4 SATA HDD and 2 NVME SSD

thanks. i asked because i bought one of those pcie sata card for 10+ HDD build before finding out that's not good idea.. guess i will try running it 1st while i learn more about SAS HBA.

This post has been edited by incognitroll: Jul 14 2022, 04:25 AM

Why using the PCIE SATA card is not a good idea? Don't have a custom built one so I am curious why.

https://unraid-guides.com/2020/12/07/dont-e...ds-with-unraid/

stability, and slow read & write speed, especially those running on pcie 1.0 x1 speed. not only this website, same consensus on unraid forum as well which is avoid pcie sata card in general.

Ah, my motherboard has 6 data slots so I don't have to think about that until I need more drives, do have 2 more spare drives but I just keep as cold storage for now.

Also thinking of upgrading to 12900 when Linux supports the iGPU for Plex transcoding.

My APC UPS suddenly dead, not sure what reason. Board fried probably, got some burnt smell.

Anyway, got Rightpower F800P as replacement. The USB data can work with my Synology NAS. Can monitor the battery % and send signal to turn off the UPS.

Ouch... after how long usage is it? maybe can estimate on mine too

I think more than 5 years, too long can't remember when I purchase it.

nice... my estimation 3 years, maybe that's better

I am new with NAS. Can recommend which one to use for small office?

Synology NAS

This post has been edited by OlgaC4: Sep 20 2022, 11:45 AM

How many persons will use? Only for network storage or also will use other apps that Synology also provide? How many TB of data? Got someone as IT specialist to manage it?

3persons. 2tb. Not IT support but myself got good knowledge in computer.

DS220+ for the bare minimum 2 bays. 2 cores 2 threads. If next time want faster processing or more bays, have to buy new NAS.

DS720+ also 2 bays but better CPU, 4 cores 4 threads. If want additional bays can buy expansion bay (1.5k for 4 bays).

DS920+ same CPU with DS720+ but additional 2 bays. Also can add expansion bay.

DS1522+ the latest. 5 bays. Better CPU

Don't look for J series, that one CPU too weak and limited compatibility with many apps

Thanks. I hate AMD processor.


Ha ha ha

I am looking at 920+

Do i need to upgrade the ram?

or do i need buy expensive ram from synology with samsung chip?

or i get any samsung brand ram?

This post has been edited by OlgaC4: Sep 21 2022, 10:10 AM

Already come with 4GB RAM, no need to upgrade since your usage is light.

roger that

Boss for hard disk which one good to use?

NAS usage HDD from Seagate / Toshiba / WD or even Synology brand HDD
Seagate and WD have normal NAS HDD & Pro NAS HDD.

Beware of SMR type HDD. So far that I know only WD put SMR HDD on NAS lineup.

You should also check which type of RAID you want to use for protection of your current data. RAID 1/5/6/10
Each have their advantage and disadvantage.
Also remember that RAID is not backup.

Use btrfs1 for synology