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SHR supported NAS list

SHR supported NAS list

Does the rs1619xs+ support Synology hybrid raid? SHR supported NAS list. The answer is no. RS1619+ will not support SHR type of RAID. You can find a list of supported NAS bellow as well as see the full list of not supported NAS models. NEW – updated list here : Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) supported NAS list 20 […]

Qnap ZFS NAS – QuTS hero

Qnap ZFS NAS – QuTS hero

Which NAS run on ZFS?   TS-h977XU-RP TS-h1277XU-RP TS-h1283XU-RP TS-h686 TS-h886 TS-h1886XU-RP GM-1000 TS-h2490FU

Which Reolink cameras work with Qnap, Synology and other NAS

Which Reolink cameras work with Qnap, Synology and other NAS

reading your 2yr old review of IP cameras for synology. Want the RLC-422 you recommend but looks like that is no longer in production. Curious if the successor would be the RLC-522 or the RLC-423 (or something else), and if that is compatible with the synology?   Which Reolink Cameras Can Record to NAS? Sarah […]

NAS with GPU graphics card for Plex transcoding

NAS with GPU graphics card for Plex transcoding

TS-h686 ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 ZT-T16500H-10L HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station GIGABYTE GV-N1650OC-4GD HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station GIGABYTE GV-N1050TOC-4GL HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station   TS-h886 […]

Reset Synology NAS

Reset Synology NAS

You may want to a soft reset or hard reset. Before you start make sure NAS is on and booted. Soft Reset the user account and network settings Use a paper clip to gently press and hold down the RESET button for about four seconds until you hear a beep sound, and release the button […]

Best NAS for home theatre system

Best NAS for home theatre system

HTPC with NAS Hello, I have a 5.1.4 home theater system that cost me over $30,000 USD including: – 77″ LG GX OLED – Marantz SR8012 reciever – Sonus faber Sonetto speakers 5.0 – Sonus faber gravis-v subwoofer – 4x Sonus faber PC-582 for Atmos – upstairs I have two Nvidia Shields attached to two […]

Best NAS to run a WordPress site

Best NAS to run a WordPress site

WordPress / Synology model / speed What is the optimal synology NAS CPU for my wordpress site. My D715 needs replacement, the site runs slow. Does the CPU make a lot of difference? Xeon or Atoms.. Does memory effect WP performance? I know there are a lot of variables, but there is not a lot […]

How to connect Ethernet only devices such as NAS to your WiFi

How to connect Ethernet only devices such as NAS to your WiFi

Hi, I had DS218 synology and I couldn’t find any Wi-Fi Dongle that is on the Synology Compatibility list. Is that mean I had to use Lan cable? But the office that I rent they only can provide me a wi-fi connection. Can you suggest me what can I do or is there any wi-fi […]

Where is QTS stored on Qnap NAS

Where is QTS stored on Qnap NAS

Here is what one person said: “Whichever drive (SSD or HDD) that you initially setup your QNAP with will house not only your apps, but QNAP configuration itself, etc. If that drive fails, you not only lose your app, but your QTS installation. Essentially you are rebuilding your NAS (minus any data stored on say […]

Reolink IP camera compatibility with NAS like Qnap and Synology

Reolink IP camera compatibility with NAS like Qnap and Synology

RLC-520 I was wondering if you know if the RLC-520 will work with the synology security suite. I saw a note somewhere saying it only works with a reolink device. Looking to connect via cat6 to a synology NAS Yes, all IP cameras which are not add-on items of their NVR closed system or battery-powered […]

Qnap ZFS NAS list

Qnap ZFS NAS list

QNAP ZFS? Im looking seriously at a QNAP NAS that would support ZFS. I dont want to break the bank though. I am running a File/Media server and need to be able to transcode using hardware. My current Dell Poweredge T320 doesnt have that ability. I have looked at Synology but even the new 1819 […]

DC++ on a Qnap or Synology NAS device

DC++ on a Qnap or Synology NAS device

DC++ and NAS devices I am am planning to purchase my first 4 bay device NAS, and the main functionality I require is support for DC++ client. Which (synology or Qnap) supports DC++ clients? There is no DC++ app for Linux since this is a windows client. But you can have a plus series NAS […]

Rack mounted NAS option that can do 4k transcoding

Rack mounted NAS option that can do 4k transcoding

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 […]

Single user video editing NAS solution

Single user video editing NAS solution

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 […]

NAS versus Network attached CD ripper & recorder, storage and player

NAS versus Network attached CD ripper & recorder, storage and player

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 […]

Do I need maximum RAM size and do unofficial parts damage the NAS?

Do I need maximum RAM size and do unofficial parts damage the NAS?

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 […]

NAS for streaming 4K video directly from a RAR file

NAS for streaming 4K video directly from a RAR file

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

NAS as a server for a project using Unreal Engine

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 […]

40GbE NAS

40GbE NAS

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 as a NAS?

Synology or HPE as a NAS?

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 […]