3411RPXS RAM upgrade

Synology RS3411RPXS RAM Upgrade Was wondering if you could offer me some advice. I have a Synology RS2411RPXS which comes with 2GB RAM. It is stated in the literature that it is upgradable to 8GB. I have recently purchased 2x 8GB sticks from here, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-4-8-16GB-Server-Memory-RAM-DDR3-PC3-10600-1333-MHz-240-Pin-RDIMM-ECC-Reg-Lot/322702953843?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=511754179493&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649. As far as I could tell these are the same […]

Plex App missing from QNAP HybridDesk (HD) Station

Plex App missing from QNAP HybridDesk (HD) Station

hdstation .. is plex gone from it ? hey i cant find plex when i go into HDstation on my qnap 453Be … did they remove plex or somthing or am i going blind .. can u plzz help me 🙂 Here is what I found on https://forums.plex.tv/ PHT and PMP was never a Plex […]

NAS for DVD ripping

NAS for DVD ripping

  NAS Plex server I’m looking for a way to digitize my personally created videos as well as upload digital backups of my purchased DVDs, Blu Ray, and 4K Ultra as well as purchased CD music   You might be interested in TVS-882BR-ODD from Qnap. This NAS comes with an optical drive installed. You can […]

Free CRM and Accounting System and more on a NAS

Free CRM and Accounting System and more on a NAS

NAS for ERPNext solution I am looking for a NAS Storage for media, Documents and where I can setup ERPNext (erpnext.com) easily on my own as a non tech guy. Is it possible 1) is it possible to Setup ERPNext on a NAS storage device? 2) is it safe and secure to do it (hacking) […]

Rack-mount home multimedia server

Rack-mount home multimedia server

Home media server Hi. I am looking for a home media server. I will use it for watching my DVD and Bluray collection, and editing and storing photos. I have a rack in my study which is connected by Cat6 to all TV points in the house. The videos will be viewed on smart TV’s, […]

A Netflix on Qnap NAS

A Netflix on Qnap NAS

  I’m going to buy QNAP TS-251B-8G and I need advice if there will be possible to run Netflix somehow? I know there is possible to use chrome, and open netflix page, but I don’t know if this hardware will be enough efficient to play movie on it?  Yes, you can download Netflix for Qnap […]

Asustor mobile apps for photos and more

Asustor mobile apps for photos and more

photo app recommendation for Apple user who just got a Nimbustor 4 Do you have software recommendations that may help me manage my photos on my Nimbustor 4 NAS? Ideally I would like the functionality and convenience we enjoy with our Apple devices (iPhone 8+, iPhone 6, Apple TV, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini) but instead […]

Cheapest UPS battery for TVS-872XT

Cheapest UPS battery for TVS-872XT

Cheapest UPS battery for TVS-872XT Hello, Hope you are doing well. Based on your previous recommendation I had purchased a Qnap 872-XT. I am now looking for ma UPS to ensure i don’t loose any data during a power outage. I am looking for something affordable. (Under $200 CAD) I was wondering if you can […]

How to link IP cameras in one house with a NAS in another house?

How to link IP cameras in one house with a NAS in another house?

How to link IP cameras in one house with a NAS in another house? IP cameras remote connection to Synology NAS Surveillance Station I’ve found your article as very interesting and clarifying, but still I can’t find an answer for my desired installation. I’d like to install a surveillance system in my second home, but […]

Synology and HDD questions

Synology and HDD questions

-> Question about Lifespan and Support Lifecycle I would like to have an idea how long (years) I realistically can use the chosen solution before having to consider to replace the NAS. What is a realistic expectation of the lifespan of a Synology NAS like the DS2419+ What is a realistic expectation of the Synology […]

Quite Desktop tower NAS with Dual power supply

Quite Desktop tower NAS with Dual power supply

Quite Desktop tower NAS with Dual power supply I am a small home based business operator and was wondering what is the noise level for the Synology RackStation RS820RP+ . Will the noise be annoying/distracting if it is kept inside a home office. I think the smaller the fan, the harder it will spin causing […]

do the 2200ac’s have to plug directly into the 2600ac?

do the 2200ac’s have to plug directly into the 2600ac?

One confusion I have is on the Synology Mesh… do the 2200ac’s have to plug directly into the 2600ac? or just anywhere on the switch? This is a very popular question. The answer is no. First of all, you have to put the mesh points in the area they will cover. Then power them on […]

NAS with HDMI2.0b

NAS with HDMI2.0b

UltraHD transcoding Looking at buying my first and last NAS box, and looking at the HS453DX. However, the NAS specs seem to lag the AV market specs. The standard HDMI is now 2.0b, but the latest NAS boxes seem to be 2.0a. From the previous history, how long will it be for them to switch […]

Can not install Plex on Synology- error 32400

Can not install Plex on Synology- error 32400

Port 32400 configured for this package is either used by another service or reserved for system use. Please disable or modify the conflicting service, or contact the developer to modify the package configuration. Uninstall the app in Package Center Control Panel – Users – Delete user – Plex Control Panel – Shared Folders – Delete […]

10GBE cables

10GBE cables

10Gbps Ethernet Cable Top Selected Products and Reviews UGREEN Ethernet Cable, Cat 7 Gigabit Lan Network RJ45 High-Speed Patch Cord Flat Design 10Gbps for 600Mhz/s STP for Raspberry Pi 4, PC, Game Console, PS3, PS4, Switch, Modem, Smart TV, Patch Panel by UGREEN “I wouldn’t buy any other Ethernet cable for my home since finding […]