Synology NAS Compete Build, Setup, RAID, Pools and Volumes (2024 SETUP GUIDE #1)

Video Chapters
00:00 - The Start
00:36 - Synology NAS in 2024, What Has Changed?
01:31 - What Do You Need?
02:38 - Important - You DO NOT NEED to FILL A NAS!
04:53 - Do You REALLY Need M.2 SSDs in a Synology NAS?
06:06 - SATA SSDs in a Synology NAS?
07:00 - Installation Start
07:36 - SSD Installation
08:13 - Do You Need SSD Heatsinks?
09:27 - HDD Installation
11:57 - Network Setup - Router or Switch?
14:17 - Connect Power
16:10 - Synology Assistant and Adv IP Scannercanner Option
21:09 - System Restart
26:27 - Difference BETWEEN A STORAGE POOL AND VOLUME?
27:35 - Creating a stoage pool
31:00 - Creating a Volume
33:45 - M.2 NVMes, Do REALY You Need Them?
37:00 - Conclusion

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[RossAnderson-ebmx]

Thanks for this video and future ones in the series. Just purchased my 1522+ yesterday, can't wait to get setup. Have been lurking for some time, but I have now subscribed and appreciate all the information, time and enthusiasm you put into your presentations.

[boeingfan]

I found this video very helpful. I've had my DS220+ for about 4 years and am viewing these because I've never been convinced that I had it set up properly.

[johndoudar]

Perfect, just what I was looking for, for my DS224+

[lsbjrn]

Love it! Found you because the Ugreen NASes. But already have a Synology, that I have not used the potential of. Ready to learn more, and what I should be doing from the start when I get my next.

[gregorycarroll]

Great video and right on time! I have been looking at your videos and other material but my new 923+ just got delivered and this definitely helped me set it up for the first time. Cant wait to see the next video

[dobrzpe]

i was always curious about SSD caching thanks!

[raycollington]

This is a great education series Rob. Just what we needed, thank you.

[RogerSmith]

Great timing! I just picked up my new DS224+

[ianlucas]

All useful stuff. Just loaded the drives into my DS224+ yesterday and the setup is frying my brain. Looking forward to the rest of the series

[Multrakiller]

I would love a video about migrating from one synology nas to another. Going from a 4 bay to 8 bay for instance, if possible.

[brettfeinmancoldwellbanker]

I love all your videos... Will you be doing the same type of videos on setup for the newbie on the UGREEN?

[Mysterywhiteboy]

Perfect timing! I'm expecting my first nas (DS423+) any day now. I was between the 1522+ and the 423+ but seeing as it's only going to be a Plex server I feel the transcoding ability of the 423+ would be more beneficial to me... I think!!! I could still exchange it if the consensus is the 1522+ is far superior!?! 😁 I'll be starting out with 3 X 12TB hdds. The option to add another in future make me feel I'll have more than enough space for my movie collection. I'm also going to add an 8gb Timetec Ram upgrade. Spending 3 times as much for 4gb of official Ram was too much to swallow. I love how informative your videos are Robbie. Your product knowledge and enthusiasm for all things nas is first class. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Keep up the good work!

[whthorse]

I really really need this. I just got my 423 last week and some things are very new.

[yrouxel]

Very helpful serie. It helps a lot to not make mistakes. I realize that my DS1522 got two drives in slot 4 and 5. I have no issues but you mention having them to slot 1 and 2. What issues can happens of not having the drives in the first slots?

[up]

Great video very informative. I am looking to get my first ever Synology NAS to use as a Plex server. would you please be able to tell me which one would be the best for this? Not looking to do any Transcodeing.

[maxbarko]

You are well explaining every step, thank you!
I have a problem with migration. My DS918 died a sudden death and I installed the HDD in the same order in the new DS923. When trying to install the update (online or with file), the error message „not enough system space available“ appears. I contacted support but awaiting their response.
Maybe someone here can give me a tip how to be able to migrate without deleting everything. Thank you!! 🙏

[APurpleSpy]

As a new user (just got my nas in today), I am amazed that this issue i ran into isn't mentioned when talking about setting up your volume. I set up 2 drives in SHR and began migrating data off the drives on my PC, with intent to empty one, add it to the array, and repeat until all data and drives were moved to the NAS. PLEASE mention this in the future when talking about it if you talk about setting up your storage pool and using drive checks. If you start a drive check because every content creator says its good to do, it will begin the drive check which will likely take multiple days. This operation greys out the option to add a drive to the array and gives you no indication that it is the cause. There is no option to pause or cancel a drive check, but restarting your NAS stops it and allows you to begin the process of adding a new drive to the volume. It took me way too long to figure out why i couldn't add a new drive, and once i did, figure out how to stop drive check, for something that you could mention in 5 seconds :(

[scotttild]

What is simpler to set up QNAP or Synology, I am still deciding on which way to go. I am moving from an external hard drive to a NAS for the first time. I just have movies and tv shows I want to stream with Plex.

[MacMouth]

I’m starting a new DS932+ with data rescued from a Drobo. It’s copied to 4 external drives. Is there an easy way to copy back to the new NAS?

[ronwatkins]

If I am really concerned about reliability, should I use Raid-6 or Raid-10?