should be efficient , must have expandable storage and cherry on top if it has features like actual server...!!!!
3 weeks ago | 2
Ideal NAS: -Software as polished as Synology -Hardware as robust as QNAP -Compatibility as wide as DIY -Price as affordable as possible -Company as hungry for consumer input as Beelink
3 weeks ago | 1
I will thumb up for QNAP TS-453Be. It has everything I need with 5 USB ports and a pci-e slot for tons of additional storage, nvme caching, and 2.5G / wireless connectivity options. It is a Swiss army knife grade NAS for me.
3 weeks ago | 1
Polished Synology like software that should make it easy or a wizard to sync to another model off site. Error correcting file format like zfs. The ability to use m2 drives for faster performance. 2.5 gbe minimum ethernet Works with any brand hard drive
3 weeks ago | 0
I just got my first NAS, so I might not be the best at it. 6 bay HDD, 4 Nvme slots, WiFi connectivity, 4 usb ports, two front two back. Ethernet 10gb. 2 slots of ram. 2 fans. Probably an i3 processor just for any serious work that needs to be done on it. Again I’m new to NAS so this is just thoughts :). Love my UGREEN so far.
3 weeks ago | 0
A NAS should do what a NAS should do first. 10 GB copper, 6 bay +, a form factor that can be hid or blend into other devices, well ventilated, powerful enough read and write across the network, video encoding, and most importantly power efficient. Anything above this is entering the workstation domain and at that point what's the point. Ease of use is a MUST, if I need a degree to back up then don't bother. It must also have a built in file explorer that is as easy as windows explorer is to use. Proper file system management with error correcting memory and remote management module on board. Also....apps...apps and more apps on day one. Not a billion, just covering the use cases that small business or home power user needs.
3 weeks ago (edited) | 0
Beelink ME mini has a lot of issues, just check the Truenas forum. Unstable power delivery.
3 weeks ago | 2
My ideal NAS would focus on simplicity and reliability more than anything else. I don’t want to spend hours setting it up or dealing with complicated configurations. It should just work right out of the box — easy for anyone to understand, even for people who aren’t tech experts. One of the most important things for me is data protection. I want strong RAID support or automatic backup options that keep my files safe even if a drive fails. Losing data is my biggest fear, so having built-in protection and clear recovery options would make a huge difference. I also hope it comes with a clean, friendly interface — something that lets me manage my storage, access my files, and see drive health easily without needing command lines or special knowledge. In short, my dream NAS is all about peace of mind: no data loss, no stress, no confusing setup. Just reliable storage that quietly does its job every day.
3 weeks ago | 1
The perfect nas doesnt lose my data. Can lose a drive or two and still work. Is able to connect to a UPS and gracefully shut down when power is lost. Doesnt judge a hard drive by vendor.
3 weeks ago | 1
Perfect Nas: <20w x86 CPU (6k+ multi thread passMark), 2 ram slots, 5 HDD bays, 4 nvme slots (I am ok with less than x4 lanes, even x1), wifi slot, 10 gbe, mini pcie slot x4, usb4, a bios that doesn't suck and drivers that aren't sketchy. Available in barebones. It really shouldn't cost that much.
3 weeks ago | 1
A processor with enough pcie lanes to run the following. 6 HDD bays that are compatible with SAS drives. 4 NVME slots that are connected at x4pcie. At least 1 10 GBE and 1 2.5 nics. The ability to run my OS of choice. Toolless . upgradable memory with ECC support. Integrated graphics processor. 8x pcie slot. More metal less plastic. Noctua fans. Emmc for OS. $1000 or less.
3 weeks ago | 1
the new DIY Beelink one with interchangeable motherboard seems quite promising - id love to slide in a SER9 Pro for lightweight gaming & have plenty of power & resources for server duties when not on console. Id start w a 2-bay HDD enclosure & upgrade to a 4-bay later.
3 weeks ago (edited) | 0
Perfect would be a) low power since its on 24/7 b) lots of storage c) zfs and lots of ecc ram d) 10gbe nic e) a couple of pcie x8 slots for expandability f) decent cooling so no thermal throttling but g) not too loud. Right now I have 64gb DDR4 ECC/Xeon 1275v6, 8x spinning rust sata, 4x ssd sata, 2x ssd nvme, with 10gb nic and a geforce 3050 for my VM, all running truenas. It's pretty much perfect but I'd like a lower power cpu/motherboard setup
3 weeks ago (edited) | 0
My ideal NAS would have the following features: - 6-9 SSDs for fast and quiet operation (preferably all NVME) - 10 GB ethernet to take full advantage of the fast NVMEs. - excellent cooling to both the NVME drives and the CPU to prevent overheating (even if it means the small NAS is slightly larger) - As a continuation of the above point, the NAS device should NEVER be hot to the touch - Small form factor - Upgradable Ram - Power efficient CPU that draws minimal power at idle - Option to use any operating system I want. (Such as Truenas) - CPU powerful enough to run Docker containers commonly used for Homelab purposes or things like Proxmox - Wake on Lan support - a case/chassis made of less plastic and more premium materials like metal. - Good dust filters in the case - A price that undercuts the competition I’m not sure if the above can be done at a reasonable price <= $600 but this would be my ideal NAS!!!
3 weeks ago | 0
Low power matx that has an option for a case so it could be all in one or screwed into a bigger case for a rack/HDD setup. Perhaps further options for additional cased storage modules. All connecting through sfp connectors. Add the usual plethora of modern IO and I think that flexibility could be a winner. Can I win that one?? 😂😂
3 weeks ago | 0
6/8 core cpu <25w, 6 hdd( supporting 26tb at least), 2-4 ssd, capable of transcoding HEVC & AV1 at highest quality in real time. Almost the same as Aoostar WTR Max but preferably newer low powered cpu
3 weeks ago | 0
Not that I give enough f@cks about Beelink social, my ideal NAS would be Ryzen based. No skimping on the power supply. 4,6,8 U.2 2.5 NVME drives. Ideally one of the slots should accommodate a UPS module. ECC memory, 2 pcie expansion slots, one populated with a 10Gbit port. Additional USB 2 and USB 4 ports on the front and back. Finally, a sliding tray for the main board.
3 weeks ago (edited) | 0
Wish i could take part.. Don't use social media so it seems hard. Guess i'll click the youtube link.
3 weeks ago | 0
The big downfall of most current NAS devices is the disk formatting. Most NAS boxes run Linux or one of it's derivatives and format disks in one of the EXT formats. Most workstation systems use Windows and NTFS. Windows cannot read EXT file systems. So... if you have a mainboard failure in a NAS device your data is gone. The same problem happens with the striped format RAID arrays... scattering bits of data across 2 or 3 drives is a serious risk of total data loss in the case of either a drive or mainboard failure. The ideal nas would be compatible with your workstation machines -- usually windows and ntfs -- so that if a failure does occur, the drives can be hooked up to the workstation for data recovery...
3 weeks ago (edited) | 0
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Share Your Thoughts on a Perfect NAS - Best Feedback Wins One of x200 Beelink ME Mini NAS' before December.
Beelink has begun a new online campaign asking users to share what their ideal NAS should look like. The initiative follows the success of the company’s first consumer NAS, the Beelink ME Mini. They now appear to be shaping their long-term roadmap around user collaboration (at least, initially - kinda makes sense) and this campaign is designed to get as much feedback as possible. To this end, they are offering 100x Beelink ME Mini units to give away to the best and most useful feedback they get towards designing the ideal NAS. So, how do you provide your feedback on your ideal NAS, and how can you win a free Beelink ME Mini? You need to head to the posts they have made of their own social media pages via the links below and comment.
FACEBOOK LINK - www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1140939931496076&set=a…
TWITTER / X LINK - x.com/Beelinkofficial/status/1987844793956016529
YOUTUBE SOCIAL POST LINK - youtube.com/post/UgkxLTT8v_X0Nw0QLNN9LjihWJnxfguqY…
INSTAGRAM POST LINK - www.instagram.com/p/DQ38fMNErLk/
Don't comment on this post, as Beelink are probably not monitoring this post at all (though, I actually would quite link to hear about your ideal NAS, because I am very cool and this is cool - shut up, you aren't my real dad!).
*IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER* - This is NOT A SPONSORED POST! I am covering this because, after the brand allowed me to see their expanding NAS development, I took a personal interest in seeing their work towards building some NAS solutions for home and business! You can also learn more about this in this video from last week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv_oW....
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