Freenas vs QNAP Synology | Comparison for home setups

I break down in this video a comparison between these two home network attached storage solutions. I go over cost, features, and reliability.

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[onepercentile]

Have opportunity to buy used QNAP TS-269 PRO with 2x Seagate 4tb drives included for $150. I use Linux and want extra storage, backups, or streaming content, or web server options. This is my first look into going NAS as an everyday Linux user. The 269 is already 12 years old. Would you recommend this?

[ceulemansleemans]

Qnap has systems with ZFS and Synology has systems which supports BTRFS, so not just ext4

[frankeilersen]

been running a Freenas server for 5 years now in my garage on a lower end PC with 4-2tb WD drives and 8gb and have zero issues with file integrity on it accessing or using. It can be a little daunting to setup at first with permissions for access and setting up a jail for Plex (others available ). Currently running 9.3, yes i know there are newer versions but the old adage if it ain't

[matrixfire]

One key question I have about freenas. Can I expand a zfs pool by adding or replacing drives and still maintain redundancy?

[RockTheCage]

Doesn't freenas require massive amounts of ECC memory for ZFS? That's why I've stayed away

[Pocbooks]

I've used both over the years. Chris thanks for sharing your insight.

[OldNorsebrewery]

I had a qnap with 8 drives. Cost was about 3000 usd with drives. Last week is the second time it went down an expect me to re-format. So no. I`m building a new pc with truenas and hopefully I can rescue some data from qnap

[YanisKyr]

Mate, did you shoot this video on your knees? :D

[FrostPlutarc]

Thank you for the video. I would like to build a Freenas. I have some old parts I can use. Here are my choices: One; G3220, DDR3 16GB non ECC 1600Mhz, GA-81M-S2H. Choice two; Pentium G4500, DDR4 8GB non ECC 2400Mhz, GA-H110M-A. Final choice; i5-3330T, DDR3 16GB (Same memory as above.), Dell 7010 SFF motherboard (no OEM case). I'll be using for boot a Corsair 60GB SSD and one 2TB HD for storage. I want this setup to be simple where a few family members can get files from me, mostly home videos, documents, pictures & maybe stream music. The case I have for the two newer boards is a convenient small cube. The Dell board will use a mid-tower case and I'll have to figure something for the power switch plus the case is big and heavy. Not thrilled with that case. Which of these possible setup would be best or will any of them be suitable. Been using my Netgear router's USB port to do this but it's painfully slow. Also, max HD size is 1TB. I'm not too concern about loosing the data, since I have everything backup on a couple of external USB drives. Perhaps a Pre-build would be easier but, what's the fun in that? Not to mention that I already have all those parts available. Plus when I read reviews on those lower end Pre-builds NAS the common theme seem to be "SLOW". Anyway, all I need is to learn from scratch FreeNas, how hard can it be? LOL Any input would be appreciated.

[oa]

you had 199 likes so before even watching anything i clicked LIKE button to make it even :D ( 200 )

[theratcometh]

I get a sense u are more interested in your own voice than anything.

[hippopotamus]

I wouldn't bother with freenas, get a proper NAS, more reliable, lower power, better hybernation, easier to set up etc. Basic 4 bay synology's are around $120 on eBay.