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Self maid Linux NAS vs Synology/Qnap NAS

Self maid Linux NAS vs Synology/Qnap NAS

Hi liked reading your article. I have currently a ubuntu server with ZFS raidz 2 6 drives wd red 4Tb. The server is aging and I am really thinking if I should build or buy a NAS, As for NAS LOOKING AT DS1019+, So here are its cons in my mind, 1 you cant have […]

Does Qnap supports gif and live photos

Does Qnap supports gif and live photos

Does Qnap supports gif and live photos   The Photo Station supports the following file formats: Image bmp (Intel-based NAS only), jpg, jpeg, gif, png, tif, tiff, RAW (arw, srf, sr2, dcr, k25, kdc, cr2, crw, nef, mrw, ptx, pef, raf, 3fr, erf, mef, mos, orf, rw2, dng, x3f) Video MP4 (H.264). For other formats […]

Qnap TVS-872XT (and 472XT / 672XT) compatible memory upgrade

Qnap TVS-872XT (and 472XT / 672XT) compatible memory upgrade

MEMORY UPGRADE I want to upgrade the RAM storage in my QNAP TVS-872XT-i5-16G-US. I think the max ram is 32GB, it replaces the 16GB in two chips of 16GB each. 16GB DDR4-2666, SO-DIMM, 260 pin, T0 version Please let me know the exact model of RAM that is fully compatible with the QNAP TVS-872XT-i5-16G-US. Is […]

Which brand/model USB Keyboard with mouse tab works with QNAP

Which brand/model USB Keyboard with mouse tab works with QNAP

  Which brand/model USB Keyboard with mouse tab works for TS-251D       Here is what Qnap users are saying:   All keyboard, mice, pointer, trackpads, and combos coming with a USB human interface device class (USB HID class) dongle are workable. Not workable are ie. pure Bluetooth devices intended to be associated with […]

TerraMaster F4-210 vs QNAP TR-004

TerraMaster F4-210 vs QNAP TR-004

TerraMaster F4-210 vs QNAP TR-004 And last question : I planned to buy a 4 bay NAS and I don’t Know which one is better for my situation between the Terra Master F4-210  and the QNAP TR-004  I have a 250€ budget. No, you can not move existing RAID into another enclosure. This is because, […]

Qnap TS-251D compatible RAM (memory) Upgrade

Qnap TS-251D compatible RAM (memory) Upgrade

Qnap TS-251D compatible RAM (memory) Upgrade Qnap original RAM: RAM-2GDR4A0-SO-2400 DDR type: DDR4(260PIN) Capacity: 2GB Spec: SAMSUNG 256M X 16 Manufacturer: ADATA Frequency: DDR4-2400 Form(PIN): 260PIN Manufacturer P/N: AD4S240022G17-BSSE Power Supply: 1.2V Dram Organization: 256M*64 Temperature: 0℃~85℃ Environmental Regulation: RoHS RAM-4GDR4A0-SO-2400 DDR type: DDR4(260PIN) Capacity: 4GB Spec: HYNIX 512M X 16 Manufacturer: ADATA Frequency: DDR4-2400 […]

Can I transcode a 1080p ProRes LT .mov file to 1080p (h264) .mp4 with Qnap NAS?

Can I transcode a 1080p ProRes LT .mov file to 1080p (h264) .mp4 with Qnap NAS?

QNAP Transcoding + SAS Drives Selection I love your nascompares.com endeavour. It has been informative in choosing the NAS for my small business. I’ve chosen the QNAP TVS-872XT for a variety of reasons but I have couple of questions I can’t find an answer to… Maybe you can help? 1. Video Transcoding: Can I transcode […]

QNAP TS-351 compatible RAM

QNAP TS-351 compatible RAM

QNAP TS-351 compatible RAM I ordered the QNAP TS-351 and wanted to do a RAM upgrade. I bought a 4GB Corsair ValueSelect DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM CL11 module (1.35 V). While it fits the recommended QNAP specs, my NAS won’t boot (not the QNAP ADATA RAM product). Since you mentioned a RAM upgrade for this NAS, I […]

How to Sync QNAP with Google Shared Drives

How to Sync QNAP with Google Shared Drives

sync old QNAP with Google Shared Drives What is the best app to sync QNAP with Google Shared Drives. My IT guy said that it is not possible that you can only sync QNAP with Google My Drive. Is this true? If not, what app do we use on QNAP to do it? There are […]

Qnap setup guide pdf

Qnap setup guide pdf

Qnap setup guide pdf QTS4.3.4_Geting started _en QTS4.4.1-User Guide-en   You will find the following: Contents 1. Overview NAS Access………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Accessing the NAS Using a Browser………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Accessing the NAS Using Qfinder Pro………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Accessing the NAS Using Qmanager………………………………………………………………………………………….4 2-step Verification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 About QTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 QTS Navigation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Task Bar………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Main Menu…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 Desktop………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Getting Started…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 2. Storage & Snapshots Storage…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21 […]

Upgrading Qnap from single disk to RAID1 / RAID5 / RAID6

Upgrading Qnap from single disk to RAID1 / RAID5 / RAID6

Can add more disks on my Qnap. Migrating from a single disk to RAID1 (mirror) and from RAID1 to RAID5?   Changing the RAID Type of a RAID Group You can change the RAID type of an existing RAID group online, without losing access to data or any interruption to NAS services. Changing the RAID type […]

Qnap TS-251B vs TS-251D

Qnap TS-251B vs TS-251D

I’ve decided to go with TS-251B (2GB) till today when, checking their website, surprise, there’s a new model out: TS-251D. The latter has better specs, etc but there is something missing: the audio output jack! Since the QNAP integration with Alexa/Google Assistant for playback is missing or limited (via IFTTT) I was relying on the […]

QNAP TS-253be vs Asustor AS5202T or maybe TS-251D

QNAP TS-253be  vs Asustor AS5202T or maybe TS-251D

QNAP TS453be vs Asustor AS5202T I am new to NAS and looking at my first purchase. In short, I would like to be able watch media locally by HDMI using a service like Plex, have some further space for backing up material and have the ability to access the drive over the internet. I think […]

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 […]

How to restore from Qnap HBS3 rtrr

How to restore from Qnap HBS3 rtrr

Create a restore job to restore your files to a QNAP NAS How to restore from Qnap HBS3 rtrr To restore your files to a QNAP NAS, select “Restore” and choose to restore from a local NAS, remote NAS, or cloud. Create a restore job from backup jobs.To restore your files to a local NAS, […]

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 […]

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 […]