I’ve got a question about the new QNAP HS-453DX. Is see audio inputs and outputs. How to connect the NAS to my stereo amplifier? With 1 X 3,5 mm line-out Jack? What cable is acquired? Red and white plug in amplifier and black plug is NAS? You have a few options there. You can use […]
I run an ESXi home lab and I am looking at moving my storage to a NAS. I am torn between the DS418 and the DS918+. I have looked at some QNap, but haven’t put much research into them. My main focus is on iSCSI targets for storage. I run Plex and MCE on my […]
NETGEAR ReadyNAS RN214 OR Synology DiskStation DS218+ Curious to see if you have any advice to offer on these two NASs… -NETGEAR ReadyNAS RN214 -Synology DiskStation DS218+ It would be for personal use Video, Photo and Document Storage ReadyNAS is not a very popular choice among home users. The fact it comes with Dual LAN […]
NAS and Active Directory. I’m looking for a rackmount NAS solution that integrates with Active Directory. Our current storage solution is several Windows servers with local storage. I’d like to remove the servers, keeping just a domain controller and backup DC and replace with NAS. We’ve got about 50 users. $5K 8TB The Qnap x82 […]
Two separate NAS as RAID1. We’re interested in redundant storage – but external redundancy rather than internal. Instead of dual controllers, we’d like two single–controller boxes operating together. We’re looking for two SAN devices which we could combine into a RAID1 such that if either device failed, our data would still be readable in the […]
Big nas vs DIY server. I’m thinking about either buying a big NAS or building my own. Small simple NAS’s have some benefits compared to a file server you build yourself for similar prices, like power consumption. Do these kind of benefits still exist in the higher end NAS’s, like for example the DS3617xs or […]
4K surveillance and NAS. I am looking for NAS and cameras for eight 4K camera surveillance systems that has plenty of storage for at least a couples of months. I am tired of running out of space on my off the shelf Swann 1080 surveillance systems and crappy software interfaces. I like the idea of […]
I currently have a trusty old QNAP TS-410, which I’ve had since 2009. It’s run like a trooper for almost 10 years, but I think most will agree it’s now in desperate need of an upgrade, as I struggle to do what I want to do with it nowadays. My main use of my existing […]
Can’t decide on which NAS to get. I’m looking to buying a Nas with a total capacity for 40 TB willing to spend up to 2000 pounds for it but I won’t something that’s future proof and robust and will be able to perform even 10 years down the line. 2000 pounds. The best NAS […]
NAS for off site backup. We have 2 Mac servers, 1 Linux server and approx 15 Mac workstations. Looking to use Time Machine on the Macs to back up to 1 off site NAS device. The Linux server also needs to back up to that single NAS device, but can install other backup software as needed. […]
Existing setup; 3TB WD MyCloud NAS with personal files (backed up to USB drive) 5TB Seagate Personal Cloud NAS for movies (dead, but backed up to USB drive) 5TB USB drive with movies on (not backed up) Want to have one NAS for everything, with movies streaming via Plex, and personal files backed up to […]
NAS/Router. Hi, Im a happy user of an Synology DS216 Play NAS since a couple of years. Im looking to buy a Synology RT2600 or MR2200. Will any of these units replace my NAS or is there any advantage to continue using the Synology NAS going forward? I see in the spec of at least […]
After watching all your videos about the Qnap Ts-251B and the TS-253Be I was thinking I would pay the extra amount to buy the later if I can have one HDMI working with plex and at the same time have an Ubuntu running on the other HDMI. Is that possible with the 253Be? How many […]
We need a NAS for a workgroup of sixteen graphic designers. We need a server for a workgroup of sixteen graphic designers. They open and store large Photoshop and Illustrator files directly on the NAS server. We are currently using the QNAP TS-269L with two 2x8TB WD RED HDD on a 1gig lan. We’ve also […]
I am thinking of getting a NAS and whole idea is to centralise my movies and photos to the NAS. Based on what I can afford, I am looking at a 2 bay NAS as I am thinking to start off with an enclosure with 1 x HDD and expand later. I do not intend […]
Best NAS for….. Looking for advice for a simple to use NAS for 2-3 users all MAC based computers for multiple Time machine backups and storage of photography backups (though not necessarily editing from a NAS). Principally it will be used for backups and Time Machines. And used by non-techie Mac users (pun intended) 🙂 […]
The Synology Mobile Apps for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile Explained As Internet access grows popular on mobile devices, Synology provides you with several creative alternatives to communicate with your Synology NAS using iOS/Android, Windows Phone, or other mobile devices. Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile. The Synology Mobile Applications for Android, iOS and Windows […]
Replacing old ReadyNAS Pro 6. Also have Synology DS1515+.and another ReadyNAS Pro 6 for backup of original ReadyNAS Pro 6. Focus now is on more TBs & multimedia, Plex server, transcoding on the fly. Was looking at Synology DS918+ but then saw your QNAP TVS682 videos. I am on home Apple ecosystem but techie enough […]
I had a QNAP TS-212P fail. Initial investigations with QNAP support suggest that at least one of the hard drives failed and that perhaps the hard drive controller in the NAS itself is faulty too. I had this set up for the past three years to shut down every night and start up every morning […]
Which NAS to buy for Photography business. I am looking to invest in a NAS, primarily for my wife’s photography business. She uses iMac, MacBook, Ipad, Iphone. I use Windows PC and will need some space on the NAS. Almost all of her storage requirements are still photographs, with a very small element of video. […]
