Synology
DS124
Based on 23 Reddit mentions
$138.99
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Why are NAS systems still a niche thing
The Synology DiskStation DS124 (a home NAS) is at 200 euro.it supports 1 drive, so if that drive fails you are roasted.a 1TB samsung SSD is around 200 euro.so 400 euro with no failsafe. The Synology DS725+ (anjother home nas) is at 550 euro.it takes 2 disks, so one is a failsafe backup of the other.
...BlueHost_gr in r/TechNook
June 18, 2026 7:36 AM
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Am I just wasting my time?
Self host for yourself, and by that I mean in case of Minecraft servers, do let your friends play there. As soon as you begin thinking “I’ll move my entire extended family to this setup”, you’ve failed. First of all, your hobby will turn into a day job (and evenings, and nights, along with weekends
...8fingerlouie in r/HomeServer
January 1, 2026 5:26 PM
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Beginner, getting started with Homeservers
Hey, while you can learn things from a pre-built nas like this one or other brands, it's mostly installing apps with 1 button. Don't get me wrong, it's super convenient and these stuff are enough for an average user, but I find it limiting for more intermediate things and learning. I'd say it's a go
...hcorEtheOne in r/HomeServer
July 20, 2025 6:42 AM
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Was ist ein guter Einstieg in den Homeserver Bereich ?
Ich würde von Synology echt die Finger lassen. Ich war fast 15 Jahre lang Nutzer von SOHO-NAS, erst QNAP und dann Synology (zuletzt eine 923+). Nun seit 2 Jahren Unraid und zero regrets. - Das Betriebssystem ist für viele Standardaufgaben ganz nett, aber sobald Du etwas detaillierte Anforderungen ha
...CrimsonNorseman in r/de_EDV
September 13, 2025 10:41 AM
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