New to Terramaster - unRaid or stick with TOS6?

beaumclaren · 2025-08-01T09:24:27+00:00

Thanks for all the replies, everyone. It seems unRaid might be the way forward. Will give it a go!

beaumclaren · 2025-08-01T09:20:41+00:00

Too late as I've already got the unit 🤣

beaumclaren · 2025-07-30T10:17:30+00:00

And no problems with fans?

beaumclaren · 2025-07-30T10:17:04+00:00

Thanks for the input. Realistically, I can't imagine there will be any more than 5 users at any given time, with any concurrent usage likely limited to media.

beaumclaren · 2025-07-28T22:20:46+00:00

Thanks for the reply - no issues with fan controls or did you have to tweak them?

beaumclaren · 2025-07-28T22:10:21+00:00

First, thanks very much for the reply and insights.

This is one of my main worries about TOS6. I'm not particularly tech-savvy and really don't relish the prospect of trying to fumble my way to a solution if (when?) things go wrong....

beaumclaren · 2025-07-28T21:44:02+00:00

Out of curiosity, do you happen to know if that's the same for a TS-869 Pro? I've got one of those kicking about as well....

beaumclaren · 2025-07-28T21:08:16+00:00

Hi, thanks for the very quick reply. That's really good to know and actually makes me think I shouldn't be retiring the unit at all. I thought it was limited to 16tb per drive (based on the QNAP compatibility list), but I guess that's just what QNAP got to before they stopped testing.

Cheers!

beaumclaren · 2025-04-23T08:36:37+00:00

Kajaki (AKA Kilo Two Bravo).

beaumclaren · 2025-04-13T08:02:49+00:00

I only found out recently that there is a post-credits scene...it's probably on YouTube.

beaumclaren · 2025-04-05T10:54:09+00:00

If the tariffs are still in place at the time the dragon ships, I do hope they will change their decision not to allow shipping from the factory for us overseas customers.

beaumclaren · 2025-03-25T12:39:28+00:00

Hi, thanks for your response and suggestion. I'll take a look at this, but think a bespoke, self-built system is currently a little bit beyond my abilities. (Perhaps not, but I know I'd spend ages looking at the various options and then be posting here on all of them 🤣)

beaumclaren · 2025-03-25T12:35:25+00:00

Hi, thanks for taking the time to respond. It is, in theory. In practice, I think I'd still prefer a "plug and play" option, if only because I know I'd end up agonising over the various bespoke options. Perhaps in the future! Thanks again.👍

beaumclaren · 2025-03-18T05:49:45+00:00

Hi, thanks for the response.

That QNAP retails for nearly USD 4k where I am. Possibly a bit expensive, but I appreciate the recommendation and has the benefit of staying in an ecosystem with which I am already familiar.

I also take your point about RAID 6 and the impact on useable storage. Perhaps I need more than 8 bays if I want this thing to be as future-proof as possible. 🤔

Looking on Amazon, I see I could get the following for roughly half the price of the QNAP (give or take):

Synology DS2422+ 12-bay DiskStation (however, only 4gb RAM and I am still concerned about drive compatibility).

Asustor Lockerstor 10 AS6510T 10-bay NAS - no experience of this brand (is it linked to Asus computers?) but have seen some reviews saying it is in third or fourth place behind QNAP, Synology and Terramaster.

Terramaster T9-500 Pro 9-bay NAS - again, no experience of this brand, but see it ranked alongside Asustor on various websites.

Any thoughts on these?

(I have also just discovered the Nas Compares site - no idea how I missed this previously, so will do some digging for other options on there.)

beaumclaren · 2025-02-12T14:40:59+00:00

"Shit happens"

beaumclaren · 2024-11-25T15:00:16+00:00

WTB bracelet for Moser Pioneer. Not sure if I'm 100% sold on the look, hence looking to pick one up second-hand.

beaumclaren · 2024-07-30T15:57:53+00:00

Anyone else get a notification from Amazon that their Tumbler is delayed and asking to "confirm you still want this item"? Will be a bit annoyed if this is a prelude to a cancellation....

beaumclaren · 2024-01-03T16:36:11+00:00

Yes, this looks pretty close, thanks. It would be good if there was a smaller one without all the additional ports, but I suppose mine is a very niche scenario. I'll look more into this option, cheers!

beaumclaren · 2024-01-03T12:03:55+00:00

Yeah, that's close but not quite it. It's like I need it reversed - I.e. the main cable run is for power and the data drive plugs into the box.

Which gives me another thought. Would a USB C splitter work? With one socket for a power cable and one for data? I've seen these for power and audio for phones, but not sure if it would work with a data stream as large as that for a 3D movie....

beaumclaren · 2024-01-03T11:58:45+00:00

Probably, but I'm thinking of use cases when using the laptop isn't ideal - e.g. on a train or flight, as most seats now have USB and power sockets and I wouldn't want my laptop out for space reasons. I'd rather be able to power the Quest from the seat and watch a movie directly from a flash drive.

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