Hello all, I’m seeking advice from the experts here on finding the right storage solution for my wife and I.
To give you some background, my wife is a professional photographer primarily working in digital. For many years, she has been using an external drive for her work. I, on the other hand, shoot film but recently started digitizing my photos.
We had a Synology SD215 for a few years, which met many of our needs but was ultimately too slow for my wife's requirements. Additionally, we didn't fully utilize its capabilities. Now though, we believe integrating a NAS back into our workflow is exactly what we’re looking for.
Some requirements:
- A storage solution that allows multiple users to interact with it simultaneously.
- Large storage capacity with fast read and write speeds.
- RAID capability for data loss protection.
- Versatility for various uses, including working storage, archival storage for digital assets (primarily images), potential Plex use, and security camera support.
- A "set it and forget it" solution that won't require frequent upgrades or replacements.
Until this morning I was considering the OWC Jupiter Mini but I have some concerns about its network requirements (though I’m not opposed to upgrading our network if necessary). I’ve also considered a DIY approach but would prefer a solution with customer support in case we encounter any issues.
Any recommendations you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!