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) […]
If upgrading the Synology 1019+ from 8GB to 16GB, can I use either of the Crucial (8Gbx2) 1600 MT/s or 1866 MT/s version? Also, would the same Crucial (8Gbx2) kit work for the DS918+? DS1019+ just like DS918+ feature exactly the same CPU and therefore supports exactly the same RAM. I would suggest Crucial […]
I need to know what is the dongle Wi-Fi compatible with DS418 Asus USB-AC56 adapter Wi-Fi Dongle Synology products can join an existing wireless network or turn into a wireless access point (hotspot) by simply plugging a USB wireless dongle into your Synology products. The wireless dongles that have been tested on the Synology […]
Can the Synology DiskStation DS218+ NAS be attached to the new Synology MR2200ac Mesh Router to eliminate the need for a 3rd party USB wireless network adapter? I want to give my Synology DiskStation DS218+ NAS wireless capability without the necessity of purchasing a potentially unreliable USB wireless network adapter that might not be compatible […]
QNAP file transfer speed. Got a QNAP TS-251A with two WD 4TB HDD, have connected it with a single LAN to the router and set up various folders as mapped network locations. When transferring files from my wifi connected desktop over to the NAS via cut and paste function I’m getting transfer speeds of about 0.5 – […]
I have been watching a lot of your videos about upgrading to 10gbe network for the Synology 1618+. I purchased the Synology (E10G18-T1) card and a Aquantia (AQN-107) for an older desktop computer. I also purchased a NETGEAR Nighthawk S8000 8-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Gaming Switch (GS808E), but the best transfer speeds I get […]
Hello, and thank you so much for your help. I need some solid advice on what NAS to choose, either the Synology 8 bay NAS DiskStation DS1819+ OR QNAP TS-873-4G-US. I plan on filling each bay with 10TB. When I purchase them, I plan on starting with 4x10TB at first in RAID5/SHR then add more […]
