Synology DS923+ Review | Synology NAS Setup | Synology Plex Setup

Synology DS923+ Review | Synology NAS Setup | Synology Plex Setup

Welcome to our in-depth review and setup guide for the Synology DS923+ NAS! In this video, we take you through everything you need to know about this powerful network-attached storage solution. Whether you're a home user looking to centralize your data, a small business needing reliable storage, or a media enthusiast wanting to set up your own Plex server, this video has got you covered.

In This Video:

Unboxing and First Impressions: Get a close look at what comes in the box and the build quality of the DS923+.
Hardware Overview: Detailed specs and features that make this NAS a top choice.
Initial Setup: Step-by-step guide to getting your DS923+ up and running quickly and efficiently.
DSM 7.0 Walkthrough: Explore the powerful DiskStation Manager OS and its new features.
Plex Media Server Setup: Learn how to install Plex on your DS923+ and optimize it for smooth media streaming.
Backup Solutions: Ensure your data is secure with Synology's backup options.
App Integration: Discover the variety of Synology apps available to enhance your NAS experience.

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[NicoKnowsTech]

Do you guys already have a NAS? Do you use it for Plex or media streaming?

[skribbleskills]

OK so I am about to buy my first NAS. I've decided on synology, but I want the best thing for my situation of course. I am a big PLEX user, and my family and friends have access from around the country to my plex server. (been running that off my little WD external hard drives for years now) but now in my research I learn that the ds923+ is a downgrade when it comes to plex specifically because of the cpu/gpu situation... but then again the 23+ has the 10GB upgrade potential, which seems like a big deal but I have never used anything like that so I don't know what that would actually do for me. I just want pLEX to work smoothly, I want everything else to work also as a hobbiest/small time creative professional. I am torn between the ds923+ the ds423+ or just an older ds920+ . The decision is a lot more confusing than I would have imagined. Any thoughts?

[mackharris]

SOOOO helpful! Thank you for explaining

[Yarrrrsmodz]

Thanks for this video. After getting everything setup. How do you get your media (movies/tv shows)? Is it DVDs or downloads. Any specific site recommendations

[Locutus]

If you have a modern PC and phone, do you need transcoding? Can that be done on the client?

[Laurent_aus_Köln]

Could you use one of the SSDs as drive? I heard, that only Synology SSD can be used for drive usage. But 3rd party SSD can be used for cache.

[hypnotize]

I missed it but is there a setting when you were setting up the NAS that would disable accessing from outside the local network?

[AbuKhater]

Which is more faster in transcoding, Plex on Synology or pc ?

[gokulraj]

What’s the maximum storage capacity for a single hard drive and the maximum capacity using all 4 bays? I’m planning on using it to store media content only.

[goneeuro]

A couple quick things. Disable the admin account as soon as you create a secondary admin user. Same for the guest account. They are security holes that can and will be exploited. No matter how secure your network is. Second, the DS923+ is not a good choice as a media server. The ryzen chip is not designed for transcoding. If you want to run Plex on a synology, get one with an intel chip. You will put way more ware and tear on the appliance than you need to. The Ryzen based units are designed for storage and virtualization, not media. Look at the cpu usage while watching something. It will be pegged to 100% the entire time and begin to cook itself. You are better off running plex on an old laptop than on the 923.

Good easy to follow video and a good start into the world of Synology though.