Recent content by seadan

OK, finally got my system and got it mostly configured! So far, it's been great, though I've definitely got a lot of learning to do to make the most of it. As a file store, it works as advertised. Had some complications getting permissions setup to isolate my backups from each computer from each...

I'll let you know later this week ;) It was backordered and I should finally receive it in a few days. Already have 4x 6TB WD Red drives ready to go in to it!

I don't have one, yet, but the idea of it sounds interesting :) I do work from home and use a few VMs for work, so perhaps I'd transfer one or more of those to the NAS. Docker is probably sufficient for what I need (CrashPlan), though. The rest is just novelty.

After a bunch more internal debate, I decided to stick it out with the TS-451+ as I originally ordered it for my first try. Can't beat the price, and I'm not sure I would really miss anything from the 451A to start. I have some hesitation about missing out on a few Synology features, but I think...

Thanks for the suggestions. I liked RAID6 just due to the theoretical 2 drive failure point vs RAID10 (1+, depending on which two fail...), and I liked RAID5 for the capacity. If I do 4TB drives, I'd prefer RAID5. If I do 6TB drives I can probably get away with RAID10. Just depends how much I...

Thanks, guys. I think you've given me enough food for thought to take another serious look at the 451A and DS416play. Any recommendations on HDDs to fill it? I've been leaning towards 4TB or 6TB WD Reds (depends if I go RAID5 or RAID6/10); they seem to be highly recommended and low power, but...

Super helpful and detailed post -- thanks! I think you have a typo in the header for the 451+ -- it should be without AES-NI, right? You seem to be leaning towards the Synology, and it sounds like that might be the best option for you. I'm open to either; I've heard good things about both. We...

Is the CPU in the 451A/DS416play more powerful than the 451+? I guess the 451A might be, but the DS416play is dual core instead of quad. I'm not sure whether I'll use encryption for the disk itself, but I am interested in using the device as a VPN server, so perhaps the encryption piece is...

Thanks for the perspective. I briefly looked at the 451A vs 451+; main difference seems to be dual (A) vs quad core (+), and 4K (A) vs 1080p (+) for HDMI output. I don't really plan to use the HDMI output at the moment so that's not a huge deal. Still about a $100 price difference compared to...

I did see that thread, and I suppose I'd probably lean towards a TS-453A with all things being equal...but, with the special pricing on the 451+, is the 453A worth $230 more if streaming is not a primary use scenario?

I'm in the market for my first NAS device. Initially, my primary usage scenarios are: Local Backup storage from 3+ computers (est capacity: 5TB not including space for multiple backups) Centralized file store for music and photos (2TB+ and growing, much of this is counted in the backup size...

Thanks, this is super helpful! I ended up purchasing an RT-N66U with a combination of coupons at Staples at a great price, so once it arrives I'll give it a shot. Hopefully I have a similar experience to you!

I was considering an RT-N12 as a complement to an RT-N66 -- but an N12 alone doesn't address my question about replacing my WNDR3700. Any thoughts on that?

After I posted this thread, I ended up snagging a refurb D-Link DIR-655 unit to use as a second AP, and put it at the other end of the house to improve range. I was actually pretty impressed with the wireless performance, it seems to outperform my old WNDR3700v1. Though, I don't love that it...

Thanks for the tips, everyone! Tim, I missed that article in my earlier research, thanks for pointing that out as well. It looks like I have two main options here: Move the WNDR3700 to the middle of the 2nd floor, and hope that sufficiently improves range everywhere I want it Get an...