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For performance, we looked at HDD-only using two 14TB Western Digital (WD141KFGX-68FH9N0) HDDs. However, if you need faster read/write performance, use SATA SSD drives as an alternative. Random read/write performance is significantly improved with SSD, although bandwidth would be capped by the dual 1GbE connectivity. Increasing memory from 2GB to 6GB should also improve overall application performance and multitenancy, and will come in handy if you plan to leverage many of the background Synology apps. In our large-block sequential test, the DS220+ had 223MB/s write, and 231MB/s read in SMB, and 222MB/s write and 231MB/s read in iSCSI, saturating the links to the 2-bay NAS.
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Power Protection: I paired my 920+ with a cyberpower SL 750 VA. I use it only for the NAS and it recognizes it without issues. Estimated run time is 70 mins and it has 12GB of ram and fully populated with 4 TB iron wolves. I have it set to start down safely long before the battery runs low.
backups : if you use this as primary storage for family photos and things you don't want to loose. Then I would look into a cloud back up solution Synology C2, Backblaze B2, or others. At the very least I would set up hyperbackup to an external hard drive via USB. Yes the raid helps to protect against drive failures but if the Nas unit dies or is stolen the back ups will allow to to get your data.
Security: if you access these remotely definitely look up videos on options on how to secure them as best as possible for remote access. There was a recent widespread attack on these if people left default settings in place. Wundertech YouTube channel is a great place to start.
I got this same deal earlier this year and have it set up as my Plex Server. Transcodes 1080p with no issue remotely and Direct Plays everything I have locally, including full untouched 4K rips that are ~80-100 Mbps. So yes, good choice for Plex Server.
B+H stole a lot of sales, good for them. Much easier buying from them than Newegg anyways
I just happened to check out B&H and saw this deal there. Went with them because I've had good luck in the past and they give expedited shipping. They also have the red drives in sale.
Can someone explain or share how I can understand how this works? I'm looking for a way to store our photos and videos and have backups of it. But this is diskless so where is the data at and what is this device for then?
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Can someone explain or share how I can understand how this works? I'm looking for a way to store our photos and videos and have backups of it. But this is diskless so where is the data at and what is this device for then?
Thanks
you have to buy drives as well. buy the iron wolf or wd red plus drives (on sale at amazon)
Can someone explain or share how I can understand how this works? I'm looking for a way to store our photos and videos and have backups of it. But this is diskless so where is the data at and what is this device for then?
Thanks
As sonup2000 stated. Adding that you'll need to do some research to understand how to set this up and you'll need to assess how big harddrives you'll need based on your photos and videos. You'll want to purchase harddrives specifically for a NAS rather than standard desktop harddrives.
Since this is a 2 bay, you'll need to assess if you want the drives mirror images or if you want them added so two 4 TB harddrives could be either 4 TB total (mirrored) or 8TB (added).
Lastly, unless you have two, it's not a backup or it's a backup of your data from your computer. If you want backups, you'll need to an additional service of cloud storage or USB harddrives, or a second one of these elsewhere. Or all three of those backup options.
you have to buy drives as well. buy the iron wolf or wd red plus drives (on sale at amazon)
Link to drives so I can see pricing? I have to see how much space we need. Right now we have a couple of external HD we use and we also burn DVD or cds as backups
As sonup2000 stated. Adding that you'll need to do some research to understand how to set this up and you'll need to assess how big harddrives you'll need based on your photos and videos. You'll want to purchase harddrives specifically for a NAS rather than standard desktop harddrives.
Since this is a 2 bay, you'll need to assess if you want the drives mirror images or if you want them added so two 4 TB harddrives could be either 4 TB total (mirrored) or 8TB (added).
Lastly, unless you have two, it's not a backup or it's a backup of your data from your computer. If you want backups, you'll need to an additional service of cloud storage or USB harddrives, or a second one of these elsewhere. Or all three of those backup options.
As sonup2000 stated above seagate iron wolf or wd red plus drives. I've used the wd red plus drives in 9 different synology NASs from 2 to 8 bays just fine.
Just search for either of those here on slickdeals for current BF deals.
As sonup2000 stated. Adding that you'll need to do some research to understand how to set this up and you'll need to assess how big harddrives you'll need based on your photos and videos. You'll want to purchase harddrives specifically for a NAS rather than standard desktop harddrives.
Since this is a 2 bay, you'll need to assess if you want the drives mirror images or if you want them added so two 4 TB harddrives could be either 4 TB total (mirrored) or 8TB (added).
Lastly, unless you have two, it's not a backup or it's a backup of your data from your computer. If you want backups, you'll need to an additional service of cloud storage or USB harddrives, or a second one of these elsewhere. Or all three of those backup options.
Goodluck!
Also if I get two 4tb drives and mirror them, that gives me backups right?
Then I can also have either cloud back or external HD as a 3rd backup safe. Am I correct? Thanks
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Power Protection: I paired my 920+ with a cyberpower SL 750 VA. I use it only for the NAS and it recognizes it without issues. Estimated run time is 70 mins and it has 12GB of ram and fully populated with 4 TB iron wolves. I have it set to start down safely long before the battery runs low.
backups : if you use this as primary storage for family photos and things you don't want to loose. Then I would look into a cloud back up solution Synology C2, Backblaze B2, or others. At the very least I would set up hyperbackup to an external hard drive via USB. Yes the raid helps to protect against drive failures but if the Nas unit dies or is stolen the back ups will allow to to get your data.
Security: if you access these remotely definitely look up videos on options on how to secure them as best as possible for remote access. There was a recent widespread attack on these if people left default settings in place. Wundertech YouTube channel is a great place to start.
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Since this is a 2 bay, you'll need to assess if you want the drives mirror images or if you want them added so two 4 TB harddrives could be either 4 TB total (mirrored) or 8TB (added).
Lastly, unless you have two, it's not a backup or it's a backup of your data from your computer. If you want backups, you'll need to an additional service of cloud storage or USB harddrives, or a second one of these elsewhere. Or all three of those backup options.
Goodluck!
Since this is a 2 bay, you'll need to assess if you want the drives mirror images or if you want them added so two 4 TB harddrives could be either 4 TB total (mirrored) or 8TB (added).
Lastly, unless you have two, it's not a backup or it's a backup of your data from your computer. If you want backups, you'll need to an additional service of cloud storage or USB harddrives, or a second one of these elsewhere. Or all three of those backup options.
Goodluck!
Just search for either of those here on slickdeals for current BF deals.
You'll have to decide on size though.
Since this is a 2 bay, you'll need to assess if you want the drives mirror images or if you want them added so two 4 TB harddrives could be either 4 TB total (mirrored) or 8TB (added).
Lastly, unless you have two, it's not a backup or it's a backup of your data from your computer. If you want backups, you'll need to an additional service of cloud storage or USB harddrives, or a second one of these elsewhere. Or all three of those backup options.
Goodluck!
Then I can also have either cloud back or external HD as a 3rd backup safe. Am I correct? Thanks
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just FYI Only the RED PLUS is on sale
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