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Synology
DiskStation DS220j
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Based on 16 Reddit mentions
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First homelab/NAS build — single server vs separate NAS? (beginner, future-proof)
i started with combined and honestly it's the right move for learning. proxmox with truenas in a vm works fine - just pass through the sata controller. for hardware in india, check used optiplex micro or hp elite desk on olx - an i5 8th gen with 32gb ram and 2x 4tb drives will run jellyfin and those
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/minilab
April 26, 2026 1:10 PM
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How well does a Pi 5 work as a NAS?
Umm I have a Synology DS220J. As a file server it’s so-so. Beyond that, forget it. However an RK3588 is an entirely different animal, pretty close to Intel i5 in terms of capability. WAY better than say N150.
PaulEngineer-89 in r/HomeServer
January 22, 2026 12:17 AM
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Is Synology still the best choice if you want something that just works?
I personally am not an expert , but can mostly follow YT tutorials to get things working . I bought a DS220j as my first NAS in 2021. At the time it was to setup a doorbell with surveillance... I used it for 3 or 4 months and it worked well. I then got a dedicated DVR system setup and packed the NAS
...Unhappy_Market_2978 in r/HomeNAS
December 19, 2025 8:10 PM
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