Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out the best way to build a budget-friendly NAS that supports Thunderbolt 5. I often upload a lot of footage to my Google Drive for backup, but my current upload speed is only 100 Mbit, so it takes ages. I usually leave my PC on overnight to speed things up.
I've got some leftover parts: DDR5 RAM and a Ryzen 7600 non-X after my recent upgrade. I also have two RJ45 10-gigabit NICs. If I connect one NIC to my router and the other to a 10-gig NAS, will it automatically use the 10-gig connection instead of going through my 1-gig router?
Any tips or a complete setup plan would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
3 Answers
I’d recommend making sure your NAS is configured correctly with a good disk layout if you're going for speed. QNAPs are a safe bet and work fine even without a 10 GbE backbone if you're using Thunderbolt for your setup. Make sure to also consider a USB-C capable UPS for your NAS to keep it safe during power outages. Just keep it all neat, and you should be golden!
It sounds like you’ve got a solid plan! You’ll definitely need a 10 GbE switch to get the most out of your setup. Connect your PC, NAS, and router to the switch for optimal performance. If you’re looking at Thunderbolt 5 support, check out QNAP NAS models that can take the QXP-T52P card. Remember, you don’t necessarily need Thunderbolt 5 if you have a good 10 GbE network; a decent NAS with native 10 GbE capability will work just fine. And since your upload is capped by your internet anyway, just focus on having a stable local connection!
I can't say much about Thunderbolt 5, but my iCoolKore NAS works well and handles uploads without any hiccups. Just make sure you've got everything set up on the same network!
I’ve got gigabit downloads with 100 Mbit uploads too, but I'm switching to 10-gig fiber in November, which should help a lot!