I'm the sole system engineer at a family-owned business, and I've been tasked with setting up a server at our new second location. This server will mainly be used to store marketing materials for our three marketing team members (one onsite and two remote). I've got a parts list for a NAS setup, and I'd like your thoughts on whether it makes sense and if the price estimates are reasonable. Here's what I'm considering:
**NAS Parts List:**
- **Synology DS1821+ (Diskless):** $950 - $1,150
- **Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB (x6):** $330 - $450 each
- **Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB (x2):** $125 - $240 each
- **Synology E10G21-F2 (10GbE Card):** $270 - $350
- **10Gb SFP+ Cable (DAC):** $20 - $40
- **Intel X520-DA1 (SFP+ or equivalent):** $15 - $50
**Total Estimated Cost:** ~$3,725 - $4,710.
Does this setup seem appropriate for our needs?
3 Answers
Why not swap the 970 EVOs for Synology-approved NVMe cache sticks? They’re often cheaper and you won’t face compatibility issues. Also, consider starting with two fewer IronWolf drives. You can always expand later if you need more storage, and this change could save you around $1,000 upfront, which could please your CFO.
This setup is looking good, but honestly, it might be overkill for just marketing files unless you're dealing with heavy media like 4K videos. If that's not the case, you could save a good chunk of change by skipping the 10GbE—regular gigabit should suffice. Also, look at the DS1621+ as a more budget-friendly option; it’s still really powerful for your storage needs.
You've got a solid setup here, but keep in mind that Synology had a phase where they blocked non-branded parts. They've backtracked on this, but it raises questions about compatibility. My workplace uses DS1621+ models with 25G cards, and they’ve been running smoothly. Just consider any potential compatibility issues before finalizing your hardware.
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