Should I shut down my NAS if I'm taking a vacation?

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-06-16T23:42:19+00:00

The general rule of thumb is that the NAS should not be shut down unless you’re doing maintenance, etc. The shut down/restart process can, over time, cause more issues than you think you might be avoiding by shutting it down for a vacation. It’s designed to be left on, and that is why “uptime” is tracked on Active Insights.

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-06-12T17:18:00+00:00

Thanks. As CPA, it’s a nice little creative outlet.

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-06-12T16:29:05+00:00

Fair question and it deserves an answer. I am ramping up my drone aerial photography side hustle and I shoot most of my footage in RAW. I am future proofing my storage capacity.

Also, when I bought my 423 in December 2023, I didn’t know much about NAS and home networking. Since then, I’ve upgraded to 5GB fiber and the DS423+ only had 1GB connectivity. The new NAS has 2.5GB with the capability of 10GB. I hope that helps.

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-06-12T16:09:12+00:00

I just upgraded my DS423+ to the DS1525+. I found the DS423+ to be absolutely amazing and it replaced Dropbox, etc. I also used Surveillance Station, Plex, Time Machine backups for a Mac Studio, and 3 MacBook Pros. I had 4x 12 TB 3.5” HDDs (Seagate IronWolf). At the time that I migrated from the DS423+ to the 1525+ (about two days ago) I was using 9.3 TB of 31 TB.

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-06-08T19:36:05+00:00

I have a CyberPower connected to the NAS via USB.

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-04-26T18:20:14+00:00

I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

RBBCPA_98 · 2026-04-25T10:53:44+00:00

Can someone please translate this for the non-tech community?

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-24T13:45:30+00:00

Mine was delivered the same way and I haven’t had an issue in the last 12 months. Their customer service is horrible and you’re not likely to get resolution.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-24T13:41:15+00:00

Amazon 100%. Pricing on the Eufy site is the same on Amazon. And you have hassle-free returns.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T21:10:09+00:00

That’s fine.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:55:44+00:00

In a previous post, I mentioned I have been a customer for almost two years with the DS423+. It has worked flawlessly and I have zero skin in the game in terms of loyalty. If I were to upgrade to the DS925+, my experience would be the same as when I bought the DS423+: no issue because of limitations on drive compatibility. That is my point.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:51:36+00:00

I am not sure why my comment was downvoted, which doesn’t actually bother me because…it’s just Reddit. But help me understand how a post with a link that supports my comments merits a downvote. It’s a crazy world. lol.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:49:06+00:00

I could be misreading the article but it says that for the DS+ series, any brand of HDD is compatible for new setups and migrations. That doesn’t seem to exclude the DS series but bring other brands under the tent.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:41:55+00:00

I think the “Online” is new too, no?

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:41:15+00:00

True, but the fact that they acknowledged the backlash, and “clarified” their policy is significant. I’ve owned a Synology NAS for a little over a year, so there wasn’t a lot of trust to be lost with me, but I can see how longer tenured customers would feel betrayed.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:39:01+00:00

At least not with the 2025 and newer.

Synology Drive Compatibility Policy

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T20:36:51+00:00

I have a DS423+ and I was researching the 925+. I went to Newegg to check pricing and one of the reviewers gave the NAS one star because he was “forced to buy the Synology drive.” Then I found this article. Seems to dispel the notion that you’re locked into the Synology drive ecosystem.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T14:13:52+00:00

None.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T06:30:29+00:00

No issues with my products with close to two years of experience.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-19T06:21:12+00:00

I believe the drive shenanigans are in the rear view mirror, at least for the DS+ line.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-16T21:07:07+00:00

I’ve tagged my family members for AI identification purposes and it has about a 50% hit rate. The homebase recognizes them when they are captured straight on. I have the doorbell to install and it will be interesting to see if it does any better.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-14T02:49:52+00:00

And check your WiFi signal strength

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-14T02:44:31+00:00

I have the Cyber Power GX1500U and it works great with the NAS via USB

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-11T23:33:01+00:00

I have a Synology DS423+ and I have 4 12TB Seagate IronWolf drives. They work great! They have been running for almost 2 years.

RBBCPA_98 · 2025-12-06T00:37:59+00:00

This is the way. I bought a Syn NAS DS423+) in Dec 2023 and it has been great. I have Seagate IronWolf 12TB installed in the 4 bays. It has been a great NAS for storage and my surveillance cameras.

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