DSM 7.2 and 3rd Party RAM / NVME SSD – will it work after upgrade? The discussion about the compatibility of DSM 7.2 and 3rd party RAM in NAS devices like Synology’s DS918+ and DS920+ has been lively. The general consensus appears to be that 3rd party RAM works with DSM 7.2, with users reporting […]
[UPDATE] DSM 7.2 Now Live! DSM 7.2 Now Live! Synology DSM 7.2 Release Candidate Confirmed for End of April 2023 An example of a question we have received regularly in the NASComapres free advice section these last 2-3 months: “When is the expected release date for DSM 7.2? I’m eagerly waiting to upgrade my Synology […]
How to install PLEX on DS223, DS423 and other Realtek RTD1619B based nas such as upcoming DS123/ DS124 or even Qnap. Install DSM 7.2 and Container Manager (Docker). You will find the release candidate version on Synology website. Then open Package Center and go to beta packages. Download Container Manager. How to […]
The Plex app is no not the AppCenter. Using the package centre to manually install the DSM 7 ARMv8 version of plex, I get the package not supported error. Where I am going wrong? Yes, there is still no package available from Plex for the RTD1619B CPU. If this was TS-233 with that particular […]
DVA1622 vs DVA3221 vs regular NAS The Synology DVA series, such as the DVA3221, are optimized for video surveillance and analysis tasks, including advanced video analytics features such as face recognition, people and vehicle detection, intrusion detection, people counting, and vehicle counting. These features are designed to enable the DVA series to analyze video streams […]
To change from Zappiti cloud server to a local Zappiti server on your NAS using Docker, follow these steps: Install Docker on your NAS: Make sure Docker is installed and running on your NAS device. You can usually find Docker in the package center or app store of your NAS device. Install it if it’s […]
WD Red vs Red Plus? I have just bought a DS220J and want to populate it in a RAID 1 configuration with two 2TB WD Red drives. I only want to use the NAS for local storage to serve files and to back up one or two local PCs. Would you recommend the Red or […]
8TB gen3 NVME list BRAND Model Capacity Interface Controller Memory DRAM Max Read / Write Max IOPS Read / Write Endurance DWPD MTBF Warranty Buy Team Group MP34q 2TB, 4TB, 8TB M.2 3.0 x 4 Phison PS5012-E12S-32 3D QLC DRAM Buffer and SLC cache 3,400 / 3,00 MB/s 190,000 / 160,000 IOPS 380 […]
How to Install and Set Up an unRAID NAS Server (with SMB, Tailscale VPN, and Plex) Go to unraid.net/download and download the USB creator app for your Windows or Mac computer. Connect the USB drive or data drives or M.2 drives that you want to use for the unRAID OS to boot from. Connect the […]
Boot your FreeNAS system and wait for the Console Setup menu to appear at the end of the boot process. If you have access to the system’s keyboard and monitor, you can use the Console Setup menu to administer the system. If not, you can access the Console Setup menu from within the FreeNAS GUI […]
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Intercoms have become an essential security feature in homes, offices, and other commercial buildings. They provide a reliable and convenient way of identifying and communicating with people before granting them access to restricted areas. However, to ensure the safety and security of your premises, it is important to choose the right intercom camera. In this […]
How to build a calculator that can predict drive life expectancy? First, you would need to gather the following information about the drive: MTBF, Load/Unload cycle specification, WRL, POH. With this information, you can use the following formula to estimate the drive life expectancy: Drive Life Expectancy = (MTBF / (24 * 365)) * (1 […]
How to install Qnap QTS OS on NVME M.2 SSD If you want to install OS on the NVMe, you should remove HDDs and keep only NVMe SSDs in there. The during the setup (will need to reset your NAS to factory defaults) you will be able to create volumes and RAID on a pair […]
Synology DS423 vs DS423+, Plus versus value series. Full 4-bay range compared: 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) (Plex and h265 seem to be an issue) DS420+(replaced by DS423+) Good for […]
Accessing Your NAS Remotely – Security vs Speed vs Cost! Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are an essential part of any home or office network. They provide a central storage location for all your digital files, making it easy to access and share them across multiple devices. However, connecting to a NAS device can be […]
Best Photo app for a NAS (Synology, Qnap etc) that includes photo editing, smart object search and more. The answer is mylio app. Map View your geotagged photos pinned to a map. Quickly add location data to untagged photos by dragging and dropping them onto the map individually or many at the same time. Life […]
DS423+ release date Synology DS423+ Released (4-Bay Plus Series NAS) Synology, a global leader in network-attached storage (NAS), is set to release their latest model, the DS423+. This powerful NAS device is packed with features that make it perfect for both home and business users alike. With a release date set for March 15th 2023, […]
Choosing the right Network Attached Storage (NAS) device can be a difficult decision with so many options available. Two popular options from Synology, the DS423+ and DS920+, have a lot in common, but also have some key differences. In this article, we will compare these two models based on their upgrades, multimedia capabilities, expansion options, […]
Are you in the market for a new SSD and looking to upgrade to PCIe Gen 5.0? You’re not alone. Many tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of these next-gen SSDs, which promise faster speeds and improved performance over their PCIe Gen 4.0 counterparts. However, the release of these SSDs has been delayed, leaving […]