(Part 3) Top products from r/synology

DS218play does not support Btrfs, only the DS218+. See the full list here.

If you don't plan to use Plex or any server-side media center that uses transcoding, like a client-side Kodi or VLC, then even a DS218j will suffice. In this line of thought, consider also using a 4-bay unit; a DS418j with 4x4TB drives is much more affordable than your proposal and offers the tranquility of SHR/RAID 5.

Whatever your decision, you have to have an external backup for periodic synchronizations - and obvious data safety. A twin Synology NAS is the recommended solution; not cheap, though. But a quick-n-easy option is a USB-based HD because of its versatility, like a 12TB WD Elements.

Have you guys tries ReadyNas 516? The hardware seems very robust, but the software not so much though...

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ReadyNAS-Diskless-Attached-RN51600-100NAS/dp/B00BNI4KEU

I went through many reviews and for the most part they are positive. The problem is that their software isnt as great, but the new version 6.2 seems to be fixing most of their previous problems.

I am considering DiskStation DS1815+ or RN516, and I would be very curious what are everyone's opinions on that. Plex transcoding is important to me, but so are other futures synology seems to do a lot better.
Also, pleax isn't available for DS1815+ at this time but I did see unofficial packages that apparently work ok. some forums claim DS1815+ transcodes videos just fine... ?

Any unmanaged switch from fairly well known brands will be fine. I recommend Netgear — the metal ones, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Protection-GS105NA/dp/B0000BVYT3/

I had issues with TPLink and DLink and older plastic Netgear ones (actively avoid those— they like to hang under certain conditions)— even though you might think that switch technology should have been polished by now.. turns out it isn’t.

Amazon, NewEgg also now carry the 1515+ at comparable prices. Yes there are specific RAM modules that work in it compared to others. Two I know of are this Crucial and this Corsair I have this Forum Thread bookmarked to show you the Upgrade process. This is the same thread I found the RAM modules that are compatible. Hope this Helps.

Thanks!

Do you think something like this might work or is it probably the same width as the server?

My other thought is this

This is what I ultimately bought. So far it's working great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Z2QDNE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I understand however I was wanting to start fresh (bar the data of course).

The way I was thinking was to build the new drives into a RAID6 array, set up DSM to my liking and then port the data over somehow.

I have one of these. Are there any caveats to using such a device on a Windows machine and if so what? I don't particularly wish to bork my existing data to a point that I can't recover.

You can add a $15 wifi usb dongle like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SZEOLG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Ynd3CbQS8FQ9Y

i don't know about media station apps but all the apps I use are well engineered and updated.

This may work for you. Apparently it works in the older DS207+ which also uses a 60x60x10 fan.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-60x10mm-Replacement-Computer-Connector/dp/B00006HOMA

Dont waste your money on a synology branded 2gb laptop ddr3 module.

I have just a normal stick of crucial ram like this in my DS1513+ and have since the first time I turned the thing on.


http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT25664BF160B/dp/B005LDLP8W/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1409553965&sr=1-8&keywords=2gb+laptop+ddr3


Installing the ram is incredibly simple, just undo the screws on the back of the case and slide the metal cover off towards the back. You will then see a normal 204 pin laptop ddr3 socket on one side of the inner chassis. Install it and then just put the cover back on and you are done.

I bought a pair of https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B99JU4S/ for my DS213j over a year ago and have not had any problems

Low-tech

You wouldn't even need to wire anything yourself. USB-powered case fans exist: https://www.amazon.com/120mm-Dual-Ball-Bearing-Powered/dp/B008LHRN86

According to a few measurements I took on a clients 1815+ with 8 drives I recorded 29W sleeping, 58W wake/idle and around 70W during a full load. To get an hour of runtime I threw this on it https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Battery-Protector-BR1000G/dp/B0038ZTZ3W and at load the APC shows about 66 minutes available. I got it for around $100. If you spent closer to your $200 you could get the 1500w one and get even more time.

I use D-Link Wireless Dual Band AC1200 Mbps USB Wi-Fi Network Adapter (DWA-182)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0099XFRIY/

As I use mine just for media storage and not backup this has met my needs fully.

The DS918+ has an eSATA port. Pick up a docking station. Once your files are copied in, use the dock to make backups.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A5323NO/

The eero stuff won't do POE, so you would have to use a POE injector for that side of the wire:

https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-Single-Gigabit-Ethernet-Injector/dp/B00B4H00EO/

Run your CAT6 through this and it will generate the power.

Then, on the camera end of the wire, you can use a POE splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/ethernet-Splitter-Compliant-Surveillance-ipolex/dp/B078LYW6D7

Be careful and watch your voltages!! If you set your POE to 12V and plug it into a 5V cam, expect to buy a new cam.

The POE theory is very simple: CAT cable has four pairs of wire but uses only two pairs for Ethernet. POE uses the other two for power. Industry standard says the power on the wire is 48 volts DC, so this has to be regulated down to the proper voltage at the device end. If your equipment doesn't support POE, you can add it by using these injectors and splitters. In a more traditional system, you would use a POE switch to supply the power.

Edit: Actually, if you're running both cameras to the same place, a switch might still make sense:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-SG1005P-Gigabit-Ethernet-compliant/dp/B076HZFY3F/

I've got an older version than what's currently available, but I doubt they'd remove some thing like that, and no UPNP at all in my setup.