05-15-2018, 08:03 PM
I am looking to simplify some storage needs at our house/my home office. Moving disks away from my computer for a variety of reasons, and also centralizing some backup and media file storage. Possibly some video files will be stored on the device for network playback (DVD and blu-ray rips), but that probably won't be a primary function. I know many folks like to put a Mac mini into service with some connected external storage for this purpose, but I'm thinking that route might end up being more $$ and complexity than what its worth to me in this particular scenario.
So I'm looking at the Synology DS418play (4 bay NAS). $425. Anybody have alternate options to suggest that I consider? I have installed a couple other Synology models in recent past for some clients, and those have seemed to perform quite reliably in those situations. I'm seeing a similar QNAP TS-451+ (for about $450), which seems quite similar, but I don't have experience with QNAP devices.
Any reason to look at other options for my needs? I'm looking for something that "just works" with minimal fuss once its setup...
So I'm looking at the Synology DS418play (4 bay NAS). $425. Anybody have alternate options to suggest that I consider? I have installed a couple other Synology models in recent past for some clients, and those have seemed to perform quite reliably in those situations. I'm seeing a similar QNAP TS-451+ (for about $450), which seems quite similar, but I don't have experience with QNAP devices.
Any reason to look at other options for my needs? I'm looking for something that "just works" with minimal fuss once its setup...