DS1825+

Yeah, i got a 4800+ at the kickstarter. It really is kinda basic hardware compared to computers out today, but its so much faster than the synology in every measurable way. The 10gbe network is a must have. I genuinely think that Synology management has never used their own products. Its been great,

Synology DS1825+ would be a good choice to be honest, despite the recent controversy. Their software is number one. It is perfect for what you are looking for, it will work right out of the box, just use SHR mode for your disks. That's it. Thankfully they walked back on the hard drive restriction th

Good comments. I was for a long few days trying to figure out whether I’d replace my setup with a DS1825+, or DIY with unRAID (currently using it for my backups). Then I stumbled across reading about bit rot and the protection you get when using systems like TrueNAS. Wouldn’t ZFS in unRAID what you

Exactly. See comparison between UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Plus and DS1825+ here. You can use Xpenology on Aoostar NAS. Or on your own build/hardware. Whatever you choose. I would highly recommend ARC loader since it's modern, versatile and easy to use. Take a look at it's FAQ and you'll see. IMHO whatev

How flexible? Because if they don't have a NAS yet, it is a game changer. I would recommend a Synology DS1825+ for a beginner.