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Synology vs DIY

I currently use an old (2013?) Intel NUC with a 12TB MyBook plugged in as a simple Plex server. I want to get a NAS. Right now at Amazon or B&H I can get a DS923+ w/ two 16TB HDDS for about $1000.

My main question is if I should try to go the DIY route. Am I going to possibly regret putting all my eggs in the Synology basket? I like the DS923+ because of it’s small form factor mainly. But I am sort of keen to use an open source OS like TrueNas.

My main uses are going to be Plex hosting, photo management for myself and wife and data backup. I am a bit of an enthusiast when it comes to electronics. I love messing around with things, trying new software, breaking stuff and fixing it. Are there any major restrictions I am going to experience with Synology? Thanks a bunch!

-edit- Thank you everyone for all the replies! Super helpful, Lemmy rocks :)

TheInsane42 ,
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I went the lazy route with 1st a 215J with 2 2TB disks (mirrored for important data) and en external 3TB disk (backup/expendable data) and it got company from a 220j with 4TB disks internal and a 5TB external (same use as the 215j)

However, those are just for local data storage for me and my wife (picture), music library and a few static websites. Nothing fancy or demanding.

As I work in IT and mess about with more interesting environments, I wanted something simple at home. (next to my RPis that make up the rest of the server park, which we access via laptops) Main laptop here is a 14th gen i9 with 64 GB mem, so enough power to mess about when I’m behind it, but it’s off when I’m not.

I’d go for DIY with expensive/demanding requirements, pick an entry level when you just want to dump data and access it once in a while.

ablackcatstail ,
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When I was evaluating a NAS, I ended up DIY because it was easier, less expensive, and had better specs than what Synology was offering. You can run TrueNAS.

Policeshootout OP ,

Is there a chassis you know of that has similar dimensions to the DS923? I know it’s a strange concern but size is an issue for me.

ablackcatstail ,
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I don’t off of the top of my head.

SheeEttin ,

www.u-nas.com/xcart/cart.php?target=product

I use a version of this. It’s a bit tricky to work in due to the tight quarters, and if you use a hot CPU then your CPU fan will be running high and loud, but for mid-low-range stuff it’s great.

Policeshootout OP ,

Thanks a lot. I have looked around and haven’t found anything like this… Maybe my search words weren’t the right ones.

SheeEttin ,

Yeah I don’t remember how I heard about them, but they don’t show up very often. Most of my experience was seeing them rebadged for Datto appliances.

makanimike , (edited )

do birds fly? do ducks duck?

Damage ,

I went diy too, but with a proxmox host and openmediavault guest

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