Totally Mac based. Deal with large layer files (Photoshop mainly) average 500mb plus? Kept mainly on an external 8Tb (4Tb Raid). We also have various libraries of images kept on externals. Images that are still on our machines that need offing! Database system for images and art sold (Filemaker Pro). There’s probably 8-10Tb of files flying […]
I use just for local NAS, to do 3 things: 1/ backup my sizeable photo library from a dedicated computer; 2/ full disk image backup of a separate computer using SuperDuper app; 3/ Time Machine backups of several computers. Do either of these 2 devices let me format the NAS device as 2 different disks […]
Please kindly advice choices of NAS (aiming to use RAID5). My major uses: 1) Storage for photos (one of my harddrives just died – losing thousands of traveling photos T-T) 2) Store and play video (mostly series not 4k) 3) ** Access collection of ebook (pdf,epub,etc.) via android phone, PC laptop. Pdf files include those […]
I’m a photographer/director and have been using a 4 bay Synology NAS in raid 5 that I now wish to upgrade. I wish to run my new NAS in raid 6. The Nas will solely be used for archiving finished projects. My average file size is 100Mb. I’ve narrowed down my options to the DS418play […]
I’m planning to use it as a central data repository for domestic and SOHO business purposes, plus as a media store and potentially streaming device. I’ve installed Roon on it and it seems to be performing very well, despite having just 4GB RAM. I am wondering about a couple of things, however. Firstly, I’m thinking […]
I’m new to the Plex home server crowd so bear with me. I’m not sure what the benefits of a NAS hard drive are compared to standard hard drive are. Also, how does a diskless server work? How does hardware transcoding work? What are the differences between the two servers you have pictured? WD PR4100 […]
I’m looking at a NAS storage solution to act as my media server. My question is: what the best solution? – Having Kodi or Plex (or both) installed on the NAS linked to my TV? or – Just using NAS as storage and still using Kodi/Plex on my FireTV linked to my NAS? Is there […]
What type of PCIe cards are available for the PCI Express slots in the QNAP NAS’s. Those are obviously not full PCIe slots then there is, of course, the question of power. So what type of add-on cards are available for those slots. TVS-673 come with 2 x PCIe Gen 3 (x4), one slot is pre-installed […]
NAS or DAS for Mac Work Great job on very credible NAS reviews. Have a small Mac-based video production company. Shoot some 4k h.264 but mainly 1080p for video editing. Not sure if the video transcoding in Synology DAS is needed/ worthwhile – but any clear DAS recommendations? I think Synology or Promise. Synology looks […]
Looking for recommended best price, performance and reliability Hard Drive Make and Model to use on my Synology DS418. Power Consumption and Noise Levels are no concern. The most reliable / performance drive will be WD Red and Seagate Ironwolf. If I need to pick one then WD Red. They are made for NAS environments […]
The only difference between AS3104T and AS3204T is processor. AS3204T has slightly more powerful CPU, but most likely you won’t notice a difference. So whichever is cheaper I would go for. Price CPU Intel Celeron 1.6GHz Dual-Core (burst up to 2.08~2.48GHz) Processor Intel Celeron 1.6GHz Quad Core (burst up to 2.24 GHz) Processor Hardware Encryption Engine Hardware Acceleration Engine […]
How to Add Reolink Camera to Synology Surveillance Station How to add RLC-423 camera to Synology station DS216se Step 1. Launch Reolink client, right click “Device setting” -> “Encode” and select “Base Line” as shown: Step 2. Launch Synology Surveillance Station, click “IP Camera”, and “add” new camera. Step 3. Select “Quick Setup”, and click “Next”. Step 4. Set […]
Now, I´m a Mac user and I´m considering the Synology 918+ but I´m in high doubts if it would solve my iPhoto problem. The thing is that the library is massive and I would like to put it out on a NAS. Operating the photo library over ethernet is most likely a no-no, so I […]
Does Synology and Qnap have a NAS with active directory server AD? Active Directory Server is an efficient tool that allows your Synology NAS to become a domain controller. With Active Directory Server, IT administrators can manage accounts and install specific programs or system updates on all computers in the office. https://www.synology.com/en-uk/dsm/feature/active_directory Account and Access […]
I am considering getting a 2-bay NAS to use as a music server in order to stream my ripped CD collection to my AV system. At the moment it is store in iTunes on my iMac but I’ve been experimenting with Plex media server streaming to my Apple TV (4th gen) which seems to work […]
Having trouble deciding on whether to purchase the QNAP TS-653A/TS-853A or the newer TS-653A – all options would be 8gig. I need lots of storage so it needs to be a minimum of 6 bays. I’m not that overly concerned about real time transcoding as I have a 4K Apple TV with Infuse that can […]
– I shall be able to access my files in my home from every device DLNA (two TVs, two smartphones, two iPads, two windows laptop and a couple of raspberry pi) whether it is my pdfs, hi-res music files, 1080p movies or simply pictures. I want my tv to access and read files that it […]
Thinking about using the NAS as an email/web server to eliminate the service I currently rent. Also to house all of my audio files of some 200 + album to access. In addition, backup and restore all my programs and data should my computer drives fail. I also use Carbonite. Thought a 4 bay unit […]
I currently own an iMac, and want to back up to a raid system. So store my home moves, pictures and files. I would like to work off the server. I mainly do word documents but also work on adobe in design and photoshop. I was first looking at the Synology ds218+ and then to […]
I am looking at picking up a TS-253B. I am mainly interested in the ability to run a home NAS, PLEX server, and VM’s simultaneously from the same device. I would like to upgrade the RAM of the 253B to 16GB. However, I have read some forum post that say that this type of processor is unable […]
