hi guys. i have a pretty general question on NAS.

NAS basically comes with one or two USB ports. im wondering if these ports are specific for printserver only (because most actually markets the USB for such)? i have a not-so-smart sony LCD TV and i depend on my portable HDD connected via USB to watch movies etc.

do NAS' USB ports function the same? or do i have to get a smart tv so i could access them via network?

at the moment i'm looking at entry level, home use NAS, particularly the D-Link DNS320.

I just bought QNAP TS220 and have few basic questions (I have searched the forum earlier.  I am not PC savvy)).  My main PC is win 7, plus one in Win 8 and another one with XP, and a smart TV.  I am running the latest 4.xx firmware version and the NAS is connected to Linksys X2000.

My very basic questions are:
1.  Does the NAS needs to be power on 24/7?
2.  How do I know if the NAS is running a realtime behind-the-scene back-up?  I have been searching for this but failed to find any related info.  My main objective is automatic always-on back-up.
3.  What is the best way to import folders from the PC to the NAS ( I tried copy the entire folder, and used the USB one touch but end up at 'jalan mati')?
4.  How to set-up the security?  I read that the security can be based on IP address but I am not sure how this may affect mobile/internet computing.

I know nut about NAS and so far running tons of problem in configuration of it.  I have not found a model specific or instructions that are precise for dummy like me.  Any references are very appreciated

Sorry for asking so many questions.

Hi all, have anyone ever lost data on your NAS due to harddisk failure or file system corruption? I would like to hear it from you and the setup you have when you experienced the failure.

Your office NAS seems to have an interesting problem. Have you tried renaming or move the problem files to lower folder down the tree before deleting them? Could be due to long filename that OS unable to handle.

Are either of your NAS aftermarket brands such as Synalogy, QNAP etc or own-build NAS? If we can share these info, we may be able to safeguard our data better either by avoiding buying problem NAS models or better data management practices.

Just wondering whether any of you guys have redundant NAS setup to cater for NAS Failure. NAS protected us from harddisk failure, but once the NAS kaput, that is the unsolvable problem.

That was a good game plan there. My previous NTFS-based box used to be unable to handle Unicode filenames. Had to rename and remove the unicode characters before I could access or delete the files.

Hi Guys,

Do anyone explore the xpenology(Imitation of Synology DSM)?

Bought a new Dns-327L...much better writing speed...around 60MB/s....unfortunately, streaming HD from this device is still a no-no...video will halt momentary every now and then just like the DNS-320l. I don't think it's a bandwidth or read speed not fast enough issue.

If i share a folder from the NAS and stream from my PC using TVERSITY, then there is no issue and can play smoothyly...
This will even use up more bandwidth with data transfer from NAS->PC--->Android Box, yet it does better.

My conclusion: Forget about NAS streaming HD movies....they don't have the processing power to do it or the streaming application sucks.... Haiz...Maybe those high-end NAS will do better.

Depend on your router model, shouldn't be hard to do port forwarding.

Once you have done the port forwarding on your router, then you need to configure your DS213J and install apps on your iOS or Android devices.
For this, refer to this step by step video guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsZQV3sSeFY

Bro...this is dlink. ..rm 385..synology cheapest also double the price....
I believe it's the processing power or buffering not enough...no such issue when using pc to stream pointing to the same NAS as mentioned above...

Btw, the file I test above 10GB.

Got the volume repaired after 30 hours odd based on log...
What UPS would you recommend for Synology? I see the choices are bit limited locally.

For the first time, one of my drive is degraded today. Got to quickly get a replacement tomorrow. 

There is no smart reading from NAS.
The trouble drive has already been returned to Seagate.
I got an WD red 4TB as replacement.

DSM works very well with Apple products.

File is accessed via SMB or Mac file service. You can configure your NAS for time machine backup.

Synology also build apps so your iPhone or iPad can access the file.

Having one of my drive - disk #1 replaced and repaired today. It's rebuilding its array now: 

If you want expandability, get the DS2413+. 

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Does anyone here has successfully configured Synology NAS to work with Maxis Home Fibre Internet?

I have requested from Maxis for public IP and have configured the necessary port forwarding but I am still unable to get the following to work
1) DDNS (registered with Synology)
2) VPN (using Synology App)
3) Download Station to dlwnload YouTube

What else should I configure?

Thanks in advanced.

DNS-320L is a good choice to buy? i hope to go for basic NAS first before i try out much more expensive nas...

Usage:
-personal cloud (can access from external net, all nas should be able to be access from external net right?)
-photo and video streaming through ipad, hp etc

Any recommended except DNS-320L?

My NAS finishing rebuilding its array today. One of the Seagate 3TB gave up, replacing it with a WD red 4TB.