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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I have tried connecting both a Samsung T5 Portable SSD and a Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD to both front and back USB ports on a Synology DS918+ and devices are recognised. It does recognise USB pen drives that I attached and the portable SSD’s work in both my laptop and my PC. Please can you […]
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 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 […]
I’m trying to figure out a solution for a local network-accessible server to store our video files on and edit from. We generate around 100GB of source footage per week, and need to store it locally and edit off of the server. This isn’t super-high bitrate (around 10Mbit) but I’d like 2 editors to be […]
I have a QNAP TS-453BT3 and I am trying to download all of my wife’s photos on to my QNAP. Currently she has 30,000 photos on her iCloud, but iCloud only allows me to download 1,000 at a time, which is taking a VERY long time. is there a QNAP app/short cut to just download […]
Do you know if the software will allow one unit to backup to another unit at another location via the internet? What I would like to do is get two of these, install one at my church (very small – office is our Pastor and a church secretary) as file storage/backup for two PCs, and […]
Following “most” of your advice I bought a 918+ for main house and 218+ for lake house. Each is ubiquiti with its own cloud key gen2 (i use protect from them). (I don’t want to send video over the Net) What is the best way to connect these two for Hyper backup and Vault? Does […]
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? 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 […]
-> 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
There are for official RAM sticks which are compatible with Synology DS1819+ D4ECSO-2400-16G 16GB DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM D4NESO-2400-4G 4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (EOL) D4NS2133-4G 4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (EOL) RAMEC2133DDR4SO-16G 16GB DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM You can also choose unofficial but still compatible RAM sticks from Crucial: Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 ECC SODIMM DDR4 PC4-21300 • CL=19 • […]
Qnap or Synology NAS vs custom build server Firstly, I watch your YouTube channel all the time and think it’s great! I’m in a bit of a bind and I’m hoping you can advise me on this. I currently have a VERY loud old JBOD living in the wardrobe in my bedroom, hooked up to […]
Synology rt2600ac/mr2200ac router multi-brand connectivity and do I need base station. I tried to add Deco mesh routers to a synology network and found that I had a double nat situation that rendered the network almost useless. I hoping to get a synology mesh router soon but dont want to run into that problem again. […]
I am kind, lost between Netgear Orbi, and Synology mesh system. Which one is a true Wifi mesh system? Which one is the best performance when it comes to Wifi speed, and coverage? Is there a huge difference, between 2ac2200 vs ac3000? I was planning to get: 1x Synology Router RT2600ac. (£200) 2x MR2200ac. (£400) […]