It's A Digital Disease!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/BoomerE30 on 2024-07-03 15:46:58.

Hi all,

Hoping to get some suggestions on the setup I am about to put together.

*Use case: * * Store 7TB of photos and GoPro videos (they take up about 6TB) * Regularly upload travel photos / videos from my and wife's iPhones * Have easy access to view and share photos/videos from the phone.

Setup:

• Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2-Bay NAS Enclosure - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1781611-REG/synology_2_bay_diskstation_ds224_compact.html?ap=y&srsltid=AfmBOopx01hQ7KFegiAhuq9niNLMU0TK6yDyWJOaYwIWO9_arE19FqaLZNw
• 2x Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB NAS HDD, ST18000NE000 SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" (Renewed) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CZM957F3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3A5W4Q2L5GNMH&psc=1

I don't plan to do anything advanced with this setup, to be honest, I am not even aware of what else can be done. So photo/document storage will be pretty much all I need it for.

1. Is this a solid setup or am I missing something

2. Are renewed HDDs from Seagate a big risk?

3. Are these price points reasonable ($300 for DS224+ and $180 for Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB)

Thank you for any advice!