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Qnap vs Synology Q&A

Qnap vs Synology Q&A

I thought Synology might be the better choice not only but as well due to some of your video comparisons. Not as good from a hardware perspective but easier to handle for me as I want to set everything up myself. Or did I get your recommendation regarding Synology (in your videos) wrong? Synology is […]

Synology NAS as web app server?

Synology NAS as web app server?

synalogy nas as web app server? I look for the best solution for running a series of web app on my home server. I have already developed a series of web apps with the following technologies, that I want to transfer on another server. My apps are currently using the following: ubuntu 18.04 / python […]

Synology compatible 40GbE card

Synology compatible 40GbE card

I have a question. I read on this page of yours – https://nascompares.com/2019/10/07/thunderbolt-3-vs-40gbe-nas-in-2019 – that the DS3617xs can support 40GBE. Do you supply those cards? I can’t seem to find much information for 40GBE, only 10GBE. Thanks in advance! I have tested this card on Qnap https://amzn.to/3BQxJSR. But Synology should support Intel based cards. Here is […]

How to recover files accidentally deleted from my Qnap and Synology NAS?

How to recover files accidentally deleted from my Qnap and Synology NAS?

data recovery of deleted files I have a 2-bay QNAP TS-251 NAS, with two 4TB hard drives setup on a RAID1 configuration. I accidentally deleted all the files in the multimedia shared folder and have switched off the NAS, to avoid any new data being written on the disks. The shared folder was in an […]

Can extra RAM or eSATA SSD improve Plex transcoding on Synology ds218+?

Can extra RAM or eSATA SSD improve Plex transcoding on Synology ds218+?

I recently got a synology ds218+ which will mainly be used as a plex server with some minor backup functionalities. I want to use plex to share it with family members who live far away. From what i have read i need to get the premium version of plex to enable hardware transcoding. This is […]

DIY self build NAS vs branded NAS like Qnap and Synology.

DIY self build NAS vs branded NAS like Qnap and Synology.

I’m following the pre build NAS world for a while now and I’m a bit stunned how pricey they are compared to what’s available in terms of hardware and software today. So for a while now a NAS is not just used for storage via a network nor is it advertised as such. It’s becoming […]

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 […]

Accessing my Drobo USB3 port on Synology

Accessing my Drobo USB3 port on Synology

Can I assume there will be no problem accessing my Drobo USB2 drive via the USB3 port on the DS218+? I currently access this via the USB port on my AirPort Extreme, but since there is no functioning USB port on the Eero Pro routers my plan is to attach the Drobo to the DS218+ […]

Photoshop NAS – Synology NAS That Supports Both 10Gbe And M.2 NVME Cache

Photoshop NAS – Synology NAS That Supports Both 10Gbe And M.2 NVME Cache

Photoshop NAS – Synology NAS That Supports Both 10Gbe And M.2 NVME Cache I am looking for a Synology NAS that will support both NVME M.2 cache and 10GbE that has quad core Xenon over Atom quad core with 8-12 bays. I now have a Nikon D850 45Megapixel camera that is swamping my DS215J. I […]

Synology Storage Pool Type : Better performance vs Higher flexibility

Synology Storage Pool Type : Better performance vs Higher flexibility

Better performance: This type of storage pool supports only a single volume but provides better performance. Higher flexibility: This type of storage pool supports multiple volumes, Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), and the RAID Group feature.   Storage Pool for better performance: Allocates all available capacity to a single volume. Provides better performance but less storage […]

New DS220j from Synology?

New DS220j from Synology?

New DS220j from Synology?   UPDATE  There will be a release of a DS220j late February or early March. The big changes Synology have made are upgrading RAM to the latest DDR4 technology which results in faster CPU cache and lower power consumption in general. Will there be DS220j? It is very likely that this […]

Synology and HDD questions

Synology and HDD questions

-> Question about Lifespan and Support Lifecycle I would like to have an idea how long (years) I realistically can use the chosen solution before having to consider to replace the NAS. What is a realistic expectation of the lifespan of a Synology NAS like the DS2419+ What is a realistic expectation of the Synology […]

Can not install Plex on Synology- error 32400

Can not install Plex on Synology- error 32400

Port 32400 configured for this package is either used by another service or reserved for system use. Please disable or modify the conflicting service, or contact the developer to modify the package configuration. Uninstall the app in Package Center Control Panel – Users – Delete user – Plex Control Panel – Shared Folders – Delete […]

Synology sync two folders same NAS two disks

Synology sync two folders same NAS two disks

DS218+ mirror folders between 2 nas drices I.m new with nas I’ve just ordered DS218+ I will have two 8tb drives inside. I don’t want to mirror them I want to mirror only few folders between them (about 3tb) The rest of the space I want to use for non important media files. Can I […]

Synology DS1512+ with two expansions replacement

Synology DS1512+ with two expansions replacement

Synology DS1512+ with two expansions replacement Hello – I found your website and youtube channel while checking out new Synology NAS units. The one I had which was an DS1512+ has just died while trying to rebuild a failed RAID volume. All I get now is a blue flashing power light when searching the internet […]