Bit-Beats

Hey everyone,

I'm reaching out for some guidance regarding retroactive encryption on my Synology DS1522+. Here's the situation: I have a substantial amount of data on my NAS that wasn't initially encrypted, and I'm now considering adding encryption for enhanced security.

Is it possible to apply encryption retroactively on the Synology DS1522+ without losing data? If so, what does the process look like? Are there specific risks or challenges I should be aware of when encrypting a volume retroactively on this model? Any best practices or tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Hello Friends!
I am in the process of considering an SSD cache upgrade for my Synology DS1522+. My usage won't primarily involve Docker containers and databases, but these features will be used from time to time, and I'm keen to maintain efficient performance.

My queries are as follows:

1. Storage Size for SSD: Given my occasional use of Docker and databases, what SSD capacity would be most suitable?
2. Influence of SSD Speed: To what extent does the speed of an SSD impact the performance of the caching process?
3. Single vs. Dual SSD Setup: Would having a dual SSD setup for caching provide a noticeable improvement over a single SSD?

I would greatly value your experiences or advice, especially if you have experience with SSD caching on a similar NAS model. Are there any specific brands or models you would suggest?

Particularly, I'm looking at these two models, currently available at significant discounts due to Black Friday sales in my region:

• Crucial P3 Plus 2TB
• WD Blue SN580 2TB

I would appreciate your input on which of these might be a better choice or if either is a worthwhile investment.

Thank you very much for your help!

Hey r/DataHoarder community,

I'm on the fence about a decision and could really use some wisdom from the veterans here. I'm eager to build up my Synology setup, but I'm wondering: should I wait for the Black Friday deals, or dive in now?

I'm currently based in Germany, so if that plays a role in terms of the deals we get here, please do factor it in. I know many of you have been through several Black Friday seasons. In your experience, especially considering my location, is there genuine value to be found during these sales for drives? Or is it more hype than savings?

On the flip side, I'm itching to get my Synology fully operational and delve into its capabilities as soon as possible. If there is little to spare on Black Friday deals I want to start my NAS journey already now.

I'd appreciate any insights or past experiences you can share. Thanks in advance!

Cheers from Germany! 🖥️🛍️🤔🇩🇪

Hey there fellow redditors,

I'm in the midst of setting up my new 5-bay Synology and, as many of you know, the cost of drives can add up pretty quickly. For those of you in Germany, especially around Munich, do you have any trusted places or recommendations for where to buy drives at a good price? Whether online or offline, any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers! 🖥️🇩🇪

I got my new 5bay Synology and I am want to populate it with 2-3 6TB drives now.
I find some really good deals here in Germany for a
HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 HUS726060ALE610 Int HDD 6TB 7200RPM
A new one costs 110 Euro (other competitors are in the range 120-140) and the same but used for only 50 Euro from an online shop.

Do you think it is worth to try the used ones or is it a trap? What would you do?