Hi
I want to build a new network envirement @ home.
What I got that I can use.
As it is:
Synology DS918+ (4x4TB) → RAID 5, Used: 8/12 TB
- Hosted all Data that is synced to about 10 different devices via Synology drive
- Reroute xxx.synology.me domain to my IP
- Plex Media server
Synology DS411 (2x1TB) → RAID 0 , Used ??
- not productively in use…
- old HDDs
Synology DS216+ (2x3TB) → RAID 0 USED 6/6TB
- Automated Backup from DS418+ via hyperbackup
HP ProDesk 600 G2 i5-6500
- As a ubuntu server for playing around.
What I want to have, if possible:
- Bigger Backup Server
- Running Plex on a more powerful server. (4k streaming with multiple streams)
- More Storage for Backups or better Backup system.
- Better splitting my Plex library and my Data
All HDDs I got are WD Red
I already bought 4x8TB WD Red Plus in a great deal
What I was planing to do… I don’t know if it is a good idea.
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Keep using the DS 918+ as main data storage server, replacing the 4TB HDDs with the 8TB HDDs still using RAID 5 (So I get 24 TB)
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Using the DS411 for it’s drive bays replacing the 1 TB drives with the 4TBs from the DS918+ connecting it to the HP ProDesk and hosting Plex on it. Additionally, replacing the DS216+ and back upping directly to the DS411.
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running some docker containers on Ubuntu server (HP Prodesk) like a network monitoring tool.
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if possible, a Remote desktop environment.
I don’t know if this is possible. I started working in application development. So, I know some things about networking, but I am definitely no professional.
If I could get some help, this would be wonderful and would save me a lot of time and headaches.
Is this a smart system, or are there any better options?
I hope I don’t have to mention. Safety is also a priority.
I still have some budget ($300) if I need to get some other parts.
Thanks in advance
Janick from Switzerland.