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Synology DiskStation DS420+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure

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B&H Photo Video has Synology DiskStation DS420+ 4-Bay NAS Enclosure (DS420+) on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.

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The_Love_Spud
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Give yourself some credit, you're trying. Thanks for getting key details in the title (incl. date which has been important for these BF deals).

Good luck!
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see here https://slickdeals.net/f/15413920-starts-11-25-12am-et-synology-at-b-h-ds220-240-ds920-440-free-s-h?v=1&src=SiteSearch
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Perhaps you didn't catch my "basic NAS" qualifier for the j-series? Either Docker or running a VM puts you into some pretty advanced space (though either can be trivially easy to configure). Just as the + series (and their associated x86 CPUs - with all but a few almost historical exceptions) provide the extra oompf needed for transcoding with Plex, a similar restriction exists for Docker. See the supported devices list here:

https://www.synology.com/en-globa...ges/Docker

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Nov 18, 2021 7:59 PM
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The_ReclaimerNov 18, 2021 7:59 PM
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So close!!! I'm looking for the 920+ though. Similar to previous deals for the 420 so if you're looking for this then price checks out
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Quote from The_Reclaimer View quoted comment :
So close!!! I'm looking for the 920+ though. Similar to previous deals for the 420 so if you're looking for this then price checks out

see here https://slickdeals.net/f/15413920-starts-11-25-12am-et-synology-at-b-h-ds220-240-ds920-440-free-s-h?v=1&src=SiteSearch
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PagefaultNov 18, 2021 8:45 PM
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see here https://slickdeals.net/f/15413920-starts-11-25-12am-et-synology-at-b-h-ds220-240-ds920-440-free-s-h?v=1&src=SiteSearch
The linked thread says 11/25, this thread says 11/29 - anyone know which is correct?
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jmandawgNov 18, 2021 8:50 PM
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Quote from The_Reclaimer View quoted comment :
So close!!! I'm looking for the 920+ though. Similar to previous deals for the 420 so if you're looking for this then price checks out
The 920 cpu is double the passmark.
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PagefaultNov 18, 2021 8:57 PM
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Quote from jmandawg View quoted comment :
The 920 cpu is double the passmark.
Depends how you want to use your NAS. If you're just serving up files, doing backups, etc. the 420+ CPU is more than up to the task.

If you're going to get into running VMs and heavy Plex use, you might benefit from the faster CPU/more memory. 920+ also supports an external enclosure if you need to go beyond 4 drives. (I like 5 drives in a double-redundant setup, but not enough to get the enclosure...wish they'd do 5 internal instead of 4, though)
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The linked thread says 11/25, this thread says 11/29 - anyone know which is correct?

29th. ill update other
Nov 18, 2021 9:06 PM
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Big_CamNov 18, 2021 9:06 PM
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Quote from Pagefault View quoted comment :
The linked thread says 11/25, this thread says 11/29 - anyone know which is correct?
The The 420 is a Cyber Monday deal, the original post had all 3 on the same date, then was updated to reflect the 420 being a Monday deal, and now this is a new thread for the 420 to hopefully cause less confusion.

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Nov 18, 2021 9:31 PM
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The_Love_SpudNov 18, 2021 9:31 PM
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I know I made 2 threads, but they changed it on me last second...
Give yourself some credit, you're trying. Thanks for getting key details in the title (incl. date which has been important for these BF deals).

Good luck!
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Depends how you want to use your NAS. If you're just serving up files, doing backups, etc. the 420+ CPU is more than up to the task.

If you're going to get into running VMs and heavy Plex use, you might benefit from the faster CPU/more memory. 920+ also supports an external enclosure if you need to go beyond 4 drives. (I like 5 drives in a double-redundant setup, but not enough to get the enclosure...wish they'd do 5 internal instead of 4, though)
Absolutely key notes here, as too many get fixated on the even higher power CPUs as you go up the Synology line. I use a 418j everyday and would still recommend the "wimpy" j-series to anyone dipping their toes into basic NAS (file sharing/backups/basic streaming without transcoding). Anything in the + series is usually and I want to give Plex a try (security cameras are another trigger).

The good news is that anytime you're looking for an upgrade you'll find that you either can repurpose the old NAS as a backup to your primary NAS or get a decent resale value for it on the used market. I can't tell how much of this has been driven by the current market, but second hand Synology devices seem to be far rarer these days and command slightly higher resale (perhaps someone else has better insights into this?).

Good luck!
Jon
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Nov 18, 2021 10:05 PM
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jeemanNov 18, 2021 10:05 PM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
Absolutely key notes here, as too many get fixated on the even higher power CPUs as you go up the Synology line. I use a 418j everyday and would still recommend the "wimpy" j-series to anyone dipping their toes into basic NAS (file sharing/backups/basic streaming without transcoding). Anything in the + series is usually and I want to give Plex a try (security cameras are another trigger).

The good news is that anytime you're looking for an upgrade you'll find that you either can repurpose the old NAS as a backup to your primary NAS or get a decent resale value for it on the used market. I can't tell how much of this has been driven by the current market, but second hand Synology devices seem to be far rarer these days and command slightly higher resale (perhaps someone else has better insights into this?).

Good luck!
Jon
Can the J series run an Ubuntu VM and several Docker instances for websites, etc?
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Can the J series run an Ubuntu VM and several Docker instances for websites, etc?
Perhaps you didn't catch my "basic NAS" qualifier for the j-series? Either Docker or running a VM puts you into some pretty advanced space (though either can be trivially easy to configure). Just as the + series (and their associated x86 CPUs - with all but a few almost historical exceptions) provide the extra oompf needed for transcoding with Plex, a similar restriction exists for Docker. See the supported devices list here:

https://www.synology.com/en-globa...ges/Docker

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Nov 18, 2021 10:37 PM
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BubBowenNov 18, 2021 10:37 PM
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This or the QNAP 4 bay?

https://slickdeals.net/f/15409798-synology-diskstation-ds220-2-bay-nas-enclosure-newegg-bf-240?v=1

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jeemanNov 18, 2021 10:37 PM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
Perhaps you didn't catch my "basic NAS" qualifier for the j-series? Either Docker or running a VM puts you into some pretty advanced space (though either can be trivially easy to configure). Just as the + series (and their associated x86 CPUs - with all but a few almost historical exceptions) provide the extra oompf needed for transcoding with Plex, a similar restriction exists for Docker. See the supported devices list here:

https://www.synology.com/en-globa...ges/Docker [synology.com]

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Jon
Thank you for the information! I was honestly asking a question and not challenging your statement. I have been debating whether the + series was necessary for me, and it looks like it is!
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Thank you for the information! I was honestly asking a question and not challenging your statement. I have been debating whether the + series was necessary for me, and it looks like it is!
Thanks for the clarification (tone is tricky online!). If you have any concerns about over-buying consider the 220+ in a separate thread which provides provides less drive slots, but the same CPU and RAM as the 420+ for the kind of functionality you're seeking.

Good luck!
Jon
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Quote from Pagefault View quoted comment :
Depends how you want to use your NAS. If you're just serving up files, doing backups, etc. the 420+ CPU is more than up to the task.

If you're going to get into running VMs and heavy Plex use, you might benefit from the faster CPU/more memory. 920+ also supports an external enclosure if you need to go beyond 4 drives. (I like 5 drives in a double-redundant setup, but not enough to get the enclosure...wish they'd do 5 internal instead of 4, though)
naw, for $40 more you def want the 920+

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